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- **Posted:** 2025-09-23T14:06:19.000+00:00
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The Chatham County fair turned 75 years old last weekend. The annual event is one of the longest-running African American fairs in the country, and this year’s helped celebrate both the legacy of Chatham’s Black farmers and how today’s fairground aims to be a welcoming space for everyone.

Located near downtown Pittsboro, the 75th Annual Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair featured rides, food, and live music. Chatham County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Katie Kenlan helped open the four-day event, describing it as a day of celebration and coming together. 

“This is a very special institution that we have in our community,” Kenlan said. “We are so lucky to have this in our backyard. This is the longest-running black-owned fair association in our country, and I’d like to give a round of applause for its longevity.”

The anniversary celebration included new attractions, exhibits, and music groups every day, while also offering a safe space for community gathering. According to former board member and treasurer for the Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Association Annie McCrimmon, that aspect has not wavered over the past 75 years.

“What we need to keep in mind about little county fairs [is] they are so unique,” McCrimmon said. “It’s an entirely different kind of fair from a state fair in that it’s much smaller, and it’s more personal experience. All of the food there is cooked usually by local people. And there are food items that are going to be cooked while you’re waiting to buy them.”

Born and raised in Chatham County, McCrimmon said she has been going to the fair her entire life. Growing up, she said it was a grand event for the community because it presented an opportunity to showcase local household and agricultural talents, from canning, to livestock, and embroidery. 

“And when I say wholesomeness, the county fair was wholesomeness with a capital ‘W,’” McCrimmon continued. “You just went and you had a good time.”

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