The 103rd annual Cherokee County Fair began yesterday, kicking off five days of activities and entertainment at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds in Cherokee. FFA and 4-H competitions will take place throughout the week, with other highlight events including Critter Close Ups, the Jim Mitchell Hypnotist Show, go kart racing, horse barrel racing, and more.
Speaking to KLEM, fair manager and secretary Chris Nelson says the fair’s mission is the furtherment of agricultural education in the county.
New events at this year’s fair includes Agri-Golf, Dangerous Feats of Comedy, and a new team roping event. Nelson says the biggest improvement made this year was renovating the Fairground’s Cattle Building.
Nelson says the fair helps to support businesses and communities in and around Cherokee County.
The Cherokee County Fair is taking place between now and Sunday, July 20th, with tickets starting at $10/day for adults and at $5/day for children under 12. Military veterans will receive free admission for today only, and children can receive free admission on Saturday prior to 3pm. For more information on the fair and for the full schedule, visit cherokeecountyfair.net.
