(Le Mars) — We’re only one week away from the start of the Best 5 Days of Summer… the Plymouth County Fair! Carol Schneider of the Plymouth County Extension Office, says there are a few new things at this year fair, but for the most part things will stay the same as we celebrate 70 years of the fair.
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Many of your favorite activities and entertainment acts return this year. Starting next Wednesday night the grandstands will feature Motocross, Thursday night is the Tuff Truck Contest, Friday is the Tractor and Mini-Rod Pull, Saturday the Demo Derby and Sunday night features a new rodeo. The Great Frontier Bull Riding Company will start their show at 8pm in the grandstands Sunday night. Entertainment in Pioneer Village includes many types of music from dueling pianos, to rock, country and gospel music. Evenings with the always popular hypnotist will also return. Full entertainment schedules can be found on-line at www.plymouthcountyfair.org.
In addition to the rodeo, new fair attractions this year include the debut of the rabbit building, and a stuffed animal show for the Clover Kids. Carol Scheider says that the biggest change is the addition of a Dairy Expo that will help fair-goers understand the importance of the dairy industry in Plymouth County.
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More on the Dairy Expo and other Plymouth County fun next week as we celebrate the Best 5 Days of Summer!
