County and State Fairs

For homeschoolers and all parents, this is a priceless opportunity for your children to take part in a community arts and crafts display.”

I was happy to read Annie Holmquist’s article “The Sweet and Secret Influences of Our State and County Fairs,” in the Aug. 30–Sept. 5, 2023, edition and would like to add my enthusiastic word of support.

I began by exhibiting a few items at a county fair in my late teens. More than 20 years, and many fairs later, I can testify to the ongoing and empowering positive influence that fair exhibit competitions have had in my life and for my family.