The Baxter County Fair has returned, and it’s brought all the familiar fair food back with it.
The fair’s carnival kicked things off Tuesday night. Opening night, which features just the carnival and food booths, is traditionally $1 admission night. This year, the carnival operator, PBJ Happee Day Shows of Marion, picked up everyone’s admission Tuesday night.
Glenn Priebe, president of the Baxter County Fair Board, talks about the fair’s opening night attendance.
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Priebe says a rumor that the fair was selling only pre-packaged food this year was not true. That misconception apparently started when the fair board told vendors in the commercial building that they could offer patrons prepackaged food, but could not cook anything there inside the commercial building.
Priebe explains the reasoning behind that restriction.
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Priebe talks about some of the dining options fair attendees have this year.
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In addition to the local vendors, fair attendees can also enjoy traditional fair items found at booths around the carnival.
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Wednesday night’s events include the traditional fair parade through downtown Mountain Home, the horse show, swine judging and live music by the Leslie Williams Band.
The parade is scheduled to begin rolling Wednesday evening at 5:30 and will follow its traditional route. The parade will begin at Hospital Drive, make its way down Highway 5 and then turn onto Main Street and proceed past the Baxter County Courthouse.
The fair’s horse show will begin at the Saddle Club Arena immediately following the parade.
Business booths and exhibits will also open be open until 9 Wednesday night. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitors to the fair’s business and educational buildings are encouraged to wear a mask while indoors. Hand sanitizing stations and rubber gloves will also be available.
The Leslie Williams Band will perform from 7-9 on the fairgrounds’ outdoor stage.
The 93rd annual Baxter County Fair will continue through Saturday.
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