Explore this year s Marion County Fair
"Explore the Magic of the Fair" is this year's theme of the Marion County Fair Aug. 9-12 at the fairgrounds in Hillsboro.
A parade at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in downtown Hillsboro will kick-off the festivities. Fort Riley Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard will ride through the parade and perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
The fifth annual Women's Ranch Rodeo will begin at 7:30 p.m. that evening. As many as 10 four-women teams will compete in calf branding, team sorting, trailer loading, and calf doctoring events. Admission is $2 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.
On Thursday, the first of two sessions of the Kraft Rodeo begins at 8 p.m. in the arena. The itinerary also will include Mutton Bustin', mini-bull riding, and a calf scramble for children 10 and under.
The Kraft Rodeo will resume at 8 p.m. for the following night.
Admission is $6 for adults per night or $10 for both nights. Admission for children 6-12 is $5, and no charge for children 5 and under.
Family Day will be Saturday and will include free airplane rides, performances by Vicky's School of Dance, a four-wheeler Olympics, petting zoo, style review, and pedal tractor pull.
A demolition derby will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in the arena.
Fun Services Midwest Entertainment will provide interactive, inflatable activities each night. A paintless paintball shooting gallery, mechanical bull, and the National Guard rock climbing wall are among the attractions.
A variety of concessions and food vendors also will be available with various 4-H, craft, and commercial exhibits.
For more information, call the fair office at (620) 947-2585.
