Fair Beginnings
The first Fair was to be held on the grounds near the Congregational meeting house on Nov. 4, 1858. The weather was unfavorable and an adjournment was made until Nov. 9, when there was an exhibition of stock, vegetables, etc.
The second fair was held on October 13, 1859 and included a plowing match.
In 1860, the The Harford Agricultural Society procured and fenced ground of N. W. Waldron for the fair to be held on. The location of the fair was moved to this land and buildings were erected with funds from subscriptions from towns people. The two buildings built during this year were one for the Ladies' Department and a long shed with a double roof with a secretary's office. This fair was the first year that admission was charged. At the annual meeting in 1863, it was decided to pay an officer for services for the first time and the recipient was the secretary receiving a salary of $5.00 a year.
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