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When I think of PA state fairs - two things come to mind - the PA Renn Faire and the Bloomie. The Bloomie begins in one month. We just drove by the fairgrounds yesterday on our way home from Elysburg. 153rd Annual Bloomsburg Fair - September 22 - September 29, 2007
I used to go to the fair in Bloom all the time as a kid. My grandparents were members of the Fair Assoc. so we got free tickets. It's been 8 or 9 years since I've been up (for the fair - I was up there in June to visit my Dad). I loved the pierogies and the buckwheat pancakes. I've been to Knoebel's a time or 2 as well with my cousins during the summers.
Virginia has a state fair in Richmond every year, it was in August this year. I didn't make it down there though.
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The fair is always in October, and this year it's Oct 12 - 21. There are tons of rides, great food, and games. Then there are all the exibitions, and they have all sorts of competitions - quilting, veggies, cattle, photography, baking, etc. I love watching the pig races.
One of the biggest draws is the concert series - every night they have a different concert. Some of the best ones this year are Sara Evans, Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Trace Atkins...and PAULA DEEN! I'm totally getting tickets to Paula - from what I understand she's doing a "Paula's Party" type of thing. Can't wait!
Yep, we do here in AZ. I am kinda sad because Daughtry is coming to the state fair this year, and I won't get to see them because I will be at WDW! Well, I guess not too sad!
I went to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this year. I grew up there and Mom and Dad still live there. It always starts the second weekend in August and runs for 10 days. It has tons of animals, food to die for, lots of exhibitions, compeititions for baking, sewing, decorating, scrapping and all different kinds of hobbies. I went to a wine tasting tent - all Illinois wines. There are tractor pulls, a cow carved out of butter, concerts, a beer tent and a huge conservation area. Not to mention the carnival rides, Sky Ride and my personal favorite - the Giant Slide! We always make that the last thing we do before we leave the fair. This year we had 2 races - the 8 grand children and the 5 children - of course I came in last amoung the children!
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Not to brag but, Texas has a great State Fair. We have been going every year since we moved to the area. If you have ever been, all I have to say is Fletcher's corny dogs! It starts Sept. 28th and ends Oct. 21st this year and we will definetly be there.
I went to our State Fair in 2001 and 2006... very disappointing. The DNR probably has the best display. It is a fishing pond shaped like Michigan (complete with the UP) They have fishing poles set up and teach you how to do "no cast" fishing. I caught a little blue gill. You can also try out target practice with a pellet gun or bow/arrow. I work for the Dairy Association and we always have a booth set up and we sponcer the butter cow (yes a cow made of butter!). I like to watch the live stock but there isn't as much as there use to be.
I like the fair in Vermont MUCH more...and it isn't even a State fair. The Champlain Valley Fair is going on this week until Labor day. :sigh: I will miss it this year and I am so sad...second year in a row. They have great free shows and lots of crafts to look at and buy. Even their commercial exhibits are cool. I miss the fair in Vermont.
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Massachusetts doesn't have a state fair, but I know the towns of Marshfield and Topsfield have fairs each year (in August for Marshfield and September/October for Topsfield). There is also the "Big E" ("E" standing for Exposition) in Springfield, which I think is also sometime in September.
They all have agriculture, and 4-H, and Midway rides and games, and food and entertainment of some sort. Marshfield always has some car show - demolition derby, or figure 8 racing, Joey Chitwood, etc..
Yep, we do here in AZ. I am kinda sad because Daughtry is coming to the state fair this year, and I won't get to see them because I will be at WDW! Well, I guess not too sad!
Yes, Illinois has a State Fair. It is quite good in fact although I have to admit (quietly and off the record of course) that Minnesota's fair is better. When I get the chance to go I always head for the Pork Pavillion to get a butterfly pork sandwich. Also I really enjoy seeing the 4-H projects and seeing the animals (provided it is not to hot and stinky)
We have a state fair here in Jersey not too far from where I live. But I haven't been to it. I'm a farm girl by birth, so I like the county fairs better than the state fairs. And since I have only lived in NJ for the last seven (is it 7? I forget and I'm too foggy headed today to think numbers) years, I really know what my new state fair has to offer other than your standard carnival rides that I can see from the highway.
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: That really does not make sense! 
Maybe there is a new ride twisty ride or something.
I'm totally getting tickets to Paula - from what I understand she's doing a "Paula's Party" type of thing. Can't wait!
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I am kinda sad because Daughtry is coming to the state fair this year, and I won't get to see them because I will be at WDW! Well, I guess not too sad! 
It starts Sept. 28th and ends Oct. 21st this year and we will definetly be there.
They have great free shows and lots of crafts to look at and buy. Even their commercial exhibits are cool. I miss the fair in Vermont. 
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