The Del Mar Fair in San Diego is a fun annual tradition I hadn’t experienced in a long time. And by long time, I mean the last time I did there was some ’80s hair band playing the Saturday night main stage and no one even thought it was ironic.
State and county fairs are a great way to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, which for me means bruise-inducing carnival rides, deep-fried everything, and adorable farm animals. Today we’ll look at the latter.
This little guy is wearing a coat because he’s about to get shown off in the ring and needs to stay clean.
I’m sorry to say this is not a unicorn. (The other horn is hidden behind his curly pompadour.)
On the flip side of what you might hope for in a goat, these guys are also not what they seem, which is members of the KKK.
I have no idea what caused this one to deserve the straitjacket, but I shot this with a zoom lens just in case.
“Let us out.”
“Seriously. Let us out.”
The ropes upset me, but then I’m a big ol’ mushball when it comes to animals. This is one gorgeous cow.
To end on a happier, less imprisoned note, you can’t tell me this little one isn’t smiling.
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Love the smile! Very cute caption!! ;->
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Judie – Thanks! Adorableness abounds at the fair.
More unicorn picture, please! Love the pretty cow and the hilarious commentary on the capes.
Manisha recently posted…peas!
Manisha – Glad you liked the pictures. It was quite the menagerie!
Love Fairs, the smells, Animals and food….. we have a lot of them around where I live. Still kids willing and wanting to do this sort of thing, a lot of work for them. America traditions live on in small towns and the country.
Shelley – Yes, I love the Americana of it all. It’s sweet and earnest.
What a delightful post! I really enjoyed reading about your experiences with the cows, goats, and sheep. It’s amazing how spending time around farm animals can create such memorable experiences and a deeper appreciation for rural life. I especially liked the way you captured the personalities and unique characteristics of the different animals—it reminds us that each one has its own quirks and charm. Posts like this offer a wonderful glimpse into life on the farm and help readers connect with agriculture in a meaningful way. Thank you for sharing your adventure and the beautiful photos that brought the experience to life!
So glad you enjoyed the post! Animals bring us so much joy and good companionship.