On a clear day you can see Mount Wachusett. The Sterling Fair is just the right mix of rides (including our favorite, a real helicopter), animals, tractor pulls, arts and crafts, produce, art and baked goods.

Sheep whisperer.

Oh, and junk food, I forgot that one. I think I take this same photo every year. I love that cone.

Can I have this banner, please? I want to send it to my daughter at college.

Sharp shootin’.

No giant pumpkin this year (did I miss it?) but this is almost as good.

‘Merica.