Jun. 22—GRAND FORKS — A stroll through the Greater Grand Forks Fair brings the sounds of fair rides whirring, the smell of fried foods and the sight of a man balancing a ladder on his face. Dallas Saupe and his son Nick Stainback, also known as Dallas the Fire Guy and Nicktorius, are new faces […]
Viola Boyz Demo Promotors will host the Henry County Fair Demolition Derby at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, in Cambridge, a news release says. The fair is celebrating 165 years in 2024, Pits open at 3:30 p.m. for inspection. Grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. and grandstand admission is $10. (Viola Boyz Demo Promotors) Pit passes […]
The California State Fair will allow marijuana sales and on-site consumption for the first time this summer. The fair, taking place July 12 to 28 at Cal Expo in Sacramento, has moved in recent years to include marijuana to a greater extent. The fair hosted its first cannabis competition in 2022, inviting vendors to participate […]
Area fairgoers may notice some upgrades at their respective county or independent fairs this summer. Gov. Mike DeWine and state officials announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance fairgoers’ experiences. Locally, Ashland County, Crawford County and Richland County agricultural societies each received $106,831.54. The money was awarded Monday as part of […]
MONROE COUNTY — Nine area students received college scholarships recently from the Monroe County Fair. Recipients are: Colin Hotchkiss, Payton Bucki, Jake Iott, Jack Iott, Alexis Fisher, Isabella Manor, Griffin Linn, Bailey Richardson and Jacob Wingate. ◘Colin Hotchkiss received the Hot Wisconsin Cheese Trade School Scholarship. A 2024 graduate of Ida High School, Colin is […]
A faded sign remains at Cincinnati Mall in March 2021. The mall also once had the name of Forest Fair Village, located off Interstate 275 near Forest Park and Fairfield. FOREST PARK – A local developer wants to buy the beleaguered Cincinnati Mall, formerly Forest Fair Mall, and turn it into an industrial park that […]
CHILLICOTHE — The Ross County Agricultural Society will receive $106,831.54 as part of $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers. The money was announced Monday by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina judges deciding whether a redistricting lawsuit claiming a state constitutional right to “fair” elections can go to trial questioned Thursday their ability to scrutinize district boundaries that way or to define what “fair” means. A panel of three trial judges listened to arguments on a motion by Republican legislative […]
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) hosted its 6th annual Wildfire Safety Fair on Saturday in Rancho Bernardo. “As we know, our region here in San Diego is so prone to wildfires, so it’s all about what we can do to be resilient,” said Brian D`Agostino, Vice President, Wildfire & […]
Jun. 8—JAMESTOWN — The 126th Stutsman County Fair opens on Wednesday, June 12, with a good mix of entertainment for all ages, according to the organizers of the event. “With our kids entertainment and the bands we have, I think we’ve done a pretty good job,” said Rod Wilhelm, Stutsman County Fair Board director. Wilhelm […]
BEN WHEELER, Texas (KETK) – The 12th annual installment of the Ben Wheeler Junebug Summer Fair is in full swing and will continue through Saturday. Tyler blueberry season prospers despite severe storms The festival is an outlet for local musicians and artists to share their ideas and talents. The festival will feature live art, music, […]
Jun. 7—Restaurants all over the state will soon decide if they have what it takes to compete to be the best at making one of New Mexico’s most iconic dishes. The New Mexico State Fair has started taking applications for the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge — the annual state championship of green chile cheeseburgers. […]