Take Me Out to the Fair
chronicles the history of the Brazoria County Fair, “the Largest County
Fair in the State of Texas”. As with many county fairs held across the
nation, the Brazoria County Fair focuses primarily on agriculture with most
of the exhibits and competitions highlighting such. From October 1910 when
the first fair was held on the grounds of the Brazoria County courthouse to
present day, fairgoers have enjoyed thrilling rides, games and an abundance
of food temptations. For a few days during the year, many county residents’
diets consist of barbecue, cotton candy, caramel apples, funnel cakes,
lemonade, corn-on-the-cob and ice cream. The county fair has a wonderful
history and never fails to provide a combination of offerings that pleases
every member of the family and creates lasting memories.
Fairs or markets long have been an integral part of many communities and
have encouraged regional economic growth. The success of a fair depended on
its proximity to several towns as well as on the site’s access to various
modes of transportation. During the middle ages in Europe, fairs began to
take on the look of what is seen today. To this day, local businesses and
organizations set up booths at fairs in order to share information with
fairgoers about products and services. Many groups offer small gifts to
entice their audiences, such as a yardstick or a pen and pencil set, that
advertise a particular business or even a political figure.
Hubba Hubba and his trained Penguin
Special THANKS to the Brazoria County Fair Association for providing many of the images and materials in this exhibit.
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