Come one, come all, come to the Genesee County Fair! This week only! Located right here in Batavia, at the Genesee County Fair Grounds, 5056 East Main St. Rd. As someone completely obsessed with carnivals and fairs, of course I attended! It was absolutely wonderful!

My first order of business was obtaining a great big bag of cotton candy! It was so big, in fact, that I still have half of it left! Then I went directly to the 4H Rabbit Show. Rabbits are my favorite animal, so when I saw this event listed in the complementary event guide, I just couldn’t resist. It was a room with rows and rows of rabbits, it was like rabbit paradise!Once my husband successfully dragged me away from the show, we went to look at the wide array of other animals the fair had to offer. There were the biggest cows I had ever seen, pens and pens of adorable sheep, and lots of friendly goats!

 

Playing with all the animals was my favorite part of the whole fair. Well, except for the food…. Besides my giant bag of cotton candy, I also got some deliciously seasoned salt potatoes, handcrafted soda (with free refills), a snow cone and something I had never before heard tell of….TACHOS. When I saw them on the vendor’s sign I just had to know what they were. The answer, tater tots topped with nacho cheese, sour cream, and your choice of scallions. Let me just say, they were awesome.

  

The fair has lots of rides and games, from the classic carousel, to something that looked like an obstacle from the competition show Wipe Out. My husband was even able to win me this adorable little guy, by throwing darts at a wall of balloons! He is now a proud part of my plushie collection.

The fair also features dance teams, karaoke, horse competitions, a flea market, local vendors, and even a fire juggler! There’s just so much to see and do! It’s a good thing this event lasts all week!

So hurry, hurry, step right up! Don’t miss your chance for tons of family-friendly fun and games! The fair is only in town until July 25th, you definitely don’t want to miss it!

Just the other day my family had a big gathering at my grandmother’s house in Batavia. A big gathering meant that I had to go gather lots of pizza. We decided to go with Dominos, as it was close by, but when I went to pick up the order I received an incredible surprise! A new board game store had moved in right next door to the restaurant!

The name of the store is The Game Cave, and according to their website they offer many different board games, trading card games, and RPGs, along with accessories for all your gaming needs. Different special events are held daily for various games, and walk-in playgroups are always welcome to use play space free of charge.

They also offer an exciting new program called the Cave Crate! If you sign up for this monthly renewing subscription, once a month you will receive a box containing a minimum of three assorted Magic: The Gathering Boosters. You also have a chance of getting dice, a deckbox, sleeves, or even special game related artwork and handmade items from local artists. The subscription costs about $40 per crate (including shipping), and each crate contains a minimum of $50 worth of product. If you play Magic: The Gathering this is an excellent bargain, and a great way to support a local shop. I personally don’t play this game, but I know that it is immensely popular, and it’s never too late to start.

The store is still growing, but it already contains a wide array of trading cards and a healthy selection of board games to choose from. Every time I enter The Game Cave there’s always an exuberant group of game enthusiasts happily taking a new game for a test drive, or busting out an old favorite. The atmosphere of the store is homey and welcoming, and I have always found the staff very attentive and knowledgeable. If you’re looking for something new to do in Batavia, or for an exciting family-friendly activity, look no further than The Game Cave.

 

Hi everybody!

My name is Kasey Edgerton, and I am so excited to be your new student blogger. I am a 22 year old freshman here at Genesee Community College, and I live in Oakfield. My major is Fashion Business, and I plan to pursue both the fashion merchandising, and fashion design paths.  I currently hold a Bachelor’s in English from SUNY Albany, and I am looking forward to incorporating the written and communication skills I have developed in a whole new way.

Fashion has always been a major passion of mine, as well as special effects makeup, photography, singing, theater, board games and video games. In fact along with my husband and brother-in-law, I have a YouTube channel called Edgertainment, where we play and discuss various video games. We also tackle current topics of interest in the video game industry. Oh, and there’s one other thing you should know about me. I absolutely love all things Alice in Wonderland!

Although I am not currently a member of any clubs here at GCC, I am very interested in potentially joining DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), Forum Players Theater Company, and Film Club. Growing up in Oakfield GCC felt like an extension of my backyard. I visited the campus countless times for school events, to participate in Scholastic Bowl in high school, and even to attend a summer youth theater camp. Some of my best childhood memories revolve around this college, and I feel incredibly blessed and excited to finally be able to attend here as a student.

I’m so happy to be your new blogger! I can’t wait to report back on all the magical things this college has to offer, and to share moments of my life that you will hopefully find interesting.