TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
1989 Fair increased to seven days with success. 1992 The first ten day fair. 1998
LONGEST RETURNING LOCAL FOOD VENDOR The longest running food vendor would be Luther Ray and Debbie Westmoreland from Hughes Springs, Texas, whose family has participated in the fair for over 40 years. They are part of the second generation. Luther is the son of Margaret and Luther Westmoreland. Their granddaughter, Tracy Duck, also from Hughes Springs, Texas, with Tracy’s Concessions has participated in the fair for over 30 years. Bobby Lane and Josh Lane from Linden, Texas, run Lane Concessions and have also participated for over 30 years. Locally, Elve’s Peanut Patties has also been a fair favorite for many, many years.
Fair changed from ten days to eight days with a preview night. 2006
Ag Learning Center opened. The ALC is the first facility of its kind in the state of Arkansas—focusing on educating children about the importance of agriculture in everyday life.
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