History Of The Blythe Fairgrounds

What my fair means to my community was the question, but the answer I concluded was most intriguing. For some the fair is something to come and connect with old friends, colleagues or relatives perhaps. For others the fair is to bring their animals to compete, or see who has the best showmanship and the best quality of animal. For the other individuals of the community they come to our fair because they want to take part in showing their business or vending. That is one of the great parts of our fair because usually the products are handmade and unique to their own kind. For some they come for the art, the music, the rides, the food and the list goes on. Overall the most meaningful about my fair is that the community not only comes together,

“In 1901, the first agricultural high school program was founded and referred to as “Aggie”.” (Smoot 74) During the nineteenth century agricultural education was being spread in many different ways, but one of the main events that agriculture was expressed through was the county fairs. When this spectacular time if the year comes around the best livestock and crops are brought out by children and adults to be shown and evaluated by the judge that has been chosen by the host of the fair. The chosen judge is not the only one who obtains a chance to judge the best livestock. FFA teams from around the state are asked to come out and appraise the livestock for the livestock evaluation career development event, but the National FFA Organization was not founded until 1928. The National FFA Organization was founded to support agricultural education. (Smoot 74). “You find out some about what the other guys have done” Tom Bandi of Tony shared. (Smoot 74) As the ending section of the nineteenth century came upon the farmers began to express ways that they could diversify their crops and livestock. (“The Science and Technology of

Community health fairs address the needs of the underserved population and assist community members with access to health care. A health fair is the greatest outreach tool to provide accurate information about health issues and trigger behavior change. (Challenges and Failures of Health Fairs and Community Screenings, n.d.). Burron states health fairs must be engaging, creative and convenient for the participant (Burron, 2011).

The fair was a marvel of construction, planning and architecture for the day. Never had anything on that scale, in the time frame that was given, been attempted. In around 2 years, the builders terraformed a piece of blasted wasteland into the finished product. They built massive buildings on ground that was basically quicksand before they started. Olmstead landscaped the whole site, with construction going on, in a period of months. The construction effort suffered many setbacks and disasters, with the wind and rain destroying many buildings as they were being built. They built the fair in these trying conditions, with labor problems, it was a miracle.

Since its establishment in 1886, “the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.” (“2016 Guide” 6). The Texas State Fair is a staple of Texas tradition and even became a historical landmark in 1986. The fair is known for its signature 55ft figurehead Big Tex. He greets his guests with a signature “howdy y’all” while sporting some of the fair’s sponsors like Dickies and Chevrolet. The fair seeks to embody the spirit and uniqueness of Texas. It does this by celebrating its four core values of tradition, agriculture, education and community. The fair serves as a non-profit organization that strives to educate and raise money for each of these standards.

The fair had several palaces and buildings home to things unlike anything you have ever seen. These palaces have incredible detail put into them to showcase what each palace meant. From the Palace of Forestry to the Palace of Electricity. Each palace has a thing that represents there country in each palace or building in the fair. Like the French art in the Liberal Arts Building to the wood from various parts of the USA. Several artifacts from all over the world are even showcased in various buildings or palaces. Like china desert services that Queen Victoria used and the Mosco Vase that was owned by the Pope.

The State Fair, for many years, has brought together people from statewide, even nationwide. Coming from Texas, I have been a part of the tradition of extravagant state fairs since I was as child, and have had the pleasure of meeting people from all over the nation. State fairs have many attractions that convey the beauty and culture of the state in events and contests which show the production of agriculture and, in the twentieth century, industrial gains. The fairs typically consist of things such as carnivals, which have numerous rides like we see in the film, State Fair, and contests that promote a culture of domesticity. The film, State Fair, is a perfect example which explains the importance of the state fair, but also American society and culture. Furthermore, State Fair being filmed after World War II truly captures the happiness of postwar America, as well as the importance of family life as the shadow of the Cold War looms.

Being one of the biggest attraction in Bloomsburg that only comes once a year it is a huge deal to the residents that live here all year round. The local schools sometimes shuts down for the whole entire week or maybe just for a long weekend. This fair is practically everything you would imagine a state fair would be and they have it all here. You can adopt a puppy, play with farm animals, and whatever you could think you would need they will have it. If your looking for good deals on home decor your best bet is to go when its closer towards the end of the week when the fair is almost over because at that point people do not want to be traveling back home with stuff they brought up and just want to get rid of it. This fair even has all the traditional shows you see in the movies such as the bearded lady, the man with no head, and they even had one named serpent lady all for the cost of 50 cents. Alpha Sigma Alpha devotes their time into this fair every year and withholds two stands, one where you can play darts and the other where you put a quarter down and spin the wheel to see if the arrow lands on the one you picked. They were able to raise up to 2,000 dollars and was equally split and donated towards the S. June Smith Center and Girls on the

Baldrey highlights the fair's contribution to the Canadian economy and its economic impact on young people, the memories, and celebrated events that occur at the PNE which creates a sense of community. Furthermore, Baldrey discussed the problem PNE is currently facing, the changing weather patterns and how changing the fair's date may impact other fairs.

Every year about three-hundred thousand people show up to the Alaska State Fair, more than seven hundred miles away from Barrow, Alaska, and about five hundred and twenty-six miles away from the North Slope. The Fair has been active for 49 years and counting, but only has one location, Palmer, Alaska. There is more than seven-hundred thousand people that live in Alaska, so less than half of the residents are able to attend and enjoy the state fair every year. To help benefit the rural communities in Alaska for the Alaska State Fair experience, the fair should be moved every other year because people would be able to have the same opportunities that urban areas have, the attraction of the state fair would grow, performers could experience different

The locals listen to music at John T Floore Country Store. The venue has multiple bars, and you can listen to music under the stars. Helotes Hill Country Zip Lines has a knowledgeable staff. Safety is always a priority, and the view is amazing. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church is a beautiful church. It was recently updated, and the tiny chapel is still attached to the church. Helotes Creek Winery has sweet wines and a sweet bulldog. On the first Saturday of every month, the has Old Town Market Day. The market has crafts, fresh produce and jewelry. The Helotes Country club is popular with the local residents. The club has rugged decor and great food.

The festival had been getting aids and donations from some sources but they are not suitable to be relied on. With a permanent and strong sponsor, the festival would receive higher revenues and would be able to offer more shows and entertainment for the adults and youngsters. More entertainment would increase the number of attendees and also spread the word of mouth across the country. However, this alternative has a limited impact as it would increase the revenue but not affect the other things severely. The sponsors can also help resolve the issue of residence or staying for the attendees of the festival.

Other events we attended throughout the semester included the Corrales Harvest Festival in October and the New Mexican Hispanic Arts Dialogue in November. The Harvest Festival is a village wide annual event that celebrates Corrales' agricultural roots. Corrales Road which is in the heart of Corrales, is closed down to traffic. The road is home to many businesses, studios, and restaurants. Some of the key events at the Harvest Festival include live music, arts and craft shows, business & non-profit exhibits,special events that celebrate horses and cowboys, an evening dance under the stars, a pet parade, wine tasting, growers market, and many more events attract visitors from around New Mexico. The city comes alive as families, pets, and farm

Ithaca's biggest public works project is scheduled to be finished at the end of this month. However, the two years of construction did not stop two businesses from investing in the main strip.

The part of the Grandstand that we are going to now is the main building. It consists of two floors of merchants selling all sorts of things, from pianos to software to golf clubs to the latest cooking gizmos. A friend of ours works at the Nadachair booth. He is my sister’s friend’s teacher. We usually visit him every year. A Nadachair is basically a cushion for your back with a strap around your waist for extra support. The East Room is just a separate room with more of the same stuff. I usually don’t go there because it is uncomfortably hot in there. The main building and the East Room are under the bleachers.