2011 Delaware State Fair enters the home stretch
The 2011 Delaware State Fair enters its final few days at the fairgrounds in Harrington.
Today (Thursday) is the annual Governor’s Day, as Governor Jack Markell will visit the fair and preside over several events. Josh Turner and the band Perry are the headline performers at the grandstand. The fair, accompanied by typically hot temperatures much of the time, winds down this weekend. CLICK HERE for more on the State Fair schedule.
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