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The Rock Creek and Boundary Fair first opened in 1945 and
has been an annual event since then. The fair began as a one
day event to showcase agricultural products and to bring the
community together for a day of fun. Although the fair has
expanded to two days and now includes other attractions, the
country fair atmosphere remains. The fair is still a community
event and is organized and presented almost entirely by volunteers.
There is a core group of volunteers that are involved in planning
on a year round basis. In the weeks that lead up to fair days,
most of the community becomes involved in some way. Some are
involved in the cleanup and preparation of the buildings.
Many others are busy getting their entries ready for judging
and display.
The emphasis of the Rock Creek and Boundary Fair remains
on agriculture and home crafts. Animal shows and judging are
a central part of the program. Displays of fruits and vegetables,
cooking and canning, baking and needlework are varied and
interesting with everyone from kids to seniors vying for a
blue ribbon.
The fair venue has changed from the first fair, which was
held at the community hall on the highway, to the sixty acres
that it now occupies. There is a pavilion building to house
the displays as well as barns and an arena for animal housing
and show. Throughout the years, the Fair has seen many improvements
to the grounds, which are ongoing. Lights have been added
to the arena so that shows can go on after dark. The Pavilion
building has been decorated with murals designed and painted
by local artists. These murals depict the landscape and history
of the local area.
*THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAIR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATE
SO MUCH OF THEIR TIME*
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