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Skate Ramp, Beach Volleyball At Oregon State Fair Rec Barn - It's like an athletic club without monthly dues. Well, maybe not that cushy, but still worth checking out if you happen to ride a skateboard . . . more -->

Southwest Florida Fair Attracts Good Crowd - The 86th annual Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair is a smash hit this year, with many stating they "needed a family fun day." It continues through Sunday, March 7 . . . more -->

Alameda County Fair Announces Dates, Includes 15 Days of Horse Racing - A combination of more horse racing and the return of fireworks plus a break on the weather helped the Alameda County Fair set record attendance last year, and the formula worked so well that fair officials won't tweak much to this year's edition . . . more -->

Attendance At Riverside County Fair Sets Record - Great weather, affordability and a new crew of animals added up to record attendance at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival . . . more -->

Delta County To Close This Week On $700,000 Fairgrounds Expansion - Closing is expected this week on the county's purchase of 19 acres adjacent to the fairgrounds in Hotchkiss. The land, including a house and outbuildings, will be used for future fairgrounds expansion . . . more -->

New Face Of The Saratoga County Fair - The 2010 Saratoga County Fair is set for July 20 through 25, and the organization's new General Manager is counting down the days to the grand opening . . . more -->

More Details Emerge On Florida State Fairgrounds Stadium Proposal - The developer proposing a massive entertainment complex at the Florida State Fairgrounds envisions a project worth up to $1 billion, with professional baseball and soccer stadiums and up to 2,600 hotel rooms, state and Florida State Fair Authority documents show . . . more -->

It May Be Cold Outside, But Head Of Indiana State Fair Already Celebrating - "On behalf of the saltwater taffy and corndogs ... greetings from the Indiana State Fair." That's the way Cynthia Hoye, executive director of the Indiana State Fair Commission . . . more -->

New Horse Arena Coming To Northwest Washington Fairgrounds - The Northwest Washington Fair is building a new equestrian arena that will be completed in time for this year's fair and draw more horse shows to Lynden . . . more -->

Olmsted Fair Organizers Seek Artifacts - The 2010 Olmsted County Fair is still several months away, but fair organizers are already preparing for its 150th anniversary celebration . . . more -->

Gallatin County Eyes Fairgrounds For Possible Open Space - In the wake of a lawsuit filed against Gallatin County in 2008, county leaders are considering dedicating portions of the Gallatin County Fairgrounds as open space . . . more -->

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