It’s summer in Delaware, and that means one thing – the State Fair is around the corner! The best week of the year is quickly approaching, and if you’ve never been to the State Fair, can you really consider yourself a Delawarean?

The State Fair has been a Harrington, Delaware Tradition since 1919!
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This old fashioned state fair is one of the best in the country and it blends tradition, like the nightly parade, with modern games and fun.
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Many Delaware kids are in their local FFA, and the State Fair is the highlight of their year, where they show off their hard work in the livestock arena.
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There are contests for everything that talented Delawareans may bring to the table! From photography to pie-making, you'll find the best of the best right here every night.
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Speaking of the BEST... there's no topping the Delaware State Fair Food!
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Sweet treats like homemade donuts will satisfy any junk food junkie!
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Ice cream, sno cones, pizza, funnel cake, butterfly fries, and fried Oreos are just a few of the guilty pleasure fair foods you'll be able to feast on all week.
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The Delaware State Fair is famous for bringing huge music legends to perform. This year, you can catch Toby Keith, Chris Young and Brett Eldrege!
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Like any good carnival, you can also find dozens of thrilling rides and plenty of carnival games where you can work on winning a giant stuffed bear for the love of your life.
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Whether you love the rides, the food, the live entertaiment, or the celebration of Delaware's agricultural history, you're sure to have a grand time at the Delaware State Fair!
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This year, the fair runs from July 19 – 28, 2018. As always, the Delaware State Fair is located at the Harrington Fairgrounds, 18500 S Dupont Hwy., Harrington, DE 19952. Live performances and the demolition derby require tickets, which you can purchase here.

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