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  California State Science Fair
The California State Science Fair is the final science fair of the academic year for students throughout the State of California in grades 6 - 12, serving California's future scientists since 1952.
This is the official announcement of all acceptances for students in the 2007 Fair.
This year's Fair will be similar to those in recent years, but will see a change in the Category Award structure, and new, revised, and removed judging categories.
www.usc.edu /CSSF   (0 words)

  
  Minnesota State Fair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is held at the state fairgrounds, adjoining the Saint Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.
At the fair, residents of the state and region come to be entertained, exhibit their best livestock, show off their own abilities in a variety of fields including art and cooking, learn about new products and services, and enjoy many different types of food—often on a stick.
In 1861 and 1862, the fair was not held because of the Civil War and the Sioux Uprising.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minnesota_State_Fair   (710 words)

  
 State Fair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
State Fair is the title of a 1933 movie directed by Henry King and starring Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, and Lew Ayres.
State Fair was their only musical written expressly for the screen.
The 1962 version was filmed in Dallas, Texas, where the State Fair of Texas takes place every year in Fair Park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/State_Fair   (248 words)

  
 Arizona Deep-Fried State Fair 2003
State fairs are an excellent way to "take stock" in what a particular region has to offer in the way of its people, its commerce, its agriculture, and OHMIGOD IT'S FUNNEL CAKE!!!!
State fairs are also an excellent place to ingest combinatorial fat, salt, and sugar objects and then excitedly hurl them to the ground an hour later while riding The Wilde Maus or even a thrill ride spelled correctly.
All state fairs have a "commercial" area where small-time business people ply their wares, most of which are sketchy and somehow strange.
cardhouse.com /travel/az/statefair.htm   (689 words)

  
 The New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico presented by Douglas Aurand & Associates
Since the Fair was established long before the southwestern territory entered into statehood, the event was not identified as a state fair until 1911.
Despite the changing face of the New Mexico State Fair over the years, the earliest objectives of the territorial fair have remained the same: to assemble an innovative and accessible exposition of cultural diversity, eclectic artwork, local agriculture and fun, family entertainment.
New Mexico wouldn't officially become a state for a few more months, yet the 1911 fair was dubbed the "30th Annual New Mexico Carnival and State Fair." The annual event was a hit; however, the years that follow were troubled.
www.virtualalbuquerque.com /VirtualABQ/StateFair   (698 words)

  
 BigTex.com: About Us
The Dallas State Fair and Exposition, to which the present State Fair of Texas traces its origin, was chartered as a private corporation on Jan. 30, 1886, by a group of Dallas businessmen including W.H. Gaston, John S. Armstrong and Thomas L. Marsalis.
Attendance at the Dallas State Fair was estimated in excess of 100,000.
No state fair was scheduled in 1935, and construction began on a $25 million project that transformed the existing fairgrounds into a masterpiece of art and imagination.
www.bigtex.com /aboutus/history   (1015 words)

  
 2005 NC State Fair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
State Fair Ark, Horticulture, Bees and Honey and exhibits are in the Expo Center during Fair
The New Midway area is sited on the infield of the Sam Rand Grandstand, providing the majority of the rides and games for the 2005 State Fair and easily accessible parking year round for the hundreds of events and activities held at the fairgrounds.
State Fair promises to 'feed your senses' Oct. 14-23
www.ncstatefair.org /2005   (206 words)

  
 Arizona Exposition & State Fair - Official Site
From those sleepy origins, the Arizona Exposition and State Fair (AESF) has grown into one of the best attended state fairs in the nation.
Hundreds of thousands of residents from across the state flock to the fair each year to enjoy its new foods, exhibits, and entertainment offerings.
The Arizona State Fair is member of the Western Fairs Association.
www.azstatefair.com   (0 words)

  
 City of Dallas Fair Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Fair Park … A Cultural and Entertainment Center … is a division of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.
Located two miles east of downtown Dallas, Fair Park is home to nine museums and six performance facilities, including the Music Hall, Smirnoff Music Centre, Band Shell and the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
This National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco exposition style architecture in the United States located on 277 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
www.dallascityhall.com /dallas/eng/html/fair_park_information.html   (136 words)

  
 Minnesota State Fair Tickets - Minnesota State Fair Schedule   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The Minnesota State Fair is the grandest of all outdoor summertime festivals, drawing more than a million and a half visitors each year.
The Minnesota State Fair, marketed as "The Great Minnesota Get-Together," is indeed one of the largest state fairs in the United States.
The first “official” Minnesota State Fair occurred in 1859, the year after statehood was granted.
www.ticketkingonline.com /tickets/minnesota-state-fair-tickets.htm   (610 words)

  
 OnWisconsin Live: State Fair 2005
Radical" and "intense" might not be the first words that come to mind when you're thinking about the State Fair.
The Wisconsin State Fair is turning into a real circus this year.
That's because for the first time more than 3 acres of the fair will be devoted to a "circus celebration," with all the ballyhoo that usually goes with the Big Top.
www.jsonline.com /onwisconsin/statefair   (530 words)

  
 General Information - Illinois State Fair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Illinois State Fair 2006" calls visitors to the 154th Illinois State Fair In addition to unveiling the theme, officials announced several changes for the 2006 event including the expansion of the Sale of Champions.
The fair, through the Illinois Department of Corrections, is offering commemorative park benches and picnic tables for sale to the public.
The Illinois State Fair is looking for musical talent as well as other performance artists to perform gratis at this year’s 2005 event.
www.agr.state.il.us /isf   (691 words)

  
 Amazon.com: State Fair (60th Anniversary Edition): DVD: Jeanne Crain,Dana Andrews,Dick Haymes,Vivian Blaine,Charles ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The spectacle and fun of the State Fair and what it means in the lives of the Frake family is captured beautifully by the color photography of Leon Shamroy.
While the 1945 State Fair is frequently on TV, it is rare to find the 1962 version starring Pat Boone, Pamela Tiffin, Ann-Margret, Bobby Darin, and Alice Faye.
The original 1945 State Fair is downright corny, and there lies its charm, in that very corny, utopian 1940s vision of rural America.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000AP04O2?v=glance   (2412 words)

  
 New York State Fair | Gotta be there! | August 23 - September 3, 2007 | Syracuse, New York
Undoubtedly, this year’s Fair will once again be a fun, educational and memorable experience, as we gather to salute our state’s dynamic resources and traditions.
This year, as we seek to transition the State of New York into an economic, social, and cultural engine built for the 21st century, the State Fair is an occasion upon which we can come together and celebrate the past, present, and future of our great state.
With that spirit in mind, on behalf of the entire State of New York, I welcome you to the New York State Fair.
www.nysfair.org   (0 words)

  
 Expo New Mexico | Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
We invite you to explore every nook and cranny of the Fair’s 236 acres.
What you’ll discover are some old traditions and new favorites that make the New Mexico State Fair a once-a-year celebration and experience you won’t want to miss!
See who the winners are of all the competitions that go on at the State Fair.
exponm.com /cms/index.php?fair   (116 words)

  
 Kentucky Exposition Center
One of the top 10 largest public facilities of its kind in the United States, the Kentucky Exposition Center features large facilities with diverse capabilities.
The expo center accommodates an amazing spectrum of events year round and remains the permanent home for the Kentucky State Fair, the National Farm Machinery Show, and the North American International Livestock Exposition.
The Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, are operated by the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet.
www.kyfairexpo.org   (0 words)

  
 State Science Fair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The Minnesota Academy of Science State Fair is an annual event that showcases Minnesota's best and brightest students in the field of science.
It is the culmination of Regional MN Fairs occurring throughout the winter.
To be eligible to participate in the MAS State Fair, a student must first participate in a Regional Science Fair (that's affiliated with the MAS) and then be selected at that Regional Science Fair to compete in the State Science Fair competition.
www.mnacadsci.org /Events/Fair/sfHome.asp   (966 words)

  
 DuQuoin State Fair
The DuQuoin State Fair is a showcase of Illinois Agriculture, which occupies 1400 beautiful acres in the South Central section of Illinois.
The State Fair plays an important role in contributing to the state’s economy and educating the public about the importance and necessity of agriculture.
On behalf of the staff and myself I invite you and the family to "Go Hog Wild" at the “2006” DuQuoin State Fair.
www.agr.state.il.us /dq   (214 words)

  
 DesMoinesRegister.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
For the fourth consecutive year, more than 1 million visitors passed through the turnstiles at the Iowa State Fair, preliminary attendance counts show.
Tom Conover of Holstein exhibited Berkshire hogs Friday at the Iowa State Fair for the 60th year.
It was seduction by country beefcake on Saturday night at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand.
desmoinesregister.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=NEWS&theme=IOWA_STATE_FAIR&template=theme   (601 words)

  
 State Fair (1945)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
from U.S.A. "State Fair" continues the trend of films that wanted the songs to be integrated into the plot without stopping the action--much the way Rodgers and Hammerstein did when they produced "Oklahoma" on Broadway.
So they start the picture with "Our State Fair" sung by various characters and it goes on from there.
Trouble is, there is almost no plot to speak of--the only suspense being, who will win the top prizes at the Fair and we all know the answer to that anyway.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0038116   (506 words)

  
 State Fair
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What's happening at the State Fair on Sunday
State Fair: 'All you can eat' has another meaning
www.startribune.com /statefair   (512 words)

  
 2007 Colorado State Fair :: Season Home
For those thrill seekers who like to "Grab Life by the Horns," stay tuned for information on how to drive home in your very own fully loaded Dodge Nitro
The Colorado State Fair is open from 10 a.m to Midnight throughout the course of the fair.
For more information about the Colorado State Fair please feel free to contact us.
www.coloradostatefair.com   (0 words)

  
 State Fair Recipes - Homepage
There's state fair history and trivia, behind the scenes profiles, and of course tips on entering special recipe contests and dozens of local and national winning recipes.
Contact the entry office at your state fair (or a large county one) to inquire about their recipe contests.
Our "Blue Ribbon Group" works with the top fairs across the U.S., from the California State Fair to New York’s and from the State Fair of Texas to Minnesota’s.
www.statefairrecipes.com   (0 words)

  
 Michigan State Fair - Michigan State Fair
Statue of the legendary racehorse, Seabiscuit, at the Michigan State Fairgrounds
The legendary racehorse, SEABISCUIT, came back to the Michigan State Fairgrounds on August 18, 2005 as his statue was unveiled by Racing Commissioner Christine White and sculptor Larry Halbert.
John Hertel, General Manager of the Michigan State Fair, gave the historical significance of the event to the gathered crowd.
www.michigan.gov /mistatefair   (0 words)

  
 2007 Missouri State Fair
The 2007 Missouri State Fair will kick off August 9th, 2007 and run through August 19th, 2007.
You'll enjoy the "show" with a wide variety of competitions, concerts, carnival rides, exhibits and more.
© 2007 Missouri State Fair • All Rights Reserved
www.mostatefair.com   (0 words)

  
 BigTex.com
Imagination rules under the familiar red and yellow tent.
The Human Cannonball will share some airspace at the sky-themed Fair.
Information contained on this site is the property of the State Fair of Texas.
www.bigtex.com   (160 words)

  
 Kentucky State Fair
Free health screenings are being offered at the Kentucky State Fair.
Offering all-day adventures of family fun for more than 100 years, the Kentucky State Fair has captured the hearts of fairgoers everywhere with its wide selection of exhibits, rides, food, crafts, animals, competitions, music, games and entertainment of every sort.
Whether fairgoers prefer the wild excitement of the Thrillway, the relaxing comfort of air-conditioned exhibit halls, the beauty and sophistication of the World’s Championship Horse Show or a concert lineup that features many of today’s hottest performers, the Kentucky State Fair is an adventure of fun for the entire family.
www.kystatefair.org   (0 words)

  
 California State Fair -
Each year the California State Fair brings big name artists to Sacramento as part of its FREE State Fair Concert Series on the Golden1 Stage.
The State Fair hosts unique and world-renowned competitions showcasing a variety of industries, including those that extend far beyond agriculture.
Tickets for the 2007 California State Fair, including the 2007 Concert Series, are now available!
www.bigfun.org /fair   (0 words)

  
 Upper Peninsula State Fair
The 2007 Upper Peninsula State Fair opens Monday, August 13 @ 5:00 pm.
Don't miss the exciting your chance to be part of the UP's biggest event.
• Schedule of Non-Fair Events Taking Place at the UP State Fair Grounds.
www.michigan.gov /upsf   (0 words)

  
 StateFair
Give us your thoughts about the 2006 Fair
Click on the "Nebraska State Fair" circle and go to "Entry Books and Forms".
Click here to give us your opinion on this years fair!
www.statefair.org   (0 words)

  
 Vermont State Fair
Countdown to the 162nd Vermont State Fair -
This Years Fair: August 31 - September 9, 2007
The Vermont State Fairgrounds offers wireless (WI-FI) connections to the Internet
www.vermontstatefair.net   (0 words)

  
 2007 Iowa State Fair August 9-19 Sounds Like Fun
2007 Iowa State Fair August 9-19 Sounds Like Fun
Opening day of the 2007 Iowa State Fair!
Download "Sounds Like Fun" computer wallpapers, cell phone ring tones, or cell phone wallpapers!
www.iowastatefair.com   (0 words)

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