Today is Senior Day and Community Day at the fair.
Tonight is highlighted by a concert from rock group Theory of a Deadman in the grandstand. The platinum-selling group takes the stage at 8 p.m.
Thursday is highlighted by country artist Chris Young, who takes the stage in the grandstand at 8 p.m.
As of this morning, tickets were still on sale for both shows, though according to Mike Loher, from the fair, sales have been brisk and have picked up.
Trackside tickets for Theory of a Deadman are $25 and general admission tickets are $15.
Tickets for Chris Young are $25 for reserved trackside seats and $15 for general admission.
Thursday’s schedule: 9 a.m. – Horse and Pony Contesting Classes, horse arena 10 a.m. – Dairy show, show arena 10 a.m. – Open class exhibits open, Shrine building 10 a.m. – Rope making, all day, antique arena Noon – 4–H exhibits open 1 p.m. – Gates open 1 p.m. – Commercial tent opens 1 p.m. – Stir fry demonstration with Joan Younce, HFA building 3 p.m. – Carnival rides open 3 p.m. – Supreme showmanship, show arena 3 to 4:30 p.m. – 4–H members with wristbands one hour free rides 4:30 p.m. – Zebrini Family Circus, midway 6 p.m. – Ham and beans, antique arena 6:30 p.m. – Supreme showmanship, show arena 7 p.m. – Ice cream, antique arena 7 p.m. – Horse and pony awards presentation 8 p.m. – Chris Young concert, gates open at 7 p.m., grandstand 8:30 p.m. – Zebrini Family Circus, midway 9 p.m. – 4-H exhibits close 9 p.m. – Open class exhibits close, HFA building 9 p.m. – Commercial tent closes 11 p.m. – Midway closes
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