NORWICH – Remember that time when each new trip to the county fair was an exciting adventure filled with exotic colors, aromas and sounds? To be young enough again, to see the world through a child’s eye... . At every turn, one will discover mothers pushing strollers and small hands tugging forward grown adults.
Today is Kid’s Day at the Chenango County Fair, and until 5 p.m., that scene will be set in place once again as all children under 12 are admitted free of charge.
“After entering, each child will be given a passport. These cards are stamped at 12 different locations. With every stamp, some of the booths will give out free ice cream, a sticker, a lollipop, or something like that – the idea is to get the kids all around the fair,” explained Fair Board President Mary Weidman. After all 12 stamps have been collected, the child will be given a free ticket for any midway ride.
Jennifer Fink of Norwich brings her four children to the fair nearly every year. She was among the first at the Norwich fairgrounds Tuesday for the 161st opening day. Her oldest, 9-year-old Brandon, said his favorite part of the fair was to see all of the animals. “My favorite are the cows, because you can drink the milk. I like milk,” he said. His younger sisters, 6-year-old Sabrina and 3-year-old Alexandria, both agreed, but preferred the “horseys.” “I also like the rides. I like the one that goes around and around like this,” said Brandon as he drew an invisible circle in the air.
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