I think some of the county fairs start in October too. I know ours in Columbia county is usually the last weekend in October. The 17th will probably good for me. Still gives my granddaughter & I plenty of time to have our birds ready for the fair. It will be great to see some potential "show" quality birds for sale won't it? Better quality will mean higher prices too. But you get what you pay for right? This swap/sale sounds exciting!
