AUGUST
15,
2006 --
The
Connecticut Agricultural Fair is held the last
full weekend of July in
Goshen, located in Litchfield County in the northwest
corner of the state).
The images of this wonderful
expression of America were taken on July 29, and
include photos of the Richie Havens concert, of
animals happy to pose for LPR, of games and rides.
President of the fair is Todd Gelineau and
Entertainment Coordinator is
Terri Fassio, assisted by a great many people who
exemplify the American spirit, the spirit of
Federalist 57 -- dedication to the common good in a
country committed to freedom.
The official statement
of Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell tells what this
fair is all about and why it is important.
And bear
in mind: the 40th Connecticut Agricultural Fair is
only 49 weeks away.
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Welcome
to the Fair!
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This
sheep is staying dry after having a hair cut.
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A
welcoming face!
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This
sheep is photogenic!
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Jersey
Cow
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The
oxen pulls are a fair favorite.
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Relaxing
and staying cool.
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The
Merry-Go-Round at night
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A
close-up of the ornate details on the Merry-Go-Round.
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A
can't miss at the Fair -- Cinnamon Buns!
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The
Ferris Wheel waiting out the rain storm.
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The
Ferris Wheel back in action after the storm as darkness
sets in.
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Maybe
you'll be a lucky winner?
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One
of the midway games all lit up as evening comes.
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Looking
down the midway after the rainstorm.
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A
dramatic sky after the rain storm.
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Take
a ride on the Scooter.
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The
dramatic sky after the Rain Storm over the barns.
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Relaxing
with a friend in the Barn.
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Resting
with a Goat Friend in the Barn.
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The
Avalance lights up after the Rain Storm.
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A
vendor repairing the damage to his booth after the
torrential rains.
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Having
a snack.
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Staying
dry in the Dairy Barn.
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Fair
Favorites.
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Thunder
Road Band took to the Main Stage opening for the legendary
Richie Havens.
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The
crowd gathers awaiting Richie Haven's performance.
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Staking
out a great spot for the Richie Havens performance.
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The
Fair crowd enjoying Richie Havens.
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Main
Stage crowd pre-rain.
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Applauding
Richie Havens as he took to the stage.
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Richie
Havens performed to the crowd at the Connecticut Agricultural
Fair.
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Richie
Havens performing his classics.
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Richie
Havens gave a phenomenal performance.
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The
crowd mesmerized by Richie Havens performance.
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Feeling
his art.
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A
legendary storyteller and musician.
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Braving
the rain -- with that Woodstock spirit!
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Braving
the torrential rains to enjoy Richie Havens
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It's
just a little water …
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Braving
the rain …
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Celebrating
that Woodstock spirit.
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The
Woodstock Spirit … The gentleman in this photo
told LPR that he was at Woodstock in 1969.
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The
Woodstock Spirit …
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Braving
the rains.
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Richie
Havens bows to the crowd who braved the torrential rains
for his performance.
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Richie
Havens signing autographs after a phenomenal performance.
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Enjoying
the fair, despite the rain.
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The
sky over the barns begins to clear after the rain storm.
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