Schueberfouer 2012

When we first got here we kept hearing about a fair that was coming to town in September. We didn't think much of it and thought maybe we would swing by when it was here and let the kids ride on some of the rides. Little did we know how the Europeans like to do fairs. Introducing Schueberfouer!




The fair is overwhelmingly huge. It takes up over 2 city blocks and the amount of rides and the magnitude of the rides is crazy. If that's not enough its a cultural and culinary melting pot. We've gone twice now, once just with the adults and once with kids. The rides they have for adults are really impressive when you consider they pack them up on trucks and move them around the continent.

These were a couple of rides that we rode, they were pretty fun!






The food is also something that is worth your time. Check out all the different types of things you can enjoy!

This is a traditional Luxembourgish potato food. Like a hash brown but with a lot of yummy seasonings and amazing when you add in a little spicy mustard.



Our kids loved the mini churros.



Handmade Pretzels



Tons of candy!






Chocolate dipped fruits






Oh yeah and you can't forget the HUGE barbe à papa (Dad's Beard) a.k.a. Cotton Candy. The kids about died when they saw how big the cotton candy was. It was only 5€, in the US this would have been $10-15!






And of course nothing helps wash down good old junk food better than a sausage and homemade waffles!






The kids loved the food and also were crazy for the rides. It's funny here how they just aren't as concerned with lawsuits and liability. You literally just walk up to the ride and there are no fences. The rides go right over the top of your head as you walk along. It is kind of nice to see a culture comfortable with just living life without fear of getting sued. Anyways, so the kids absolutely enjoyed every ride!

Miss A and her friends on the bumper cars



Mr. L and Miss A high-fiving.



A & L on the wild rapids. K wasn't too thrilled about getting wet!






Ms. H had to sit out a lot of the rides given her current height, but she found other ways to entertain herself. Hmm, first the battle axe, now the light saber, I'm beginning to see a theme...



We've become good friends with some members in our ward and it's great because they have kids that are very similar in age to ours. Here is Mr. L with one of their kids.



Ms. A is obsessed with swings and just HAD to ride the swings here, and to our surprise wanted to do it by herself. The swings were very high and fast, but she had no problems with them whatsoever.









Even when she got off the ride she was still flying, check out the mad dash she did with the big grin in her face. She was excited she did it all by herself! Her feet aren't touching the ground...



Finally probably the biggest and one of the most impressive rides is the ferris wheel. It has to be at least 15-20 stories high.






The kids loved riding it and both E and I really liked it too. It was very cool to see the whole city!












Our house is close to the red bridge in this picture.



In the end it was a very fun experience and we all wanted to keep going. But it was getting late so, off we went. But not before Mr. L did a happy dance.



So long Schueberfouer, see you next year!




P.S. you like E & A's new haircuts? They do!

Location:Luxembourg