Fair we go!

 

 

The Russell County Jaycees Fair began last Friday with fun, food and fellowship. Saturday brought a day full of pageants. Above, left, Rachel McQueary was crowned as Miss Russell County Fair, and right, Madeline Prater earned the title of Miss Russell County. See next week’s Times Journal for more pageant and fair coverage.

 

 

Staff Report

 

Whew, what a week!

Ready for more?

The 2026 Russell County Jaycees Fair wraps up this weekend, but not before a blast of activity and events.

 

THURSDAY

JUNE 4

 

The popular Pig Racing (a nightly event) continues this evening at 6 p.m., with rides in the midway also beginning at that time.

The Farm at the Fair Petting Zoo also opens at 6 p.m., followed by the ground-shaking Demo Derby at 7 p.m.

 

FRIDAY

June 5

 

Unique to this evening is the always exciting KTPA Truck and Tractor Pull at 7 p.m, along with the anticipated Minnow Snatching also at 7:30 p.m., followed by Catfish Wrangling at 7:30 p.m.

 

SATURDAY

June 6

 

Startin’ early!

Free inflatables will be set up at 9 a.m. to usher in Kids Day Events at 9:30 a.m.

The last, fun-filled day also includes Horseshoe Pitching at 10 a.m., a Pedal Tractor Pull at 12:30 p.m., Horse Racing at 2 p.m., a Cornhole Tournament at 3 p.m., and the traditional Russell County Derby at 4:30 p.m.

The night ends with more Pig Racing, Bullwhip Rodeo, and Closing Ceremonies at 10 p.m.

 

Admission for the final three days is $15, which includes rides.

The event is held at the Veterans Fairground on Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs.

for more information, visit the Russell County Jaycees Facebook page.