The Pocahontas County Fair

 

The Pocahontas County Fair has a long history and has been a significant event for the community. Here are some of the details about the fair, drawing from the provided sources:

General Information

• The Pocahontas County Fair is an annual event.
• It has been held at the Fair Grounds in Marlinton, West Virginia.
• The fair has been held on the grounds located two miles east of Marlinton on the Greenbrier River.
• The fair is intended to promote agriculture, gardening and the wealth and possibilities of the state.
• It aims to be a place for recreation, learning, and entertainment.
• The fair includes exhibits, competitions, and entertainment.

Timing

• The Pocahontas County Fair was held from August 20th to 24th in 1923.
• In another year, the fair began on Monday, August 20th, and continued until Friday, August 24th, with the grounds open for visitors at 4:00 PM on Monday, August 20th and closed at 12:00 midnight each day.
• Season tickets for the Pocahontas County Fair were on sale from August 1st.
• The last day of the Fair was on Friday, August 24th.
• The fair requires the full six days to get the most out of it.

Exhibits

• The fair has exhibits in the agricultural, garden, and horticultural departments.
• Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor on their farm, in their garden, or in their orchard.
• There are also livestock exhibits, with classifications for cattle, hogs, and sheep.
• Exhibits in the agricultural building included canned goods.
• The exhibits in the agricultural building were especially improved one year, with many covered with wall paper or crepe, softening and beautifying the exhibits.

Competitions and Activities

• There are competitions in livestock judging.
• There are also demonstration contests for club members, including demonstrations of cooking, canning, and other skills.
• The fair includes a parade of animals.
• The 4-H clubs filled places all through the fair.
• There are also events such as a horse show.
• Other competitions included the Little Miss Pocahontas pageant.

Rules and Regulations

• Exhibitors of livestock must secure tickets before the opening of the fair.
• Exhibits must be in place by 4:00 PM on Monday, August 13th, and all exhibits must be in place by 4:00 PM on August 20th.
• The fair has specific rules about soliciting subscriptions.
• Camping facilities are available, but each member of camping parties must hold a season ticket.
• The fair has rules about the handling of entry blanks and records for exhibits.
• Concessions must be neat and tidy and must comply with the rules or be ordered off the grounds.
• The Fair Association reserves the right to interpret and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard to the rules.

Additional Notes

• The fair has been described as a "big success".
• The "Fair Daily News," a small newspaper, was published at the fair.
• The fair also features musical entertainment.
• The Pocahontas County Fair Company is responsible for tickets.
• A community program was given at Beards Chapel and included Bible readings, songs, and special music.

The sources indicate that the Pocahontas County Fair is a large, important event for the community with a variety of activities and competitions.