The Manchester Fair is coming June 21-25

The 72nd Manchester Community Fair is almost here! Beginning on Tuesday June 21st, on Alumni Field, there will be a rodeo, tractor & pedal pulls, nightly entertainment, animal judging, barrel racing, livestock auction, many special activities for kids, and the crowning of the fair queen.

The fair will kick off with the time honored tradition of the Fair Parade on June 21st at 6:30pm led by Peggy & Ron Diuble as the grand marshals. The theme for this year’s fair is “Country Roots & Cowboy Boots!” Children are invited to decorate their bikes and ride them in the parade. Bring your bikes to the corner of Duncan and Wolverine Streets at 6pm before the parade starts. Prizes for the best decorations will be awarded by Mann Real Estate.

Admission to the fair will be $5 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and $8 on Thursday and Friday. Adults can buy a season pass that allows entry all 5 days for $20. Seniors can buy a season pass for $16. Admission is free for kids 8 and younger.

Schmidt Amusements will again be providing carnival games and rides. They take pride in operating a safe carnival with daily maintenance and inspections to create a safe, family-friendly environment. The fair has again this year partnered with Schmidt Amusement to offer the 5-day “Mega Pass” for only $60, available beginning June 6th at the Manchester Market. The mega pass will allow patrons unlimited rides all day - a savings of $30 over daily wristbands.

Visit the Fair's website here or pick up a Fair Booklet at the Manchester Market for more information!

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.