The last four days at the Alaska State Fair were bathed in sunshine, instead of sitting inside next to the heater I relocated to the front doors soaking the warmth of the September sun. Clear skies drew crowds and our booth was no exception.
Blinking to adjust eyesight from the bright glare outdoors, collectors arrived en masse with nice comments, questions, making purchases. Every now and then I’d duck out the doors to be swept by the parade down the aisle, feeling like a salmon swimming upstream I’d return with a giant cookie, vege wrap, or deep fried halibut to be consumed on the run. It was quintessential fair fare. All in all, it was a wonderful event and well attended. Well worth the time and trouble.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska artist
