2016
Kansas State Fair THE HUTCHINSON NEWS
September 18, 2016
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A COLORFUL FINAL SATURDAY
Jesse Brothers/The Hutchinson News
Thousands of people attend the Kansas State Fair on Saturday.
Oddities for sale abound It could be the perfect little house on the tallgrass prairie. Or – by the shores of Kanopolis Lake or you could park at a K-State football game. Take your pick – this little house is on wheels. And you can roll it to a scenic spot of your choice for just $39,900. There are some things you can only find at a fair – things that will make your life easier, your life healthier. Some are just plan odd. A little house is just one of the unique things at this year’s Kansas State Fair. Here’s a look at five items you can find on the grounds that are out of the ordinary.
John Schutt, who lives near Wichita, was sitting in a chair, massaging his feet in the Meadowlark building. He purchased a Medi-Rub foot massager six years ago. It was one of his best fair purchases, he said. He uses it religiously to help the circulation in his legs, placing it under his computer at home. Cliff Briggs, of Tulsa, has been selling them for several years at the fair. Spending 20 minutes with your feet on the massager is, circulation wise, like 4 miles of walking. It also helps those with diabetes, along with soothes aching muscles and relieves tension and stress. It costs $349.95.
been selling butterflies – that he says he brings back from Peru – at the fair for six or seven years. You can purchase a display for $15 to up to $500, he said. His booth is outside on the north side of the Meadowlark building. Salt lamps
One little boy watching sadly as everyone is coming to his table with food from different vendors in the Cottonwood Court. “How come everyone has food but me?”
Medi-Rub Body Massager
These salt lamps are supposed to help with allergies. They are in the Sunflower South Building.
Fairgoers can purchase Peruvian butterflies at the John Schutt, who lives near Wichita, talks to Cliff Briggs Kansas State Fair. of Tulsa. Cliff is selling the Medi-Rub body massager at Peruvian butterflies the Kansas State Fair. Schutt said he has owned the They come in blue, yellow and a variety of colsystem for six years and loves it. ors. Jay, who wouldn’t reveal his last name, has Amy Bickel/The Hutchinson News
A vendor talking to a woman: It’s a gorgeous day,” the vendor said. “And it will be nice until this afternoon then it’s going to rain.” “Oh,” said the woman talking to the vendor. “Maybe that’s why I’m feeling so mean.”
Forget the Claritin. These glowing lamps of salt are suppose to help your allergies. Light passing through the salt creates a large quantity of negative ions. taking away that dander, pollen, dust or whatever is causing your eyes to redden or your nose to run. You can buy the medium-sized ones for $39 a piece, or two for $70, a salesman in the Sunflower south building said.
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Overheard two women talking: “I’m not taking him back,” one woman said. “I understand, that’s a tough one. I’ve been married 25 years,” second woman said.