NLGA was @ the MN State Fair!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

Labor Day is the traditional day at the MN State Fair for NLGA.  And Labor Day 2013 was a success!

It was a fabulous day at the Minnesota State Fair.  The weather was unbelievable.  The crowds were record shattering in size ... a new Labor Day attendance record of 164,277 (!).  There were lots of beautiful greyhounds.  And all of our amazing volunteers!


A greyt-big THANK YOU to everyone that came out to the fair with their greyhound/s, to everyone that brought out an available NLGA greyhound (Smitty, Whiskey, Ozuno, Brandon, Ivanka, Megan, and Blazin all experienced their 1st MN State Fair!), and to all those that stopped by to pet and learn about greyhounds!  Truly, none of what we do would be possible without all of you!  Thank you!

Saying 'hi' to kids and adults

"Wow ... so soft!"

The morning was a little cool and everyone
was able to get individual attention

Oh, pet my belly!

Smitty taking a quick break ...

and right back to spreading the greyhound love!

It's tough to stand for so long ... this spot will do!

Lots of attention from all ages at the MN State Fair!

Watching the crowds walk by

I just know a pronto pup landed here
at some point during the past 12 days!

Whiskey taking the excitement of the fair in.

Look at all the brindles!

A semi-quiet morning tent ... just waiting for the crowds to build!

Lots of hands for lots of pets!

He's almost as tall as she is!

Saying 'hi' to all the passers by.

Waiting for more pets.

Crowds are building!

A day full of attention!

A little rest between standing and greeting.

Josh working the crowds.

The pool didn't get much use with the cooler weather.

Lots of questions asked and information
shared about our greyt retired racers!

Lots of people learned about greyhounds.

As the day went on more hounds found spots on the mat

Still lots of people coming by to say hi

Greyhounds draw a lot of attention at the fair!

Happy to get all the attention!

Our volunteers taking a break and
getting a bite to eat

And more petting!

These kids stopped to say 'hi'

The NLGA tent was busy all day long!

"Who do you think will pet us next?!"

"I'm tired of standing but I like the attention"

The tent became a little calmer as the day
went on, but there were still people stopping by!

"Finally ... I get the bed!"

Brewski finally found a nice spot to rest ...
and then his Mom told him it was time to leave!

Brewski got up.  Killian laid down.
And then she heard "want to go for a car ride?"

Max, are you read to go home too?

At the end of the day there were lots of tired NLGA greyhounds, volunteers, and fair-goers!  And thus concludes another successful year at the MN State Fair!  And already looking forward to Labor Day 2014!

Next up: NLGA Annual Picnic on September 14th!  Watch the Dog Blog, website, and facebook for more details!