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Delaware State Fair announces first summer concert performer

Charlie MegginsonHeadlines, Culture

Esteemed rap artist Nelly will once again perform at the Delaware State Fair, event organizers announced Tuesday. “Diamond-selling, multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality,” the State Fair said in a news release. Nelly …

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Baking up a good time: State Fair’s culinary competitors

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

The third time was a charm for baker Amy Watson Bish. At the 2022 Delaware State Fair in Harrington, which continues through July 30, she finally won a blue ribbon for her apple pie with a brown sugar crumb. “If you know me, you know I’ve been determined since the first year,” she told her Facebook friends, many of whom …

DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Youth Fishing Tournament Winners at Delaware State Fair

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At the Delaware State Fair in Harrington, Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored three Delaware students as DNREC’s Young Environmentalists of the Year for their work to protect, restore or enhance our state’s natural resources, and the three winners of the 2022 Youth Fishing Tournament. The post DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Youth Fishing Tournament Winners at …

DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Youth Fishing Tournament Winners at Delaware State Fair

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At the Delaware State Fair in Harrington, Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored three Delaware students as DNREC’s Young Environmentalists of the Year for their work to protect, restore or enhance our state’s natural resources, and the three winners of the 2022 Youth Fishing Tournament. The post DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Youth Fishing Tournament Winners at …

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Butter sculpting among new fun at 2022 state fair

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

More than 2,000 pounds of butter that will become art, a Wild West show and a BMX stunt show are some of this year’s additions to the Delaware State Fair. The 103rd edition of the fair runs July 21-30 at the state fairgrounds in Harrington. “We’re chock full of entertainment,” said Danny Aguilar, assistant general manager and director of marketing. …

Trace Adkins, Frank Reyes top off 2022 State Fair concert lineup

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

Photo courtesy of Delaware State Fair. The Delaware State Fair has announced its final two headline acts for the 2022 Delaware Lottery Summer Concert Series at the M&T Bank Grandstand. Country music star Trace Adkins and Dominican bachata artist Frank Reyes will top off the star-studded list of acts that already includes Hank Williams Jr., Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac, …

Halestorm, Hank Williams Jr. join 2022 State Fair concert lineup

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

The Delaware State Fair says Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr., Halestorm, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top will headline the 2022 event. Photo by Scott Evers The Delaware State Fair has announced two additional headline acts for its 2022 Delaware Lottery Summer Concert Series at the M&T Bank Grandstand. Hard rock band Halestorm and country music star Hank Williams Jr. …

Delaware State Fair announces headline entertainment for 2022

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines

The Delaware State Fair says Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top will headline the 2022 event. Photo by Scott Evers   The 2022 Delaware State Fair’s concert lineup will feature such big names as Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top.  And don’t worry — the beloved annual demolition derby will be back, too.  The State Fair …

DNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Fishing Winner at Delaware State Fair

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At the Delaware State Fair in Harrington yesterday evening, Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored three dedicated Delaware students as DNREC’s Young Environmentalists of the Year for their work to protect, restore or enhance our state’s natural resources, along with a DNREC Volunteer of the Year and this year’s winner of the annual Youth Fishing Tournament. …

Student activist convinces State Fair to build more accessible bathroom

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

A Thursday’s dedication of a handcap-accessible restroom at the Delaware State Fair are, from left, fair Treasurer Doug Crouse, Janet Butler, fair vice president Clark, student activist Jarrett Butler and State Sen. Dave Wilson.   One Delaware student appears to have a jump on a career as a lobbyist, as evidenced by his successful efforts to make the Delaware State …