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The state's fair season kicks-off this week with festivals in North Haverhill, Stratham and Canterbury. Whether you're a demolition derby person or someone who prefers livestock over Ferris wheels, chances are there's a festival out there that fits almost everybody's tastes. We'll explore this rich New Hampshire tradition with two men who've spent a lot of time at the fair: Steve Taylor is Commissioner of New Hampshire's Department of Agriculture, and Robert Lockwood is historian for the Canterbury Fair.