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Today at the fair: Saturday, July 25

The skyline of the Wyandotte County Fair on Tuesday evening. The fair continues from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at 137th and Polfer Road in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Mary Rupert)

Mud run headlines fair’s events Saturday

A mud run is today’s headline event at the Wyandotte County Fair.

The fair continues from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at 137th and Polfer Road in Kansas City, Kan.

The mud run will feature the Midwest Mud Boggers at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in the arena. Tickets will be $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.

Besides the mud run, today at the fair there is free live musical entertainment scheduled and the 4-H Parade of Champions at 7 p.m.

The Prairie Praise Band will perform from 4 to 6 p.m., and The Back Road Express, a country music group, is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m.

The carnival is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m.; petting zoo, 5 to 10 p.m.; camel rides, 5 to 10 p.m., pig races, 6, 7 and 9 p.m.; helicopter rides, noon to 11 p.m.

There are also military vehicles from the National Guard on display.

There is a $5 fee per vehicle to park; there are no other admission fees. The pay events include the mud run, carnival rides and helicopter rides.

Following is the previously announced Wyandotte County Fair schedule for Saturday, July 25. To see if there are any changes to the schedule, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Wyandotte-County-Fair/663607383718211?fref=ts and wycofair.com.
The fair office telephone number is 913-721-2333.

Saturday, July 25
4-H:
Parade of Champions 7 p.m.

Special Event:
Legends Jackpot Steer and Heifer Show 9 a.m.

Grounds:
Carnival 5-10 p.m.
Hedricks Petting Zoo 5-10 p.m.
Camel Rides 5-10 p.m.
Pig Races 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
Hernandez Magic Show 3:30. 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
National Guard 5-10 p.m.
Helicopter Rides noon-11 p.m.

Free Stage:
The Prairie Praise Band 4-6 p.m.
The Back Road Express 7-11 p.m.

Arena:
Mud Run 6 p.m.
Adults $12 Children 12 and under $5

For more information about the fair, see:
https://wyandotteonline.com/2015-wyandotte-county-fair-schedule/
https://wyandotteonline.com/wyandotte-county-fair-next-week-features-two-free-concerts/
www.wycofair.com

Heat advisory, air quality alert in effect Saturday

Heat advisory (National Weather Service graphic)

Saturday heat index values (National Weather Service graphic)

Severe weather outlook Saturday (National Weather Service)

A heat advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.

Also, an air quality alert has been issued by the Mid-America Regional Council, and it is an orange ozone day.

Today, the high may reach 93 and the heat index may reach 103 in Wyandotte County, according to the weather service.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible after 4 p.m. Saturday, the weather service said. Damaging winds and very heavy rainfall are the primary threats. Flash flooding is possible in some areas, according to the weather service.

The low will be 75 tonight, and there is a 50 percent chance of showers and storms.

Sunday, the high will be near 94, and the heat index could reach 106. There is a 30 percent chance of storms and rain on Sunday.

Hot and humid weather will continue Sunday into Tuesday, and additional heat advisories or warnings could be issued later, according to the weather service.

On the orange ozone alert days, individuals and businesses are asked to avoid activities that lead to ozone formation from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. These activities include refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling idling vehicles, and using gasoline-powered lawn equipment. Instead, MARC suggests that people carpool, bike to work, delay or combine errands, and use water-based paints and cleaners.

For more weather information, visit www.weather.gov/kc.

Saturday events

Wyandotte County Fair continues Saturday
The Wyandotte County Fair continues from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at 137th and Polfer Road in Kansas City, Kan. Tonight’s scheduled arena event at 6 p.m. is a mud run, with a charge of $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. There will be a 4-H Parade of Champions at 7 p.m. Free musical entertainment will be by The Prairie Praise Band from 4 to 6 p.m., and The Back Road Express from 7 to 11 p.m. The carnival is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m.; petting zoo, 5 to 10 p.m.; camel rides, 5 to 10 p.m., pig races, 6, 7 and 9 p.m.; helicopter rides, noon to 11 p.m. There are also military vehicles on display. For changes to the schedule, check www.facebook.com/pages/Wyandotte-County-Fair/663607383718211?fref=ts and www.wycofair.com.

Show ‘n’ Shine Car and Truck Show to be July 25
The Show ‘n’ Shine Car and Truck Show will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there is a $3 donation for spectators. For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/1634080480138546/.

Health fair scheduled
The Armourdale Community Center, 750 Osage, has scheduled a health fair from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25.

‘Christmas in July’ event planned July 25
A Christmas in July event is planned from 4 to 11 p.m. July 25 at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road. There will be a parade of decorated pontoon boats on Wyandotte County Lake. There are events planned for children, along with music and food. See https://wyandotteonline.com/christmas-in-july-boat-parade-planned-saturday-at-wyandotte-county-lake/.

T-Bones scheduled to play tonight in KCK
The T-Bones (32-23) and Winnipeg Goldeyes (25-34) are scheduled to play game three of this four-game series Saturday night at 7:05. Postgame fireworks are planned. Tickets are available by calling the box office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

Strawberry Hill Museum open on weekends
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. Special tours are available during the week for groups of 20 or more by calling 913-721-0081. The museum’s tea room is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Wyandotte County Museum open
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.