Is there a more quintessentially American pastime than eating something fried on a stick, ogling livestock, and taking a spin on a Ferris wheel?
To honor America's favorite late-summer diversion, Foursquare helped us narrow down the best state fairs in the US.
See which ones have the most over-the-top food creations, the wildest rides, and the most impressive livestock that keep hundreds of thousands of guests coming back for more every year.
22. The Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction, Vermont
The Champlain Valley Fair is the largest fair in Vermont and features 10 days of rides, food, agricultural exhibits, and live entertainment. The fair draws nearly 280,000 visitors each year.
21. Durham Fair in Durham, Connecticut
The Durham Fair, which has been around since 1916, is Connecticut’s largest agricultural fair. Nearly 200,000 people come annually for all the fair fun they can handle. Festivities include live music, exhibits, amusement rides and games, first-class animal competitions, a lumberjack show, a demolition derby, and even a wine festival.
It is also one of the largest fairs in the US managed entirely by unpaid volunteers.
20. Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, Virginia
The Shenandoah County Fair has been around since 1917, and showcases local agricultural, concerts, fair foods, and events such as pig scrambles, tractor pulls, harness races, beauty pageants, and live concerts.
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