The USFS was at the Minnesota State Fair on August 22nd to inform the public about the 2014 Capitol Christmas Tree which is coming from the Chippewa. Talk about killer. I got to travel down with folks from the office as we spent a couple of days in St. Paul. At the state fair there were tables set up so that folks could make ornaments for the tree. The state fair is significantly larger than any in Washington and I must confess that I was overwhelmed. It’s common knowledge that you can find practically everything and anything on a stick here, most likely deep fried as well. There were some amazing displays and so much going on.
Again I can’t figure out how to format the photographs to fit together so I apologize for the lack of structure.
Random critters were scattered around Como Park in St. Paul.
Como Park
Como Park
Como Park
What a building!
My supervisor Lisa in the middle.
State Fair Crew
Sleeping on the ground so they gave me all the pillows…?
Patti informing guest about the USFS.
Sweet youth based program!
Holler at Beltrami.
Way too many people for comfort.
Milk samples, of course.
Wendy, the woman who keeps the office organized.
Structure in the background is the swine building.
Biggest boar, 800 pounds.
Holy smokes quilt
Delicious cider! Can’t wait for fall in Washington.
Salmon on a stick??
ALL YOU CAN DRINK MILK FOR A BUCK
Mandatory food on a stick.
Pacific Northwest meets Minnesota 