UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 2, Page 11
September 9, 1993
Annual New Castle County Fair Sept. 16-19 at Delaware Park

     Entertainers, artists, crafts people, business representatives,
government officials and non-profit agency representatives will showcase
their wares at the New Castle County Fair, Sept. 16-19.
     A community stage, sponsored by the University of Delaware, will
feature local performers ranging from gospel singers to rock groups.
     With the exception of the midway rides, all entertainment at the fair
will be free with the price of admission, which is $4 per day, with
children under 4 admitted free.
     Thursday, Sept. 16, is half-price day at the fair, with admission only
$2 and  free midway rides from 1-5 p.m.
     This year, $1 of every admission will be donated to the Public Library
Foundation for construction and improvement of New Castle County libraries.
     According to Patrick J. McGranaghan, fair co-chairperson and executive
vice president of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, "The county
fair is a celebration of our community, and raising money for our libraries
is a great way to contribute to the quality of life that we enjoy here in
New Castle County."
     The county fair is open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16; 10
a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday Sept. 17-18; and noon-10 p.m., Sunday,
Sept. 19.
     The event is presented by the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce,
County Government and Delaware Park. Other sponsors include Allen Insurance
Group, Bancroft Construction Co., TCI Cablevision of New Castle County, the
University of Delaware, Bank of Delaware and the News Journal.
     For information, call 737-4343.