The Navajo County Fair is celebrating its 94th anniversary with the theme A Timeless Tradition, beginning today (Wednesday), through Saturday, with four days of rodeo, entertainment and events.
The festivities begin tonight immediately following the opening ceremonies with High Lonesome on the Midway Stage and Frazier Show of America lighting up the night with their carnival and exhilarating rides. Open Class exhibits will be on display and 4-H youth will be preparing their animals for show and sale.
This year’s entertainment will include the Demolition Derby on Thursday night, followed by live concert featuring Dylan Wheeler. Friday and Saturday night will be the GCPRA Rodeo with top stock contractor Rocking B Rodeo Co., Pro Rodeo Barrel Man Kyle “Hashtag” Lamon, Tomas Garzilazo, PRCA Rodeo Announcer Jody Carper and a live video scoreboard with instant replays. Jon Wolfe will follow the rodeo live on the Main Stage on Friday Night.
The Saturday night rodeo will be followed by a live concert featuring Josh Ward.
Other events during the fair include the Little Buckaroo Rodeo, Jr. Livestock Show and Auction, and the 4-H Horse Show.
Fun at the fair includes Cow-Town, a live interactive exhibit highlighting the concept of ‘homemade” with butter and ice cream making, crafting soap, and milking a cow by hand. Also included is a pony ride and a petting corral. Mini Golf on the Go will test skills with a top-of-the-line portable mini golf course with LED lighting for daytime or nighttime use. The Western Express Railroad will also be in operation on the Midway. Other entertainers on the Midway include The Perceptives, featuring the mentalist duo of Rich and Mariella Aimes, Dangerously Fun Juggling by James Reid and Steve’s Fun Balloon.
