From Trace Adkins still proving why “Ladies Love Country Boys” to Blue Oyster Cult reminding everyone “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” to the fair being tried and true to agricultural roots, the Clark County Fair is in full swing.
The fair kicked off with four nights of concerts that included Trace Adkins, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Blue Oyster Cult and LOCASH.
Following the concerts, the grandstands transform into a dirt play box for a demolition derby on Wednesday, Aug. 9, side-by-side racing on Thursday, Aug. 10, Tuff Trucks on Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday Aug. 12 and close the fair with Monster Trucks on Sunday, Aug. 13.
The fair is full of entertainment outside of the grandstands from dock dogs and DogTown, Curly the Camel and Friends, Wizard’s Challenge, Pirate’s Parrot Show and much more. But the fair still sticks to the roots of being an agricultural fair with over 10 buildings designated for farm life.
Amy Dunning’s teenagers, who are in 4-H, look forward to the fair as the experience is like a summer camp.
“They are most excited about being able to do these things and hang out with friends that are like-minded and have a hobby that they all share,” Dunning said about her children.
Dunning’s children were showing goats at the fair.
Erica Kangas and her daughter were at the fair over the weekend showing their calico cat, Sally. Kangas mentioned that 4-H is looking for more people and their cats to join as the group meets at the 78th Street Heritage Farm every other Thursday.
For more information about the Clark County Fair, visit clarkcofair.com, or call 564-397-6180.
