The Marion County Fair really gets going today (Monday) as public events get underway. Visitors can get free admission today for bringing canned food with them or simply being a senior citizen or veteran.
From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, admission for those who are 11-years-old and over is free with a donation of a canned food item. No return hand stamps will be offered. Admission is also free during this time for senior citizens and veterans.
Other items on Monday’s schedule include:
9:00 am – Marion Co. Historical Society Bake Sale at the Log Cabin (Pioneer Green)
9:00 am – Dairy Showmanship followed by Jr. Fair Dairy Breed Show
12 noon – Rides Open
12 noon – Grand Opening at the Coliseum main entrance
1:00 pm – Beef Fitting Contest
1:00 pm – Rabbit Showmanship Clinic
5:00 pm – Swine Showmanship
5:30 pm – Harness Horse Racing at the Grandstands
6-8:30 pm – Nutrition and Miscellaneous Projects Show
7:30 pm – Crop, Shop, Science & Engineering Booth Awards Announced
8:00 pm – 4-H Style Review
8:30 pm – Jr. Fair King and Queen Coronation Program
Daily admission to the Marion County Fair is $6. Children 10 years and under are admitted free. Week long passes are available for $20.
Admission tickets do not include rides. Ride tickets are $1 each. An unlimited ride pass is available for $12.
Grandstand admission is $5, while Pit Passes are $10.
More information is available at www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com.
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