{"id":1237,"date":"2013-07-19T08:57:54","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T14:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2014-10-07T16:00:29","modified_gmt":"2014-10-07T21:00:29","slug":"a-fair-is-more-than-a-fair-its-a-whole-affair-playa-del-carmen-fair-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2013\/07\/a-fair-is-more-than-a-fair-its-a-whole-affair-playa-del-carmen-fair-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fair is More Than a Fair, It\u2019s a Whole Affair! Playa del Carmen Fair 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Playa del Carmen<\/a> Fair is a summer event that many locals and expats look forward to all year!\u00a0 The Fair will usually take place at some point in July and runs for a little over a week!\u00a0 During that time the streets around Wal-Mart are closed down and packed up with rides, food vendors, craft and merchandise vendors, and entertainment areas.\u00a0 This is normal for any fair that you will find in your own home town but anywhere you go each place will bring its own Flare!\u00a0 Mexico certainly brings its own and I want to show you some of the ways we do it.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Rides<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the rides.\u00a0 There is a nice selection of easy going or thrilling rides both for adults and kits.\u00a0 Of course you will find the ever so famous BIG WHEEL; most know it as the Ferris Wheel!\u00a0 This is a common ride among fairs everywhere and is sort of the landmark of the whole event!\u00a0 Another favorite in the Playa Fair is the sky ride where many people wait in line for hours to take a ski slope type trip through a couple blocks of the town center.\u00a0 Other rides include some fast adult thrillers whipping you around and upside down and some fun picks for the kids!<\/p>\n

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\nGames & Shows<\/strong><\/p>\n

If rides are not your thing there are plenty of other things to keep you busy!\u00a0 There are many games to play that will offer prizes for the winners. Also there is a special entertainment tent where you can see many different kinds of shows put on locals in the community<\/a> including dance and music which in most cases is rich in culture!<\/p>\n

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Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are plenty of shopping opportunities for local products and handcrafts. This is a good place to find a cheap colorful pair of shades, some nice decorative Mexican handcraft, plenty of jewelry, even shoes!\u00a0 And that is just to name a few!<\/p>\n

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Mmmm \u2026 Food!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now everyone\u2019s favorite Fair subject!\u00a0 The FOOD!\u00a0 A fair would not be a fair without traditional fair food.\u00a0 Depending on where you come from the food may change but the craze and eagerness to eat delicious things will stay the same.
\nSome common and traditional foods include corn on the cob that is smothered with mayo, parmesan cheese, lime and chili!\u00a0 Also, churros which in my opinion are another version of a fried dough covered in sugar; they are simply amazing.<\/p>\n

How many ways can you cook a banana?\u00a0 Well at the fair you can fry it either to a crisp like chips and eat them as such or until soft and sweet to smother it in a sweet vanilla cr\u00e8me sauce called Lechera! Either way you are in for a treat!<\/p>\n

Now on to the marquesitas!\u00a0 Marquesitas are made with a batter almost like a crepe but when cooked the dough gets crunch like a soft waffle cone filled with cheese or sweets like nutella or sweet caramel.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t have a sweet tooth? Well that\u2019s ok.\u00a0 There are like three different ways to eat hot dogs.\u00a0 Try them small and cut up with fries, traditional or make it a corn dog! Here in Mexico we like variety!\u00a0 Other traditional whole foods include hamburgers and of course tacos and quesadillas!!!\u00a0 It is likely you will arrive home nice and full!<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t have to wait until next July for these delicious treats because it\u2019s likely you will see them again in February when Playa holds its annual carnival event!<\/p>\n

To see some great photos of this year\u2019s event please visit our album on Facebook<\/p>\n

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-by Bea Lozano<\/em>
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