Every year about three-hundred thousand people show up to the Alaska State Fair, more than seven hundred miles away from Barrow, Alaska, and about five hundred and twenty-six miles away from the North Slope. The Fair has been active for 49 years and counting, but only has one location, Palmer, Alaska. There is more than seven-hundred thousand people that live in Alaska, so less than half of the residents are able to attend and enjoy the state fair every year. To help benefit the rural communities in Alaska for the Alaska State Fair experience, the fair should be moved every other year because people would be able to have the same opportunities that urban areas have, the attraction of the state fair would grow, performers could experience different …show more content…
We need to be able to give the same opportunities to the people that live in rural areas as those who live the in city, by attracting people all over the state and not just people who lives near the Metropolitan area.
To attract people from all over Alaska, make sure a date is set where anyone can make it without missing out on education by not going to school due to the state fair (summer time). Many other people, including me, that live on the North Slope and in a rural areas have not been to the state fair once in our life because we would be missing out on our education. But there is a lot more people that cannot afford to go to the Alaska State Fair that lives in rural areas due to costs, travel, transportation, and family issues. You can also have performers travel to remote rural areas to promote, educate and share their experience that they had at the Alaska State Fair. Up here on the North Slope, we do not have any professional performers to tell us about the state fair and how fun and exciting it can be. Also invite cultural entertainers from a variety of locations across the state because it will bring in more groups of people to the state fair and will keep coming for many years, and ensure that it will be affordable to those who are coming hundred of miles
The fair was a marvel of construction, planning and architecture for the day. Never had anything on that scale, in the time frame that was given, been attempted. In around 2 years, the builders terraformed a piece of blasted wasteland into the finished product. They built massive buildings on ground that was basically quicksand before they started. Olmstead landscaped the whole site, with construction going on, in a period of months. The construction effort suffered many setbacks and disasters, with the wind and rain destroying many buildings as they were being built. They built the fair in these trying conditions, with labor problems, it was a miracle.
It was on December 7, 1787 Delaware became the first state to confirm the United States constitution. Delaware proclaimed its independence from Great Britain on June 15, 1776. It also became independent of Pennsylvania. (dehistory.com) It is known as the "First State" because on December 7, 1787, it became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1610 explorer Samuel Argall named the Delaware River and Bay for the governor of Virginia, Thomas West and Lord De La Warr. The state of Delaware takes its name from the river and bay.
The festival had been getting aids and donations from some sources but they are not suitable to be relied on. With a permanent and strong sponsor, the festival would receive higher revenues and would be able to offer more shows and entertainment for the adults and youngsters. More entertainment would increase the number of attendees and also spread the word of mouth across the country. However, this alternative has a limited impact as it would increase the revenue but not affect the other things severely. The sponsors can also help resolve the issue of residence or staying for the attendees of the festival.
Being one of the biggest attraction in Bloomsburg that only comes once a year it is a huge deal to the residents that live here all year round. The local schools sometimes shuts down for the whole entire week or maybe just for a long weekend. This fair is practically everything you would imagine a state fair would be and they have it all here. You can adopt a puppy, play with farm animals, and whatever you could think you would need they will have it. If your looking for good deals on home decor your best bet is to go when its closer towards the end of the week when the fair is almost over because at that point people do not want to be traveling back home with stuff they brought up and just want to get rid of it. This fair even has all the traditional shows you see in the movies such as the bearded lady, the man with no head, and they even had one named serpent lady all for the cost of 50 cents. Alpha Sigma Alpha devotes their time into this fair every year and withholds two stands, one where you can play darts and the other where you put a quarter down and spin the wheel to see if the arrow lands on the one you picked. They were able to raise up to 2,000 dollars and was equally split and donated towards the S. June Smith Center and Girls on the
If you ever end up in Iowa during August you have to find a way to stay and experience the Iowa State Fair. You may think that you have experienced a fair before and “if you have seen one you have seen
The author achieved his purpose of saying Southern Fairs are not as bad as they are commonly concepted as. In addition, people tend to criticize them as too rustic, or too embarrassing. However, shown through his positive word choice and outlook people should attend to Southern Fairs, and realize it is a one chance in a lifetime for people to experience.
What my fair means to my community was the question, but the answer I concluded was most intriguing. For some the fair is something to come and connect with old friends, colleagues or relatives perhaps. For others the fair is to bring their animals to compete, or see who has the best showmanship and the best quality of animal. For the other individuals of the community they come to our fair because they want to take part in showing their business or vending. That is one of the great parts of our fair because usually the products are handmade and unique to their own kind. For some they come for the art, the music, the rides, the food and the list goes on. Overall the most meaningful about my fair is that the community not only comes together,
Everybody at least wants to go somewhere new in their lifetime. Perhaps it’s to visit family or maybe it’s to get away from the same old, same old, I’ll admit Indiana is pretty boring. Anyways, I’ve always wanted to go to Oregon, mainly because of the weather. Like every state, Oregon has it’s advantages and disadvantages. I’ve always adored Oregon for some reason and have always fantasized of living there, even if I don’t live there, a vacation to Oregon would still be suffice.
“Hey guys! This is the last communication you shall receive from me. I now walk out to live amongst the wild. Take care, it was great knowing you” (Qtd. In Krakauer 69). After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned everything, gave his entire savings account to charity, and then hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wild. In the novel, Into the Wild, Was McCandless justified in shunning society? McCandless was justified in shunning society because he simply wanted to find himself and be independent without any distractions from his friends or family.
The Sac County Fairgrounds have shaped me in ways that I cannot even describe. I made countless memories with my best friends and family at this place. I learned responsibility, hard work, and what it felt like to be rewarded for both of those things. So many events happen in this one week, at this one place, that all taught me so many life lessons. The many events that I was involved in at the fair, such as, entering my grandma’s vegetables into the open class building, entering my own projects as a 4-H member, and showing cattle. There are so many more wonderful things about this little county fair that I could go on and on about that have shaped me as a person.
The fair appeals to a wide variety of people including fans, families, friends, and tourists. Besides your typical fair entertainment, the state fair has many non-fair attractions. The fair hosts many distinguished musical performances drawing large amounts of fans. The Cotton Bowl is located within fairgrounds, showcasing The Red River Showdown between the University of Texas at Austin and Oklahoma. As you would expect, the fair is also a very family friendly place. The fair offers a lot of entertainment gauged for children such as rides, carnival games, and face painting. We asked Stacy Adams, a local mother of 3, “What is your favorite thing about the fair?” and she responded, “As a kid, I
There are events and fun games for people of all ages, from sun up, to sun down and it was an amazing feeling to know that I was able to help with all the events and will continue to be part of the Franklin County Fair for a very long time. My commitment to my county and the love for my county, also goes into the state of
Community health fairs address the needs of the underserved population and assist community members with access to health care. A health fair is the greatest outreach tool to provide accurate information about health issues and trigger behavior change. (Challenges and Failures of Health Fairs and Community Screenings, n.d.). Burron states health fairs must be engaging, creative and convenient for the participant (Burron, 2011).
The Kansas State Fair is not specific for one gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or person. Anyone can find something about the fair to enjoy. Having events like the state fair bring an awareness to Kansas that there is no one person that can do agricultural activities better than others. I would also love to attend an event like this again. I have already bought tickets to attend another concert at the Kansas State Fair this year, 2016. I think that events like this bring the state together in a way that smaller community events do not. It is not every day that you meet someone from across the state that has so many of the same interests and you might have.
It is Thursday, August 24th, the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair. I am here with my family, a friend and his mom, and one of my sister’s friends. It seems so long since last year’s fair. I always look forward to the state fair, even though it’s pretty much the same every year.