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Fairs
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909-2009 
 Website for the 2009 centennial celebration of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a world's fair held in Seattle. Features historical essays about aspects of the exposition, event listings, and announcements about projects related to the centennial celebration. From the City of Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and 4Culture, King County's Cultural Services Agency, in collaboration with many other organizations. http://www.ayp100.org/ Topics: Recreation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 22, 2009 The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
Collection of digitized items pertaining to the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. "Held on the campus of the University of Washington, the event drew almost 4 million visitors and put Seattle on the map as a gateway to the Pacific Rim. In 2009, a centennial celebration of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition will take place throughout Seattle." Search or browse books, pamphlets, articles, catalogs, coupon ticket books, invitations, and related materials. From the Seattle Public Library. http://cdm200301.cdmhost.com/ Topics: Recreation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 6, 2009 The California State Fair
Event schedules, rules and applications for competitions, history, and more about this annual event in Sacramento. http://www.bigfun.org/ Topics: Recreation, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 29, 2004 Centuries of Progress: American World's Fairs 1853-1982
Online version of an exhibit about U.S. World's Fairs. Includes images from select fairs, a timeline of fair firsts (Otis mechanized elevator in 1853, telephone in 1876, Ferris wheel in 1893, cotton candy in 1904, assembly line in 1915, Miracle Whip in 1933, nylon in 1939, home computer in 1962, Belgian waffle in 1964, and computer touch screen in 1982), and a bibliography listing books for adults and children. From the Hagley Museum & Library. http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/wf-site/index.html Topics: Recreation, Technology Last updated May 26, 2009 The Directorie of Renaissance Faires
Users can search this attractive site for Renaissance and medieval festivals in many countries. There are links to clans, guilds, groups, and vendors involved in fairs, historical reenactments, and living history displays. http://www.faires.com/ Topics: History, Hobbies, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recreation, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Mar 7, 2002 The Donald G. Larson Collection on International Expositions and Fairs, 1851-1940
Website companion to a collection of material about international expositions from 1851-1940. Site features a chronological list of fairs by decade, list of fairs by city, lists of photographs (a few available online) and artifacts, and an illustrated presentation of fair sheet music. Also includes links to related sites. Note: List of fair postcards is not available. From the Henry Madden Library, California State University, Fresno. http://www.csufresno.edu/library/subjectresources/specialcollections/worldfairs/ Topics: Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 12, 2008 ExpoMuseum
This site traces the history of world fairs (international expositions) from 1851 to the present, and beyond. Features a timeline with links to sites about most fairs, photos of architecture from selected fairs, and a discussion group. Includes links to future fairs such as 2010 in Shanghai, China; 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea; and 2015 in Milan, Italy. From an enthusiast. http://www.expomuseum.com/ Topics: Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 25, 2008 International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)
The major content of this site is "Find a Fair," which locates fairs by date, region, and association. Includes county, state, and other agricultural fairs in the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand. Also find a history of fairs. http://www.fairsandexpos.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Recreation, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 8, 2004 International Exhibitions Bureau / Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
The BIE "was established by a diplomatic international Convention, signed in Paris, in 1928. Its function is to regulate the frequency and quality. ... [of] all international exhibitions of a non-commercial nature (other than fine art exhibitions) with a duration of more than three weeks, which are officially organised by a nation." Provides a BIE history, governing legislation, list of world fairs and horticultural exhibitions, and more. In English and French. http://www.bie-paris.org/ Topics: Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 14, 2008 State Fair Recipes
Website "dedicated to one of America's longest-running traditions -- State Fair Recipe Contests! Learn how the contests were won, and maybe become a champion yourself." Includes brief state fair history and trivial related to state fair foods, and a small selection of award-winning recipes. Sponsored by a group of national food companies. http://www.statefairrecipes.com/ Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation, Recreation Last updated Aug 27, 2007 State Fairs and State Fair Fairgrounds
Collection of links to websites for state fairs for the 50 U.S. states. Also includes links to selected city and county festivals and fairs. From WeekendEvents.com, which relies on information submitted by third parties. http://www.weekendevent.com/statefairs.htm Topics: Recreation Last updated Aug 27, 2007 A Treasury of World's Fair Art & Architecture: A Digital Archive, 1851-1986
"This digital collection represents a sampling of artifacts from the rich and varied World's Fair Collection at the Architecture Library, University of Maryland (UM)." Features images and essays related to fairs starting with the 1853 New York City World's Fair, an overview exhibit about the fairs, and related material. From the University Libraries, University of Maryland. http://www.lib.umd.edu/digital/worldsfairs/ Topics: Recreation Last updated Apr 25, 2007 Washington State Fairs Association
This is "a federation for mutual benefit of agricultural fairs, youth agricultural fairs, and shows held in the State of Washington." The organization's site features the dates, contact information, and websites for fairs in the state. Also includes a directory of fair-related support services such as talent agencies, acts and entertainment, ribbons and trophies, and sound and lighting. http://wastatefairs.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 22, 2005 WhatsOnWhen
This tourism site provides details about events occurring throughout the world. Event categories include art, music, festivals, sports, gay and lesbian, science, and "weird and wonderful." Also see videos from selected events, such as the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and the wife-carrying world championships in Finland. Also includes guides to hundreds of travel destinations. From a company that provides content to other travel websites. http://www.whatsonwhen.com/ Topics: Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Mar 29, 2008 The World at the Fair: Experiences of the 1893 Columbian Exposition
"This site provides lesson plans and primary resources for secondary students of US and World History to explore experiences and identities through historical analysis of the [Chicago] 1893 World's Columbian Exposition," which commemorated Christopher Columbus. Features an illustrated overview of the exposition; lesson plans focusing on anthropology, electricity, and immigration; and an archive of "primary resources including photographs, newspaper articles, and books." A joint project of UCLA History and Information Studies Graduate Students. http://uclawce.ats.ucla.edu/ Topics: Recreation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 18, 2009 World Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Official website for this international exposition to be held in Shanghai, China, May through October 2010, with the theme of "Better City, Better Life." Features a list of participants (172 countries and 33 international organizations as of June 2008), a master plan for the expo site with a gallery of some pavilion ideas, information about the fair's mascot (Haibao, "created from a Chinese character meaning people"), and related material. http://en.expo2010.cn/ Topics: Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 17, 2009 |
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