By Nathan Wingert - York Daily Record Teen Takeover staff
Every September, all you have to do is drive down Pennsylvania, Richland or Carlisle avenues and you can smell french fries and funnel cake, see rides and games, or hear fantastic concerts. You know what I’m talking about — the grand York Fair. The York Fair is America’s oldest fair, dating back to 1765 — making it exactly 240 years old. It represents York County’s heritage as an agricultural community. ...
This year, many York County residents objected to the concerts. Since the York Fair is a country fair, the directors decided to get country artists. This is what people complained about. They feel that there should be more diversity in the fair’s artist line-up.
Since York has country roots, and the York Fair is a county fair, hip-hop and mainstream pop artists won’t make money.
The York Fair is also somewhat of a rush. I always feel like a little kid every time I go there. Who wouldn’t, with all the games and rides? Some schools, including Central, give kids a half day for student day at the fair. I think that all schools in York County should do it.
The York Fair is a great tradition for many York countians, and it makes a great family event. It is one of few such activities in the county.
So, please, keep the York Fair what it is: a symbolism of York County’s heritage and a fun place for the whole family.
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Nathan Wingert attends Central York High School
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