The 170th edition of the Jefferson County Fair kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday.
Mother Nature was not a fair-weather friend during the afternoon, but she cleared up her rainy skies in time to hold the popular Badger State Tractor Pull.
Thursday night’s grandstand entertainment is the Badger Truck Pull, starting at 6:30 p.m.
At 8 p.m. Friday night, George Thorogood and the Destroyers will perform, with country music singer Gabby Barrett on stage at 8 p.m. Saturday.
At 2 p.m., the International Demolition Derby will take place.
Acts during the day include the Live Shark Encounter, Pier Pups/Dock Dog Diving show and the Pleasure Valley Pig and Duck Races.
Friday will be Kids’ Day Friday, with children age 12 and under admitted for free until 5 p.m.
Sunday is Armed Services Day, when active military members and veterans may attend free of charge all day.
Fair general admission is $12 at the gate or $8 for senior citizens and children. Parking is free.
For more information, visit the fair’s website: https://www.jcfairpark.com or its Facebook page.
Photos from Wednesday’s opening night follow.
Four photos above: Animals of myriad variety make themselves at home in their respective barns during the five days of the fair. Fair-goers can expect to find cows, horses and pigs, among other animals, on display.
Brightly lite carnival rides whirled and twirled Wednesday night.
Midway games are among attractions at this year’s Jefferson County Fair. Many of the midway’s rides and games are supplied by Mr. Ed’s Magical Midway.
A tractor pull is presented at the fair.
A Grand Stand audience awaits actives featured Wednesday night.
Two photos above: Colors, both natural and manmade, add ambiance to the fair. At top, Ferris wheel lights are reflected in a rain puddle, while above, a rainbow arches over Jefferson County Fair Park as the sun starts to peek through the rainclouds about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Chris Spangler photos.
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