I took a stroll down to the State Fair last week on opening day...right before my week fo tests (this week). I must say, I think things are finalyl starting to improve at the state fair. Skip Wagner did anough damamge over his two years here, turning the grand fair into a small county type fair. Seems like the new fair directoris really cleaning things up and bringing excitement back to the fair. We actualyl have a for real midway back and lots of rides. The exhibit buildings looks greater than ever. I give a lot of praise to the new fair director.

Now all we need to do is replace some of the old decaying light fixtures and improve the landscaping.

Also, I honestly think we need to consider paving all of the parking at the fair grounds and going to a parking fee structure based on location. I'd be willing to pay $2 for parking way out. And $5 is probably fair for the up-close parking.

What do you think?