Delaware, Ohio. The Dirty D. Delaweird. The 7Â4Â0. It doesnât matter what you call it, itâs still small Âtown Ohio. And what seems to go hand in hand with smallÂtown Ohio? The county fair.
Yes, the Delaware County Fair begins this weekend with tractor pulls, hot dog eating contests, harness racing and country music.
After attending the getÂtogether for the first time last year, I realized thereâs another side of our college town that many donât know.
Thereâs a lot of history, matched with traditions and a rich community life. Everyone knows everyone. And everyone likes it, too.
Recipes have been passed down over generations just so the winner of the pie contest stays in the family.
Parents reminisce riding the ferris wheel as they watch their children go up the same ride they did (run by the same guy).
Grandparents host cookouts for 30 family members after a long day of betting, racing, gaming, riding, tasting, judging, petting, showing and much more.
The week is a celebration of the fall season and most importantly of Delaware.
The fair started in 1834 when the Delaware County Agricultural Society met for the first time.
Members had to pay 50 cents annually to be a part of the group. Thatâs .14 cents a day.
In 1834, Andrew Jackson was president and the Whig Party was officially named by Henry Clay.
Itâs been around for a while; you get the point.
Donât take my word for it, see it firsthand. Go hold a goat, milk a cow, taste an awardÂ-winning pie, ride the ferris wheel, bet on a longÂshot and most importantly, engulf yourself in the Delaware community.