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CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Helping Winnipeggers get fit
Winnipeg Watch The Peg City Steppers held its third annual health and wellness fair Saturday at True North Square.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'So grateful to be here': Bedford County Fair begins with rides, rope tricks and agriculture displays
BEDFORD, Pa. – On one end of the Bedford County Fairgrounds, Garrett Hubbard, of New Paris, displayed his Oxford sheep named 'The Lone Ranger,' which occasionally let out a quiet bleat. A little while later, on the opposite side of the property, Andy Rotz put on his high-energy, fast-paced Wild West Show, complete with rocking loud music, rope tricks and fire. In between, there were rides, foods, games and award-winning agriculture displays as the Bedford County Fair got underway Sunday. Bedford County Fair Chainsaw artist Ben Rannels, owner of Rannels Rustics, works on a sculpture during the Bedford County Fair on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Approximately 40,000 people are expected to attend the week-long event that is now in its 151st year, said John Holbert, vice president of the Bedford County Fair board of directors. 'I think, a lot of times, with things changing as they are in the world, people like to see something that's been here for a long time,' Holbert said. Rotz, the Guinness World Record holder for consecutive lasso Texas skips at 11,123, is making his first appearance at the fair. Bedford County Fair Andy Rotz performs his Wild West Show during the Bedford County Fair on Sunday, July 20, 2025. 'We're just so grateful to be here,' said Rotz, a Maryland native. 'The fair is, to me, the best part of America. You've got the agriculture, God, country and animals, and just all the patriotism. Being part of that is a real honor.' Hubbard was one of the first people to display an animal at this year's fair. 'It's definitely great learning about animals, trying to become more knowledgable,' said Hubbard, a rising senior at Chestnut Ridge High School. 'It just gives you more experiences, gets you out there in front of people. I value it. It's a really good time, really good experience. I'm trying to push younger generations to come out here and do the same thing, and get that knowledge, get that experience.' Bedford County Fair Garrett Hubbard, from New Paris, displays his lamb, The Lone Ranger, during the Bedford County Fair on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Lambs, hogs, cows and other animals were all raised and displayed by local 4-H participants. 'The youth programs are very important because it not only gives youth an opportunity to learn about the different aspects of agriculture, but more importantly, it's building life skills for them,' said Melanie Barkley, an educator with Penn State Extension. 'They're learning responsibility, financial management. They learn to communicate with that club. These are all skills they'll be able to use as adults.' There is plenty of entertainment planned, too, including Ben Rannels, owner of Rannels Rustics, making and selling chainsaw art. '(People) love to see a piece of wood go from a piece of wood to a bear (or other animal) in 20 minutes,' Rannels said. 'It kind of blows their mind. For me, it's so gratifying. You turn all this from a log to a piece of art. It's better than sitting around pushing a pencil.' The fair is scheduled to continue through Saturday at the fairgrounds, west of downtown Bedford at 729 W. Pitt St. For the complete schedule of events, visit Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Big E leader: Weekend crowds will be managed with fixes to fair chokepoints, new weekday ticket deals
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Big E drew 1.6 million people its fair last September. Add another 1.4 million a year from Hooplandia, the livestock shows and other events. That makes a total of about 3 million people. Some say it's way too many. Last year, The Big E broke its all-time total attendance record with 1,633,935 guests, and also surpassed its all-time single daily attendance record with 178,608 visitors on Sept. 21. But dozens of attendees came forward, telling media that they were in 'gridlocked' crowds, felt unsafe and had long lines for fair restrooms. Big E President and CEO Eugene J. Cassidy on Tuesday minimized the crowd complaints but also said the fair is taking steps to address it. Most visibly, the fair encourages visitation on weekdays now by offering discounted tickets on Monday through Thursday. 'That helps incentivize attendance on days with lesser crowds,' Cassidy said. But, he added that, 'People want programming on weekends, because that's when they have off from work.' So it's not productive to offer big-name concerts for instance on a Wednesday night, Cassidy said. 'Believe me, we tried it,' he said. 'We have to respond to the demands of the public.' The Big E has worked to eliminate chokepoints, including moving popular restaurants and attractions to areas with more room. This allows vendors to grow their businesses and encourages crowds to move more freely. The fairgrounds totals 170 acres, he said. Advance tickets sales are roughly on par with last year's sales, even with the changes to encourage weekday ticket purchases. John J. Juliano Jr., the booker of musical acts for The Big E, said concert ticket sales already are strong, especially for Journey and ZZ Top. A train show on Sept. 27, the Saturday night before the fair's closing day, also is selling well. Big E, big business, big opportunity: Expo's CEO highlights $1.17B in economic ripples to region Iconic, giant 'Uncle Sam' moving to plaza that's home to Nathan Bill's pub 58,000 personal care attendants in Massachusetts get raises Read the original article on MassLive.
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Travel + Leisure
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel + Leisure
Exclusive: Celebrity Chef Sandra Lee Is Hosting America's Oldest State Fair—and Then Kicking Off an 18-Month Tour of Fairs Across the Country
There's nothing more American than a fair. And this year, the York State Fair, in southeastern Pennsylvania, celebrates its 260th anniversary as the country's oldest, in special partnership with Emmy- and Gracie-award-winning celebrity chef Sandra Lee. Lee plans to cut the opening ceremony ribbon, crown the Fair Queen, and host a variety of festivities over the first two days of the event, which runs from July 18-27. 'When I learned about the heritage, the legacy, and the impact this fair has had on our nation, I knew this was where I had to launch my tour,' the celebrity chef told Travel + Leisure in an exclusive interview. A guests view from the York State Fair. The event is also the kickoff celebration of Lee's 18-month 'Best in Fair' tour. The star of the Netflix competition series 'Blue Ribbon Baking Championship' is working with other state fairs—including Oklahoma, South Carolina, and more to be announced—just in time for America's big 250th anniversary in 2026. With hundreds of food vendors, best-in-class livestock shows, a home-brewed beer contest, and a moving heroes parade with veteran recognitions, the York State Fair is a major draw for those looking for summer fun and community along the East Coast. The grounds are easily accessible by car from hubs like Baltimore, New York City, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Visitors can also expect appearances by major acts including Good Charlotte, Alabama, Rascal Flatts, T-Pain, and Foreigner. From Left: Guests riding the swing chair swing; Patrick Ball, the CEO of the York Fair. 'It has made us a bit of a tourist destination,' Patrick Ball, the CEO of the York County Agricultural Society, told T+L. (State fairs contribute $1.1 billion revenue in Pennsylvania, with York alone driving $99 million). 'Visitors stay at our hotels, eat at our restaurants, and really take in the community.' Lee credits the launch of her entire career to fairs: she won a blue ribbon at the LA County Fair back in 1992. Here, the celebrity chef shares more on what visitors can expect at the main event. T+L: Sandra, why are you excited about this particular event? SL: "Fairs are homespun fun. York is the oldest state fair in the United States. I would like to call it hallowed ground. The economic impact that these fairs have has never been shared on a whole–they are a juggernaut as a financial contributor to the community. I'm excited about the Blue Ribbon award ceremony, because that leans right into my Netflix show. In any fair, there are hundreds of entries for ribbons. We're going to do chocolate cakes, angel food cakes, and kids' events–some kids might be entering a jam, or a baked good, like a brownie or blondie. The fair is also hosting its first-ever drone show." T+L: There is a symbolism to fairs, no? SL: "It's one of the most beloved pastimes in the United States. It's actually an international pastime. A lot of people don't realize that all these other countries have their own version of the same exact thing." T+L: And they are very family-focused. SL: "Whether you are nine months old or 90, you love going to the fair. Everybody has a great fair story from their childhood. I remember the first time I saw Garth Brooks, he was at the Indiana State Fair, and my sister and I went and had the best time. I saw the Judds at the Washington State Fair, and that was unbelievable. I've been to almost every fair in this country." Whether you are nine months old or 90, you love going to the fair. Everybody has a great fair story from their childhood. — Sandra Lee T+L: What's going to be your first bite? SL: "I'm going to go for the pink cotton candy first. I'm all in and totally focused on fairs this year. That is my summer of fun." T+L: Would you join in the cow-milking contest? SL: "Game on, if I'm going directly against Patrick Ball. I'm a little competitive that way. If Patrick wants to take me on a cow-milking contest, I will do it–and I will win."
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Molly-Mae Hague shares rare photo with her dad Stephen as they enjoy family day out at the funfair with daughter Bambi ahead of the release of part two of her docuseries
Molly-Mae Hague has shared a rare photo with her dad Stephen, as they took her daughter Bambi out for a fun-filled day at the fair. The influencer, 25, took to her Instagram Stories to share a glimpse at her police officer father enjoying some quality time with his two-year-old granddaughter. One sweet snap saw Bambi and Stephen beaming at the camera while tucking into ice creams, which Molly-Mae simply captioned: 'Pop pop'. She also shared a photo of her laughing while carrying her toddler on her shoulders, looking effortlessly stylish in a suede bomber jacket, while hiding her face under a baseball cap and sunglasses. While Bambi looked as though she was having the time of her life, as she had a go on the swing ride, with Molly-Mae revealing: 'She's already asking when we can go back to the fair'. The relaxing family day out comes just days ahead of the arrival of the final three episodes of her Amazon docuseries, Behind It All, on Friday. The trailer for the second part sees Molly-Mae finally confirm she and Tommy Fury are back together, while admitting she lives in fear of their romance being 'destroyed'. The former Love Island stars, split in August last year, amid Tommy's struggles with alcohol, which the boxer, 25, said led to him getting 'black-out drunk' most nights and neglecting his responsibilities as a father and partner. However, while co-parenting their daughter Bambi, the pair gradually started dating again and even spent Valentine's Day together at luxury country house Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire. In recent weeks, they even went on a family holiday together to Dubai where Molly-Mae pictured Tommy on her Instagram page for the first time since their breakup. In a brand-new trailer for her Prime Video show, Molly shares her deepest fears over giving Tommy a second chance. She said: 'Things are looking like they are heading in a good direction but by tomorrow could it all be destroyed again?' And her family's concerns were expressed in the first-look clip with Molly's sister Zoe questioning: 'Have you actually addressed the problems?' Elsewhere in the trailer, Molly was seen smiling while on FaceTime to Tommy during an influencer trip she took to Switzerland as the sportsman said he can't wait to see her face again. Fans first learned the couple were in the throes of getting back together after a video leaked of them sharing a passionate kiss on New Year's Eve. And Molly's reaction to the world seeing the intimate footage was revealed in the documentary, as she buried her head in her hands as she screams: 'No, my God, what?' while her manager quizzed her on if they were together. The reality star can also be seen attempting to cope with the stresses of having an enormous fanbase as she continues to manage fashion brand Maebe. She says to camera: 'My whole career is in the hands of the people that follow me.' Molly and Tommy met on ITV2 dating show Love Island in 2019, where they fell for each other in front of the nation. They welcomed daughter Bambi in January 2023, before getting engaged just a few months later. But fans were shocked when Molly announced on Instagram last August that she and Tommy had split up after five years, with many suspecting he had been unfaithful. In a statement posted to her 8.5million Instagram followers, Molly confirmed the breakup, saying: 'I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.' Tommy denied continued speculation about him cheating during a magazine interview, insisting any reports about him being with other women were 'complete and utter b*****ks.' The boxer, who's the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, said the reason he and Molly ended their romance was down to his excessive drinking. He said: 'People go through different things in life. I'm 25 years old. I went through a lot and my breakup was in front of the whole world... 'Cheating was never a thing. You can ask Molly this yourself. It was the drink, and the drink is not a good thing.'
