Washington County Fair
The Washington Fair runs from July 20th-July 25th. It’s your chance to enjoy some food, fun, animals,the excitement and lights of the midway, exhibits and even some shopping.
I was able to check out the fair on Tuesday night for a Chamber of Commerce networking event. One of the most impressive features of the fair is the cleanliness of the grounds. With many new buildings and asphalt paths that traverse the fair grounds, it is a nice experience. It’s a nice change from the State Fair in size and feel.
There is the usual fair selections when it comes to food, ice cream, shaved ice, hamburgers, bbq sandwiches, and beverages!
The exhibit hall is crammed with projects, dioramas, flowers, baked and canned goods, and craft projects. Kids in 4H and adults alike worked on these projects for months, with them ready for presentation at the yearly county judging.
The barns are loaded with animals that are primped by their owners and ready for the judges critical eye. Being a city girl I always wondered how the grand champion winners must feel bittersweet with their big win. Happy to have won, elated with the big cash prize to help with future college expenses, but so sad to let go of the prized animal they’ve raised.
The entertainment is usually a blast from the past, such as this Saturdays show with Kenny Loggins balanced with the trendy Julianne Hough, who is there on Thursday night.
Hopefully you can get a chance to check out the Washington County Fair and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of a good old fashioned fair!
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Pat Tasker
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