Franklin County Agricultural Fair is canceled for a second straight year STEVEN MARSH May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 Updated Jul 2, 2022 0 Rides in the midway are a staple of the Franklin County Agricultural Fair, which has been canceled for the second year in a row. STEVEN MARSH, The Franklin News-Post Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save STEVEN MARSH SONTAG — For the second year in a row, September will not be Fair Month in Franklin County.kAmtG6? 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Franklin County to bring back September agricultural fair This year’s Franklin County Agricultural Fair was given new life Tuesday after initial reports that it was canceled. Planning is now underway …
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