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The sun goes down over the midway of the Washington County Fair in Abingdon Virginia.

CONTRIBUTED

Todd Reynolds, president of the 2025 Washington County Fair, oversees final preparations for the 75th anniversary fair which begins Sept. 8 in Abingdon.

CAROLYN WILSON photos

Todd Reynolds, right, talks with Richard Golladay, an employee of Wood’s Paint Company, who is painting the food court in building B.

CAROLYN WILSON

Tractor displays are synonymous with activities at the fairgrounds. This year’s fair runs Sept. 8-13.

This photo shows an early 1940S dairy show in Glade Spring. At the far right is the late Roland Lester. Before the Burley Tobacco Festival began, similar community fairs were held prior to 1949 in Greendale, Bethel and Glade Spring.

CONTRIBUTED BY JANET LESTE

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