Most years we try to make our annual pilgrimage to Cumberland County, Illinois during fair week. Here are some photos from this year’s trip.
DAY SIX of RURAL ILLINOIS 2012
August 24, 2012 After lunch and taking in a few harness races at the fair, we drove up to Tuscola to see a new store called Vintage Karma. Ainslie and Laura, the owners, were so welcoming and friendly. They have a great thing going there on Sale Street. The shop features work by several artists…
DAY TWO: August 23, 2010
Fair entires were judged today! But first we enjoyed an afternoon of harness racing. This man won King for a Day: A swing around the halls to see some of the other entries and the ribbons. Elementary school artwork Some winning photographs A flipflop quilt Winning green tomatoes Collection of ephemera from the Illinois State…
Day Seven: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Today was sadly the last day in Illinois. I stopped to take a picture of my favorite valley between Jewett and Ross’s. Then we went to the Historical Society Museum and Depot. We go every year, but it is always fun. We went home for a little rest before the marathon of the demolition derby.…
Day Six: Friday, August 28, 2009
Today was a very low key day. We were all worn out and slept too late. But it was vacation after all. We saw a few more harness races before heading up to Mattoon for another movie. I got better pictures of Toledo on the way back.