Traditionally, the fair and parade were held towards the end of August.   However, in recent years, the dates have moved into July. 

 

The long-time festivities kick off  with a Chamber of Commerce parade down Market Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. The 2012 theme is still a mystery.       Let’s reach the challenge of involving churches, organizations, schools, city, businesses, care facilities, sports groups, and families.    Let’s match the beauty,  detail, and creativeness  of the floats of the 1960-80s.   

 Watch the local paper for additional information regarding deadline float entries and more.   The parade is scheduled for the evening of July 5, 2012.     Floats are judged prior to the parade and banners are carried announcing the winners of several categories.  To enter a float contact Elton Taylor at 785.528.3515 or Nancy Washburn 785.528.3337.

 

Other events PTA Kid Movie at the fairgrounds

4-H events in Pavillion, pens,  and community building

Talent  night and Fireworks

Demo derby &  Garden tractor pull

 

The carnival is back in town!   Take advantage of a great  opportunity offered by the Fair Board.   Youth wrist bands are available and can be purchased  at an early-bird special price of $15.00 each, good for two nights of rides.    Also, the wrist bands can be purchased at the midway for $20, good for two nights of rides.   Presales:   Stromgren's Greenhouse, 785.528.4644. 

 

Lions' Club  Food Stand/Shelter is always a draw with hamburgers and homemade pies!  The first night be prepared to stand in line a loooooong time...but hey, the stand is right by the carnival and you can watch generations of families stroll, or maybe run, past.  Never a lack of fun chatter and laughter under the Lions Club shelter!    OH, ohhh, and you have to remember breakfast in the mornings!   You just gotta'.  The fresh air, the aroma of pancakes fresh from the griddle!  Bacon sizzlin'.  Coffee brewin'.  Syrup stickin' on the picnic tables!  The Lions are there early, when dew  settles on the tables!  Oh, it's all so fun!