Welcome fair and rodeo fans!
The 2024 Inter-State Fair and Rodeo is here and I am proud and excited to welcome you to the absolute BEST days of summer.
For me, the fair is a family affair and I have been spending the 2nd week of August at the fairgrounds my entire life. We have shown livestock, sponsored events, cooked meals, and volunteered more hours than I can count. At this point, it is a way of life and I am thankful our rural communities continue to support our grandstand events and our youth participating with 4-H and FFA projects.
In the grandstand this year we have the LJ Jenkins Bull Riding, 2 nights of PRCA Rodeo, a Motocross show, and a Demolition Derby. We also have the WEE Entertainment Carnival, and new concessionaires and vendors in the midway. Back this year, after Thursday Night’s PRCA Rodeo we will host the FREE Thursday Night Honkytonk with HillBilly Deluxx. We are proud to offer this event this year and are hoping it gains in popularity to become a yearly tradition. On Friday, the Junior Livestock Premium Sale will take place in the livestock arena at 4p. If you can please support our exhibitors and the hard work they put into their animals over the summer.
Speaking of, in the livestock arena and rec building, we have named some grand champions in the show ring, someone’s cookies they perfected with their grandma have earned a blue ribbon, and countless lessons have been learned and memories made. For me, it is all about the kids. I worry most about them and if they will enjoy their experience at our fair each year. As long as the kids are having fun and making memories with their friends and family, I am happy.
Finally, thank you for choosing to bring your family out, and for choosing to spend your hard-earned dollar here. We strive to bring affordable quality entertainment for everyone. We know money is tight, and it’s an honor for you to choose to spend it here.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Ryan Rexwinkle
2024 President
