how did county fairs begin
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What Do You Know About the State Fair's Standard Fare? Although county and state fairs first began as exhibitions of livestock, they've quickly morphed into a catch-all celebration with local performers, amusement rides, carnival games, crafts competitions, and, of course, signature fair food as well.
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Renaissance fair Five years later, the Pattersons created a fall Renaissance fair, with a harvest festival theme, first at what is now China Camp State Park in San Rafael, California, and two years later at the Black Point Forest in Novato, California.
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Renaissance fair Renaissance fairs generally include an abundance of costumed entertainers or fair-goers, musical and theatrical acts, art and handicrafts for sale, and festival food. Some offer campgrounds for those who wish to stay more than one day. Many Renaissance fairs are set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England.
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Welcome to the Cecil County Fair ! There are also many competitions for 4-H youth and the public. Try the pie eating contest, cow chip toss, hay bale toss, big wheel race, 5-K run/walk, and more! The Cecil County Fair originated in 1953 as a one day event and today more than 75,000 people attend the 9-day fair. Our mission is to celebrate our agricultural heritage and provide opportunities for children and adults to explore today’s agriculture. Please come join us for a week of fun.
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Erie County Fair Erie County Fair. The Erie County Fair is a fair held in Hamburg in Erie County, New York every August. Based on 2014 attendance statistics, The Erie County Fair is the largest fair in New York and the third largest county fair in the United States, often drawing over one million in attendance.
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- Chesterfield County Fair – Held at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds from the last Friday in August through the first Sunday in September. Activities include rides, racing pigs, a petting zoo, exhibits and displays.
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Orange County Fair (California) An Orange County Fair Board was elected in 1925, and the fair was moved to Anaheim with the addition of a rodeo and carnival. From 1932 to 1939, the fair was located in Pomona, California as part of a combined Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside County Fair.
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State Fair History State Fair History. 1  1832 – In February the New York State Agricultural Society was founded in Albany by a group of farmers, legislators, and others to promote agricultural improvement and local fairs. 2  1841 – The nation’s first state fair is held in Syracuse, New York. on September 29 & 30th. There an assembled 10,000-15,000 people heard speeches by notables and viewed animal exhibits, a plowing contest, and samples of manufactured goods for the farm and home.
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State fair A state fair is a competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. state's population. It is a larger version of a county fair, often including only exhibits or competitors that have won in their categories at the more-local county fairs.
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- Copyright 1915. Copyright 1911. Copyright 1920s. In 1869, the Connecticut General Assembly passed an act giving the town of Norwich and the county of New London power to combine to erect a building for town, city and county purposes. This building would include a courthouse and would be financed by the town of Norwich and New London County. After almost three years of construction, a portion of the building was opened in 1873 when the first session of the Superior Court was held on November 11th.
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Roots of a county fair in Carroll hard to follow before the Civil War Photo courtesy of the Carroll County 4-H. Preparations being made for the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair in the early 1950s at the fair’s present location at the Carroll County Agriculture Center.
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Tickets & Hours BUILDINGS & BARNS: Most buildings at the Fair Park are open from 9 am – 10 pm daily during the Fair. SpinCity Amusement Ride & Game Area opens at 10 am daily. On the final Sunday, August 14, barn closures begin at 3 pm, buildings close at 9 pm and the Fair Park closes at 10 pm.
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- About the Burlington County Farm Fair Association. The Burlington County Farm Fair, Inc. is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote agriculture, social life, and youth as well as educating the general public by conducting a yearly agricultural fair with exhibits, livestock, and farm products.
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- 1 < Back to previous. 2  History of the Great Stoneboro Fair The Mercer County Agricultural and Manufacturing Society of Stoneboro organized its fair in 1868. For eight years it was situated on a lot between the heavily traveled train tracks and the town's scenic lake. The ...
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- This year, the fair opens on Friday, September 30 and runs until Sunday, October 23, 2016. The very first Texas state fair was held in 1886. Not long after that, the fair became the first, and still the only state fair with a full blown auto show, which continues to be a huge attraction for fair goers.
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North Georgia State Fair Few events signal the start of fall quite like a fair imbued with the scent of cotton candy, the roar of rollercoasters and the halogen glow of old-fashioned carnival booths. This year, autumn in Cobb County begins the same way it has for 83 years, with the start of the North Georgia State Fair. The 83rd annual North Georgia State Fair is coming to town from September 24 through October 4, 2015. As the largest fair in metro Atlanta, it attracts an estimated 300,000 people every year from North Georgia and neighboring states.
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- In fact most of us never knew a Sky Valley without the fair. The Evergreen State Fair began in downtown Monroe in 1908 and moved to its present location in 1945. Over the years the fair expanded as the population and its popularity grew and now the grounds cover a sprawling 185 acres. And our fair is one heavy hitter when compared to other fairs.
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- Washington County dedicates new Grafton Building in time for the fair. It’s taken only about four months to complete and it’s just in time for the Washington County Fair. The new Grafton Building at Washington County Legacy Park in Hurricane is officially open for business.
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- Hidden History: Outlaw Frank James increased education and attendance at Osage County Fair. By Wendi Bevitt In September 1876, Burlingame held its first fair, sponsored by the local agricultural society. In the early years they promoted not only competitions for stock, dairy and produce, but More ».
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State fair A state fair is an annual competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. state's population, usually held in late summer or early fall. It is a larger version of a county fair, often including only exhibits or competitors that have won in their categories at the more-local county fairs.
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- Fourth of July. 2017 Flea Market/Craft Show at the Union County Fairgrounds: May 12, 13 & 14 June 9,10 & 11 July 7, 8 & 9 August 11, 12 & 13 September 1, 2 & 3 October 13, 14 & 15 Open Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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- Cleveland County's BIGGEST Annual Event! Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair has been home to what has become one of North Carolina’s largest agricultural fairs and a highlight of traditional activities held annually in Cleveland County. On average, over 150,000 patrons visit the Cleveland County Fair each year, and we can't wait to welcome you to the 2016 spectacular!
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A Brief History of State Fairs A Brief History of State Fairs. In an enduring summer ritual, Americans turn out for livestock judging, butter sculpture, cheese curds and more. Email.
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Our History Our History. The traditions of fairs in the New World began with the York Fair, America’s first fair, held in the historic old Town of York in 1765, eleven years before the nation was founded. At that time, the York Fair existed as a two-day agricultural market on the town commons, now known as Penn Park.
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L.A. County Fair The Fair is operated by the Los Angeles County Fair Association, a not-for-profit 501(c)(5) corporation. The Fair is held each September on 543 acres (2.20 km2) of fairgrounds known as Fairplex (Los Angeles County Fair, hotel and exposition complex).
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- Form received. The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, Inc. is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve the youth of Galveston County by promoting youth, education, and agriculture by supporting 4-H and FFA programs.