Arch Allies headlines action-packed fair
By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com
When Arch Allies takes the stage on Saturday, July 29, the group will wrap up an eventful 164th Fayette County Fair.
For the first time in a while, the fair will host an event in the Grandstand every night. All Grandstand events Wednesday through Saturday start at 7 p.m.
It started with “The Johnny Rogers Show: The History of Rock-’n’-Roll — Buddy and Beyond on Tuesday, July 25. Rogers was ready to wow the audience with song favorites from Ray Charles, Elvis, Buddy Holly and more.
The weekly races at the Fayette County Speedway were moved to Wednesday night for the fair. Don’t miss your favorite racers as they roar around the track seeking to the chance to be named champion in their respective classes. Payouts will be double for all classes this week.
The events in the Grandstand continue Thursday with the Tuff-N-Nuff Miniature Rodeo Association (TMRA) Show. The TMRA operates the world’s largest miniature rodeo for children 18 years and younger. Any child can sign up to participate in the event, and it is free for those children who don’t seek to score points from the event.
According to the organization's website, “The mission of the Tuff-N-Nuff Miniature Rodeo Association is to mentor each child in all aspects of the sport of rodeo, to foster compassionate animal care, demonstrate good sportsmanship, build new friendships, and consistently gain confidence one ride at a time.”
Before the rodeo will be the popular calf scrambles, also hosted in the Grandstand. Don’t miss your grandson or granddaughter trying to wrestle down and claim his or her very own calf, which can then be shown at next year’s Fayette County Fair.
Friday night is the Demolition Derby, which was brought back to the fair last year for the first time in a while. This year, minivans have been added to the hard-hitting fun. The same rules as last year will apply.
The band Challenger will be performing for free in the beer garden starting at 9 p.m.