Spartansburg sky gets lit up big once a year, for 100 of em

From jumping out of airplanes in Iraq to helping kids safely ride the Sizzler Jeff Demetris serves the people of this country. Demetris said was a long-time member of the 82nd airborne and was injured in an attack while serving in Iraq. "I limp a little," he said.

The Sizzler is only one of the attractions at the 100th year of the Spartanburg Fair. The usual star filled night sky over the mostly dark Sparty community was filled with bright shining lights of the many rides and food vendors serving thousands of visitors to the little town's fairgrounds.

I got a call to cover the fair late yesterday to help out our friends at The Titusville Herald. So I rushed up, spent about 40 minutes and headed to find a strong enough of a signal to send photos back on deadline. Old school stuff.

Thought I'd share some of the photos here. Also had a productive meeting with our friends at the Franklin Retail association as we move closer to partnership showcasing local businesses.

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Oliver Miller, 2, is a fourth generation farmer from Sparty and his mom said he just loves to help feed the cows.

Thousands of people visit the Spartanburg fair every year. This year marks their 100th year.

Shawn Wright cooks in the Blooming Onion booth at the Spartanburg Fair.

Where else can you get your blow up alien and yellow duck fix?

Alivia Sewell, from left, Kayla Hollobaugh and Jennifer Fedorchuk play the Goldfish game. Sewell won two fish that she says she will add to the bowl at home with two other fish she already has.

Smiles and rides and a good big brother.