Gillespie County Fair Grounds memories highlighted in 1967 photos
Fredericksburg images taken August 22 1967 at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds by Norman J. Dietel capture horse races and baseball games. One photo shows an injured jockey down after a tumble on the half mile oval west curve.
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Gillespie County Fair
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Norman J. Dietel
Bicentennial Fair Dedication in Fredericksburg July 4
The Gillespie County celebration features a sunrise program with the Bicentennial Band and Community Chorus, welcome remarks by local officials, and a review of the new fair grounds. Congressman Bob Krueger will deliver the main address, followed by God Bless America and horse races. Tickets and grounds open for free public access on July 3 and 4 with music by Jodi Brinegar and the Backwood Volunteers.
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Jon Paden
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Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association
Sidney M Henke
Victor H. Sagebiel
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Keith Keller
Fredericksburg
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Frantzen
Elmon Priess
Alfred Weirich
Gillespie County
Bob Krueger
Art Kowert
Curtis Cameron
Anthony Cummins
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Exhibition Hall
Jodi Brinegar
Backwood
Pehl
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