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Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Opens Today

August signals the return of the beloved county fair.

The dog days of summer have been especially doggish this year, but there's nothing quite like the annual county fair to put a spring in your step and a twinkle in your eye.

Well then, get ready, get set for the 63rd Montgomery County Agricultural Fair's opening day today from 3 p.m. to midnight.

"It's Udderly Terrific" is this year's theme, which makes a lot of sense given the rise in poultry, swine and rabbit entries this year. Farmers and 4-H members increased their entries — animals being show in the open category — from 2007 to 2010 by 6 percent, according to The Gazette.

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For some fair enthusiasts, more rabbits and chickens will be just the ticket to buy a ticket.

The fair continues through Aug. 20, so you'll have plenty of time to visit the animals, eat funnel cake or enjoy the popular carnival midway games and rides.

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The fair will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., in Gaithersburg. Admission fee is $10 per person; ages 11 or younger free; $5 for parking. For more information, visit the fair's website or call 301-926-3100.


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