Rooks County Free Fair

Aug
2–8

An outstanding feature of the community is the Rooks County Free Fair, the Fair of Champions since 1879. Large numbers of 4-H, Open Class, and Commercial exhibits show the longstanding pride the County takes in the fair. Besides numerous exhibits, the fair features top notch entertainment, car and motorcycle races, demolition derby, and carnival rides.

Sunday
Free Hamburger Feed–5:00 PM–7:00 PM
sponsored by Rooks County Farm Bureau, Plainville Livestock, LLC, Doerfler’s Harley-Davidson, Ag Pro Insurance–Joni Jackson
Free Ranch Rodeo–7:00 PM

Monday
Gates Open for Motorcycle Races–5:30 PM
Carnival–6:00 PM
Motorcycle Feature Races–7:30 PM

Tuesday
Gates Open for Motorcycle Races–5:00 PM
Carnival–6:00 PM
Motorcycle Feature Races–7:30 PM

Wednesday
Bingo–2:00 PM–4:00PM
Watermelon Feed–4:00 PM
Gates Open for Stock Car Races–5:00 PM
Pet Parade–5:30 PM
Carnival–6:00 PM
Stock Car Races–7:00 PM
Entertainment under the Pavilion–5:30 pm – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM –11:00 PM

Thursday
Gates Open for Stock Car Races–5:00 PM
Round Robin–5:30 PM
Carnival–6:00 PM
Stock Car Races–7:00 PM
Lucas Maddy under the Pavilion–5:30 PM – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM –11:00 PM

Friday
Old Timers’ Livestock Judging Contest–9:30 AM
Super Cow/Calf Show–1:00 PM
Carnival–6:00 PM
Entertainment–7:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM –11:00 PM

Saturday
Livestock Sale–9:30 AM
Carnival–6:00 PM
Demolition Derby–6:30 PM
Entertainment–5:30 PM – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM –11:00 PM

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Aug 2 – Aug 8
Address
Stockton fairgrounds / Hwy. 183 (S. Cedar) at 9th Street
Phone
785-425-7189
Email
[email protected]
Website
rookscountyfreefair.com

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