Fair season is gearing up and the Dixon County Fair is the first in the area this year, running Wednesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 13.
Activities got underway on Wednesday, July 9 with entry of all 4-H exhibits in the morning and 4-H Livestock check-in from 5 to 6 p.m.
The Northeast Nebraska Tractor Pull with antique tractors will take place, beginning at 11 a.m. and the Outlaw Tractor Pull is set for 7 p.m.
On Thursday morning, July 10, the 4-H Horse Show begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Bucket Calf Show is scheduled for 2 p.m.
The annual Free Barbecue will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening at the same time as the 4-H Ice Cream Social.
The flag raising ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. and followed by the presentation of Awards.
The featured entertainment for the evening will be the Party Rock Rodeo - Battle of the Bulls.
Among the activities on the schedule for Friday, July 11 will be the 4-H/FFA Beef Show at 9 a.m.; the 4-H Rabbit Show at 2 p.m. and the 4-H Poultry Show at 3:30 p.m.
A Power Wheels event will be held at 7 p.m. with those taking part providing their own power wheel and helmet.
This will be followed by R&R Total Destruction Demo Derby and Amy Ellsworth in the Beer Garden following the derby.
Saturday's events include the 4-H Swine Show at 8 a.m., the 4-H Sheep Show at 9 a.m., the 4-H Goat Sow at 10:30 a.m. and the 4-H Cow/Calf Show at 2 p.m.
Faith & Family Night with Rend Collective & Zellmer Family Ministry is set for 6:30 p.m. with Team Sorting taking place at 7 p.m.
This year's fair wraps up on Sunday, July 13 and begins with a Community Church Service at 8 a.m.
The 4-H Junior Leaders will hold an Omelette Feed from 8 to 11 a.m.
The Elite Showmanship Contest and the Open Class Horse Show both begin at 9 a.m., while the Exhibit Hall Trophy Presentation will take place at 1p.m., the Bonus Auction at 1:30 p.m. and the release of 4-H Exhibits at 3 p.m.
The Garden Tractor Pull is scheduled for 3 p.m. and Barrel Racing at 7 p.m.
The Love-A-Lop Petting Zoo will be on the grounds throughout the fair and a number of free youth activities are being planned for Wednesday, July 9. On Friday and Saturday, there will be a number of 4-H sponsored events including a pie eating contest, scavenger hunt and teen dance.
The event is funded in part by a grant from the Dixon County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information, visit dixoncountyfair.com.
