1601, 2026
What Happens at Fairgrounds When Fairs Are Not Running?
Drive past your local fairground in February or October, and you might think it's abandoned. The truth is quite different. While county and state fairs typically run for just one or two weeks each year, [...]
1601, 2026
How Carnival Rides Are Inspected and What Safety Signs Mean
There's something magical about walking into a county fair and seeing those carnival rides lit up against the evening sky. The smell of funnel cakes, the screams from the Gravitron, kids begging their parents for [...]
1601, 2026
County Fair with Kids: Age-wise plan (Toddlers to Teens)
I've been running CountyFairgrounds.net since 1999, and over the years I've seen plenty of families at county fairs. Some are having the time of their lives, others look like they're ready to pull their hair [...]