By Jeanette Swarts
The Osage County Fair Board worked hard this year to have this as one of the best fairs so far. Weather issues created some delays throughout the week, however, Jeff Pearson, fair board president, indicated that this year was the largest attendance. The fair had an increase in vendors, 4H livestock exhibits, and antique tractors.
Activities this year went from Wednesday, June 28, through Sunday, July 2, 2017, and included exhibits, 4H activities and competition, Chamber of Commerce parade, carnival, family fun night, pet shows, barnyard olympics, outdoor movie, antique tractor show and pull, kids pedal tractor pull, barn dance, ice cream social, concert and fireworks. Osage City’s own chef Rita Ford stepped in and gave an interesting and entertaining cooking demonstration.
A huge thank you to the organizers of the spectacular fireworks display. It was a grand finale to a week of community support and involvement. Looking forward to another great fair week in 2018.