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Goldfish brought home from fairs do not have a good reputation, sometimes barely surviving the first 24 hours. Here's how to give your fish the best possible start.

"You Gotta Love It" is the theme of the Iowa State Fair held in Des Moines August 7 -17. Listed in "1000 Places to See Before You Die" the festival is classic Americana.

The oldest agricultural fair celebrates 190 years at its permanent location in Topsfield, Massachusetts, on the East Coast of the United States.

The Wisconsin State Fair is "Grand Champion of Summer." See the best of the best in competition for the grand prize while enjoying food and entertainment.

Benton County Oregon offers visitors a variety of summertime events in the Willamette Valley, such as the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo or the Corvallis Fall Festival.

Planning a trip to the Minnesota State Fair? Here are some highlights of The Great Minnesota Get-Together.

The Great Indiana State Fair, which runs August 6-17, 2008, is the sixth oldest state fair in the United States. Agriculture has been the focus of the event since 1852.

Popular Central Maine fair offers harness racing, exhibitions, demolition derbies, a midway, and country music in a fun, carnival-like atmosphere. Bring the whole family!

The attraction of photographing streetscapes at night is the bright lights or the fun of the fair. Digital cameras can capture this color and atmosphere from your trip.

The old drill hall on the fairgrounds at Medicine Hat, Alberta is one of the few buildings left from the Second World War prison camps for captured Germans.

London is famed for its markets but when it comes to Christmas fairs, our European neighbours tend to have the edge. But they say imitation is the sincerest of flattery.

Get your holiday gifts and foodstuffs at some of Britain's Christmas craft and gifts fairs, in historic settings. Some even offer free admission.

From drinking in the beer halls and shopping at the Christmas market to music concerts at the Tollwood Festival and fairground rides, this Bavarian city parties all year.

Travel south for dodgems at the fairground and Harley Davidsons in Faro, free sardines, drinking and dancing in Tavira or shellfish and seafood in Olhão.

With 2009 proving to be the mother of all debuts for Ealing band the White Lies, Indie Suite takes a closer look at the album that knocked indie music for six.

To visit the Black Country Museum outside of Birmingham, England, is to take a trip back into the past. The living history museum recreates a 1930s coal mining village.

Good news came back around for Good News Lady in Delaware's Jugette Race-off September 17. She won the 38th Jugette over Sprig Hanover after breaking in the second elim.

From the coast to the Cascades, Oregon's beautiful venues intrigue hikers and walkers with spectacular views of towering trees, dense forests, and snow-capped mountains.

Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana forgoes Columbus Day for Fair Day.

With Thunder Gulch and Circle of Life in his past, Circular Quay's trainer points the colt toward the Derby winner's circle. Pletcher hasn't won roses in 14 Derby tries.

The MIchigan State Fair is America's First Fair. The historic agricultural event, with family entertainment and exhibit is in Detroit from August 22 through Labor Day.

Thanks to the Metro Transit bus system, it's not too hard to find an accessible hotel room during your trip to the Minnesota State Fair. Here are some lodging choices.

Enjoying the lights of Christmas is a popular family tradition. Throughout Michigan, there are a number of zoos and parks offering special holiday lighting displays.

Find out what to do when visiting Palmdale or Lancaster, CA

Today's agricultural fairs offer great opportunities for a fun weekend. Although many of these fairs take place in the summer, a few are held in the early fall.

A posthumous presentation was held at the 2008 Mayor's Breakfast September 17 in Delaware, Ohio to recognize Bill Millhoan and his contributions to local harness racing.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin celebrates its rich ethnic cultural heritage with ethnic festivals during the month of July.

Throughout Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota, as winter slips away and maple trees reach peak sap production, Maple Syrup festivals lure gluttons outdoors.

An exhibition of anatomical models and health-related items from the early 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries reveals Victorian attitudes to health, disease, death and morals.

Each year, San Diego boasts a trio of haunted sites that attract hundreds of Halloween thrill seekers.

Nevada County is one that is steeped in both California history and horses.

The Nebraska State Fair takes place at the Fairgrounds in Lincoln from August 22 through September 1, 2008. Bring the family to celebrate heritage of agriculture.

2007 state fairs in Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin celebrate the "best of" with entertainment and fun.

The city of Huy, Belgium, has prepared a variety of social events for its visitors, such as the Foire du Quinze Aout, the Gastronomic Society fete, Art & World Musicfest.

Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders (GLBT) have plenty to look forward to in Colorado's Mile-High City in 2007 with big events planned, including Memorial Day

With attractions ranging from roller-coasters to giant pandas, cable-cars to dolphins, Ocean Park in Hong Kong has something for everyone.

Go Green in Madrid City - Environmentally Friendly Parks, Gardens, Hothouses, Zoos and Ecological Theme Parks in the Highest Capital City in Europe.

Jan Opperman was unique among racing drivers. The former hippie combined his motor racing career with being a Christian preacher.

Take time to wander off the beaten track and Paris will reveal a few of its well kept secrets and unusual attractions enjoyed by many Parisians.

Seville is a lively big city with plenty to see and do, but what are the main sights to see when visiting the flamenco famous, tapas tasting city that never sleeps

At Linden Airport in 1954 Al Keller made history by taking his Jaguar XK120 to victory in a NASCAR race. It would be 54 years before another foreign car won.

During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.

Dancing is all about shedding your inhibitions and letting your soul flow with the music. Barn dancing does exactly that!

Zinfandel is celebrated in this notorious California wine region with a live auction and grand tasting.

Multicultural Toronto, Canada, is home to three of the biggest festivals in North America: Caribana Festival, The Canadian National Exhibition and the Royal Winter Fair.

Question: What does the Little Brown Jug have to do to get top pacers like Somebeachsomewhere to Delaware?   Why did the NA Cup champion pass?

Since 1985, Little Brown Jug harness racing day in Delaware, Ohio has included the induction of a Wall of Fame honoree.  Dr. J. Glen Brown is the 24th recipient.

The Carson Valley is a wonderful Northern Nevada getaway, and from June 19 through July 5, 2008, it's an extra special place to visit when MAGIKO comes to town.

Nashville's Parthenon replica, first erected in 1897 for the state's centennial celebration, is one of Tennessee's most-visited sites.

Sons of Nobleland Sam, Yankee Cruiser, and Towner's Big Guy continue to perform in Wauseon, Ohio at the Fulton County Fair's harness racing on Labor Day.