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Rich History Behind Christian County Ag Fair

The 2017 Christian County Agriculture Fair is just around the corner, kicking off next week on July 25th, and running through the 29th. The fair has a rich history over it’s 94 years, including many years of quality horse related activities.

 

Mike Drea, Secretary of the Christian County Fair Board appeared as a guest on the Newstalk WTIM Morning Show to discuss the history of the fair. Drea says there were previous fairs held throughout the county, however the current incarnation got it’s start in 1924.

 

 

The fair had a long history of horse related events including harness racing, however that has since been canceled.

 

 

For more information on the 2017 Christian County Fair visit them online at ChristianCountyFair.com.

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