Joe, Sara, Laura (old grad school buddy and former roomie of Sara's) and I went to the Kickapoo Country Fair yesterday.
Here's a description of the fair from the website:
The Kickapoo Country Fair will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30 on the grounds of Organic Valley's world headquarters in La Farge, Wisconsin, set in the ancient and beautiful hills of the Kickapoo River Valley.
This rural heritage and farming festival will be a showcase of rural cultural traditions, farm and garden exhibits, music, dance, arts, natural and organic foods and cooking, green housing and renewable energy, community health and education, environmental responsibility, and eco-development.
Although deadly hot outside, it was a lot of fun. It took place on Organic Valley Family of Farms property (you may have bought or seen their products at the local co-ops or organic foods sections of grocery stores). As you can tell from the description, it wasn't your typical fair.
Wizard of Oz gone bad
There were lots of organic food goodies, eco-friendly vendors, and even a hybrid car display. It did have the typical arts & crafts, kids' games, farm animals, 4-H demos, butter churning, baskets, quilts, etc. However, it had a bunch of "sustainability" workshops--such as the essential oils for first aid workshop that we attended. Sara and I made a lemon-eucalyptus mosquito repellent to take home (have yet to test its effectiveness). And I have to make sure to pick up some lavender and peppermint oils for our upcoming cruise (to have on hand for any nausea...aside from their many other uses).
As you can see below, Sara decided against buying a hybrid car and found a much more useful, efficient vehicle.
It only needs a few minor adjustments for her...such as pedals that her feet can reach.
1 comment:
ha, i was in the same area (viroqua, WI) on the 28th (for a memorial service for josh's uncle).
i knew i shoulda called you/joe! i figured it was so far from madison that it was kinda cruel, but damnit i wish i'd called!
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