So where does a one-day mystery trip take you?

This year’s designation spoofed them all.

With a fair-inspired theme to go along with this year’s Mower County Fair, our destination was a Skyrock Farm and Carousel.

Located north of the Twin Cities, this trip included more than 20 antique fair and dance organs and several hundred small carousels on display.

In the indoor horse-training arena, we learned about the 40 horses they have housed at the farm. A jumping show followed that displayed the technique of the horses.

This is a family run farm along with the training school and they love to share their passion with groups. This just may be on our schedule in the future.

Upcoming trips

•Wednesday: Grease at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Leave Wal-Mart at 9 a.m.

•Sept. 27: Four-hour Celebration Bell river cruise beginning in Prairie du Chein, Wisconsin. Fee is due by Sept. 5. A few seats remain for this tour.

•Oct. 2-5: Duluth fall leafing trip. Fee is due by Sept. 5 with some openings remaining. Schedule is available.

•Oct. 15: “Wedding Italiano,” at the Palace Theater in the Dells, Wisconsin Dells. Trip will depart at 7 a.m. and the fee is due by Sept. 15. A few openings remain.

•All those who are signed up for the Danube River Boat cruise are invited to a 4 p.m. informational meeting and get-together on Sept. 18.