(KAIR)--The annual Atchison County Fair kicks off today ( Wednesday, August 4) at the fairgrounds in Effingham and will run through Saturday.
The theme this year is “ Plant Your Roots in Atchison County.”
This ( Wednesday ) evening there will be an ice cream social, 4-H demonstrations, a blacksmith contest and food auction.
The Kiddee Pedal Power Contest sponsored by the Atchison County Farm Bureau and Bob Chew will take place at Thursday afternoon at the Shelter House at 4:00, with registration beginning at 3:30.
Thursday evening will bring the 4-H Fashion Revue, Mutton Busting at the show arena and entertainment provided by Gary McKnight and Friends at 8:00.
The fair parade will take place Friday evening down Main Street at 7:00.
After the parade, entertainment will be provided by “ Voice” contestant Matt Snook.
Saturday will bring the Knuckle Draggers car show, a BBQ cook-off contest, along with 4-H livestock sale and Mary Boldridge cake sale at the livestock arena at 2:30.
The fair will wrap up Saturday evening with entertainment provide by Eric Dillion and Friends at 8:00.
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