Union County Fair marks 180th year
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July 25, 2026
Various groups including fair workers and volunteers helped ready the grounds for the 180th Union County Fair this week. The event officially kicks off on Sunday and runs through Aug. 1. Above: Workers assemble one of the many carnival rides. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Union County Fair marks 180th year

By From JT Staff Reports 

The Union County Fair is preparing to celebrate a milestone nearly two centuries in the making, but fair officials say this year’s event isn’t just about looking back — it’s about making sure more families can afford to be part of its future.

When the gates open Sunday for the 180...

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