Article
How the beloved state fair grew from livestock showcases to cornucopias of amusement
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/09/27/how-the-state-fair-came-to-be/
Discussion questions
- Have you ever heard of the concept of a fair? What do you think of when you hear the word ‘fair’. How does the concept of an American fair differ from your perception of what a fair is?
- Have you ever been to a state or county fair in America? Would you like to experience an American state fair?
- What, if anything, surprised you about the fair? What interests you the most about state fairs in America?
- Do you believe that state fairs can give a good look into American culture and the culture of each state?
- Is there anything similar to the state fair in Japan?
