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Vernon Agricultural Society & Vernon Fair

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Founded: March 9, 1861

Through: December 31, 1959

Location: 14 Ruth St, Vernon, NY, USA

Other names:

Vernon Fair Committee

Overview

For nearly 100 years, from 1848 to 1942, the Vernon Fair was a big deal, attracting residents and regional visitors alike to a late-September event.


Details

Started on the grounds of the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, and moved to what is now the practice oval at Vernon Downs, the fair featured horse races and baseball, plus animal and plant exhibits and many other events.


Related Artifacts

Atlantic Service Station, White Flash

Vernon Downs Postcard

Vernon Fair Grandstand – Postcard

Vernon Fair Infield Postcard

Daily Sentinel, Rome, Feb 25, 1928 page 3

Utica NY Observer: Groups Named to Chart Fall Fair in Vernon

Vernon-Committee and superintendents were named at a recent meeting of directors of Vernon Agricultural Society for the [89th] annual fair Sept. [11-12], with two night exhibitions.

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