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\u201cAs a matter of fact, Lincoln County probably has the most 4-H and FFA exhibits other than the State Fair that’s coming along now [in Wilson County]. There are usually 4-5,000 entries in the exhibit building.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a livestock legacy, with Lincoln County among the state\u2019s top livestock-producing counties. Young exhibitioners compete for cash prizes that they reinvest, ultimately creating funds for their future education and farms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pitcock said, \u201cThe fair promotes agriculture in Lincoln County, and it’s a good wholesome event. Years ago, we weren’t competing with anything, but there’s so much that you’re competing with in this day and time, and you have to be on your p’s and q’s to make sure you\u2019ve got something for the 4-H\u2019ers and FFA kids to participate in. It gives them something to look forward to, and they receive premium money.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agriculture is a way of life for many, and the fair celebrates that legacy. It\u2019s thriving here while it\u2019s diminishing in other areas. Several factors contribute to the Lincoln County Fair’s success. It thrives due to the involvement of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about creating a positive experience for the community. Additionally, the fair has a rich history dating back to 1904. Over the years, the fairgrounds have become a symbol of tradition and heritage, preserving our agricultural roots.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI think it’s a tradition. We are a farming area with so many farms in different communities. [Other areas in Tennessee] are going to suburban fairs; they’re not actually in the county, and they don’t have the agriculture and the livestock involved in a county fair,\u201d said Pitcock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pitcock\u2019s work with the fair began in 1967 as a front gate worker. She realized the fair\u00a0was a vacation for many families that could hardly afford the admittance, but less a trip away from home. Knowing they saved all year for the fair impressed upon her its value and place in the community’s hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said, \u201cI stayed at the gates until 1978 when I was asked to be secretary\/treasurer of the [fair] association. From there, I was vice president and then moved to president.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her passion for agriculture and the fair took her to the Tennessee Association of Fairs in 1992, where she was president in 1997 and executive secretary since 1999. She retired from the association this year. Today, she remains on the board of the Lincoln County Fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe fair has been the main priority in my life, other than my family. It\u2019s a tradition that\u2019s been here year after year, and I can’t imagine life without the Lincoln County Fair. There are a lot of people who don’t realize what goes into putting on a fair. It’s not just the week of the fair or cleaning up the week after; the planning and everything that goes into it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lincoln County Fair represents more than just a week-long event; it symbolizes the dedication to agriculture and the deep-rooted traditions of the community. Pitcock’s lifelong commitment to the fair exemplifies the importance of preserving and celebrating our agricultural heritage. Her lifelong work inspires future generations to carry forward the fair\u2019s legacy, ensuring that it remains an integral part of the community for years to come. GN <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" AS SUMMER slowly surrenders to fall, the Lincoln County Fairgrounds welcomes the return of competition, community, and colorful midway excitement. Red, white, and blue buntings flutter as funnel cakes, cotton candy, and popcorn lure us in their direction. \u201cWatch the top of the stretch, ladies and gentlemen\u2026 The starting gate heads this way\u2026 and heeeerrrrrrrrre […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":20798,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/3-2-1024x683.png\")
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