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The Navajo County Fair opens on Sept. 11 with the theme, “It’s An American Tradition.” Michelle Stock, the new Director of the Navajo County Fair promises a great time for all at the 88th annual event.
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The fair opens Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the fairgrounds in Holbrook, running through Saturday, Sept. 14. Those who would like to participate in the fair are encouraged to pick up a fair book, available now at the fair office in Holbrook, at businesses throughout the county and at www.navajocountyfair.com.Within the book is an overview of fair events and the information needed to take part and to plan what to enter into the Open Class categories. Entry forms for Navajo County Fair are due next Friday, Aug. 30.
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The fair opens with a ceremony honoring first responders. “Because our fair opens on 9-11, we invited all of Navajo County’s first responders to come. We will be presenting them certificates of recognition,” Stock said.
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Immediately following the opening ceremony is the Jr. Miss Pageant at 7 p.m. on the stage at the fairgrounds.
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At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, the fun continues with the annual Demolition Derby. Stock said, “We have plenty of entries for that already, in fact we are full so as to keep it safe.”
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Other exciting events include many happenings in the rodeo arena. “Friday and Saturday mornings, we start the day with team roping and barrel racing and a Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association rodeo Friday night,” said Stock. Following Friday night’s rodeo event will be local favorite band, Stateline on the main stage. Saturday will also feature rodeo events and trick roping performed by Loop Rollins. Fan favorite PRCA Barrelman Troy Lerwill will return to the arena as well. Saturday night’s rodeo will be followed by a concert by Moonshine Mafia and Coffey Anderson.
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The Navajo County Fair is also a place to show livestock and craft wares. Those events will take place throughout the week.
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Fair goers will find food and entertainment choices all over the grounds. “We do have some new food vendors so that’s exciting. There will be something for everyone,” added Stock.
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“We also have a lot of kids’ activities. We have our petting zoo of course along with Jake Hatch and his skidster ride. Magician Louie Foxx, who has been on America’s Got Talent will be performing on the Midway as well as Poppin Penelope and Farmer Phil. We are excited about the rides from Frazier Shows of America carnival and all of the performers,” said Stock, “and don’t forget the Little Buckaroo Rodeo!”
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General admission into the fair is $5 per person, with kids 5 and under free and presale tickets are available at the fair office. Thursday is Senior Day with admission just $3 for seniors age 65 and older. Friday is Military Appreciation Day with free general admission to all veterans and active duty military.
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Event admission is paid separately at the events box office. The rodeo is $9, with pre-sale tickets that include fair entry at just $10; the Demolition Derby is $9, with pre-sale tickets that include fair entry at just $10; and Little Buckaroo Rodeo, $6 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6 to 12. All kids under 5 are admitted free to events.
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