FULL DAY AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR AHEAD

  

The Washington County Fair continues today (Thursday) with a busy day of activities for the whole family.

The day will kick off at 8 a.m. with the Commercial Halter Heifer Show.

Today is Seniors Day at the fair. All those over the age of 60 can attend the fair for a $3 entry fee from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A free luncheon will be provided at 11 a.m. Pam Zwahr, the President of the Fair, says they've made a change to Seniors Day this year:

At 10 a.m. the Country Creations Division and Country Store opens. Also beginning at 10 a.m. is the Antique Farm Machinery in Operation, the Commercial Exhibits Building opens, and the Children’s Petting Zoo with Pony Rides gets underway.

The Junior Livestock Sale begins at 2 p.m. There will be 260 lots at the sale this year. KWHI will have live reporting of the sale beginning at 1:45 p.m. The Open Angus Show will also take place at 2 p.m.

The mechanical bull will open at 4 p.m. and the Heart of America Carnival will start at 6 p.m.

Kids Pedal Tractor Races will be held at 6 p.m. The Kid’s Rodeo Clown Contest will be at 7:15 p.m.

Bull Riding will get underway at 7:30 p.m. at the Rodeo. The Rodeo will also feature a Wild Steer Saddling Contest.

Jake Hook will provide live entertainment from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

For more information on the Washington County Fair, visit Washingtoncofair.com.