Souix County Fair

Yesterday which was Tuesday my parents and I took off from Knoxville to make our way to Sioux County. The Sioux County Fair is held in Sioux Center which is right off of highway 75. It took us about 5 and half hours to arrive at our destination. It was a very long haul but we all enjoyed it. At the Sioux County Fair I went a watched the barnyard Olympics where I was introduced and spoke to the crowd. It was great watching all the youth participate in the Olympics. This event is one of the most fun things to watch at a county fair where kids are involved. The fairground is very well put together and there were many different activities going on while I was there. I was able to partake in the BBQ competition that was being held yesterday. Different folks had been grilling/smoking/cooking meat since 5 am. I was able to taste test all the different meats. It was absolutely delicious. I was escorted around by Jade Moret the 2010 Sioux County Fair Queen along with Sara the newly crowned 2011 Sioux County Fair Queen. After stuffing my face, :) Sara and I went and watched the 4-H Fashion show that was being held. Very neat to see all the different outfits the youth had put together or made. After the fashion show I was asked to speak about my reign as Iowa State Fair Queen and a little bit about myself. I really emphasized in my speech how important it is as a youth to stay involved not only in 4-H and FFA but within your community and different school activities. I honestly would not be the person I am today if I hadn't stepped up and got involved in many different clubs and organizations. I also spoke on how much parents have an impact on youth and young adults today. Without them we wouldn't be here, I know from my experience that without my parents I could have not accomplished half of the things I have. So to my wonderful parents....THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME! I really do appreciate it. A great man by the name of Bruce Jones once told me your parents are your biggest fans and biggest critics. That statement is very true. They get on your case sometimes and make you better because they want to see you succeed. So to the kids and young adults or even to the older generation that is reading this make sure you thank you parents for everything they have ever done for you. Sara and I finished up at the Sioux County Fair by handing out certificates at the awards ceremony. Before we headed out I went to the Dairy Barn which is a hot spot on the Sioux County Fairgrounds that I was told I had to try, it is an ice cream place. They milk the cows’ right there in front of you just like they do at the Iowa State Fair and use the milk to make ice cream. Even though I didn't need the ice cream I left the fairgrounds satisfied. I want to thank Sioux County for having me be a part of their fair, I had a great time.

God Bless,
2010 Iowa State Fair Queen
Lacy Stevenson