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Delaware State Fair nears the century mark
Annual summer ritual celebrates 98 years of unique fun
While the event continues to grow, the sights, colors, sounds and smells of the annual Delaware State Fair vary little from year to year. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
July 27, 2017
This sheep gets an instant cool down thanks to a sheering by Ed Holz of Camden.
Monday is horse show day in the Quillen Arena on the fairgrounds.
In the finale, XPOGO’s Harry White flips to end his performance.
There are plenty of ribbons to go around to competing 4-H and Future Farmers of America members.
During the final race, the Hollywood Racing Pigs crowd each other around the first turn of the track.
The Delaware State Fair – dating back 98 years – is one of the state’s most unique traditions.
Lena Berry, a member of the Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, gets a hand from friend Rebecca Argo as they scrub down a sheep in preparation for competition.
There is no end to the adventures at the fair, including camel rides this year.
The Hollywood Racing pot-bellied pigs don’t actually run their races – they walk fast.
Riders are silhouetted as they listen to judges’ commands in the horse-show ring.
What are the real chances of winning a big prize on the Midway?
It may be fair time, but cows still have to be milked several times during the 10 days of the event.
Nic Patino of XPOGO does a split high above a large crowd gathered near the fair’s grandstand.
State residents have a chance to show off their talents at the fair. Pictured are some of the judge’s top picks.
This fully-restored and pristine 1953 Oliver tractor is owned by Warren and Judy Field of Felton.
It wouldn’t be the state fair with the nightly parade featuring horses, tractors, carriages and youngsters.
The Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol Unit takes part in the nightly parade.
While not as prevalent as in the past, there are still some oddity shows on the Midway.
One of the most popular rides on the Wade Shows Midway is the huge Ferris wheel.
Daisy Solares of Georgetown and her sheep are all smiles.
Now it’s time to figure out who is going to pull the wagon.
Fried food – including Oreo cookies – is one of the hallmarks of the fair’s varied food offerings.
