The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
Daryl's Racing Pigs from Douglas will be back to entertain Foster County Fair-goers with their hustle and spirit.
Get ready for four days of fun at the 92nd annual Foster County Fair, happening from Wednesday, June 19 through Saturday, June 22.
The Mighty Thomas Carnival will once again bring rides, lights and cotton candy to the fairgrounds all four days. Save money by purchasing advance vouchers at Leevers of Carrington, Hi-Way Drive In, Carrington Drug and Central Pharmacy. The $50 Super Pass gives access to rides for all four days.
Fairgoers are in for a treat with a diverse lineup of musical and comedic performances, featuring acts like Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen Polka Band, Mylo Hatzenbuhler, the HYPE! and last year's fan favorite, Family Feud.
For those seeking excitement, don't miss Daryl's Racing Pigs, the pedal tractor pull, a mechanical bull, mutton busting, the ranch rodeo, an obstacle mud race and a draft horse competition.
There will be 4-H activities from Wednesday to Friday, and junior livestock point shows on Saturday and Sunday.
What's a fair without delicious food? Trinity Lutheran Church and Carrington Wrestling Club will be offering their specialties in the Community Activity Center, while two new vendors will be serving outside. Sweet Prairie Food Truck of Tolna will be parked on site all week, while local favorite Gettin' Sauced BBQ will be at the fairgrounds on Saturday.
Happy Camper Coffee will be ready to kick start your day every morning from Wednesday to Friday at the fairgrounds. Keep your eye out for Duchessa Gelato, making a sweet appearance sometime during the week – watch for announcements.
The commercial booths will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Drawings will be held at 5:30 p.m. each day to determine the winners of the Kid's Family Package and the Beef Bundle. You must be present to win.
Kid's Family Package drawings are sponsored by Central City Grain and Central City Marketing and Processing, the Foster County Independent and Central Pharmacy. Beef Bundle drawings are sponsored by Barton Meats, Leevers Foods of Carrington and Custom Kut Meat Inc.
Be sure to visit the Foster County Museum, open daily during the fair.
For a complete schedule of fair events, see the 24-page Foster County Fair tabloid section online at http://www.fosterconews.com.
