Saturday, July 24
Hurlburt Arena
2:00 p.m.

Ten teams of five individuals will compete in eight contests. The team that finishes last in any contest will be eliminated until the final contest when three teams remain. At that time the team finishing first is the Fair Factor Contest Winner.

Congratulation to Manhattan Broadcasting Brawlers for winning the 2010 Fair Factor!

Open class division provides an opportunity for anyone in Riley County and adjoining counties to share their talents with the public. Refer to download section for listing of classes.

Enjoy live and local entertaiment July 23-25! Local entertainer can compete for cash prize in the 4th Annual Riley County Idol Contest.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

7-11 Alina Zheng
12-14 Brian McCarty
15-19 Demarus Kelley
20+ Kathy Shffield

July 22, 23, and 24
8:00 p.m. performances
Tickets available at these outlets:
Manhattan Prudential Copeland & co Realtors, Dillons, Dara's Fast Lanes, RB Outpost, Lee's Western Wear, Manhattan Town Center, Orschlens, Tractor Supply
Junction - Dillons, Orschlens
Wamego - Vanderbilts
Fort Riley - ITR Office
Riley - GTB Custom Meats

Quilt entries will be open to any Riley County resident and residents in adjoining counties. Entries will be accepted on Thursday, July 22 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The public will vote for their favorite quilt from Friday, July 24 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, July 24 at 10:00 p.m. Awards will be announced on Sunday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. for youth age 18 and under and adults age 19-79 and adults over the age of 80. All exhibits must have been made after August 1, 2008 and only one entry allowed per person.

July 22 - 26
Open nightly from
6:00-11:00 p.m.

Pepsi Wristband nights are available July 22 - July 26 - Ride all rides for one low price between 6pm - 10pm

Thursday, July 22
Hurlburt Hall, CiCo Park
Registration begins at 7:00 p.m.
Pull begins at 7:30 p.m.

Youth ages 4-12 are invited to participate in the Pedal Tractor Pull. Contestants use their own pedal power to drive a pedal tractor pulling a weighted skid. Everyone receives a prize! Winners in each age group are eligible to compete at the Kansas State Fair in September.

Thursday, July 22rd
Poyntz Avenue, from Manhattan
Town Center to City Park
6:00 p.m.

The Riley County Fair Parade route runs down Poyntz Avenue from the Manhattan Town Center to City Park. Local organizations, businesses, groups and politicians are invitied to take part in the parade. Parade entry is open to all interested parties. No pre-entry is required. Entrants should check in with parade marshals by 5:30 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and Houston streets to reserve a space in the parade. Entries should use the parking lot south of Sears as a staging area. Parade entrants need to be aware that city ordiances prohibit the throwing of candy and other items from vehicles. Items may be handed to parade spectators.

Think you have what it takes to compete? Children, ages 6 to 13, are invited to participate in the 1st Annual Fair Factor for Kids.

Teams are made of 2 kids, ages 6 to 13, and must have parental permission to participate.

Each team must complete a series of challenges, such as Marble Relay, Clothespin Drop, and Freeze Out. The team that completes the challenges in the shortest amount of time wins!

The event will take place in the large tent located on the south side of Pottorf Hall. All teams will need to check-in at the tent by 4:15 pm on Saturday, July 24.

For more information and to sign-up click HERE

Registration ends Saturday, July 24; 12:00pm (noon)
Show: Sunday July 25; 5:00pm, Hulburt Show Arena, CiCo Park

The purpose of a lead class is to present sheep in the most attractive manner. Sheep and handler will wear garments purchased or constructed of at least 60% wool.

Pee Wee (Ages 5 and under)
Junior (Ages 6-9)
Intermediate (Ages 10- 14)
Senior (Ages 15- 20)
Adult (Ages 21 and older)