It’s almost that time of year again—time to head on over to the Timonium Fairgrounds for the ultimate summer sendoff. That’s right, I’m referring to the one and only Maryland State Fair. Now celebrating its 143rd year as a local mainstay, the Maryland State Fair remains one of the region’s most eagerly anticipated seasonal gatherings. … Continue reading The Maryland State Fair—A Tradition 143 Years in the Making
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The Blessing of the Combines—A Longstanding Snow Hill Tradition Honoring Farmers
“May God bless our Delmarva farmers with a bountiful harvest.” That is the literal Blessing of the Combines by proclamation. The actual event, however, is so much more. It is an annual Snow Hill, Maryland tradition and full-fledged community-wide celebration, honoring area agriculture and local farmers for more than two decades and counting. Credit: Blessing … Continue reading The Blessing of the Combines—A Longstanding Snow Hill Tradition Honoring Farmers
The York State Fair—Oldest in the Nation
Today it’s not uncommon for a state to host an official fair or even various concurring fairs at different fairgrounds located within a single region. Yet many do not realize that the traditional holding of state fairs in the New World officially began right in the heart of York, Pennsylvania. That’s right, York County is … Continue reading The York State Fair—Oldest in the Nation
Always a Wild Time at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
The ultimate wildlife adventure awaits you right in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. That’s right, you need not travel to some exotic, remote location off the beaten path on another continent; all you have to do is jump in the car and head to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. Credit: LC Hermoza Located in Halifax, Pennsylvania … Continue reading Always a Wild Time at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park