Fair factor contest will be held Saturday, July 26 in Hurlburt Show barn at 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.

For more information about rules and an application, go to the DOWNLOAD page on our website.

Open class division provides an opportunity for anyone in Riley County and adjoining counties to share their talents with the public. Check the Download section of our website for a complete listing of classes you can enter.

Friday, July 25
5:00-7:00 pm
Pottorf Hall Patio
$6.00 per ticket

Enjoy a pork burger, baked beans, chips, ice cream and drink.

Discover the Clover!

Fun Day at the Fair
Monday, July 28th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages 6-10
cost is free

Please check our Download web page for fun day application

July 24, 25, and 26
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
Junction - Dillons, Orschlens
Wamego - Vanderbilts
Fort Riley - ITR Office
Riley - GTB Custom Meats

July 24, 2008
6:00 p.m. - Free picnic at Cico Park
8:00 p.m. - Free Admission to the Rodeo for all military members and families with a ticket. Limited number available.

To see a flyer with this information, please refer to our DOWNLOAD area on our website. For more information contact your ISG or CSM or call 785-776-8829 ext. 228 for details.

Quilt entries will be open to any Riley County resident and residents in adjoining counties. Entries will be accepted on Thursday, July 24 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The public will vote for their favorite quilt from Friday, July 25 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 p.m. Awards will be announced on Sunday, July 27 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, 2006 and only one entry allowed per person.

July 24th - July 28th
Open nightly from
6:00-11:00 p.m.

Pepsi Wristband nights are available July 24 - July 28
Cost: $20.00 (good for unlimited rides from 6-11pm, a new wristband must be purchased each evening)
Single ticket price: $3.00 (most rides require 1 ticket), 10 tickets for $25.00, 30 tickets for $60.00

Thursday, July 24th
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 24th
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.

Enjoy nightly entertaiment by performers in the 2nd Annual Riley County Idol Contest. Contest will run July 25-27. All rules and entry forms can be found in the DOWNLOADS area of our website.