FairsMillions of Americans enjoy visiting state and county fairs in August, September and October.These agricultural fairs were traditionally held to honor the work of local farmers.Farmers and their families came to the fair to show their crops and animals and compete for prizes.The sounds, smells and tastes of state fairs are part of the memory of childhood for many Americans.People enjoy hot corn covered in melted butter,sticky sweet cotton candy and ice cream.State and county fairs offer many things for children and adults to enjoy:games, rides, cultural exhibits and famous entertainers.There is also lots of friendly competition.Children and adults bring the farm animals and vegetables they have raised.They also bring arts and crafts projects and homemade foods.Judges then choose the best-looking pig or the largest pumpkin or the tastiest apple pie.The winners receive the highest honor, a blue ribbon.
