state fairs

  • Black-and-white photo of people riding circular bumper boats in a pool beneath a large sign that reads "WATER-BUGS." Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

    17 Vintage Photos of Things People Used to do at State Fairs (1900s-1980s)

    Step into 17 archival shots that reveal blue-ribbon bunnies, daredevil rides, and pumpkin rivalries at American state fairs from 1900-1980s.

    These vintage state fair photos capture a time when prize rabbits, demolition derbies, and sky-high Ferris wheels drew crowds from every corner of the county. From Water-Bugs boat rides to pumpkin weigh-offs, fairs between 1900 and the 1980s offered a…

  • Historic racing scene with vintage race cars speeding down a track lined with spectators. A small grandstand and a crowd of people standing along the fence watch the action. The setting appears to be from an early 20th-century event.
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    20 Vintage Photos of State Fairs Across the U.S.

    State Fairs have long been a widely loved tradition since they first started up across the United States. They’ve drawn…

    State Fairs have long been a widely loved tradition since they first started up across the United States. They’ve drawn visitors from all over the country who come out in excited crowds to experience all the facts of each state’s…