It all began with sheep. As the story goes, in May 1808 two Merino sheep excited local attention under the great elm tree in the public square in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The owner of the sheep, ...

Growing up, showing livestock in the Nevada State Fair was an annual tradition for sisters Heidi Fait and Heather Nield. Now in their 40s, the sisters spent their childhoods showi ...

Fair opens with livestock show, bull riding and concert.

In September 1841, the first state fair ever held in the U.S. kicked off in Syracuse, New York, conceived as a livestock showcase and a place to hear speakers and see the latest wares. It traveled ...

Growing American Craft' at the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery celebrates unique crafts and customs.

Late summer in the Midwest means one thing: state fair season. From deep-fried cheese curds in Minnesota to a 600-pound butter cow in Iowa, these gatherings draw millions of visitors each year and ...