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Gov. Matt Meyer gives an address in Harrington Raceway & Casino's Gold Room Thursday, July 30, as a conclusion to his second Governor's Day at the Delaware State Fair.
Meyer reflects on importance of Delaware State Fair during second Governor’s Day
For the second year in a row, Gov. Matt Meyer had an eventful Governor’s Day at the Delaware State Fair Thursday, with activities ranging from kissing a pig to eating banana pudding tacos. more
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Natural Resources police Cpl. Austin Bergeron visits with the public at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Building at the Delaware State Fair on Wednesday, July 29.
Delaware State Fair’s DNREC building pairs education and fun
Around 25,000 visitors enjoy the ecological education — and the air-conditioning — at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Building at the Delaware State Fair each year. more
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From left, Smyrna Police Department Cpl. MaryBeth Barlow holds Bacon Bit, a pig just kissed by Gov. Matt Meyer on Thursday at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.
State Fair pig-kissing contest earns squeals of joy from crowd
HARRINGTON — A pint-sized piglet named Bacon Bit was the star at the Delaware State Fair’s pig-kissing contest on Thursday, but plenty of local talent hogged the spotlight as well. Fifteen … more
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A transaction is completed at the Hollar Boys Jerky stand at the Delaware State Fair on Friday, July 31.
Fair vendors enjoy peddling goods in Marketplace Tent
Karen Pugh knows her 12th time selling at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington won’t be her last. more
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From left, photographer Emma Serbinski, who won a DNREC prize for her photo "Egrets," accepts congratulations from Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay on Thursday at the Delaware State Fair.
DNREC photo contest winners capture nature’s beauty
HARRINGTON — Pictures of birds, landscapes, watery reflections and a woman painting her garden were among winning entries in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control … more
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During Governor's Day at the Delaware State Fair on Thursday, July 30, state officials honor the families of Hill Island Farm and Stayton Farm with Century Farm designations.
Longtime farming families acclaimed at Delaware State Fair
As part of Governor’s Day festivities at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington on Thursday, July 30, three established farm families were recognized via the Department of Agriculture’s Century Farm Program. more
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Tierra Williams of Rehoboth Beach puts the finishing touches on her peach recipe contest entries Wednesday at the Delaware State Fair.
Aspiring Rehoboth entrepreneur hopes state fair is a recipe for success
HARRINGTON — An award-winning journalist, Tierra Williams no longer sits behind the news anchor desk. These days, the aspiring entrepreneur from Rehoboth Beach spends plenty of time at produce … more
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Delaware State Fair emailed Bailey Zimmerman concertgoers, saying that they would not receive refunds after the concert was cut short due to a power outage.
Concertgoers not to receive refund for shortened Zimmerman concert at state fair
HARRINGTON — After a power outage on Sunday brought the Delaware State Fair Bailey Zimmerman concert to a halt, some concertgoers are disappointed that they will not be receiving a refund. The … more
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Raegan Fields of Viola readies Fiji, an Ayrshire cow, for the Open Dairy Cattle Show on Wednesday, July 29, at the Delaware State Fair.
This week’s dairy competition a two-state family affair in Harrington
This year, it can be said that the dairy cow contest at the Delaware State Fair is all relative. more
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Robin Mason points to a vendor table at the Delaware State Fair while standing with sons Jeremiah Mason, at left, and Brandon Briggs Wednesday, July 29.
Family fun in Harrington thrills all ages
HARRINGTON — Parents, kids and grandparents alike enjoyed time together at the Delaware State Fair Wednesday. July 29. more
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Dot Anderson and Ron Blackburn, both of Dagsboro, meet NASCAR driver Ross Chastain, center, at the Delaware State Fair on Monday, July 27.
NASCAR’s Chastain, OHS share sober-driving effort at Delaware State Fair
NASCAR star Ross Chastain continued his longtime partnership with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety this year, advocating for sober driving. more
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Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay, chair of the Food is Medicine Committee, laid down the outline for the group's work for improving healthy outcomes for many food-insecure individuals and families at the Delaware State Fair on Tuesday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Food is Medicine sets firm goals for healthy food program
HARRINGTON — The Delaware Food is Medicine Committee unveiled a fresh and tasty way that it plans to provide healthy food options throughout the state. To maximize more than $1 million … more
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Mary Lou Warren, left, and Andrea Warfel volunteer at the Greenwood Mennonite School's barbecue stand at the Delaware State Fair Saturday, July 25.
This year will be Greenwood chicken barbecue’s last at the Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON — The Greenwood Mennonite School’s chicken barbecue stand will no longer be at the Delaware State Fair after this year. more
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Sydney Hall, 18, of Camden takes aim at a target Monday during an archery contest at the Delaware State Fair.
Archers test their nerves, aim at State Fair contest
HARRINGTON — There may have been several people beside them also straddling a line of blue tape on the floor of the Thurman Adams Paddock, but each archer was in his or her own world once the … more
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Jonathan Tucker, 12, of Bridgeville leads a steer named 50 Cent around the judging area Monday at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.
4-H, FFA teams put through paces at State Fair’s livestock judging
HARRINGTON — Dozens of youths, clad in casual clothing and carrying pencils and notepads, crowded inside a metal-fenced arena Monday morning for one of the Delaware State Fair’s annual … more
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A John Deere tractor was one of the highlights of the opening night parade at the Delaware State Fair. Daily State News/Andrew West
No updates from Delaware State Fair after Sunday power outage
Power has been restored, and the Delaware State Fair is “rolling," following an outage Sunday, July 26, spokesperson Maycee Collison said Monday morning. more
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Russell Goetz, right, and Eric Carroll work at the ice-cream shop once owned by Goetz's father at the Delaware State Fair.
Fair fare includes both traditional and unique foods
As visitors of the Delaware State Fair enjoy their favorite carnival rides and other amusements, another big draw is the food. more
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Children gather to pet an animatronic triceratops as it walks around the Dinosaur Takeover at the Delaware State Fair on Thursday, July 23.
Large and in charge: Dinosaur Takeover gives fair patrons an up-close experience
Standing about 2 feet tall, a dinosaur came charging toward a group of children visiting the Delaware State Fair in Harrington on Thursday, July 23. Luckily for them, it was only an animatronic replica. more
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Felton's Trista Jester, the bar manager of The Roost Beer & Wine Garden at the Delaware State Fair, displays a can of Fair Light, a limited-edition lager produced by the Dewey Beer Co. specifically for the event.
Fair teams with Dewey Beer for exclusive lager
The Delaware State Fair is boosting cheer with a beer flavor all its own this year. more
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Hadleigh Gissy of Harrington maneuvers her tractor backwards through an obstacle course that is just one part of the 4-H Tractor Driving competition. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
4-H Lawn Tractor Driving contest much more than mowing grass
HARRINGTON — The 4-H Lawn Tractor Driving contest might have piqued the interest of some who headed to the Quillen Arena on Friday morning at the Delaware State Fair hoping to see the future Denny … more
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