Despite early rain showers that rolled through Warsaw Monday morning, crowds were still strong at the 95th Kosciusko County Fair for opening day.
Carnival rides opened for the first time in the evening as children and parents packed the midway.
Several pageants were held Monday evening in the activity tent and the turnout was high.
For the Little Miss and Mister Pageant alone, 33 kids competed with 11 boys and 22 girls vying for the crowns.
Pictures from Monday night’s pageant, as well as other fair photos and information from Friday night’s Miss Kosciusko Fair Queen pageant, can be found on page 8A today.
In the grandstand, the Akron Go-Karts entertained crowds.
Tonight is the Kokomo Quarter Midgets in the grandstand, and in the activity tent is the youth talent contest.
Wednesday sees the first of two big concerts at this year’s county fair.
Country artist Kellie Pickler takes the stage in the grandstand Wednesday night.
Her show starts at 8 p.m.
According to fair officials, ticket sales are brisk for the show.
Reserved trackside seats are $20, and general admission is $10.
Wednesday is Community Day as attendees are asked to visit the not-for-profit booths along the midway.
Wednesday is also senior day with seniors 65 and older getting in for $1.
Louis Dreyfus Day is also Wednesday.
The following is a schedule of events scheduled for Wednesday at the Kosciusko County Fair: 8 a.m. - Free senior breakfast sponsored by Miller Senior Living (activity tent) 8 a.m. – Free blood pressure checks begin (activity tent) 8 a.m. – Dairy calf feeder steer show (show arena) 9 a.m. – Horse and pony - western pleasure (horse arena) 9:30 a.m. – Bingo and euchre (activity tent) 10 a.m. – Open class exhibits open (HFA building) 10 a.m. – Red Brush Village opens 10 a.m. Red Brush Mercantile opens Noon – 4-H exhibits open (Shrine building) 1 p.m. – Gates open 1 p.m. – Commercial tent opens 1 p.m. – Free senior ice cream social (activity tent) 1 p.m. – Sheep show (show arena) 1 to 3 p.m. – Pick-up general project premiums (4-H office) 2 p.m. – Trails End Kid & Sidekick sponsored by Reeve Insurance Group (Activity tent) 2 p.m. – Pie-baking contest (activity tent) 3 p.m. – Carnival rides open (midway) 3:30 p.m. – Senior Door Prize giveaway (activity tent) 5 p.m. – Kay Rosaire’s Big Cat Encounter (midway) 6 p.m. – Old sawmill in operation 7 p.m. – Horse and pony - versatility (horse arena) 7 p.m. – Rabbit Illustrated talk (rabbit barn) 8 p.m. – Kellie Pickler concert (paid admission, grandstand) 8 p.m. – Kay Rosaire’s Big Cat Encounter (midway) 9 p.m. – 4-H exhibits close (Shrine building) 9 p.m. – Open class exhibits close (HFA building) 9 p.m. – Commercial tent closes 11 p.m. – Midway closes
