Creative Scavenger Hunt: A Photo Journal

This past week our assignment was to complete a scavenger hunt. Looking in unexpected places we were to locate several key factors that can contibute to creativity. For the assignment I chose to hunt for creativity at the State Fair.

Legos are a very ordinary tool children have used for many years. Turning these legos into objects beyond your wildest dreams... amazing!


Next up is a great example of an art form that was certainly found in an unexpected place. In the middle of the State Fair is a building full of artwork created by children. This beautiful display can be found in the midst of crowds, rides, and fried deliciousness.


Each year the fair chooses a theme. This theme can be found throughout several competetions around the fair grounds. One particular competetion requires participates to turn a pumpkin into an object that represents the fair's theme. When I first saw this display I had to do a double take. Could have fooled me!


Everyone knows that fairs are famous for their fried goodies. Last year the Krispy Kream primered. I must say, after one bite I can be certain Shakespear would be inspired to write his next monolog!


Mozart was known for creating beautiful compositions that have greeted several bridal parties walking down the isle. Any of Mozart's seranades would be perfect background music for this spring garden inspired wedding reception.


I recently saw Celine Dion in an interview on Oprah. It is clear she is a lady that is all about her family. Her infertility story was very insirational. I admire her courage and her ability to maintain a strong family life while being successful. I too share Celine's feelings about her family. I think it is time for Celine to write a song about a daddy and his little girl. What a special relationship they share!


This sweet lady created the adorable sock monkey my daughter is now obsessed with. Her talent has brought many hours of happiess into our lives. After asking a few questions I learned that Ms. Leniavell has been sharing her talent at the fair longer than I have been alive. She started quilting as a girl and now shares her creations with thousands of fair goers each year. I did not get a picture with this sweet lady but I did find one on The Village of Yesteryear's website. Here is a link to her picture. http://www.villageofyesteryear.org/LeniavellTrivette.html

Seraching for creativity at the State Fair was a lot easier than I expected. Who knew such talent could be found in an atmosphere where greasy food smells fill the air. Now if I just had another excuse to go back...