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Champaign County Fair


Title	Champaign County Fair
Coverage / Year	1978
Description	Midway, Champaign County Fair, 1978.
Interpretation	In the 1850's, the people of Champaign County brought their best farm producs to show and compare with those of their neighbors. Families used to bring large picnic baskets. The Fair was originally held in Urbana on the big grove east of today's Court House. Families travelled from 20-30 miles away to attend. Games and contests were held for the children. The first fair that was organized by a committee was held in 1852.
Lesson Plans / Themes	Urban Treasure Hunt; Celebrations and Festivals
Learning Standards	16 History; 18 Social Systems
Source	Champaign County Historical Archives, The Urbana Free Library (Special Events -- Fairs);
Subject / Keywords	Buildings; Champaign, Illinois; Celebrations; Festivals; Fairs;
Collection Publisher	UIUC Digital Imaging & Media Technology Initiative
Further Information	For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project.
Rights Management Statement	http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm
Resource Identifier	ufh7005
CONTENTdm file name	12550171572002_countyfair.jpg