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Barton County Fair (KS) New Recipient Of $10,000+ From 100+ People Who Care

The Barton County Fair is the 2023 fourth-quarter recipient of more than $10,000 in charitable donations from members of the 100+ People Who Care in Barton County group.

Color Your Way To Prizes In PA Farm Show Contest; Entries Welcome From All Ages

The PA Farm Show may be a month away, but budding artists of all ages can already get involved by submitting their entries for the event’s annual coloring contest. Entries are due by Friday, Dec. 15.

Branch County Commissioners Approve ARPA Funding Request From Branch County Fair (MI)

The Branch County Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday who will receive the rest of the county’s ARPA funds. There was $5.4 million of ARPA funds left to be allocated.

Red River Rivalry To Continue At State Fair Park (TX) Until At Least 2036, Renovations To Cotton Bowl Coming

Oklahoma and Texas announced Wednesday they will keep their annual rivalry game at Cotton Bowl Stadium through 2036 in a deal that includes significant renovations to the facility.

Last Group Of Entertainers Announced For 2024 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo (TX)

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has released the final list of entertainers for the 2024 season. Wynonna Judd, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Big & Rich, and Gretchen Wilson are among the performers who will play in February at the Frost Bank Center, the rodeo announced on Thursday.

Events Promoter Tony Cochrane Says Sporting Codes Cannot Afford Temporary Ekka Stadium

Former Gold Coast Suns chairman Tony Cochrane has hit out at the Palaszczuk government’s move to make sporting codes pay for a temporary stadium while the Gabba is being rebuilt for the 2032 Olympics.

IAFE Member Dale Jones Featured On Tar Heel Traveler TV Episode

The Tar Heel Traveler explores the NC State Fair and introduces Dale Jones, the remarkable one-armed juggler.

2024 Boonville-Oneida County Fair (NY) To Take Place July 23-28

Next year’s Boonville-Oneida County Fair will take place between July 23 and 28, according to an announcement by members of the Fair Board. The theme for next year’s fair and parade will be “Farm Fresh at the Fair,” officials said.

Manatee County Fair (FL) Adds Online Ticket Sales For 2023

The Manatee County Fair returns Jan. 11 – 21, 2024. Fairgoers can purchase admission tickets online for the first time in the fair’s 108-year history.

Mercer County Fairgrounds (OH) Shows Off New Market Hall To Donors

The Mercer County Fairgrounds is showing off the 1st phase of their big addition project. The fairgrounds invited donors and stakeholders to sign the beams of the new Market Hall.


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