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Montgomery County Fair Draws Young and Old for Rides, Animals

Gaithersburg fairgrounds host goats, camels and plenty of people this week.

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The 65th Annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is underway, drawing the county's youth and adults alike to check out its numerous attractions.

In addition to the the rides and animal shows fairgoers have come to expect, fashion shows, acrobatics and the demolition derby dominated the scene during the first weekend at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, The Gazette reported.

Scenes from the first weekend are above, with more to come this week on Patch.

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