So, not only did we get to attend the Florida State vs. Clemson game this weekend, but also go to go the National Peanut Festival in our wonderful town of Dothan, Alabama. Dothan is a very special place for me (and Jon) and it always feels like going home when we visit there or simply pass through. It is after all where we met, married and spent the first days of our lives together! The Peanut Festival is one of the city's claims to fame. A fabulous week long fair/show with everything from peanuts and roasted corn on the cob to cattle shows and carnival rides. It has something for everyone and it is a favorite thing of ours to do when we get the chance.
I had originally planned for us to the Peanut Festival on Friday night and the football game on Saturday but due to rain, we had to go on Saturday night on our way home from the game. So, we arrived at the festival around 8:30 pm - just in time for a late supper! Sweet roasted corn on the cob (and still in the husk too!), the best corn dogs on earth and an Elephant Ear for dessert was on the menu. Seriously, nobody can beat the corn dogs and corn on the cob at this festival... the 30 minute wait in line for them will tell you that!
Jon and I just had a fabulous weekend and really enjoyed being "home" for a few days. Here are a few pics from the festival!
So worth the wait!!! You've not had roasted corn until you've had it at the Peanut Festival. They roast it in the husks then peal it back and dunk it in butter, then top it off with some Lawry's Seasoned Salt..... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Waiting in line for corn dogs from the CornDog Man.... Sorry there aren't any pictures of the actual corn dogs - they were in our tummies before I could snap a pic!
Dessert.....
Don't worry, I shared with Jon!
Happy Peanut Festival goers...
Our favorite Ferris Wheel!
Jon's picture idea.... I wish I could figure out to photoshop my fat face out of the picture!
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