Ready, set, table! Crystal Young, in her sophomore year participating in the OC Fair’s table-setting competition emerged Tuesday with a “Best of Show” ribbon and $150 prize – a repeat of her ...
At the Ventura County Fair, one of the most exciting events is the annual table setting competition. That’s right. Table setting competition. It's a thing. This year's action took place in a large ...
This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. From pie eating contests to pig races ...
First come the tablecloths, fine china, flatware and stemware – and then come the rulers. At the Oregon State Fair table setting competition, precision is everything. On Aug. 24, two days before the ...
The Oregon State Fair brings hundreds of thousands people to Salem each year. They come for the rides, the shows, the food … and the competitions. One of the most unusual involves a skill many of us ...
When filmmaker Scott Gawlik and a few friends walked into the OC Fair in 2018, the plan for the day was simple. “We just went to drink some beers and hang out,” he says. “You have a big beer in your ...
From pie eating contests to pig races, county fairs are known for competition. But one contest that's had a surge in popularity in recent years is one you might not expect: competitive table setting.
When filmmaker Scott Gawlik and a few friends walked into the OC Fair in 2018, the plan for the day was simple. “We just went to drink some beers and hang out,” he says. “You have a big beer in your ...