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Archived listing. This event listing is from August 2016. Dates and details change, so check with the organizer before you go.
Annual agricultural celebration in the historic tradition of fairs is the region’s largest event with attendance of nearly a quarter of a million each year. Nearly 10,000 people earn cash and ribbons for entries that include beer, wine, bunnies, crocheting, horticulture, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, petit-point, pickles, hobbies, and arts and crafts. The Thomas Carnival offers rides and games on the midway and the free Kids’ World offers free games and activities for small children. Food choices, beer gardens, rodeo action, and entertainment are also on tap. Grandstand entertainment features Jason Derulo on Friday, comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesius on Saturday, and 3 Doors Down and Theory of a Deadman on Sunday. Supercross roars through the arena Aug. 16 and PRCA rodeo action is on tap Aug. 18-20.
