The U. P. State Fair 2023

 

The U. P. State Fair 2023

© by Bud Lemire on Aug 23, 2023

I was once again at U. P, State Fair this year

Night Ranger, Switchfoot, Jackson Dean, all played here

Ashley McBryde too, they had sung and played

On the Midway was freshly squeezed lemonade

The Strolling Piano, played and sang music everyone knew

The Pork Chop Revue had tricks, that the pigs knew how to do

The Doves were released, each day at three

Everyone loved it, when the doves were set free

I rode my bike there, every day

I enjoyed Fair week, in every way

Norm's Fries, were so good to eat

A slice of Papa Murphy's pizza, was a treat

In all my years at the Fair, I've never tried

A Corn Dog before, but it sure felt good inside

I went through the barns, taking pictures along the way

I saw so many people, those I don't see every day

The Ferris Wheel, was changing colors in the night

Every ride was lit up, with some kind of colored light

Some of the rides, went so very high

You'd think, they touched the clouds in the sky

The Antique Village, and the Pocket park

Were booming with people, until it got dark

The Ruth Butler Building, had people selling things

The Petting Zoo was fun, but had no animals with wings

Some kids posed, with a alligator or a snake

Really? No kidding, give me a break

All in all, there were many people, it was a great time

I take it this year, with so many going, it was a good sign

2023 was a truly wonderful year at the U. P. State Fair