The Washington County Fair turns 50 on Wednesday, and the anniversary festivities begin with a birthday cake eating contest. As you might expect, the contest will feature 50 contestants.
The fair officially got underway earlier in the day with an antique car show and a swine obstacle course, among other events. Founded in 1967, the fair began as a way to celebrate agriculture and reintroduce the county fair tradition to Rhode Island.
The annual event in Richmond is now the largest agricultural fair in the state, according to organizers.
Features added in recent years include a barn and museum to showcase vintage farming equipment. The fair lasts through the weekend with livestock shows and live music at night.
