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MARSHFIELD, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The nostalgia is real as people head to the Marshfield Fair on the South Shore for opening day.
Leonard LaForest has been an employee of the fair since he was a teen in the '60s. As the president, he is overseeing everything from exhibits to entertainment.
"Entertainment — it's a high-wire type thing," LaForest said.
For the next ten days, attendees can indulge in live music, games, rides, and a demolition derby to mark the 157th annual event. But according to some attendees, the main attraction seems to be the food.
"Fried dough," remarked one attendee.
"I like the corn dogs," said another.
"I like the turkey legs," one attendee remarked.
From deep-fried Oreos to Twinkies, President LaForest knows the path to the heart is through the stomach.
"The fried dough, the sausage, subs, the ice cream," LaForest said.
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Fairgoers have until August 24th to attend the event. While regular admission is $15, those with EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders up to four tickets for $7, thanks to a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program, the Department of Transitional Assistance and hundreds of other organizations in Massachusetts to remove any financial barriers that may prevent people from participating in the fair.
The fair will honor veterans on Saturday, Aug. 16, with the U.S. Air Force and Veterans Affairs office. Any veteran or active duty member will receive free admission with proper identification.
WBZ NewsRadio’s Suzanne Sausville (@WBZSausville) reports.