Like their ancestral European celebrations, American fairs have combined leisure, commerce and politics. State fairs annually showcase agriculture, commerce, industry natural resources, and domestic/folk skills alongside generous dosages of entertainment and Midway curiosities. This color and excitement has made them frequent settings for films and musicals. Other fairs may represent local/county celebrations, or bring together ethnic groups, streets or religious congregations. The image of the fair, in turn, has been extended to less celebratory settings like “job fairs” or “college admissions fairs.” See also: worlds’ fairs.