The upcoming Labor Day Holiday weekend means the last of the listening area county fairs is taking place, the Guthrie County Fair. This year marks the 166 annual fair, featuring five full days of entertainment for every age group starting on Thursday. Collin Clark, President of the Guthrie County Fair Board, says the organization is excited to bring new shows to The Little Amphitheater that was built last year, along with unveiling a new structure for the fairgrounds.
One question that Clark says gets brought up frequently is how Guthrie County Fair Exhibitors qualify to participate in the Iowa State Fair, with the local event taking place a couple of weeks later.
Every day, the Guthrie County Fair offers a full line-up of entertainment, including animal shows, demonstrations, music, and more. Clark says the one thing about the fair that they are proud of is that all carnival rides and grandstand entertainment are free.
Again, the Guthrie County Fair will be this Thursday through Monday, and Clark encourages everyone to come out to enjoy the entertainment and the beautiful weather forecast. A complete schedule for the fair events has been included below.
