Can you smell the sweet aroma of the funnel cakes cooking? How about the taste of the corndogs, sweet tea, lemonade or bloomin’ onions? Or, you can recall the loud booms and cracks of the demolition derby or all the 4-H participants showing their projects.

There is only one place where you can find all of these things, and that is the Lawrence County Fair.

The yearly event brings people from all over Lawrence County and the region to the fairgrounds located on the eastern end, and this year will be no different.

The county fair may not start until July 12, but now is the time to enter it onto your calendar to attend. This is an important for our youth who have worked for months on their projects, and it helps our local economy for many businesses and families.

It is always important to support the county fair to ensure it can continue for years to come.

A myriad of volunteers have worked long hours in preparation of the event, and whether it is the food, games, rides, animals or entertainment, they hope there will be something at the fair for everyone to enjoy.

I am a bit of a history guy, so of course I wanted to learn about how county fairs got their start. According to Encyclopedia.com, “the American county fair developed in the early nineteenth century when agricultural reformers in the northeastern United States organized local exhibitions to promote modern farming”.

It is always interesting to learn the roots of the great history of our country and state, and the county fair is a good example of that. While the county fair has evolved some over the past couple hundred years, the basic premise is still the same.

The county fair is also someplace that people mark on their calendars, and many use their vacation time from work to help ensure everyone who visits the fairgrounds has an enjoyable experience, from those who are simply looking for quality entertainment, to those who have worked on their projects specifically for the fair.

I have been to the fair for many years, and it is always good to see familiar faces and meet new people.

I say thank you to all those who have worked and been involved in putting this event on each year, it is truly appreciated.

Ultimately, having a positive and entertaining experience is what will keep people coming back each year.

 

Josh Morrison is the general manager at The Tribune. To reach him, call 740-532-1441 ext. 16 or by email at josh.morrison@irontontribune.com.