ABOUND AT THE FAIR By Susi Lafaele In 1973, the Sherman Brothers penned the lyrics “A fair is a veritable smorgasboardorgasboard-orgasboard” for the animated film Charlotte’s Web, and their words weren’t too far off. The Washington County Fair has been an integral part of the southern Utah community for over 160 years—ever since the early settlers of Washington City opened their homes to display agricultural products (livestock, corn, cotton, and garden vegetables), braided straw hats, moccasins made from tanned deer skins, and homemade articles from county-grown cotton and wool. Today’s fair is a chance to showcase the produce of local gardeners and the agriculture of Washington County farmers and to highlight the physical prowess of athletes who take on a raging bull or horse. There is no doubt that the Washington County Fair is a smorgasbord of activities for the entire family. In 2021, the fair drew record crowds, with 60,000 people in attendance. This year, the fair is excited to offer even more attractions, entertainment, and fun for everyone who attends. With two new events (a two-night rodeo and a special needs rodeo) and a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Walker Hayes, the 2022 Washington County Fair is proud to offer more opportunities than ever for the community to participate and come together.
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