Nice weather for today’s fair events
Usually the Wyandotte County Fair opens with extremely hot weather, but for today’s opening, there is an expected high of 83 degrees, with no rain in the forecast.
Many events and contests are scheduled today at the fair, including free tethered hot air balloon rides from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting), a fruit pie contest, a Legos contest, a homegrown sunflower contest, a martial arts demonstration, and a free concert by the Back Road Express at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds arena.
It will be carnival wristband night, when $15 will allow people to ride all the carnival rides this evening.
There also is a free petting zoo and free magic show. There will be many food vendors.
The fair is located at 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kan. (east of K-7 and Polfer Road). Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. today.
Admission to the Wyandotte County Fair is free, while parking will cost $5 per vehicle. The fair runs through Saturday, July 25.
Tuesday 7/21
4-H and Open Class:
Demonstration and Public Speaking 2 p.m.
Goat Judging 5:30 p.m.
Sheep Judging 7 p.m.
Grounds:
Legos Contest 7:30-9 a.m.
Carnival Wristband Night ($15) 5-10 p.m.
Hedrick’s Petting Zoo 5-10 p.m.
Camel Rides 5-10 p.m.
Fruit Pie Entries accepted 8-4 p.m.
Fruit Pie Contest 5 p.m.
Hedrick’s Pig Races 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
Farm Safety Presentations 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m.
Hernandez Magic Show 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Special Events:
Free Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather permitting) 7-8:30 p.m.
Homegrown Sunflower Contest 7:30-9 a.m.
National Guard 5-10 p.m.
Free Stage:
Sagasu Family Martial Arts Demonstration 6:30 p.m.
Arena
The Back Road Express 7 to 11 p.m., free concert
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
