Erie County Agricultural Society v. Cluchey

The Erie County Agricultural Society was organized in 1819 and incorporated in 1856. Its past as well as present purpose remains the promotion of the agricultural, horticultural, mechanical and manufacturing interests of Erie County and its principal activity continues to be the holding of the annual Erie County Fair and Exposition. The fair, one of the largest in the United States, runs for 9 days in the month of August, with the 12 days before set aside for preparation and the 7 after for cleanup. Planning, co-ordinating and running the fair, however, require a year-round effort and for…