A local tradition returns to the Twin Lakes Area. The 2022 Baxter County Fair is scheduled to begin Tuesday and continue through next Saturday, Aug. 27, at the fairgrounds.
A prelude to the fair’s main activities is this Saturday with the truck pulling contest. Action starts at 7 at the Mountain Home Saddle Club Arena. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 17 and free to children 5-and-under. The new sled and hook up fees will be donated this year to the Mountain Home Public Schools Meal Program.
Exhibitors will be able to register in the education building on Sunday from 2 to 4 and Tuesday from 2 to 7. Exhibits in home economics, art and photography will be accepted both days. On Tuesday, baked goods will also be accepted, and the horticulture entries will be taken in the horticulture room. In addition, cattle, swine, goats and lambs can arrive at the livestock barn Tuesday from 3 to 9.
The major activities to this year’s fair kick off Tuesday night with the carnival being open from 5 to 9:30. Baxter County Fair Board President Glenn Priebe says this year, Tuesday will be a free admission night courtesy of the carnival provider, PBJ Happee Day Shows of Marion.
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For the remainder of the fair, gate admission is $5 for ages 6-and-older and free for 5-and-younger. For anyone looking to get a free pass, the fair is partnering with Hardee’s. Individuals can order a large combo meal from the restaurant and receive a pass into the gate.
Fair attendees still have an opportunity to purchase carnival ride tickets at a discounted price. Throught Tuesday afternoon, 24 tickets are $20, 12 tickets are $10, and six tickets are $5. Priebe says discounted tickets can be purchased at various locations.
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The annual fair parade will at 5:30 Wednesday evening. The parade will begin at Hospital Drive, make its way down Highway 5 and then turn onto Main Street and proceed past the Baxter County Courthouse. Those expected to take part are asked to arrive between 4:30 and 5. For questions about lining up, contact Terry Stobaugh at 870-404-2322. The horse show will follow immediately after the parade at the Saddle Club Arena.
The fair will also include live music Wednesday through Saturday from 7 to 9 each night. Priebe says they are proud to present local talent again this year.
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Poultry and rabbits may be checked in Wednesday between 9 and 6, and livestock may be checked in Wednesday from noon to 4. Swine will be shown at the livestock show arena beginning at 6 that night.
The fair’s commercial buildings will be open from Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 and Thursday through Saturday from 10 to 9.
Thursday will be Senior Citizens Day, with anyone over the age of 65 being admitted for free between 10 and 5 courtesy of Troy Garland and Garland Insurance. For a pass, call 870-425-0303.
Thursday is also Veterans Day, with veterans being admitted for free all day courtesy of Jim Brown Company. Complimentary tickets will be available at the gate.
A molasses cooking demonstration is scheduled for Thursday and Friday from 10 to 9 next to the food booths and the livestock barn. Thursday’s events also include a senior bingo bash from 10:30 to 12:30 on the indoor stage.
Livestock judgings scheduled for Thursday include dairy cattle, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, lambs, breeding cattle, commercial heifers and market steers. On Friday, there will be a livestock skill-a-thon and an all-around showman event.
Saturday’s events include the 4-H poultry hen sale, the parade of livestock champions, the Home Depot kids workshop and the stick horse rodeo, relay races and treasure hunt. The fair’s chainsaw-carving competition will begin at 4 at the livestock area, and the annual lawnmower races will start Saturday evening at 6 at the Saddle Club Arena.
For a schedule and more information, go online to baxtercountyfair.org.
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