This year Navajo County residents and visitors will celebrate 92 years of fair and rodeo at the Navajo County Fair, set for Sept. 13-16, in Holbrook. Fair organizers are making the most of this year’s theme of Country Life & Exciting Nights.
General admission for the fair is $5, with kids under 5 free. Senior Day is on Thursday, with entry $3 and Friday is free admission for military veterans. Fair hours will be from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 12 midnight Thursday through Saturday.
Events this year include the Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Little Buckaroo Rodeo, Open Class exhibits and demonstrations, Junior Livestock Show and Auction, and more. Along with exhibitors and great food will be entertainment, and events for the public to enjoy.
The week begins with the opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by the Red Dirt Music Festival Concert in the main arena grandstands from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The festival will feature Steven Demark, Ronnie and the Redwoods, and Stateline. Admission is $25 per person, which includes fair admission.
At 10 a.m. on Thursday, Junior Livestock will begin judging and showmanship that will take place throughout the day, and the Exhibit Halls will open along with food vendors and entertainment.
The Demolition Derby will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, with audience giveaways and a kids grocery race. Pre-sale tickets are $12 per person. At the gate, tickets are $15 for ages 6 and older. Kids 5 and under are free. All prices include fair admission.
On Thursday, main stage entertainment will feature Noise Pollution, an AC/DC tribute band, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 midnight.
On Friday, team roping and rodeo slack begins at 7:30 a.m. and the exhibit halls open at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m. the Junior Livestock Auction begins.
On Saturday, the Little Buckaroo Rodeo will begin with mutton busting at 12 noon in the arena. Admission is $11 for adults, $8 for kids 6 to 12, with children under 5 free. All prices include fair admission.
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, a pie eating contest will be held on the main stage. There’s no entry fee but it is limited to 12 contestants who must be 16 or older. Prizes will be awarded. This event is hosted by The Cherry Bombs.
A salsa contest will also be held on Saturday in the Open Class Building. There will be mild and hot category prizes. Entries must be one quart of salsa with the recipe included. For more information contact the fair office.
The Friday and Saturday nights it’s the Navajo County Fair Rodeo with the pre-show to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pre-sale tickets are $12 per person. At the gate, tickets are $15 for ages 6 and older. Kids 5 and under are free. All costs include fair admission.
Friday night entertainment on the main stage will be Kenny Feidler & the Cowboy Killers, with opening act Tim Lightyear, from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight.
Saturday night entertainment on the main stage will be Last Train to Juarez, performing from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight.
The Frazier Shows Carnival will be open from 6 to 10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 2 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, pick up a fair book at businesses throughout the county or call the Fair Office at 928-524-4757.
