The Washington County Fair is this week, marking the first iteration of the event to happen in April after decades of having been run in the summer.
County officials moved the fair to its new spring timeslot earlier this year, citing community surveys that suggested residents felt the August heat was too much to take. The number one comment received was that residents were more likely to attend the fair, or more likely to experience greater enjoyment at the fair, if it was held during a cooler time period, Washington County Commissioner Victor Iverson said in a written release.
The new fair will look a lot like the old one, with things set to kick off with a parade on Tuesday and an opening celebration at Veterans Park in Washington City. Then the fair itself is scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday at the Washington County Legacy park in Hurricane, with the usual rides, games, live music and schedule of events.
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Michaelene and Rich Kalinowski both had demanding jobs.
But Michaelene, who directed and built truck driving schools in three states, was forced into retirement in 2008. Rich, a former construction manager, retired nearly 10 years ago.
The South Franklin Township couple are not ones to sit around. Both became immersed is their hand-made skills, Rich with woodworking and Michaelene with crafting with a focus on stained glass, fused glass, crocheting, quilting and making baby blankets.
The Kalinowskis are a perfect example of those who should be celebrated this weekend as National Handmade Day is being celebrated â annually on the first Saturday in April. It recognizes all those who put forth their creative talents into gifts warming the heart and leaving us awed.
Area county fairs are hoping 2021 treats them better than 2020.
Last summer saw most county fairs scale back their planned events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That meant the cancellation of concerts and other popular attractions such as carnivals and demolition derbies.
Fans looking to see some of their favorite artists perform close to home are in luck this year. Some artists originally booked in 2020 for area county fairs are on tap to take the stage this summer.
Last year, Logan Mize and Granger Smith were scheduled to perform at the Washington County Fair in Arlington. That concert was ultimately canceled, but Mize is set to headline this yearâs concert on Friday, July 30, in Arlington.
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