It all began with sheep. As the story goes, in May 1808 two Merino sheep excited local attention under the great elm tree in the public square in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The owner of the sheep, ...

In September 1841, the first state fair ever held in the U.S. kicked off in Syracuse, New York, conceived as a livestock showcase and a place to hear speakers and see the latest wares. It traveled ...

There's something for everyone at a state fair — petting zoos, live music, fried foods. For many states in the U.S., summer to fall is the season for the annual state fair. The country's first state ...