Bets, beer keep Delaware County Fair popular, profitable

The Delaware County Fair’s connection to harness racing — and partying — is as tight as a sulky driver’s grip on the reins down the back stretch. About half of the Delaware County Agriculture Society’s $5 million budget comes from horse wagering and related fees. And though off-track betting has cut into the revenue once exclusive to the Jug’s own betting windows, profits are sufficient to support the fair, the midway, the livestock shows and local agriculture