91st annual Fair & Round-Up

opens Thursday, Sept. 2

Carnival action at the 91st annual Lake County Fair & Round-Up kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m.

It’s that time of year again.

The air fills with the wafting aroma of varied tasty delectable treats as well as the irrepressible plinking tunes from the carnival midway, delighted screams periodically punctuate the night and considerable crowds seek out recreational refuge at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Of course, such descriptions could only indicate the arrival of the 91st annual Lake County Fair & Round-Up weekend, which unites the county for several days of fun, fellowship and memory-making mayhem.

Interspersed throughout the weekend are weigh-in and showmanship sessions for 4-H and FFA participants, ultimately culminating with the annual livestock sale at noon on Saturday, Sept. 4.

Highlights throughout the weekend include this year’s Round-Up concert on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m., with local band Missing Identity serving as the opening act.

Musical entertainment in the Re-Ride Room includes Catlin Martin and the Common Thread at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, and Big Sage the evening of Saturday, Sept. 4.

On Sunday, the first day of the rodeo begins with grand entry at 1 p.m., while the Destruction Derby will commence at 6 p.m. See related story elsewhere in this edition.

The annual Round-Up parade will be held on Monday, Sept. 6, in downtown Lakeview, starting at 10 a.m.  

Parking permits are available for $3 for one day or $10 for four days.