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The Wyoming State Fair traces its roots to an 1886 territorial fair near Cheyenne that moved among several towns before Douglas won permanent hosting rights in 1905. It went dark during the Depression and World War II but has run in Douglas ever since.
Source: WikipediaAbout Wyoming State Fair
The Wyoming State Fair in Douglas is a five-day August celebration at the self-proclaimed "Home of the Jackalope," drawing visitors from across Wyoming for the state's premier agricultural and entertainment showcase. A 1905 founding makes it one of Wyoming's longer-running agricultural traditions, still going after more than a century.
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Douglas is the perfect small Wyoming city — the Jackalope Festival, the Wyoming Pioneer Museum, and the surrounding North Platte River valley make fair week in Douglas a quintessential Wyoming experience.
What to Expect
Expect championship livestock shows representing Wyoming's ranching industries, 4-H and FFA competitions, PRCA rodeo, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and exhibits celebrating Wyoming's agricultural and energy heritage.
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