State Fairs!

Carnival rides! Delicious food! Contests! What do all these things have in common? You can find them all at a state fair.  

The first state fair took place in 1841. It was the New York State Fair.  Now, almost every state has a state fair.  

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State fairs have competitions to promote livestock and farming. Farmers win awards for the best animals and vegetables. Several states even have pig races! 

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This llama is dressed up for a contest. There are many funny contests at state fairs. State fairs are known for unusual attractions. Some states have sculptures made from butter. The State Fair of Texas features life-size statues of dinosaurs.  

What Do You Think? Have you ever been to a state fair? If you have, what was your favorite part about it? If you haven’t been to a state fair, what event would you like to see the most?  

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