6 Questions
What is Eddie Parker's hometown?
Dallas
What is the purpose of the goat show at the State Fair of Texas?
To display healthy goats that produce a lot of milk
What type of food do Mom and Dad eat at the fair?
Tex-Mex food
Why does Dad's face turn red while eating?
Because the food is too spicy
What is the significance of quilting?
It's an old tradition
What is the exciting part of the day for Eddie and Steve?
Riding the Ferris wheel
Study Notes
The State Fair of Texas
- The State Fair of Texas is over 130 years old and is the biggest fair in the USA.
The Goat Show
- Steve, the narrator's younger brother, entered a goat into the show.
- The goats in the show must be healthy and produce a lot of milk to win a prize.
- Steve and his goat, Bonnie, won a white ribbon (third prize) in the show.
Food at the Fair
- The narrator's family is eating fair food, including nachos, fajitas, and corn dogs.
- Nachos and fajitas are examples of Tex-Mex food, a combination of food from Texas and Mexico.
Quilting Tradition
- Quilting has a long tradition, dating back to when fabric was expensive.
- People used to collect small pieces of fabric and sew them together to make a blanket.
- The narrator's grandma and her friends had a quilting bee every week to work on a quilt for the contest.
The Texas Star Ferris Wheel
- The Texas Star is a tall Ferris wheel.
- Steve and the narrator rode the Ferris wheel, which offered an amazing view from the top.
Join Eddie Parker and his family as they explore the State Fair of Texas, where his brother Steve participates in a goat show. Learn about the fair's history and the competition rules. A fun and educational experience!
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