Friday, August 11 - County Fairs & Horse Racing Day

Friday, August 11, 2023

More than 70 county fair queens and 105 fairs and expositions from across the state are represented at the fair on opening day. It is also the first day of harness racing at the fair’s one-mile dirt track, which is the fastest in the world.

Highlights

• Harness Racing
  
• Golden Abe's Food Vendor Contest
  

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