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The Marion County Fair opened for the 175th year Monday, June 30. This year's fair will feature plenty of new and classic exhibits and games for the entire family.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch will be among the anticipated 50,000 visitors to the Marion County Fair this year. “This year’s theme is Christmas in July.
Marion County Fair officials reopen Midway after storms pass through by: rebachenowethfox59 Posted: Jun 28, 2013 / 09:22 PM EDT Updated: Jun 28, 2013 / 09:36 PM EDT ...
The time has come for the smell of funnel cakes and the whir of amusement park rides in Marion County. The Marion County Fair runs Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24. Here's a look at what ...
According to the Marion County Fair fairbook, the fair first opened in 1851 on the lawn outside of Marion County Courthouse. Within two years it outgrew the space and found Copeland Woods.
The 94th Annual Marion County Fair is underway at the county fairgrounds, and that means rides, food, water-skiing squirrels, and much more.
There are eight other options to visit at the Marion County Fair besides the the Midway: 4-H Arts & Crafts – From paintings and pottery to clothing designs, this is where you can see the ...
The 4-H Youth Development Program made its first appearance in 1922 and has been present at the fair ever since. The first Queen of the Marion County Junior Fair, Donna Knickel, was crowned in 1956.