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Wisconsin State Fair Offers 6 Ways To Save - Milwaukee News Story - WISN Milwaukee

Wisconsin State Fair Offers 6 Ways To Save - Milwaukee News Story - WISN Milwaukee.

The Wisconsin State Fair is offering six "Fair Deals" to help fairgoers save money at this year's fair.

Justman resigns Washington County Fair Park post

Justman resigns Washington County Fair Park post.

Nancy Justman, Executive Director of the Washington County Fair Park since July 2001 has accepted a new position outside of Washington County. Her last day at the Fair Park will be April 9.

MailTribune.com: Grand Funk Railroad headlines county fair

MailTribune.com: Grand Funk Railroad headlines county fair.

Visitors to the Jackson County Fair this summer will find an entertainment smorgasbord as varied as the food and rides on the midway. From classic rock and country to percussion, comedy and cartoon characters, headliners to take the stage at the 2009 Jackson County Fair, announced Monday, include Ozomatli, Grand Funk Railroad, Sawyer Brown with Bucky Covington, Jason Aldean, Bill Engvall and the Nickelodeon Concert Tour. "We're really proud of the entertainment lineup this year," said Chris Borovansky, fair manager. "It's really quite a stretch for us, very multicultural." The fair will be July 21-26 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds and Exposition Park in Central Point.

NJMP to hold county fair event in late May | thedailyjournal.com | The Daily Journal

NJMP to hold county fair event in late May | thedailyjournal.com | The Daily Journal.

According to the City Commission, the park will hold a Cumberland County Community Festival on May 30, during the New Jersey Grand Prix spectator event. The park is coordinating the event with Pearl Giordano, owner of Limpert Brothers in Vineland.

Ventura County Fair announces Theme for 2009 Fair : Ventura : Ventura County Star

Ventura County Fair announces Theme for 2009 Fair : Ventura : Ventura County Star.

The Ventura County Fair is an annual celebration of agriculture; of cultivating the land, producing crops and raising livestock. With that in mind, the 31st District Agricultural Association, who organizes the Fair is pleased to announce that the theme of the 2009 Ventura County Fair is "Purebred and Home Grown".

Some funding restored to NY State county fairs

Money put back into ag budget - CNY Farms Blog - syracuse.com.

The state budget brokered by the Legislature hierarchy over the weekend added money to a number of agriculture programs. Some funding was restored for county fairs, promoting state wines, apples and maple syrup, and for farmland protection programs and the New York Farm Viability Institute, which is a farmer-led group providing grants for research and outreach education projects to help farms increase profits and provide models for other farms. "That's a real blessing," said John Lester, director of the Cayuga County Fair. "Oh thank God," said Mary Messere, director of the Madison County Fair. "Trying to come up with these funds from sponsors was just about impossible." County and youth fair boards use their state money to pay for ribbons or cash awards for contest and exhibit winners. Gov. David Paterson's original cut would have drained thousands from the fairs in Cayuga, Madison and Oswego counties and the Onondaga County Youth Fair. Cayuga County gets $5,000; Oswego County about $8,000 to $9,000; Madison County, $8,000; and the Onondaga County Youth Fair, $5,000.

The Duncan Banner - Snake festival continues

The Duncan Banner - Snake festival continues.

When you’ve done something well for 47 years, the question becomes: Why mess up a good thing? That’s why the itinerary of events for the 48th Fangtastic Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt will sound familiar to hometown folks and thousands of visitors, who’ll take part in the three-day salute to serpents that runs April 10-12.

Ryan Pelton as Elvis returns to Warren County Farmers' Fair

Ryan Pelton as Elvis returns to Warren County Farmers' Fair.

The Warren County Farmer's Fair will once again be "All Shook Up!" Ryan Pelton, Elvis impersonator, has again been booked for the 2009 Warren County Farmers' Fair in Harmony Township. Tickets for his show, which will be held 8 p.m. July 27, are on sale now at the Wayne Dumont Administration Building in the Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Fair Office, lower level.

Love carnival rides? Greeley Stampede has a deal for you | Greeley Tribune

Love carnival rides? Greeley Stampede has a deal for you | Greeley Tribune.

Guests at this year’s Greeley Stampede will be able to purchase an unlimited Bill Hames Carnival ride wristband for $70, according to a news release from the Stampede. This year’s Stampede is June 25-July 7. Ride wristbands will be available through the Stampede at (800) 982-2877 or by visiting the box office in Island Grove Regional Park. The unlimited wristband promotion ends June 1. The Bill Hames Carnival has been on the midway of the Stampede for the past 25 years.

Spring Fling Turns 35 | UANews.org

Spring Fling Turns 35 | UANews.org.

This week marks the start of four days of spinning and zipping rides on carnival grounds that includes dozens of booths full of food and goodies. Do you have your wristband ready? The University of Arizona 's annual Spring Fling gets kicked off this week. Known as the largest student-run carnival, Spring Fling is organized by the Associated Students of The University of Arizona. It takes about 3,000 volunteers to plan and run and the four-day event, which is now in its 35th year. The event includes more than two dozen rides, games, entertainment and more than 20 food booths run by UA student clubs and organizations. "Expect Spring Fling 2009 to be packed with attractions and activities for the whole family to enjoy," said James Dickhoner, the carnival's executive director and a UA Honors College student studying regional development. The carnival will be held at Rillito Downs, which is located off of North First Avenue, midway between East Wetmore and East River roads.