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America’s Greatest State Fairs

Kerrie Cassani Published: Sep 30, 2012, 9:48 AM EDT weather.com

'Fairtastic' Eats and Treats

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State fairs are one the top events for states across the country, drawing millions of visitors each year. These family friendly events were built on the basics: judging livestock, agriculture and food. Recipe judging is one of the oldest kind of competitions dating back to the early 1800s.

Today, state fairs are larger, offer rides, special events and, of course, a variety of tempting and tasty treats. In the following pages we highlight some of America's greatest state fairs listed by their 2012 opening dates.


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