Fair factor contest will be held Saturday, July 25 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.

See download section for entry form

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.

Friday, July 24
5:00-7:00 pm
Pottorf Hall Patio


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

July 23, 24, and 25
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

Quilt entries will be open to any Riley County resident and residents in adjoining counties. Entries will be accepted on Thursday, July 23 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 25 at 10:00 p.m. Awards will be announced on Sunday, July 26 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, 2007 and only one entry allowed per person.

July 23rd - 27th
Open nightly from
6:00-11:00 p.m.

Pepsi Wristband nights are available July 23 - July 27 - $20.00 per person unlimited riding

or you can purchase family packets and single tickets
Family - 10 tickets for $25.00
Super Save - 30 tickets for $60.00
Single Ticket - $3.00
Most rides take one ticket

Thursday, July 23rd
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 23rd
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 3rd Annual Riley County Idol Contest. Contest will run July 24-26. All rules and entry forms can be found in the DOWNLOADS area of our website.