Hi, Its that time of year when the counties begin to have their fairs. Do you remember your experences at one? The first fair was in Pittsfield,Ma. in 1807, by ELKANAH WATSON. Fairs really came into their own during and after the Civil War of 1860's. In 1860-1870 Faris closed at dusk..gas and electric were decades away...In 1893, Chicago, had the first Ferris Wheel, with a height of 261 ft., you rode for .50 cents, and made 2 trips around the loop....also, there was an entreprenur by the name of E.R. JOHNSON, of Fallbrook,CA. did a steady business of serving omlets made from the eggslaid by his 28 Ostriches. In 1930 Chicago State fair, JOHN DEER introduced the first tractor they built...In 1934, Minnesota, had a live, 2 train engines collision in from of the grandstands, In 1938, Iowa had the tallest Cornstalk contests? Ok, We have the Humboldt Co. Fair going this week....go see a fair in your town. ~Linda~