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Kids Zone

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Date: Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2026
Gate Admission $5

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Passes include all 9 nights of grandstand entertainment for one low price! Includes gate admission.

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Fair Entrance:
12pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
3pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Tailgate Party: 4pm (VIP & Premier pass holders only)
VIP: 5pm
Premier: 5:30pm
Grandstand: 6pm
Showtime:7pm
No admission/Re-entry: 10pm
Fair Closes: 12am
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Bring the whole family to the Kids Zone for nonstop fun, laughter, and entertainment!

📅 Dates & Hours

  • Friday, Aug. 21 – Sunday, Aug. 23: 1 PM – 8 PM
  • Monday, Aug. 24 – Thursday, Aug. 27: 4 PM – 8 PM
  • Friday, Aug. 28 & Saturday, Aug. 29: 1 PM – 8 PM

✨ Daily Fun for All Ages

  • Lanky the Clown with comedy and smiles
  • Magical Keith with a balloon & foam factory
  • Miss Bows with Messy Mania & Mini Ninjas
  • Yard Games Galore: 9-hole mini golf, giant Connect 4, cornhole, giant checkers & more!

🍭 Special Events (Ages 6 & Under)

  • Candy Scramble
    • Friday, Aug. 21,Saturday, Aug. 22, Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 PM
    • Friday, Aug. 28, Saturday, Aug. 29 at 2 PM
  • Kids Cash Scramble (Ages 6 & Under)
    • Daily starting at 4 PM

Don’t miss out on the giggles, games, and goodies — the Kids Zone is the place where fair memories are made!

Kids Zone
Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2026
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