Farm Show Fun

What better way to spend a day inside than when it is zero degrees outside?  Since we arrived early, we were lucky enough to get parking very near to the entrance, so we didn't have to worry about freezing on our way inside!

First on the list:  milkshakes!  I know....doesn't seem like the drink of choice when one is experiencing bitter cold, but take my word for it.....if you come to the farm show....you want a milkshake.  (Unless you are lactose intolerant, in which case, I apologize for my enthusiasm. )

Of course....they were awesome.

Got milk?  Yes they did.  And plenty of cows to show for it.

So, it shouldn't be too surprising to see baby calves that weren't even 24 hours old yet. 

One could sit and watch a mama giving birth right there in the complex, but we opted to pass on that eye opening event.

We strolled by Jethro

to the rabbit room, where there were several to admire.   

One which came with his own built in cowl neck to keep warm!

Once again, there were colorful sheep, covered, after having just been sheared

And, I think that this might be a goat, but I must admit, it became difficult to discern the difference after the wool was gone!

This duck gave me a curious stare:

And this chicken just cracked me up.  She kept shaking that ball of feathers on her head every time I tried to take a photo!  Look closely and you can see her bill sticking out of those feathers. 

There was the Champion Asiatic Chicken who posed for his photo,

And plenty of pigs for entertainment, not that I feel the need to be entertained by them at this stage of my life. 

We passed by the infamous Butter sculpture

and admired many of the displays.  There was a jazzy jar contest with some very clever items.

Button art:

That's a LOT of pink buttons!

A beach themed birdhouse which I thought was very clever!

And fascinating seed art:

We learned all about bees and pollination

and I was fascinated by the beeswax candles made into a variety of forms.

But you can rest assured that this is about as close to a bee handler as you'll ever see me!

We spent hours walking from one end to the other, and probably could have seen even more, but the crowds were picking up and when it became nearly impossible to avoid being squished and bumped, we decided that we'd probably seen enough for one day.

On the way out, we passed the Cow Mats and Cow Cushions sign:

and there, manning the stall, sat this fellow

Obviously, things were a bit slow on this end of the complex.   

Everyone was heading to the food court for a milkshake!  (and a variety of other yummies for purchase as well).

So, now that it is warming up a bit, you might consider checking out the Farm Show.  Know that there is a $15.00 fee for parking in any of the lots, and they do have busses all set up for transport from the lots to the door, so you don't have to walk miles if the parking near the complex is full.

Bring cash.  Many of the vendors did not have credit card machines. 

And just a little hint here:   If there is a long line for milkshakes in the main building where you enter, know that there is a milkshake stand near the butter sculpture, and I didn't see anyone waiting there! 

Enjoy and  have fun!