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The '''Shelby County Fair''' is an annual county fair held in [[Columbiana]] to exhibit and promote [[Shelby County]] agriculture. The first fair was held in [[1949]] and [[John Jones]] | The '''Shelby County Fair''' is an annual county fair held in [[Columbiana]] to exhibit and promote [[Shelby County]] agriculture. The first fair was held in [[1949]] and [[John E. Jones]] served as organizer from [[1958]] until his death in [[2009]]. | ||
The [[2009]] fair, held [[September 21]]-[[September 26|26]] at the [[Shelby County Exhibition Center]], was hosted by the [[Kiwanis Club of Columbiana]] and [[Kiwanis Club of Chelsea]] and sponsored by [[Bryant Bank]]. It featured livestock exhibits, a petting zoo, farm product contests, craft contests, educational exhibits, music performances, carnival rides and kid's activities. Proceeds from the fair are donated to [[Shelby County Schools]] and various youth organizations. | The [[2009]] fair, held [[September 21]]-[[September 26|26]] at the [[Shelby County Exhibition Center]], was hosted by the [[Kiwanis Club of Columbiana]] and [[Kiwanis Club of Chelsea]] and sponsored by [[Bryant Bank]]. It featured livestock exhibits, a petting zoo, farm product contests, craft contests, educational exhibits, music performances, carnival rides and kid's activities. Proceeds from the fair are donated to [[Shelby County Schools]] and various youth organizations. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:23, 1 December 2009
The Shelby County Fair is an annual county fair held in Columbiana to exhibit and promote Shelby County agriculture. The first fair was held in 1949 and John E. Jones served as organizer from 1958 until his death in 2009.
The 2009 fair, held September 21-26 at the Shelby County Exhibition Center, was hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Columbiana and Kiwanis Club of Chelsea and sponsored by Bryant Bank. It featured livestock exhibits, a petting zoo, farm product contests, craft contests, educational exhibits, music performances, carnival rides and kid's activities. Proceeds from the fair are donated to Shelby County Schools and various youth organizations.
References
- Nance, Rahkia (September 16, 2009) "Shelby County Fair returns for 60th year." Birmingham News
External links
- Shelby County Fair website