Lincoln County Fair in Fayetteville chosen No. 1 in Tennessee
January 28, 2011
January 28, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
(AP) — The Lincoln County Fair in Fayetteville has been chosen No. 1 in Tennessee.
It recently was named the Champion of Champions Fair for 2010. The fair also received the Award of Merit based on overall operations, educational value, promotion of local interest in agriculture and community spirit.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson recently presented awards to 56 of the state's top county agricultural fairs.
The annual awards are sponsored by the department and the Tennessee Association of Fairs.
According to a news release from the department, almost 3 million visitors attended county and regional agricultural fairs in Tennessee last year.
It recently was named the Champion of Champions Fair for 2010. The fair also received the Award of Merit based on overall operations, educational value, promotion of local interest in agriculture and community spirit.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson recently presented awards to 56 of the state's top county agricultural fairs.
The annual awards are sponsored by the department and the Tennessee Association of Fairs.
According to a news release from the department, almost 3 million visitors attended county and regional agricultural fairs in Tennessee last year.