Joe Sambataro has captured the magic of the fairs of the past. The annual fair was one of the most anticipated events of the year. Staged at the end of the harvest season, it was the time to showcase produce, livestock and skills of farmers and their families. Area schools would display the works of each class. Blue ribbons in baking, quilting and art were a reflection of a year’s work in a community. Each family member enjoyed a unique fair thrill, cotton candy or a stroll down the midway. Many joyful children eagerly awaited a turn on the carousel, ferris wheel and other favorite rides.

Joe Sambataro, a scholarship graduate from the famous Layton School of Art, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is recognized in ''Who Who’s in American Art'' and is accomplished in both acrylic and oil. A consistent award winning artist and now a judge for major art exhibits, he has studios in Pennsylvania, Maine, Wisconsin, Texas and Florida. Joe Sambataro’s reputation is well established and his paintings are widely sought after by corporations, government agencies and private collectors.