Wisconsin State Fair

The moment we anticipated all year finally arrived as we woke up at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wauwatosa, WI-- The Wisconsin State Fair 2009. We arrived early with our coolers full, and headed to the Wisconsin Products Pavilion with each of our family members helping us out.

Backstage we prepared our demos and were given microphones before going live at 10:30 AM. Princesses Lauryn Patterson and Chelsie Popp and I did an exceptional job!

Then it was off to the Cream Puff Eating Contest. At this event, I was able to introduce myself and tell everyone about Cranfest and of course my favorite cranberry cream puffs! The contest was very fun as I attempted to eat a 5 pound cream puff. It was crantastic fun as I went against the Wisconsin Fairest and Alice in Dairyland.

After the competition, I mingled with the media and talked with fair goers. At 3:00 PM we experienced the State Fair parade as we waved throughout the fair grounds. Finishing the day, we walked the fair grounds, trying many things, laughing with our families, learning about Wisconsin and most importantly promoting Cranfest 2009.

Day two at the Wisconsin State Fair was even better! Our food demos went well, and everyone really enjoyed it. I also shared the stage once again with the Wisconsin Honey Queen Amy Roden for another presentation later that day. Later, we finished talking with many people and walking the fair. Our fair experience could not be compete without riding the rides, including the Giant Slide and Sky Ride which takes you on a adventure as you view the fair from the sky! Memories of the State Fair 2009 will always be close to our hearts as we did our best to promote, represent, and educate about Wisconsin's State Fruit…the mighty Cranberry.