Everyone knows what a county fair is and has been to one, right?
Well, maybe not, which is why the Web site “wisegeek” provides
this explanation to first-time county fair attendees: A county
fair is a local event often held in the late spring, summer or
early fall. Fairs give communities a chance to show off their
unique habits and talents and can be a wonderful expression of a
county’s personality. For long-time residents, the county fair
can be a nostalgic event, bringing back memories of Ferris
wheels and cotton candy past, and giving them a chance to
introduce younger generations to a great tradition. Many county
fairs have specialized events or exhibitions of local items. In
farming towns or counties with a significant agricultural base,
the fair may offer contests for the biggest produce, the best
flowers or hardiest livestock. Agricultural groups such as 4-H
often encourage young members to enter their livestock, teaching
a new generation about the values of farming and quality
agricultural work. Other