Monday

The History of the Great Frederick Fair

Ever wonder what the fair was like a hundred years ago. Now you can find out …

Three Frederick County residents have researched and written a book on the history of The Great Frederick Fair.

Ann Lebherz, Sarah Drenning and Loraine Nicklas received permission from the fair’s Board of Managers to have free access to the fair’s archives and to use the fair’s administrative building to work, according to a press release.

The trio transcribed board minutes dating back to 1820, which were handwritten until 1926. They also interviewed current directors.
The book costs 75 bucks and can be purchased at the fairgrounds administrative building, 797 E. Patrick St.