We have all done it. Enjoyed a scone at the fair so much that we buy extra. Some folks microwave them the next morning to enjoy with their coffee. Some people order them up plain with hopes that freezing them will work. It just isn't the same. Nothing is better than a fresh scone out of the oven.

I love scones. With jam, plain, cheese scones, berry scones, any scones. The best scones, of course, are the Fisher Fair Scones.

I saw a box of "Fisher Fair" scone mix at Costco. I had to get it. It was pretty easy to make. You do a little bit of kneading. That isn't something I do everyday...especially with something made from a box. My boys and I mixed in water, kneaded, and cut out the triangle shapes. We got the hot scones out of the oven and loaded them up with home made jam and butter. Yummy! Mmmm, Mmmm, good. Just like the fair.

The box comes with 4 pouches. You can make a dozen scones from each pouch. All you need is water to mix it and some flour to knead it. You can do a variation by adding blueberries, cheese, or nuts. the box also has recipes for shortcake and gourmet waffles.

Enjoy!

xo Michele

Two hours later....it's our lucky day! Falling in behind the crowd of red hat ladies at the entrance wasn't an accident. Just came from a fun little parade which began at the Park Bistro down the walkway to the fountain and back again featuring a bevy of none other than...two fully loaded people-mover trains loads of some of the most friendly and beautifully attired red hat women we've had the pleasure to see.

At the risk of declaring myself an antique, having been back and forth to the Puyallup fair over five decades...it's hard to be NOT impressed at the variety of transportation options now available to the fair-going public.

Babies naturally bring along one or more trained personal drivers. Seniors who prefer to pound less pavement than in previous years may now opt to personally drive themselves on the scooters especially designed for their own market, a self-powered or human driven chair.

Although I haven't yet seen anyone traveling on the walkways today traveling via four-legged transportation, I have memories of such from years past.

My son's now talking about BBQ as we've opted for a late lunch. Since this morning we've been joined by a long-time friend and long-time Pierce County resident who arrived in one of those sleek new motor scooters, a model hefty enough (in appearance) to look like a "real" bike.

Met her about twenty-five years ago when we shared another lifetime as young mothers. She was gracious enough to take a few hours of her very busy week off to rendezvous with us for a short time, before dashing off later this week to get a first-time look at "The Big Apple" - the other great city of destiny over the weekend. We'll be back later...

- Mizu Sugimura

So many great things to see this year. I recommend coming more than one day if you can. Take it in sections, come early and be done before the crowds get thick. It seems like a great turn out this year. I would not be surprised if there are record breaker days.

-Karin Brown

The 4-H Robotic competition was today. It was so awesome to see those kids program a robot to clear a cotton ball avalanche among other things under a time constraint.

Marlowe's is always a great place for meals. While they have fair fare that is tasty, Marlowe's appeals to me because of their non-traditional fair offerings. Sandwiches, corn-on-the-cob, and various soups are served for a reasonable fair price and are really good.

Many fair sights aren't at the fair for the whole time. The Puyallup Fair website has a feature that allows you to check on what is at the fair when.

It may not be a "state fair", but the Puyallup Fair is a wonderful, fun, exciting, and entertaining fair.

~Carrie Corter

Sad news: scones are now $1.25! They were $1 for as long as I can remember. They do have cheap bottled water for $2.00 (well, cheap fair-wise).

This may be one of the earliest posts.

Long before the ticket booths open out front staff, volunteers, exhibitors, and others have been up for hours getting ready. I just come from the 4-H rabbit and cavy (guinea pig) barn where I'm volunteering this year and throughout the fair exhibitors are busy cleaning, feeding, watering, and grooming their exhibits.

The Puyallup Fair is the gracious host of the Washington State 4-H Fair. There are 4-H people showing here who are from right here in Pierce County and there are people from Asotin. They are all putting tons of effort into their exhibits so you can enjoy the fair come 10am!

~Carrie Corter

What is a Pork Wing? Strange isn't it? Pork with wings? Makes no sense. So, I didn't try it.

The Nitro ice cream is creamier. A previous blogger said it was and they were right. Yum.

I forgot to mention in my earlier posting that you can also receive a haircut and teeth whitening. Isn't that what we all come to the fair for. Whiter teeth and a fresh hairdo.

How about a Piroshky? Yummy! Warm fried dough with a filling. We had the salmon and cream cheese for $7.50. We decided to purchase our beverage from the vending machine. A 12oz. can was $1.50.

Please make sure to see the huge mamma pigs. One of them has several piglets already. The other is due to have her babies on Friday the 12th! They leave the area open to the public during the birth. That could be something to write about.

If you are looking for your McCain or OBAMA sticker, pin, or yard stake you can get them at the fair. They are located in the Americraft building.

Just want to shout out to 100.7 the Wolf. I wanna win the darn guitar!! Oh well.

One thing I have to mention is the car that is in front of the blogging area. It is a smashed up wreck. Sadly the driver, Shane Wyrsch, was killed. He was a police officer and family man. How sad that this wonderful man was taken so soon with such nonsense. Don't drink or do drugs and drive.

The other thing I want to mention is to remember to recycle. There are plastic and aluminum waste bins around.

xo M

You can buy anything here!! Besides the obvious things like food and souvenirs, you can buy something for everyone on your list.

I have seen mattresses, sushi makers, sauces, spices, sewing machines, squeegees, polish pottery, jewelry, cookware, bird whistles, car polish, finger nail files and so much more! My buddy Melissa invested in some Cutco knives. Isn't that what we all need? I am soooo jealous.

As far as personal services...can you believe it! You can get a back massage, foot massage, hands massage, get your jewelry cleaned, henna tattoo, hair curled, fortune told by a computer, dog tags, and various other fun fair activities.

If you need something for your home they have it all. Hot tubs, cars, sliding doors, air conditioning, siding for your house, gutters, parking signs, and it goes on and on.

There is the Seahawks booth for the fans, radio station booths for the listeners, and of course the New Tribune for the readers.

You can catch a grandstand show tonight too! Josh Gracin and Sara Evens. I can hear them warming up. Sounds so good. Wish I were going.

Wow, back to eating and shopping. Be back soon.

xo Michele

I've been watching the "People Movers" that carry people across the fairgrounds. You know, the motorized carts that seat about 20 people? (Think: really, really long golf carts pulled by tractors.)

I understand that the fairgrounds are big. There's 169 acres of "Epic Fun" for people to explore.

But you definitely don't get any place quickly on one of these "movers." I'm pretty sure my tennis shoes and I outwalked three or four of them on the fair's opening day.

That's because they constantly stop for foot traffic. In fact, the fair doesn't even have them on the weekends because there are too many people for them to avoid.

Still, if you want to catch one, you can find them Monday through Friday by any gate. Or, just chase one down. (Trust me, it won't be hard.) They operate between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

I've been living in Tacoma since March of this year. I hadn't felt excited enough explore doing very much of any to call "fun" since I've been here because I hearing from family here that there's not much to do. "Wow, another fair whopedy dopedy" I said to myself sarcastically when I saw the advertisement for Puyallup Fair, but I decided to check it out.

I can't stand it when the lines seem to be millions of miles long so I decided to go during the afternoon. I was happy to see that my plan worked. I think this may be the best time to go if you aren't into ultra congested events as fairs have a tendency to be on the weekends. The traffic and parking was smooth, and the admission lines were hardly what I would call lines, more like linelettes. So far so good!

Nick Taylor

After hours upon hours of sauntering around the fairgrounds, fatigue inevitably sets in. To combat this fatigue, check out the myriad cooking demonstrations held for fair goers. Not only are these sessions informational, they offer aching feet a much-needed rest. Whenever my feet begin to tire, I make a beeline for the cooking demonstrations. Today, for instance, I learned that red and yellow are the strongest appetite stimulants. Fascinating.

As far as entertainment at the Fair goes, the Hypnotist is tops. Held daily at 4 and 7:30 p.m. outside the Hobby Hall, the Hypnotist shows are wildly entertaining. Be sure to arrive extra early to find a good seat, as the shows are exceedingly popular. I checked about fifteen minutes ago, and the seating for the 4 o'clock show was practically full. Hopefully I'll still be able to snag a good spot.

And with that, I'm done for the day. I hope you've all enjoyed reading my posts and that I've provided some profound insight into the Puyallup Fair. Enjoy your visit!

-Danny Serna

During my time at the Fair today, I've been horrified by the level of base, crude "humor" I've seen on t-shirts. Ranging from subtly sexual to downright disgusting, the messages these shirts carry sicken me. If you're coming to the Fair, kindly leave your crude humor at home. No one cares where you want to stick your "chicken."

On a positive note, I found an exotic animal--an Egyptian Goose residing at the entrance of the chicken and poultry exhibit. Though it's no zebra, it's a nice break from standard livestock.

-Danny Serna