151st Harford Fair
I had a chance to go to the Harford Fair the other day. Although nothing changes much there, at least not quickly, (of course over the years it has changed a great deal) I still like going there as it is sort of like an “old home week”. Here I get to run into neighbors and other acquaintances I don’t see at many other times of the year, as well as put on a few pounds for winter (always have to get a Montrose Metors Milk Shake). Maybe the best way to descibe the fair is “comfortable”. You pretty much know what to expect, and you get it. This is not meant to be anything but complementary to the Board of Driectors of the Harford Agricultural Society and the various volunteers and paid help which put on this event. Over the years, it has become almost seamless. And that, by itself is a huge credit to these women and men.
151 years is a long time. It is really easy to dismiss the whole thing, especially if you grew up here. Over the years, I have heard the comment “Just like the Harford Fair, nothing to it!”
In reality, nothing could be further from the truth, we need to realize what a treasure we have here and support it fully! See you at the Harford Fair!