Longstanding grandstand

Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
Sep 5, 2021
Sep 5, 2021

CCF Grandstand Potratz — Dave Potratz has seen many stars come across the stage.
Tri-State Neighbor photos by Susan Reiser

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Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent

Because it is termed “The World’s Greatest County Fair,” it seems only natural that fair forefathers would think big, better and greatest in the various projects they ensued through the years.

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CCF Grandstand — Dave Potratz has seen many stars come across the stage.
Tri-State Neighbor photos by Susan Reiser

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