Fair season is gearing up and the Dixon County Fair is the first in the area this year, running Wednesday July 5 through Sunday, July 9.
Activities got underway on Wednesday, July 5 with entry of all Ag Hall 4-H and Open class exhibits.
Thursday morning will feature a free breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m., sponsored by Farmer's Pride.
The 4-H Horse Show begins at 8:30 a.m.
Also on Thursday will be the Bucket Calves/Return Bucket Calves Show and the Dixon County Open Class Beef Show.
The flag raising ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. and followed by the presentation of Awards.
Entertainment on Thursday will be the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pullers starting at 7 p.m. with a big screen for optimal viewing.
Friday's activities include the 4-H Open Class Beef Show at 8 a.m., the Northeast Tractor Pull at 11 a.m., the 4-H and Open Class Rabbit Show at 1 p.m., followed by the 4-H and Open Class Poultry Show.
A barbecue will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the fairgrounds.
Team sorting begins at 7:30 p.m.
Angie K will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by Isaac Harris at 9 p.m.
Saturday's schedule includes the Swine Show at 8 a.m., Sheep Show at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Goat Show and Cow-Calf Show.
The Demo Derby begins at 7 p.m. with several classes of vehicles competing. Check in for these vehicles is from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
The final day of the fair, Sunday, July 9 includes a worship service at 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds, the Junior Leaders Omelet Feed from 8 to 11:30 a.m., The Open Class Horse Show begins at 9 a.m. and the Kiddie Tractor Pull is set for 12:30 p.m.
The Bonus Auction begins at 7 p.m. and exhibits will be released at 5 p.m. Barrel Racing starts at 6 p.m.
The Family & Faith Concerts, featuring Consumed by Fire, starts at 7 p.m.
The Love-A-Lop Petting Zoo will be on the grounds as will an antique machinery display and carnival rides.
The event is funded in part by a grant from the Dixon County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information, visit dixoncountyfair.com
