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• Fairs have changed markedly since 1940's. <br /> • A wide variety of fairs exist in NC. <br /> NC AGRICULTURAL FAIRS <br /> http://www.ncagfairs.org/shows.php <br /> (map) <br /> RESOURCES <br /> North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs <br /> • NCAOAF — organization of county, regional, state fairs across NC. <br /> • Mission - Promote interest in agricultural fairs in North Carolina. <br /> http://www.ncagfairs.org/ <br /> NC Department of Agriculture <br /> • NCDA - The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides consultation and <br /> input on local fairs. <br /> • NCDA has responsibilities covering agronomy, agricultural marketing and promotion <br /> • Operates N.C. State Fair and N.C. Mountain State Fair, five state farmers markets; performs <br /> agricultural economic analysis. <br /> Organizational Structures <br /> Many Types of Organizations Operate County Fairs: <br /> • Civic/Service Clubs (Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, etc) <br /> • American Legion Posts <br /> • Community Non-profit Associations <br /> • Counties or County-sponsored Non-profits <br /> EXISTING COUNTY FAIRS <br /> County Fair - Case Study Briefs <br /> • Over 40 county and community fairs <br /> • Four Brief Case Studies <br /> • Cabarrus County <br /> • Chatham County <br /> • Cleveland County <br /> • Common Ground Fair (Maine) <br /> - The Cabarrus County Fair takes place each September, 60 years in current form. <br /> - Current fair features midway, rides and variety of foods as well as agriculture. <br /> - Fair history tied to county's agricultural roots, dates back to the 1890's. <br /> - County-run. <br /> - New arena, facility. <br /> - The Chatham County Agricultural Fair grew out of tradition of annual "Achievement Day" by 4-H <br /> Clubs, and African-American community fair. <br /> - Event offers a chance for display of talent at household arts and receive prizes for their work. <br />