Check Out Photos of the Avery County Agricultural and Horticultural Fair; Fair Continues Through Saturday
by Madison Fisler Lewis
Sept. 12, 2014. The 21st annual Avery County Agricultural and Horticultural Fair, known as the Avery Country Fair, is already well underway. The fair began on Sept. 9 and will continue until Sept. 13. This year’s theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
This popular fair is a family-oriented event that strives to preserve mountain heritage. Included in the event lineup are pig roundups, chainsaw competitions, cupcake wars, corn hole tournaments, corn shucking, heritage displays and demonstrations, a beauty pageant, a talent show and much more. On Saturday, attendees will get to see Carolina Mower Racing on the racetrack and a garden tractor pull. Food will be abundant and there will be plenty of rides all along the midway.
The fair is home to many Farm and Home competitions, including jam and jelly competitions, flowers and baked goods.
“The young kids love the rides, and for the kids there’s the talent show and beauty pageant. There’s really something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a huge family fun event,” said Aneda Johnson, Fair Director in a previous interview.
The fair is open from 5-10:30 p.m. each evening with rides beginning at 6 p.m. The Saturday fair opens at 10 a.m. with rides running from 12-5 p.m. and starting again at 6 p.m. Ride bracelets will cost $20 Friday and Saturday.
For more information about this event, click here. Then, check out photos of the fair below.
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