Springfield Then & Now: 1962 Clark County Fair

In 1962, the 15th annual Clark County Fair at the current fairgrounds location ran from August 14-18. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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In 1962, the 15th annual Clark County Fair at the current fairgrounds location ran from August 14-18. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Updated July 28, 2018
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In 1962, the 15th annual Clark County Fair at the current fairgrounds location ran from August 14-18, offering five packed days plus a preview day.

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Fair manager B.P. Sandles had his hands full putting together a slate of activities including the usual 4-H and FFA displays, shows, and showings, local high school bands, wrestling shows, YMCA gymnastics demonstrations, the McKinley Rodeo Wild West Show, and more.

Today, the Paratrooper ride isn't there but the fair still has a lot to offer.

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