''The Allegany County Fairgrounds'' is located just west of

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along McMullen Highway. Throughout the year the fairground holds musical concerts, car races, and private events. Once annually the Allegany County fair is held on the grounds, called the Allegany County Fair and AgExpo. As of 2006, the annual fair is an 8-day event customarily in the middle of July. Another major event is '
DelFest
'', a 4-day bluegrass festival originated by

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, and held annually since 2008 over the

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weekend. Neither of the above events were held in 2020.

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External links

Official Site
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