Author : Mikkel Aaland
Publisher :
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 19,90 MB
Release : 2016-04-21
Category :
ISBN : 9780997261042
Portraits made in a portable studio that was hauled from county fair to county fair in California and Arizona from 1976 to 1980.
Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,87 MB
Release : 1998-10
Category : Fairs
ISBN : 9780756917272
My First Little House Book.
Author : Liza Gershman
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,36 MB
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781864709179
* Showcases close to 80 Blue Ribbon-winning recipes from across America's state and county fairs, covering all manner of homemade pies and cakes, jams and jellies, pickles, preserves, and sweets, from the classic apple pie to the unique wild foraged preserve, the chokecherry jelly* Lists the ingredients that should be in every pantry, a set of standard recipes, plus a state-by-state breakdown* Lush full-color photography by Liza Gershman, showcasing the county fair culture and atmosphere, the people with whom she interviewed, and some of the vintage ephemera unique to each regionThe all-American state and county fair tradition is not all carnies, corn dogs, cotton candy, and apple pie. The fair is a place for communities to come together and share some of the most meaningful moments in life. It's an important institution that evokes affection and nostalgia and has helped to define many of the great American ideals for small towns and rural life, the purebred and homegrown. Liza Gershman's book is a visual feast -- it's jam-packed with the images, stories, and voices of the folk and tight-knit communities who celebrate this unique slice of Americana each year. These pages are beautifully illustrated throughout with stunning color photographs of vintage and retro ephemera, and showcased here are close to 80 nostalgic classic Blue Ribbon-winning recipes from across America's heartland. What's not to love about homemade pies and cakes, jams and jellies, pickles, preserves, and sweets! The County Fair weaves together a celebration of classic, prize-winning regional specialties, secret tips for stocking your pantry, and the legacy of an American institution.
Author : Robert Craycroft
Publisher : CSTRD, Mississippi State U
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 14,16 MB
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : 9780878054206
Author : Katherine Valentine
Publisher : Image
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0385516096
The annual County Fair sparks a flurry of activity and brings some surprising secrets to light in this heartwarming conclusion to Katherine Valentine’s beloved Dorsetville series. It’s the end of summer and Dorsetville folks are busier than bees. Days are filled from dawn to sunset with last-minute chores, while the women struggle to find time to prepare their special dishes in hopes of winning a coveted blue ribbon at the annual County Fair. As opening day of the fair draws near, folks have plenty to occupy their minds as well. Much to the chagrin of Father James, he has been chosen to help judge the apple pie contest; Matthew Metcalf worries about how to keep his girlfriend and pay for college at the same time; the Petersons welcome a long-awaited and newly adopted baby; and Hudson, Marion Holmes’s butler, hopes to give his beloved employer a new reason to live by researching the parentage of a young boy who has just arrived in town along with the fair. The boy is a carbon copy of Marion’s deceased son, William. Could he be the product of an old love affair between William and a girl whose uncle once owned a carnival? Before this mystery can be solved, however, the sheriff and the FBI must figure out—before it’s too late—that the owner of the fair is planning to risk the lives of the fairgoers in order to hide a major drug deal he is taking part in. THE COUNTY FAIR is a wonderful continuation of the Dorsetville series, where good friends are never farther away than a handshake and God’s intervention is as close as a prayer.
Author : Stan Matthews
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 18,89 MB
Release : 2016-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1491785594
It is 1967 when a feud begins that could lead to the death of the one-hundred-year-old Chesterton county fair. When veteran reporter Art James is sent to investigate, he immediately delves into a case that will take him six days and hopefully provide him with a much-coveted feature story byline. Bob soon learns that the county is interested in selling the fairgrounds and that there are as many proponents as opponents to the sale. As Art interviews fairgoers, volunteers, and leaders, he unearths a conspiracy to hide the truth from the public until an agreement can be arranged between the county and a trucking firm. While Art’s feature articles win him welcome bylines, he becomes even more determined to stop the sham, before it is too late. To complicate matters even further, Art becomes smitten with fair volunteer, Jenny Glen. As the last night of the fair arrives, the future is decided—not just for the fair, but for Art and Jenny as well. In this compelling story, an investigative reporter on a quest to uncover the truth about the demise of a county fair finds love while uncovering a conspiracy led by greed and deception.
Author : Drake Hokanson
Publisher : Terrace Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 17,14 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780299228248
Illustrated throughout with stunning color photographs, "Purebred & Homegrown" is an affectionate and thoughtful look at the history of county fairs, and their tradition and persistence today, despite the diminished number of Americans who earn their living from agriculture.
Author : John McCarry
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 29,52 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 9780792270911
A photographic journey through the county fairs of America, discussing the lasting appeal of the community celebrations that began in 1811 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when a gentleman farmer invited neighbors to display their best livestock for prizes.
Author : Victoria Christian
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 23,23 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738581934
What began as a ranching family's Sunday pastime of horse racing, with cheering crowds and thundering hooves on dusty roads, would give way to the Alameda County Fair that we know today. The Bernal family built the original racetrack in 1859 on their 52,000-acre ranch, which was part of the Northern California land grant, Rancho Valle de San Jose. Looking to turn his newly acquired racetrack into profit, businessman Rodney G. MacKenzie approached a group of county businessmen and ranchers with a proposal to hold a county fair on his property. The first Alameda County Fair ran from October 23 to October 27, 1912. Local leaders sought to form a modern fair, and in 1939 the Alameda County Fair Association was established. Once considered a racing fair, the Alameda County Fair now boasts livestock and agriculture. For young and old alike, the thrilling carnival rides, beautiful quilt exhibits, baking contests, fast-paced horse racing, or just a corn dog and cotton candy provide something for everyone, as the Alameda County Fair now prepares to celebrate its 100th year.
Author : Martin Biniasz
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 12,24 MB
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1439657025
During the mid-20th century, the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York, began a journey that transformed a traditional, agriculturally based fair into the largest independent county fair and exposition in the United States. As the number of fair days and exhibits expanded, so did the number of fairgoers, increasing gate attendance figures to over one million visitors annually. While fair traditions have provided continuity over the decades, the fair continues to evolve and renew itself through improvements to the fairgrounds, the addition of unique attractions, and an ongoing commitment to agriculture. Erie County Fair showcases the many dramatic changes that have taken place during the modern era of this fair. From the thrills of the midway and entertainment to nationally recognized agricultural, creative arts, and livestock competitions, the fair's history comes alive through color photographs from the archives of the Erie County Agricultural Society.
