2011 10 Best Summer Fairs
State and county fairs are summertime staples in most places.
The good ones keep people coming back, year after year, to see who grew the biggest tomato, raised the fattest pig, or just to enjoy simple pleasures like funnel cake, merry-go-rounds and music. Fairs are celebrations of local agriculture, talent and traditions. Attend a fair and you'll get a glimpse of not only what, but who, makes a town tick.
The Livability.com team examined fairs across the country, looking at attendance, total entertainment value and the quality of life in the community to come up with a list of what we feel are some of the best fairs the country has to offer. They got our blue ribbons. See if they get yours.
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Rock Springs, WY
Population: 23,869
Jeff Adkins Sweetwater County Fair
You may know this fair by its alter-ego, Wyoming's Big Show in Rock Springs, WY. Big it is, and fans drive hundreds of miles to be a part of the Big Show. There's a reason why it's such a popular fair. There's a rodeo each day, racing events, a collection of family-friendly carnival rides, a variety of dining options, concerts, 4-H exhibits and livestock shows.
Attendance: 80,000
Dates: Late July through early August
Don't Miss: the After-Dark Concert Series
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