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7 <br />although it is non - profit. The range of activities at the Cleveland County Fair is <br />much the same as at the Cabarrus fair above, with agricultural exhibits and <br />shows, concerts and events, a full midway and carnival and both local and <br />outside food vendors'. More information about the Cleveland County Fair <br />may be found at www.clevelandcountvfair.com. <br />Cleveland County Fair <br />Chatham County Fair (Pittsboro, NC) <br />The Chatham County Agricultural Fair is run by the Chatham County <br />Agricultural and Industrial Association composed of a complete Board of <br />Directors and extensive committee system. Land bought in 1952 is still owned <br />and run by the Fair Association; the property covers 12 acres within the city <br />limits of Pittsboro, in Chatham County. The Chatham County Fair, held <br />annually on these grounds, is designed around local agricultural culture, food, <br />music, entertainment, rides and exhibits. However, the food, rides and <br />entertainment options at the Chatham fair appear more locally- oriented and <br />with less of a "midway" or carnival theme. <br />This fair grew out of the tradition of "Achievement Day" held annually by <br />Home Demonstration and 4 -H Clubs in the area. This event offered a chance <br />for people to display their talent at household arts and receive prizes for their <br />work. However, community enthusiasm for displaying the fruit of labor seems <br />to have waned. The Chatham fair also has roots in an African - American <br />community fair event that dates back to pre- segregation days. <br />More information can be found about the Chatham County Agricultural and <br />Industrial Fair Association at www.chathamcountvncfair.com. <br />1 The Cleveland fair also had an experience with e coli from a "petting zoo' in 2012 that may offer a <br />glimpse of one of the challenges of a fair. <br />