Delaware State Fair
Holtz taking after father showing livestock
CAMDEN, Del. — Adalyn “Ady” Holtz, 8-year-old daughter of E.J. and Kate Holtz, is looking forward to the Delaware State Fair. She had hoped to show her prize-winning rooster, which her grandparents, Ed and Tina Holtz, helped her exhibit in New York earlier...
Teenager embracing leadership for youths
LINCOLN, Del. — Rain Vasey is a teenager on a mission. At a young age, she’s exhibiting leadership skills that are helping local folks in agriculture as well as in the broader community in Delaware.She is in the 11th grade at her family’s homeschool,...
Moore marks 60 years being involved with state fair
HARRINGTON, Del. — Bob Moore, chairman of the Delaware State Fair’s livestock committee knows the perspective of the exhibitor — he’s been one himself since 1962.That year, his two Ayrshire calves didn’t place well in the show, but Moore was undeterred and...
Delaware State Fair adjusts for safety: ‘It’s going to look different’
HARRINGTON, Del. — When Gov. John Carney in late March issued a stay-at-home-order for Delaware, Danny Aguilar, assistant general manager and director of marketing for the Delaware State Fair, got a strong sense the fair, then three months away, could be drastically...
Delaware Young Farmers and Ranchers’ antique tractor pull set for Aug. 1 at state fair
By CAROL KINSLEY AFP Correspondent HARRINGTON, Del. — The 26th Annual Antique Tractor Pull put on by the Delaware Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers is a “go” for the 2020 Delaware State Fair. It will be held on the last Saturday of the fair, on Aug. 1, at the...
DDA building remodeled, incorporates safety measures at fair
HARRINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Agriculture has remodeled its Delaware State Fair exhibit space into one that is more visually appealing and features more exhibits. The metal structure is hosting the exhibits in place of hands-on activities, such as...
Hearns’ homework pays off at fair time
LAUREL, Del. — The Hearn youngsters at Sandyloam Farm in Laurel, Del., Brayden, 15, and Kassidy, 13, were delighted to learn that there will be animal competitions at the 2020 Delaware State Fair. Over the years, they have amassed a number of trophies, banners and...
Scaffedi siblings have staying power
CAMERON-WYOMING, Del. — Last year, young Cameron Scaffedi captured the grand champion market hog honors at the Livestock Extravaganza at the Delaware State Fair. He aims to do it again this year. What he likes best about the fair, Cameron...
Reps want barnyard to be more interactive
HARRINGTON, Del. — With the Delaware State Fair’s mission of agriculture eduction, it is this year partnering in the Delaware FFA AgVenture at the John Curtis Sr. Barnyard. The barnyard area, named after Curtis, a longtime Delaware...
White hoping to end her showing career on top
HARTLY, Del. — Erika White has one last opportunity to demonstrate her skills in showing animals as a junior at the Delaware State Fair. Now 21, she is “aging out.” Daughter of Chris and Cherie White, she has shown horses for four years,...
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