We’re entering into fair season, and I was trying to figure out how to give some of you who are new here a feel for what these five weeks in August and September are like for my family, these weeks when we run concessions stands at two fairs (The Maryland State Fair and the Great Frederick Fair). The following is a piece I wrote for
Aug 30, 2023·edited Aug 30, 2023Liked by Shawn Smucker
Shawn, I could have read stories like these all night long! They are priceless. Not everyone has ever enjoyed weeks at the fair, or making new friends during summer months. You could certainly make an interesting and love-filled book out of your life stories. I know I'd buy a copy!!
Wonderful story, so evocative. When I was a teenager I learned Carney, the language of carnival workers that barely anybody knows anymore. I wonder if you know it? It's still my best party trick.
Shawn, I could have read stories like these all night long! They are priceless. Not everyone has ever enjoyed weeks at the fair, or making new friends during summer months. You could certainly make an interesting and love-filled book out of your life stories. I know I'd buy a copy!!
Thanks, Sherrey!
Wonderful story, so evocative. When I was a teenager I learned Carney, the language of carnival workers that barely anybody knows anymore. I wonder if you know it? It's still my best party trick.
Oh I love the passage of time in these stories! So lovely to read!
Thanks, Kym! It’s fun to think back over all the different seasons.
So, so many memories!!
Thanks Shawn for putting them on paper.
I really love this. Grew up going to the Elkhart County 4H Fair, and now I'm taking my kids. You capture the glow of it.
Thanks, Chris.