61st annual Chatham County Fair

Here's what I like about
the Chatham County Fair: 

Giant watermelons; jars of jellies and pickles and green beans; okra and peppers on paper plates; insect collections pinned to boards; children's artwork; interesting crafts. That nearly everyone gets a ribbon. Flying swings. Fried fish sandwiches. Antique tractors. Milking a cow. Booths. Live music - all kinds. The Little Miss Chatham County pageant. Most of all - friendly people.

The 61st Chatham County Fair was held this past Wednesday through Saturday at the fair grounds in Pittsboro. If you missed it, it'll be around this time next year...

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What is the story of the log cabin?
It is known as the Milliken House and it was built by a former slave. It was donated to the Chatham County Fair in 1977 and was moved here from its original spot 7 miles northwest of town. C.W. Bryant oversaw its restoration.

The Chatham County Fair, is rich in history. Read this article written 30 years ago:

History of the Chatham County Fair
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