After the cold days of winter, the Henderson County Fair is sparking summer excitement by releasing its summer fair schedule. Henderson County Fair President Brian Randall gives a look into what events to expect this year at the fair, including a concert with country star Casey Casey Donahew.
“Our 4-H and Junior show general projects will be on Monday, and livestock weigh-ins Monday night. Tuesday will be the open show for the general projects. Bank of Stronghurst is going to do their Farmers Breakfast again,” explains Randall, “and then our swine show is Tuesday during the day. Wednesday will be our sheep and goat show in the morning, followed by the bucket calf show at one o’clock. Then our very popular family night will be Wednesday night. Thursday is the beef show and then of course the concert.”
Randall adds that tickets are currently on sale for the concert. Advanced tickets online cost $20 for general admission and $30 for pit passes.
“Friday, we’re changing some things up a little bit for the Grandstand activity- we are going to try a skid loader competition. Then, on Saturday morning, there’s a stuffed animal show for the little kids,” says Randal, “which we started last year. We will do a car show, and barnyard games, which is new for this year. There will be mud volleyball. We will also do a pancake and sausage breakfast that morning, and then finish out the fair Saturday night with Figure 8 races.”
Randall adds that any businesses wanting to help sponsor any of the fair events should head over to their Facebook page at Henderson County Fair. For more information on the fair schedule or tickets to the concert, check their website at hendersoncofair.com.
