This gala annual event begins at the end of May and spans nine days filled with musical entertainment provided by dozens of live bands. Adults and children alike enjoy the large selection of food and interesting arts and crafts vendors along with parades, cultural events and shows that place right on the river.
The festival presents a potpourri of culture and arts for three days during the middle of June. Enjoy traditional foods and live performances along with a schedule of special events. Sit back and hear the music, browse through the art displays and participate in one of many activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts especially enjoy this multi-day event that centers around Heartland Motorsports Park while offering live country music. Campers arrive during the mid-summer to indulge in a large selection of foods, a swinging saloon, craft displays and various activities for all ages.
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Established to showcase the talents of local youth involved with 4-H, the event now features achievements by various community members during this July event that lasts seven days. The fair also offers traditional rodeo events that includes professional cowboys and the ever amusing mutton busting competition. Other shows include circuit and stock car racing in addition to a demolition derby. Participate in a karaoke contest or just enjoy one of the nightly concerts along with the carnival, food and exhibits.
For 10 days every September,the city hosts the annual event that takes place at the 280-acre fairgrounds. Guests enjoy everything from viewing blue ribbon exhibits to exciting rodeos and thrilling carnival rides. See the numerous agricultural and educational displays along with strange artifacts, homemade crafts and a lengthy selection of competitions and demonstrations sure to please visitors of all ages.
