Best bets of the day

Event of the Day: Watch artist Chris King or one of his fellow potters

work magic at the potter’s wheel. Ceramic demonstrations are held at

1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. daily on Memorial Way, at the end of the

Crafters Village and next to the Kids Park. Demonstrations last anywhere

from 15 minutes to four hours.

Bargain of the Day: Good Luck Bamboo is all the craze these days, and

you can get it in at the Green Shower Nursery in the crafters Village for

$11 for a bundle of 10 12-inch pieces.

Dish of the Day: They’ll fry anything at the fair, but the Deep Fried

Artichoke Hearts are not to be missed. Jeanne’s Artichokes on Centennial

Way offers a basket of eight tender hearts battered and golden brown for

$4.50.

Quote of the Day: ‘I wanna ride that.’

-- a frustrated child demanded with a foot stomp as she pointed at the

Bubble Bee ride in Kids Land