Why the Great Darke County Fair lives up to its name

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One of the oldest events around, The “Great” Darke County Fair, kicks off Friday.

So much will be happening this year at the fair, including a Three Dog Night headlining concert with special guest Night Ranger. Tickets are $37 - $40.

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There's good reason the Great Darke County Fair is one of the greatest fairs in the region. DAVID MOODIE/CONTRIBUTED

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All nine days of the fair are packed with hour-by-hour happenings. There is so much going on that it would be impossible to do it all in one day. That’s why a nine-day pass for $20 is well worth it, when a daily pass is $7. Children ages 11 and younger are admitted for free with a paying adult.

Some top events include the Junior Fair Horse Show on Friday, Aug. 16, the “Beef Dress Up” on Thursday, Aug. 20 and Motorcycle Races on Friday, Aug. 23.

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There's good reason the Great Darke County Fair is one of the greatest fairs in the region.  DAVID MOODIE/CONTRIBUTED

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An entire rundown of the week's activities is listed day-by-day on The Darke County Fair website at darkcountyfair.com.

WANT TO GO?

WHAT: The 2019 Great Darke County Fair

WHEN:  Aug. 16- 24

WHERE: Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville

INFO: darkcountyfair.com

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