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August 15, 2007

5-day Washington County Fair opens gates / Photo

Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl
Brianna O'Connor, 19, of Charlestown puts polish on the hooves of Suzy, a 2-year-old Brown Swiss, as she helps Alex Huling, 11, of North Kingstown, get the cow ready for judging during the first morning of the Washington County Fair.

RICHMOND -- Rhode Island celebrates its agrarian roots this week, with the opening tonight of the 41st annual Washington County Fair.

The fair, sponsored by the Washington County Pomona Grange, runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds off Route 112.

From freshly-harvested produce and classic New England foods, to prize farm animals to amusement rides and country music stars, the fair has something to delight just about all ages and interests.

The grounds opened today at 9 a.m. Today is also $1 day at the food booths, and senior citizens day with a $1 reduction in price for seniors.

Special events are planned throughout the fairgrounds each day, including the Washington County Fair Queen and Princess announcement tonight at 7.

To find a complete listing of fair events, check the fair’s Web site, www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com.

To find out what it takes to put on the fair, read Journal staff writer Arline Fleming's story today.

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