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County Fair Opens Saturday

A mix of old, new and classic vehicles often make their way down Afton’s Main Street as part of the Lincoln County Fair. (2023 Fair Parade Photo by Dahl Erickson)

• Car Show, Parade and Truck/Tractor pulls highlight first day events

It’s fair time in Star Valley as the 2024 Lincoln County Fair begins this upcoming Saturday, August 3 in Afton. As always, the fair will feature great entertainment, vendors, booths, livestock shows and more. This year’s theme of “Best of the Best” will certainly be on display.

The Kickin’ Klassics Car Show will open up the Lincoln County Fair on August 3 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. (SVI Photo by Dahl Erickson)

Saturday’s events begin with the traditional Kickin’ Klassics Car Show, which will be held on the ground from noon-4:00. The annual parade will begin at 5:00 p.m., on Highway 89 from the fairgrounds through downtown Afton. The day will finish with the Truck & Tractor pulls in the arena, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Food and craft vendors will be on site for Saturday’s festivities.

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After a quick break on Sunday, the Lincoln County Fair jumps into full gear on Monday, August 5 and continues each day through Saturday the 10. Free on-the-grounds entertainment begins each day at 10:00 a.m. with music and acts under the Big Top and Tiny

Top, along with additional roaming and stationary acts.

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The Carnival Midway will return again this year, opening on Tuesday and continuing through Saturday. Discounted carnival passes are available online through Sunday, August 4.

Main arena entertainment includes EnduroCross on Monday, Horse Pulls on Tuesday, The Ultimate Vocalist on Wednesday, Horse Reining on Thursday and PRCA Rodeos on Friday and Saturday. Tickets, including season passes while supplies last, are highly recommended to be purchased in advance at LincolnCountyFair.info. Event tickets can also be purchased at the gate until sold out.

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Livestock and animal judging takes place throughout the week, culminating in the 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale on Saturday, August 10. The Buyers Breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the sale starting at 10:00 a.m.

A full, complete day-by-day schedule of events and entertainment can be found on pages 12A-13A. Additional information regarding community booths and more can be found inside the 2024 Fair Book, which is available at LincolnCountyFair.info.

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