Albemarle County Fair

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The Albemarle County Fair is Albemarle County's annual celebration of local agriculture and crafts. The next event will be held July 25 through July 27 at Highland.

History

An earlier version of the fair was known as the Piedmont Fair. [1]

History

For several years[when?], the fair was held at Bundoran Farm in North Garden. However, the 29th annual fair, in the summer of 2010, was the last to be held at that location. Bundoran Farm's owners notified the fair that they did not wish to renew the lease because they are developing the property.[2]

Over 10,000 people attended the 2010 fair.[3] It was first incorporated in 1913. [4]

The 2011 county fair was cancelled when a suitable location was not found.[5]

The fair returned to a shortened three-day schedule in 2012 at Highland. The fair's directors continued to look for a permanent site.[6] Only 3,300 attended in 2015. [7]

The 2017 fair was held August 3 through August 5, 2017. [8] [9]

The 2018 fair was held July 26 through July 28. [10] [11]

Board of Directors

  • Donnie Toms, President
  • Richard Fox, Vice President
  • Nancy Dudley, Secretary
  • Patsy Wright, Treasurer
  • Rob Harrison, Director
  • Jim Puopolo, Director
  • McKenzie Wills, Director [12]

References

  1. Web. 'Piedmont Fair' brings 3,000 people to Charlottesville, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 20, 2017, retrieved April 7, 2019.
  2. Web. Fair Organizers Remain Optimistic, Kates, Tasha, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 10 Aug. 2010, retrieved 10 Aug. 2010..
  3. Web. All signs point to no Albemarle County Fair this year, BRANDON SHULLEETA, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, April 26, 2011
  4. Web. This Day in Charlottesville History, Ric Barrick, City of Charlottesville, retrieved November 26, 2012.
  5. Web. 2011 Albemarle County Fair Canceled, Henry Graff, NBC29, May 20, 2011, retrieved May 16, 2011.
  6. Web. Like a phoenix: AlbCo Fair rebuilds... at Ash Lawn, Hawes Spencer, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, 9 Mar 2012
  7. Web. Albemarle County Fair Seeks Permanent Home, Cherney Amhara, Charlottesville Newsplex, August 4, 2015, retrieved August 5, 2015.
  8. Web. Albemarle fair kicks off at Highland Thursday, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 1, 2017, retrieved April 7, 2019.
  9. Web. Albemarle County Fair, Ryan M. Kelly, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 3, 2017, retrieved April 7, 2019.
  10. Web. Animals, bluegrass and deep-fried food: The Albemarle County Fair returns to Highland, Jack Pitcher, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, July 27, 2018, retrieved April 7, 2019.
  11. Web. Albemarle County fair begins at James Monroe's Highland, Zach Wajsgras, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, July 26, 2018, retrieved April 7, 2019.
  12. Web. About, Website, Albemarle County Fair, retrieved April 7, 2019.

External links

official site