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10 a.m.-4-H Horse Pony Show at Horse Arena 1 p.m.-Coat Judging at Show Arena 4 p.m.-Sheep Show at Show ArenaAIHistory of the Carroll County Fairby OavM L. LatteeCarroll County records indicate that this activity first became a Carroll County celebration in October of 1852. for by that time improved farm implements had become a reality on many farms in the county. The sickle and the grain cradle were being replaced by reapers and eventually the advent of the threshing machine.Thus, an organization which had in veiw the interests and the welfare of the county's farm population, soon inaugurated the County Fair, a gala end-of-season event to celebrate the farmers’ contributions to the county's prosperity.That first Carroll County Fair in 1852 was represented by Thomas Thompson, President; William Hance, Vice President; Isaac Jackson, Secretary; and one director from each township in the county. Located in A.H. Bowen's Grove, the eventual site of the Delphi Community School and several residences, the fair mostly featured an agriculture exhibit of the county's progress in this field. Prises ranging from fifty cents to five dollarswere awarded for a host of farm commodities.This first fairheld Ina financial turrets, and a second fair1893 inFor raising the most com per bushel per acre, 109 bushels along the Wabash River Bottoms. Adam VanGundy received first prize as Best Com Grower in Carroll County. A. Sanderson placed second with a harvest of 106 bushels per acre.Camden was again the site of the third Carroll CountyFair in 1854. but the fairs in 1855 and 1856 were held inDelphi. In 1857, there was no fair; however, the custom was hastily revived in 1858, and in that year was held again in Delphi on grounds about a mile south of town. One of the earlier fairs was even held in Pittsburg.In 1870, a new Carroll County Agricultural Association was organized with VanGundy as the president and R.L. Higginbotham as secretary. This association held six fairs from 1870 to 1881. During this era, horse racing began to take precedence over anything else. The races drew large crowds, while the agricultural exhibits waned in popularity.By the late 1800 s and into the early 1900’s, “Street Fairs** In various county teams promoted continued interest in farm and stock disptay* ^ut uptll the take-over of this annual event by the 444 dptlety. the attraction ofthe event declined. 1 % f t*mm iiiii-iiiiani. ft » *—»- ^ iImmmiI n II mI m
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Delphi Sun Journal
Delphi, Indiana, US
Wed, Jul 22, 1992
Page 8
Full Page
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Ruth H.
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