Today in History: County and State Fairs
Today in History–August 22–the Library of Congress features county and state fairs, many of which are held around this date. County and state fairs feature entertainment as well as showcase the agricultural industry and rural lifestyles. Learn more by reviewing the Today in History section, then click the links below to access primary sources & more.
County and State Fairs from America’s Library
A rube couple at a county fair 1904 film
County fair books & other texts
County fair historical newspaper coverage
Modern U.S. legislation related to county fairs
Big state fair; Persian kitty song recording
State fair books, reports & other texts
State fair historical newspaper coverage
Rodgers & Hammerstein: It Might as Well Be Spring (State Fair) video