OSAGE CITY – Weather forecasters are predicting possible thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, but while the sky is clear Osage County Fair Association is promising a fun time for all, with a carnival, talent show, fireworks and a concert.
The Osage County Fair, at Osage City, opens tomorrow morning with entry of all exhibits 8-11 a.m. at the Osage City Parks and Recreation building. All animal exhibits are to be entered at the livestock pavilion. Judging of exhibits begins at 1 p.m. Bucket calf, dairy and beef show begins at 6:30 p.m. For rules for entry, exhibitors should consult the 2014 Osage County fairbook published by Frontier Extension District available here.
Thursday’s events open with the goat and sheep show at 8:30 a.m., followed by the rabbit and poultry show at 9:30. The swine show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday evening, starting at 7 p.m., will be the Osage City Chamber of Commerce fair parade, with the theme “Celebrate Lake Fever”. Lineup will begin at 6:30 p.m. on west Market Street. Floats to be judged should line up by 6:15 near Flint Hills Beverage located on west Market Street. Parade entrants are asked to not block driveways during line up. Parade entrants should contact parade chairman Nancy Washburn at Ramblin’ Rose, 629 Market St., or call 785-528-3337, for more information.
Following the parade, at 8:30 p.m. at the grandstand will be a musical duo, Brothers Blue. They sing original Blue’s Brothers songs and good old rock and roll.
Friday, the dog show begins at 8 a.m.; cat and pet show at 10 a.m. Round robin showmanship contest will round out the fair’s livestock exhibition at 7 p.m.
In addition to fireworks at the grandstand around 10 p.m., Friday’s evening entertainment will feature any locals who want to share their musical or other abilities, with a talent show at the grandstand at 7 p.m. Rain location will be in the school auditorium.
Saturday will feature livestock judging at 9 a.m., and the 4-H livestock sale at 6 p.m. The Willing Workers 4-H Club will host an antique tractor show 9 a.m.-noon in the grandstand parking area, followed by parade of tractors at 1 p.m., touring nursing homes in Osage City.
The Osage City Lions club is hosting a special event at this year’s fair, a mixed martial arts exhibition at the tennis courts. Spartan Fighting Alliance 3 will feature 12 amateur mixed martial arts matches, although the card is subject to change. Gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday; event starts at 7 p.m.; an admission fee will be charged.
Also starting a 7 p.m. Saturday at the grandstand will be the band Downward Spiral, which plays classic rock mixed with a little country and some originals. Steve Nelson is a member of the band and an Osage City High School graduate. Rain location will be in the school auditorium. An admission fee will be charged.
Wednesday, June 25
- Exhibit entry, 8-11 a.m., parks and recreation building; animal entry in pavilion.
- Judging of exhibits, 1 p.m.
- Bucket calf, dairy and beef show, 6.30 p.m.
Thursday, June 26
- Goat and sheep show, 8:30 a.m.
- Rabbit and poultry show, 9:30 a.m.
- Swine show, 7:30 p.m.
- Chamber Of Commerce Fair Parade, 7 p.m. on Market Street.
- Brothers Blues vocal duo 8 p.m., grandstand; donation accepted.
Friday. June 27
- Dog show, 8 a.m.
- Cat and pet show, 10 a.m.
- Round robin showmanship 7 p.m.
- Talent show 7 p.m.; grandstand; rain out location high school auditorium.
- Fireworks, after talent show, at grandstand, at approximately 10 p.m. Donations accepted.
Saturday, June 28
- Livestock judging contest, 9 a.m.
- Antique tractor show 9 a.m.-noon; grandstand parking area; hosted by Willing Workers 4-H tractor project and Osage County Farm Bureau Association.
- Parade of tractors – 1 p.m.; touring rest homes in town.
- All exhibits released from fairgrounds; 12-3 p.m.; premiums available at fair office in pavilion.
- 4-H livestock sale 6 p.m.
- Mixed martial arts exhibition; gates open at 6 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m.; at tennis court; sponsored by the Osage City Lions Club; admission will be charged.
- Downward Spiral band; 7-10 p.m; grandstand; admission fee.
Parking
Parking is available west of grandstand, across highway from grandstand, and fair weather parking, south of tennis court.
Carnival
Thursday, June 26, Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28; all you can ride wrist bands available for each night.
