by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jul 18, 2025 | History
In the spring of 1954, something exciting was brewing in Highland County. A group of community leaders — representing the Stonewall and Blue Grass Ruritan Clubs, the Monterey Lions Club, and the Chamber of Commerce — gathered to plan a Fair that would bring the entire...
by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jul 11, 2025 | History
In the fall of 1953, Highland County was gearing up for a bigger, better, and more action-packed county fair. The dates were set—September 10, 11, and 12—and for the first time, the Fair would stretch across three full days. To help kids fully enjoy the fun, the...
by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jul 7, 2025 | History
In mid-August 1952, committee members made final arrangements to offer a Jousting Tournament as one of the major features of the Fall Homecoming Fair – our first official Highland County Fair – on Friday and Saturday, September 5-6. Mr. J. Ed. Arbogast...
by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jun 27, 2025 | History
Since the White Elephant Sale and dance were so successful, in January 1952 the Highland County Chamber of Commerce announced it would sponsor a Fall Homecoming Fair in August of 1952. It was decided to include the “Achievement Day” program with the event. This marks...
by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jun 18, 2025 | History
Note from the Researcher: Discovering the history of the Highland County Fair was an interesting project. As time goes by, so do many memories. Fortunately, the Highland Recorder published many articles in the early 1950s on the progress of the first fair. The...
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