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Scrapbook 1988, 1990: Images from The Fonda Fair of more than 30 years ago (10 photos)

By Gazette Staff Report | August 30, 2022

A young celebrity puts a bear hug around a stuffed animal at the 1988 Fonda Fair — PHOTOGRAPHER: File Photo

A young celebrity puts a bear hug around a stuffed animal at the 1988 Fonda Fair

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FONDA – This year’s Fonda Fair is set to begin Wednesday and run through Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day.

Capital Region Scrapbook caps its 2022 fair activity with photos from the 1988 and 1990 gatherings.

Gazette file photos by Sid Brown and Bruce Squiers.

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Children line up and cher a spectacle at the 1990 Fonda Fair. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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A young woman steps lively during the 1990 Fonda Fair. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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People jam the grandstand at the 1990 Fonda Fair to watch the smashing escapade of demolition drivers on the “Track of Champions.” GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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Reckless driving is the charge — and everyone is guilty — during the demolition derby at the 1990 Fonda Fair. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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Reckless driving is the charge — and everyone is guilty — during the demolition derby at the 1990 Fonda Fair. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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Young people coast for thrills at the 1988 Fonda Fair (left) while other daredevils and their “flying carpets” zoom down the fair’s big slide. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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Young people coast for thrills at the 1988 Fonda Fair (left) while other daredevils and their “flying carpets” zoom down the fair’s big slide. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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The midway at the Fonda Fair is ready for action in 1988. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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The Fonda Fair receives the aerial treatment from Gazette photographer and airplane pilot Sid Brown in 1988.GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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A young celebrity puts a bear hug around a stuffed frog, whale or seal (your guess is as good as ours) at the 1988 Fonda Fair. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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