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More than a ‘Fair’ amount of work
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August 20, 2025
More than a ‘Fair’ amount of work

T his year, the oldest continuous county fair in Texas will turn 137. The Gillespie County Fair is a big part of what makes Texas so special, as rural communities celebrate their agricultural roots with song, livestock shows and gusto.

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