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At the Duchess County Fair they had several interesting exhibits including antique farm machinery, old steam engines and such attached to the sort of machines they would use. They also had people doing various crafts. | =0= |
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There were scenes from traditional agricultural life, weaving wicker, setting print type and such. Upstairs there were antique vehicles. | =0= |
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One of the attractions at the Duchess County Fair was Hilby, a tall thin German man who had a juggling act. He also had a dry humor, classic German. It was a very good act. Here is a video of him juggling torches. | =0= |
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Hilby's act was just at an intersection of the 'streets' through the fair. By the start time there was quite a crowd. We got there early so we had good seats (on the ground). | =0= |
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