Milford shines at state fair’s FFA awards breakfast
HARRINGTON — A short distance from Milford High School is the school’s FFA facility. It includes pasture areas and a large barn that houses assorted farm animals. “It’s …
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HARRINGTON – Cars and trucks roared and crashed Friday night at the the Delaware State Fair's Demolition Derby. Participants faced off in multiple classes such as compact cars, trucks and …
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HARRINGTON – Each year the Delaware State Fair is filled with a variety of foods that fairgoers love to try.
Some are the craziest of foods that people never imagine they would be trying.
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A heretofore unsung group of heroes of the Delaware State Fair strolls the grounds spreading happiness where they go, and it doesn’t cost a dime extra. The fair’s roaming acts are an eclectic bunch. But what unites them is their shared goal: putting a smile on fairgoers’ faces.
HARRINGTON — For Gov. John Carney, it was a “pretty fun day” Thursday as he participated in another Governor’s Day at the Delaware State Fair.
The annual occasion began …
HARRINGTON — A number of elected and appointed officials celebrated the importance of agriculture at the Delaware State Fair on Thursday, as Gov. John Carney signed legislation that provides …
HARRINGTON — Long before the music started at the Delaware State Fair grandstand Saturday, Aaron Jackson and his Brother’s Pyro crew were preparing for a fast and furious fireworks …
Kids and animals abounded at the Delaware State Fair on Tuesday, and Tracey Quillen Carney was thrilled.
Delaware’s first lady began her visit onstage, reading the children’s book “Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm” to an audience.
HARRINGTON — More surveillance cameras, metal detectors and police officers are part of the plan to keep patrons safe during this year’s Delaware State Fair that begins Thursday and concludes July 29.
HARRINGTON — The Delaware State Fair opens at noon Thursday to lots of hungry, people-watching, thrill-seeking fairgoers.
To satisfy a few cravings of those working the fair and staying on …
This time, Jackson Dean will be rolling into the Delaware State Fair as the headliner. And, for an hour-and-a-half show Sunday night, the country singer plans to be less constrained than he was four years ago as a teenager when he was the fair’s opening act for Brothers Osborne.
HARRINGTON – More than $600,000 in total purses were contested on the annual Governor’s Day program during the Delaware State Fair at Harrington Raceway on Thursday.
Racing …
HARRINGTON — Not many people dream about kissing a pig, but it had been at the top of Dr. Michelle Rodgers’ wish list leading up to the 104th annual Delaware State Fair.
Ms. Rodgers, …
HARRINGTON — Mobile health care is on the way to Kent and Sussex communities with the unveiling of Bayhealth’s new 36-foot medical recreational vehicle at the Delaware State Fair …
You’ve just pulled up to the scene of an accident: a person drove into a utility pole and wires are strewn across the hood of the car. You can tell the person inside is in shock and wondering if it’s safe to exit. From a safe distance away, how should you advise them?
HARRINGTON — Mason Hay, who had the grand champion market lamb, won the top showman award Tuesday night at the Livestock Extravaganza at the Delaware State Fair.
The top hogs, steers, lambs and market goats were judged.
HARRINGTON — Resident hunters attending this year’s Delaware State Fair have a week to take a chance at winning a special low-digit hunting license for the 2024-2025 hunting season.
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Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has 10 days of activities planned for this year’s Delaware State Fair.
Among the highlights will be the return of …
HARRINGTON — Every year, Jim Minner sees a glitzy new attraction or another national recording act coming to the Delaware State Fair.
Those kinds of things can serve as nice little side …
With the many noisy activities outside the Quillen Arena at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington, it’s imperative that horses and riders performing in the facility have strong communication skills and the ability to stay focused.
The Young Farmers & Ranchers program of the Delaware Farm Bureau will host its 29th annual antique tractor pull July 29 at the Delaware State Fair, Harrington.
Delaware State Fair Photos 2023
A main attraction of the Delaware State Fair turns on Friday during the second day of the fair.
The Dover Building at the Delaware State fair, which started Thursday, is filled with examples of handmade items from culinary creations to wooden crafts.
In the Delaware FFA/4H hall - the Centre Ice Rink - the first day of the Delaware State Fair is busy judging entires and displaying projects.
Sharon, left, and Larry Larimore of Triple J Farm prepare one of their animals to exhibit at the Delaware State Fair on Thursday. See more about the opening day of the 2023 fair inside and online at www.BaytoBayNews.com/delaware-state-fair.
The Hollywood Racing Pigs kicked off their first race of the Delaware State Fair on Thursday afternoon. The speedy swine will race everyday during the 2023 state fair.
Each night at 7 p.m. during the Delaware State Fair a parade celebrates the day as it snakes through the fairgrounds.
Milford High School's marching band entertained fairgoers during the opening day parade.
Floats of fair exhibitors are main parts of the nightly parade.
A camel snacks Wednesday evening in advance of the opening of today's Delaware State Fair in Harrington.
Antique tractors are lined up and ready for the parade of fairgoers at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington. The fair is next to the 4-H building.
Isabella Rostuk of Ketcham's Concessions set up the prizes for a game in the Midway Wednesday in advance of today's Delaware State Fair opening.
Dylon Taylor, of Tennessee, cleans up a basketball shooting game in the Midway Wednesday in advance of today's Delaware State Fair. Gates open to the public at noon.
Brian L. Patterson, owner of Aquatica, immerses a bamboo shark into a fish tank Tuesday in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Building in advance of the Delaware State Fair. See our Official Delaware State Fair Program on Pages 29-40.
Brian L. Patterson of Aquatica immerses a cat shark into a tank in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control building in advance of the Delaware State Fair, which opens Thursday in Harrington. See the Official Program on Pages 29-40.
Delaware Sandman and Delaware State News Editor-in-Chief Andy West and fellow sand sculptor Darrell O’Conner created this sand surprise for fairgoers next to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control building at the Delaware State Fair.
This sheep relaxes on Friday in its pen at the Delaware State Fair.
This inquisitive sheep is part of the Lake Forest High School's FFA program exhibit at the Delaware State Fair.
Luke Underwood, 7, of Milton, stopped to pet a pig during his visit to the Delaware State Fair on Friday.
Pigs are just some of the animals fairgoers can see at the Delaware State Fair.
Drake and Sitka are part of the Smyrna High School FFA’s entries this year at the Delaware State Fair.
Henry Towner, of Jacksonville, Florida, is making and selling kettle popcorn during the Delaware State Fair this year.
Jamon Highbaugh has a wide variety of toppings for his mini donuts.
Volunteer Sarah Mullen, left, and Kent County Tourism Visitor Services Manager Rachel Rohm await to greet fairgoers on Friday.
Exhibitors line up with their goats on Saturday during the Boer Meat Goat Breed Show in the New Castle Building at the Delaware State Fair.
As spectators watch, the judge inspects the entries in Saturday's Boer Meat Goat Breed Show at the Delaware State Fair.
Everyone pitches in to make the Delaware State Fair a success.
Danna Moffitt, 5 of Clayton, got to hold Delaware Sandman and Editor-in-Chief of BaytoBayNews.com Andy West's shovel he used to make the sand sculpture on display at the Delaware State Fair.
Shuttles are available inside the fair and in the parking area during the Delaware State Fair.
Pigs and their handlers make their way through the crowds gathered to watch the Swine Youth Showmanship on Saturday at the Delaware State Fair.
There are many types of birds in the poultry and rabbit building at the Delaware State Fair.
The Delaware State Fair is packed with competitions like the Swine Youth Showmanship.
Contestants at Saturday's Boer Meat Goat Breed Show.
Contestants during the Swine Youth Showmanship Saturday at the Delaware State Fair.
On Monday, the Quillen Arena was filled equestrian competitions.
Connecticut-based muralist ARCY reviews his sketch of the mural he worked on Monday while selecting new paint colors at the Delaware State Fair.
Artist ARCY has created a new mural everyday of the Delaware State Fair and will continue untill Saturday. Pictured are the pieces he painted during the weekend.
Teens show swine at the Delaware State Fair.
Teens show swine at the Delaware State Fair.
Thousands of fairgoers enjoyed the rides in the Midway at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.
Teens show swine at the Delaware State Fair.
