Cheap Trick headlines Saturday at the fair
Opening day was a big success on Friday as folks flocked to the fairgrounds.
Expect big crowds this weekend, too.
Here are some of the highlights on Saturday’s schedule at the Clark County Fair:
The rock band Cheap Trick will perform at 7 p.m. Grandstand seating is free for the concert. There are reserved and VIP seating at a cost.
The Washington State Championships begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day.
There is a Pretty Baby contest at 11:30 a.m.
The Watermelon Eating Contest begins at 1 p.m.
And there is a special Kids Rodeo at 6 p.m.
Then there are the daily attractions.
The feature exhibit Wild Science runs from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Brad’s World Reptiles goes from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m.
Butterfly Adventures is 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
And the NASCAR Experience goes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dueling Dogs has competitions throughout the day.
And of course the carnival, with games and rides. The carnival opens at noon every day.
There are several Pirates Parrot Live Bird Shows on the schedule, with the first one at noon.
Hypnotist Jerry Harris has two shows, one at 8 p.m. and the other at 10 p.m.
There are also hobbies, crafts, and baking classes available throughout the day.
And animal showing and judging throughout the day.
For a full schedule of Saturday’s events, go to: https://www.clarkcofair.com/schedule.html
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