You may submit up to four photographs. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. purchase necessary, do not have to be present to win. From keeping staff paid, developing a plan and working with the vendors, exhibitors and other fair participants to make sure the show would go on. Carnival rides, livestock shows, shopping, food, exhibits, free entertainment, daily parade, concerts and more! It was revived in 1929, just a few months before the onset of the Great Depression. That change has altered the fair: These days, the majority of attendees don't come to show off their livestock or display harvest from their gardens. Of course, the fair features far more happy memories than sad. That fair managers, staff, fair boards, vendors and communities are able to hold any event is an accomplishment . (Courtesy of the Greene County Archive), The Lions Club Duck Pond has been a staple at the fair since 1948 -- but the first year, they used plastic fish instead of ducks because the latter couldn't be found. Area leaders hope the $25 million. We want to remind you all that we have some big events coming in September and October. You look at the crime rate, the suicide and overdose rates, and you just want to do something positive like the fair. The fairgrounds themselves are ok, but I have found that some of the events are not so great. Were going to roll on because people have based on ticket sales and stuff theyre wanting to get out and they know I think after what we did last year that we can keep it clean, we can keep it safe, said Owen. Perhaps theirinitiativewas driven by a belief that the fair would economically boost the city. More Info KY3 Grandstand Click "More Info" for the KY3 Grandstand line and to purchase tickets! 0 Insustry Rd , Lebanon, MO 65536 is a mobile/manufactured home listed for-sale at $25,000. And one can't forgetPineapple Whip, which was originally sold at the fair in the mid-1970s (and was developed by former fair manager Dan Fortner). Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,