See you at the Rooks County Free Fair

The Rooks County Free Fair is just around the corner with the big event to start this Sunday, August 8th, with the FREE Ranch Rodeo to start at 4:00 p.m. at the Frank Smith Arena.

Grandstand events throughout the Fair will start off with two days of great motorcycle races on Monday, August 9th, and Tuesday, August 10th. Feature races will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Ticket prices are $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children ages 6 to 12 years of age, and FREE for Children 5 and Under. Then on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, August 11th and 12th, stock car races will take place on the historic half-mile track. The races begin at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices for Wednesday are $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children 6 to 12 years of age, and FREE for Children 5 and Under, with Thursday night prices being $20.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Children 6 to 12 years of age, and FREE for Children 5 and Under. Then on Friday night, August 13th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. bring everyone to the FREE FAMILY NIGHT in the grandstand with Force 1 Laser Tag, a virtual reality roller coaster experience and an inflatable carnival. And at 7:00 p.m. enjoy the slapstick circus show with performer Richard Renner. On Saturday night, August 14th, the grandstand attractions will end with a bang and a dent or two with the annual Demolition Derby. The action will begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children 6 to 12 years of age, and FREE for Children 5 and Under. The FREE inflatable Carnival will again be open to the public from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (The grandstand gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for the motorcycle races, stock car races and demolition derby.)

Don’t forget about the free musical performances under the Solutions North Bank Pavilion each evening starting on Monday evening with an assortment of Christian music sponsored by FUSION. The rest of the musical lineup for the week will begin each evening at approximately 7:00 p.m. Tommy Watt will supply the tunes on Tuesday; Jimmy Dee & The Fabulous Destinations will have everyone hopping and bopping on Wednesday evening; Cole Harris will appear on Thursday; and Kill Creek Rising will perform on Friday. Then on Saturday night, Red Line Velocity will bring another great Fair week to an end with their own brand of music!

Fill your weekday afternoons by checking out what’s on display in the 4-H to Open Class buildings, and take in the livestock, flowers, wheat, vegetables, crafts, sewing, cooking, photography, art and much more! So make sure you bring in your entries at the beginning of the week, and then check out the buildings, displays, animal barns and chicken coops every day! Commercial Vendors will be open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in McCaslin Hall.

Other afternoon activities will have plenty for everyone to enjoy! On Monday afternoon, August 9th, the Motorcycle Parade will be held on Main Street at 1:00 p.m. Then on Tuesday, the Tallest Corn Plant Contest will be held starting at 9:00 a.m. with the Sand Castle Contest to be held under the SNB Pavilion starting at 1:00 p.m. The Ag Science Lab will be held at 3:00 p.m. and the Purple Ribbon RC Racing is set for 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, August 11th, Richard Renner will give three performances with his stilt walking and recycle cycle. Also, the Knights of Columbus Bingo will held under the SNB Pavilion between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. followed by the FREE Watermelon Feed at 4:00 p.m. On Thursday, August 12th, Richard Renner will again give three performances during the afternoon starting at 3:00 p.m. On Friday, August 13th, the Large Animal Round Robin will be held at the Sutor-Blauer Arena at 9:00 a.m., which will be followed by the Small Animal Round Robin. The Buyers Hospitality will start at 5:00 p.m. and the Livestock Sale at 6:00 p.m.

Season Passes for the grandstand entertainment can be purchased at the Fair Office with the cost of passes $35.00 for Adults, $15.00 for Children 6-12 Years of Age, and FREE for Children 5 and Under. Please note that the Season Passes are NOT good at the pit gate and all grandstand tickets are Non-Refundable.

The sights and sounds of the Rooks County Free Fair are coming up fast, so make plans now to attend each and every day! There is something for everyone at the best county fair in Kansas!

Purchase advance tickets at HYPERLINK "http://www.rookscountyfreefair.com" www. rookscountyfreefair. com or at the Fair Office Please call for information at 785-425-7189.

(Look for the Fair ad in this week’s edition on Page 12A.)