A week full of fun at the Worth County Fair

Published 4:53 pm Friday, June 14, 2024

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The Worth County Fair, which features everything from exhibits, to livestock shows, music, attractions, a carnival and other grandstand events, will take place Wednesday through June 23 at the Worth County Fairgrounds.

This year’s Grandstand events, which are free with admission, include the following:

• June 19, 7 p.m.: Mutton Busting

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• June 20, 7 p.m.: Bulls, Barrels and Broncs

• June 21, 7 p.m.: Extreme Illusions and Escapes

• June 22, 7 p.m.: Masters of Disaster Demo Derby

• June 23, 6 p.m.: Figure 8 races

Other attractions and entertainment include the following:

Space Adventures

The Space Adventures crew is a thrill for all ages. The act includes a trampoline wall, motorcycle globe, aerial stunts, fire and comedy. Shows will be at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m., 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and 11:30 a.m., 4:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday.

Pompeyo’s Ranch Dog Show

The Pompey’s family and their amazing dogs have been seen on “America’s Got Talent” and Nickelodeon. Enjoy these cuddly performers at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 10 a.m., 1:30 and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Lew-E’s Comedy Circus

Lew-E has been captivating fair crowds across the United States since 2004. His show offers audience captivating comedy, juggling, magic and opportunities for you to be part of the show. Be ready to laugh daily at 1, 4, and 6:30 p.m.

Agri-golf

Young and old will love this new attraction. Agri-golf is a nine-hole mini golf course, with LED lights for fun after dark. Stop by to test your agriculture knowledge or take part in one of the three daily tournaments. Open from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and from 12-8 p.m. Sunday.

Nick’s Kids Show

Nick is a Worth County Fair staple. Kids will be raving about his interactive, musical performances three times a day at 12:30, 5, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Ag Learning Center

The Donnie Moretz Memorial Kiddie Barn has been transformed into an Ag Learning Center. Stop in to check out chicks hatching daily, learn how to milk a cow or talk to a real life farmer and learn about the impact of the ag industry on your day-to-day life. There will also be different crafts, activities and games each day.

Carnival

The carnival will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Cost to enter the fair is $20 per week or $10 per day. Children 5 and under enter for free.

Face painting

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Those are just a few of the artfully painted creatures you’ll see roaming around the fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. All face painting will take place in the commercial building.