Maine fair aging but not idling (Boston Globe)

The Skowhegan State Fair is thought to be the world's oldest consecutively running fair. Founded in 1818 to encourage improved breeding of livestock, the 10-day event has never been canceled, even in the World Wars.

http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/maine/articles/2008/08/10/maine_fair_aging_but_not_idling/