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Greene County Fair Queen competition continues to grow

The Queen and Princess competition held at the Greene County Fair has always welcomed several competitors. With the additional Little Princess competition included this summer and new experiences and scholarship opportunities, coordinator Melody Longstreth believes the program will only ...

The Greene County Fair returns Aug. 3 –10

The Greene County board has worked to bring a little something for everyone to the Greene County Fair in 2024. Though the official opening ceremony will be held at noon on Sunday, Aug. 4, thereĢƵ plenty of activity happening on the fairgrounds in the week prior. The Fair Queen, Princess ...

Fayette Fair Queen will soon pass the crown to new 2024 representative

In just a few weeks, Danica Martin, 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and Kenzie Mowry, Fayette County Fair Princess will conclude their year-long reign and pass the crown to two new young ladies. “You have to know the fair to be queen. ItĢƵ surprising to some, but when people can’t ...

Bill Jackson retires from Fayette County fair board after 35 years

Bill Jackson grew up at the Fayette County Fair. He remembers the excitement of showing his dairy and beef steers, working on projects and then seeing his hard work come to fruition at the fair. “It was the highlight of the summer,” Jackson said. “I’ve been around it my whole life ...

Old Time Fiddlers bring history; tradition to Fayette County Fair

In the early 1970ĢƵ a dozen men began gathering at the mountain home of Jim Bryner to simply have a good time. They all appreciated the unique sound of the fiddle. “They’d have parties, suppers and picnics,” said Perry Russell, president of the Old Time Fiddlers. “They ...

Making memories

It's a beloved tradition for families and an excitement-filled week for the young and young-at-heart. The Fayette County Fair will get underway Thursday, July 25 and run through Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Route 119 in Dunbar Township. The fair is the biggest ...