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August 7, 2018

Washington County Fair is bringing back old favorites

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

The 2018 Washington County Agricultural Fair will celebrate farms, families and fun.

Running from Saturday through Aug. 18, the fair will celebrate western Pennsylvania’s heritage, culture and community with a weeklong lineup of food, fun, games, competition and educational experiences for all ages. The headliner of the week, The Clarks, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Stand.

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