Last night’s play rehearsal was cancelled by the director which allowed for a much appreciated schedule change on our end. We had planned to go to the NPF tonight but with the sudden free night, we moved our Peanut Festival night to last night and it worked out great.
Thanks to a concert, the crowds on the midway and food areas were slim. To put it in perspective, we were able to go through the Corn Dog Man line fairly quickly and even eat there at the picnic section. The Corn Dog Man usually has the longest line of any vendor. It’s a staple and a must-do- a trip to the NPF is not legit with a hand or two of corn dogs. We supplemented our corn dogs with an order of cheese fries from the Headland Band Boosters and shared a Dr. Pepper because that is what married folks do.
Afterwards, we boarded this year’s brand new crown jewel- the sky lift. It was fun although my nerves almost got the best of me s few times. We did get some really nice photos and videos from “up high”. Phillip asked me if I liked it better than the ferris wheels. Kinda. I liked having more time for photos but I felt more vulnerable being “open”. Would I do it again? Yes.
We walked around and perused the midway and then perused the exhibit hall. Every year we say we are going to enter the fair competitions but we have not, yet. I want one of those big ribbons so we need to get on it. Next year might be the year. Perhaps.
It was then time for cobbler in a cone from the Dinner Bell Cafe and we opted for peach cobbler in a waffle cone bowl. It was warm and delish. It has become one of our favorite NPF treats. It was getting late for a school night, so we did our last walk-through towards the parking lot and made a final stop. For the first time ever (or in recent memory) I left without cotton candy but instead, opted for fancy-smancy hot chocolate from Sno-birds and I have no regrets.
It was a scaled back but productive visit this year. Reagan had gone earlier in the week with her boyfriend so it was a date night for us. It is supposed to be COLD tonight, so I’m glad we went last night. Thanks for the memories, NPF- til next year!
