For generations, county fairs have been more than summer entertainment, they’re a celebration of agriculture, community and achievement, both for youth and adults. In West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, the Jefferson County Fair and the Berkeley County Youth Fair keep those traditions alive, blending history with hometown pride.

From bustling showgrounds to the aroma of funnel cakes drifting through the air, fairs have been part of American life for more than two centuries. Rooted in agriculture but embracing entertainment, education and community pride, they have served as annual milestones where neighbors gather, people test their skills and traditions are passed down from one generation to the next.

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