By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
Get ready for a week of fun for all generations as the Trego County Fair returns to WaKeeney with its signature small-town magic.
The 115th-annual fair, set for July 8-12, will feature a carnival and free family entertainment. Trego County Fair President Kathleen Fabrizius said the event will offer a sense of nostalgia for many in the community.
"A lot of the people have been to the fair since they were little kids," Fabrizius said. "They want to bring their kids and grandkids to relive all those memories."
A parade will hit the road at 10 a.m. Saturday on Main Street.
One grand event Fabrizius highlights is the 7 p.m. races at WaKeeney Speedway on July 10. Admission is $15 for adults, while children 14 years and under get in free.
Family Night begins at 5 p.m. July 9 with 4-H livestock competitions in the Livestock Arena, followed by pedal pull state fair qualifiers and kids’ games at 7 p.m. near the South Arena.
That evening's activities include a chicken catch, a frog race, a water balloon toss and a straw dig. Registration for the cornhole and washer tournaments opens at 5 p.m., with games starting at 5:30 p.m.
Fabrizius said kids will also have the opportunity to explore law enforcement and public service vehicles during the touch-a-truck event at 5:30 p.m.
The 4-H livestock shows run from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on July 10 in the Livestock Arena. Open-class competitions will also take place with a variety of categories, ranging from cooking to quilting. Entry is free, and a complete list of categories and regulations can be found here.
Free musical performances during the fair will include Oren Hobbs, Wade Richards, DJ Brandon Carver and Crazy Horse 2.0. Food vendors will offer a variety of options, including Mexican cuisine, Weaver's BBQ and snow cones.
You can learn more about the fair and its scheduled events on its website.