Let’s have some fun! It’s Fair Week! August 4th through August 10th

The Rooks County Free Fair started off with the one of its most popular events, the IMCA Stock Car Races on Sunday, August 4th and the IMCA Stock Car Races/ Dirt Crown Summer Race Series on Monday, August 5th, setting the tone for an exciting week of Grandstand entertainment and fun on the Midway!

On Tuesday night, August 6th, the Purple Ribbon RC Racing, and the Free Ranch Rodeo (Frank Smith Arena) are the big attractions with both starting at 7:00 p.m.

Then on Wednesday night, August 7th, in the Grandstand infield, the Fair will hold its newest event, the Barnyard Brew Fest, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person (must be 21 to participate. IDs will be checked) with advance tickets on sale at the Rooks County Free Fair Office. The first 100 people who sign up will receive a complementary glass. Make sure to check this out with 18 beer samples on hand for the participants.

The Peterson Farm Brothers will perform in the Grandstand on Thursday, August 8th, at 7:00 p.m., and tickets are $5.00.

Then ending the Grandstand events on Friday, August 9th, and Saturday, August 10th will be the Xtreem Flat Track Motorcycle Races, starting at 7:00 p.m. each night. Ticket prices are $15.00, with Children 6 and under FREE.

And what would a fair be without a Carnival? So come on down and enjoy the Pride of Texas Shows Carnival, which will be on the Midway from Wednesday night through Saturday night, beginning at 6:00 p.m. each evening till 10:00 p.m. Armbands are $30.00 a night and will be sold at the carnival ticket booths. The lineup of live music during the evening under the Solutions North Bank (SNB) Pavilion starts off with Don Wagner & Friends on Wednesday night, Wes Cossman Band on Thursday night, Paramount on Friday night, and Kill Creek Rising on Saturday night. The bands will perform from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

And don’t forget that there are plenty of morning and afternoon activities throughout the week for everyone to enjoy!

The Lego Challenge Build will be on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. under the SNB Pavilion.

Wednesday, the ever- popular Bingo will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. under the SNB Pavilion, ending with the Watermelon Feed at 4:00 p.m. The Youth Pet Parade will be at the Sutor-Blauer Arena at 5:30 p.m. The Corn Hole Tournament will be held in the Grandstand infield, and registration will be held at 6:30 p.m. The tournament will start at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday will have an Ag Storytime in McCaslin Hall at 4:00 p.m. Then, on Friday, the 4-H Livestock Sale will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Sutor-Blauer Arena.

During the weekday afternoons, check out what’s on display in the 4-H and Open Class buildings. Take in all the livestock, flowers, wheat, vegetables, crafts, sewing, cooking, photography, art, and more! Commercial Vendors will be open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in McCaslin Hall, and the food stands will be scattered around the grounds to entice everyone in for a hamburger, sno cone, Frito pie, or barbeque!

Season Passes for the grandstand entertainment can be purchased at the Fair Office. They are $60.00 for Adults, and Children 6 and under are FREE. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.rookscountyfreefair. com or the Fair Office. Season passes cannot be used at the pit gate and are non-refundable. Please call for information at 785-425-7189.