This photo was taken in 1916 – some 109 years ago – at the North Central Louisiana District Fair, which has been held in Olla since 1908 and ranks as the oldest continuously running fair in the state. The five-parish free fair is returning to its roots once again this year with fair exhibits.
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(Editor’s Note: The North Central Louisiana District Fair will host its 118th edition next week, Wednesday, Oct. 14, through Saturday, Oct. 17. The following story appeared in the November 8, 2008 edition of The Jena Times.)