Barnstable County Fair

We took Schuyler to the Barnstable County Fair on Monday night, her first trip ever. The fair is a rite of passage; I spent much time there as a girl. Entered 4-H competitions and even volunteered as a baby chick handler. Heyworth Backus (Schuyler's great-great grandfather and former Cape Cod County Commissioner - husband to Maida) was a big backer of the fair and one of the youth buildings is named in his honor.

Schuyler loved the fair. "Look at the baby pigs!" "Look at the cows!" She had lots to say and lots to see. Though I asked her today what her favorite part was and she said it was the pizza. Like mother, like daughter...


We liked the cow's pink and green halter!

Petting the farm animals
Happy girl
Come on Dad! Let's go!