From pie eating contests to pig races, county fairs are known for competition. But one contest that's had a surge in popularity in recent years is one you might not expect: competitive table setting.

At the Ventura County Fair, one of the most exciting events is the annual table setting competition. That’s right. Table setting competition. It's a thing. This year's action took place in a large ...

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First come the tablecloths, fine china, flatware and stemware – and then come the rulers. At the Oregon State Fair table setting competition, precision is everything. On Aug. 24, two days before the ...