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Republic County, Kansas citizens were asked to tell stories of their lives as they lived and remembered them.

Mark Wirth leveling on their farm, 1964.

Entertainment took on many forms at the County Fair. Here spectators watch acrobats perform as the band provides music. Bands from surrounding towns each had their day to entertain, including the Fort Riley Army Band.
"Sylvan Fair" written on…

Panoramic View of the 1915 Fair, Sylvan Grove, Kansas.
"Lincoln Co. Fair 1915. Sylvan Grove, Kan." written on bottom of image.

Cattle, horses and mules were shown by area stockmen at the 1916 County Fair.
"Stock Show, Sylvan Grove Fair 1916." Written on image.

10th Battalion Kansas State Guard Band marching in Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair Parade

Airplane rides were once a popular activity at the Fair in Sylvan. Pilot and woman are unidentified.

Republic County, Kansas, citizens were asked to tell stories of their lives as they lived and remembered them.

Republic County, Kansas, citizens were asked to tell stories of their lives as they lived and remembered them.

Republic County, Kansas, citizens were asked to tell stories of their lives as they lived and remembered them.