County Fair brings 132 years of entertainment

Friday, August 10, 2012

And they're off, followed by cheers and rants for the fans pick, the Poinsett County Fair started in 1880s as horse races for prizes of $50 to $100. As time went on and a new century arrived, horse races grew into a county fair of showing off the "best" prize livestock, pie, or craft that could be found within Poinsett County. It was a social gathering of neighbors of Poinsett County with wholesome family entertainment that gave into the competitive spirit of "my cow is better than your cow."

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