county fair

American  

noun

1. a competitive exhibition of farm products, livestock, etc., often held annually in the same place in the county.

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Etymology

Origin of county fair

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Then as he droned on like a dentist drill hitting bone, he began to sound like a South Carolina auctioneer at a county fair.

From Salon

Following Violet’s passing, Isobel has taken up the mantle to organize the county fair — a job that comes with some challenges.

From Los Angeles Times

Every so often, we get a performance — at a graduation party, a county fair, a wedding, a roadhouse, a prestigious opening slot, where the crowds react as if they’re extras in a TV show.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s more like a county fair arm-wrestling contest.

From Los Angeles Times

And five of the songs here — like “County Fair” or an early version of “Born in the USA”’s “My Hometown” — were officially released previously.

From Salon