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Durham Fair 2013

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Mortgage and Lending with George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages NMLS #65149

The Durham Fair 2013 was held this past weekend, and it was a beautiful sun filled weekend for it.  The Durham Fair always draws a big crowd, and this weekend was no different.

My family and I went Friday night.  We normally go on Saturday so we can see some of the daytime activities like the tracker pull and cow pull, but Friday was the only day we could all get together.  As usual I pigged out on food, and enjoyed seeing the many animal and craft exhibits there.  My favorite was at the first craft building we went into which had the display for all of the desert entered at the Fair this year.  My favorites among the desert entries were the cake made to look like a hamburger with fries, and the ginger bread farm.  I have pictures of both towards the end of the pictures I posted below.

The Durham Fair had several activities and performances planned for this weekend, with Justin Turner being the main featured star.  As you will see from the pictures below there was everything you would expect to find at a Fair.  There was food, rides, exhibits, and games to go along with all the other activities I have already mentioned.

The Durham Fair was started in 1916, and is now the largest agricultural fair in Connecticut.  Through the years the Durham Fair has contributed in many ways to the Durham community, such as:

  • Awarded over $500,000 in academic scholarships since 1966?
  • Made charitable donations totaling over $50,000 since 1996?
  • Made repairs to the Durham Library and major contributions to the library building projects?
  • Purchased the Durham Fire Company's first Jaws of Life?

Below are some of the many pictures I took while we were at the Durham Fair 2013 Friday night, I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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George Souto NMLS# 65149 is a Loan Originator who can assist you with all your #FHA, #CHFA, and #Conventional #mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes #Middletown, #Middlefield, #Durham, #Cromwell, #Portland, #Higganum, #Haddam, #East Haddam,# Chester, #Deep River, & #Essex. George can be contacted at (860) 573-1308 or gsouto@mccuemortgage.com

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Comments(12)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Thank you for taking us along onc your visit to the Durham Fair. Those are some serious pumkins in your photos.

Make it a great week!

Sep 29, 2013 06:41 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

George: Fairs are always fun for the entire family...good to hear yours was able to enjoy this time together.

Sep 29, 2013 07:57 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, George... the Durham Fair reminds me of the Big E in western MA.... everyone loves a fair.

Sep 29, 2013 08:00 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Now that looks like a lot of fun, George.  And, I'm so glad you were able to get the photos in.

Sep 29, 2013 08:59 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

George, I have never been to the Durham Fair, it is like the Bridgewater Fair we have here. I love agricultural fairs, I love to see all the animals. I am glad we have these in Connecticut. Agriculture is so important, many don't realize this.

Sep 29, 2013 10:03 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning George,

Nothing like a good old fashion Fair in America! So glad you shared your pictures of the Durham Fair..Andrea is right agriculture is so important to our way of life!

Sep 29, 2013 10:11 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Wow!! I love your photos!! The Trinity County Fair was this past weekend, but my kiddos were downa and we had a full weekend. No time for the fair. :(

Sep 29, 2013 10:27 PM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

cool photos and glad you had a nice time.  the photos of the large pumpkins and hamburger cake -- especially enjoyable!  have a great week -- Eric

Sep 30, 2013 01:04 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

George, you really captured the essence of this Fair, and sure looks to be a lot of fun.  Just wish you could somehow bottled the smell of the foods cooking!

Sep 30, 2013 03:34 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

George,

I'm glad you pigged out there and not at the Texas State Fair. I haven't been to a TX State Fair ever; yet I know for a fact that traditionally, everything at the fair is Deep Fried, from vegetables, meat, desserts, ice cream, pickles, fruits and nuts, everything you can imagine or couldn't imagine is deep fried and the people love it!

I understand they introduced deep from Nuetella, Texas Fireball, Deep Fried Cuban Rolls, this year. Last year they had deep fried jambalya...

Your State Fair on the other hands looks like something I would truly enjoy. Your pictures are great too: ) 

Sep 30, 2013 09:06 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
You 'pigged out' George at an ag fair? What a super weather weekend it was for the fair. I have never been to that one but have always heard so much about it. Looks like they had a good crowd.
Sep 30, 2013 10:37 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

George

Looks like you had a blast. Great photos - thanks for taking us along on your visit.

Jeff

Sep 30, 2013 01:13 PM