While most places like to get into the spirit of Halloween with ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and witches, the town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, does things a little differently. Every autumn around this time of year, they kick things off with their annual Something Fairy This Way Comes Downtown weekend-wide celebration. Credit: Pexels The 2024 installment … Continue reading ‘Something Fairy This Way Comes’ to Shepherdstown, West Virginia, This Weekend
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The Maryland State Fair—A Tradition 143 Years in the Making
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
Twice As Nice—The Worcester County Fair and Great Pocomoke Fair Are Both Happening This Weekend
Folks living in and visiting Worcester County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore this weekend certainly have their “fair” share of fun follies to consider. With the Great Pocomoke Fair kicking off today, August 8, in Pocomoke City and the Worcester County Fair returning to Snow Hill tomorrow afternoon, August 9, you have double the delights and … Continue reading Twice As Nice—The Worcester County Fair and Great Pocomoke Fair Are Both Happening This Weekend
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