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The California State Fair returns to Cal Expo in Sacramento from July 11–27 for its 171st year, with fireworks, entertainment ...

A Texas-based food vendor on the nationwide state- and county-fair circuit, Kelly Villareal’s holy grail was the Minnesota State Fair. She applied to join the Great Minnesota Get-Together 10 years in ...

Here's what I know: rich people aren't fleeing New York City, working families are. And if we continue hemorrhaging everyday ...

House Republicans have lifted President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage ...

According to the U.S. Solidarity Economy Network, which emerged out of the 2007 U.S. Social Forum, the principles of this new economy include: solidarity, cooperation and mutualism, equity in all ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, Bloomsburg serves as an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of northeastern Pennsylvania. The town’s location along the Susquehanna River provides opportunities for ...

The Minnesota State Fair has announced 33 new foods for 2025, from the Afro Bean Pops at Afro Deli to the Uncrustaburger at ...

It’s almost that time of year again! The Minnesota State Fair has announced its official 2025 list of new foods, and there’s plenty to get excited about, including a few new takes on cheese curds ...

The Evergreen State Fair returns in August, and now’s your chance to score free admission. The Lee Johnson Auto Family has partnered with the fair for its annual food drive.

A bit of a catchup: Last year, the State Fair of Texas enacted a new policy around weapons at the Fair that limited who could bring a gun to retired or current law enforcement officers.

Here’s what the HGTV site says about this fruity, frosty choice: “The Oregon State Fair welcomes more than 400,000 attendees to Salem yearly, but one fair food yields an equally impressive stat.