The 2024 Bates County
Fair is going strong. The Bates County Fair Parade
kicks off the week-long schedule of events and activities with the
traditional parade followed by the Bash to be held at the Bates County
Fairgrounds. The dates and times of events may be found on the Bates
County Fair Facebook page. On Tuesday evening July 9th,
the Parade hits the Butler Square at 5:00 pm, followed by the Bash on the
Fairgrounds, great food booths, drinks, and desserts.
This year Douty’s
Firework Stand will provide a Fireworks display for those attending the Bash,
the display should hit the air at approximately 9:15.Bring a lawn chair and
stay for the 4H Fashion Revue scheduled for 6:30, the Harley Harvey Memorial
Pee Wee Livestock Show at 7:00 followed by a youth dance sponsored by the Jr.
Livestock committee, the dance starts at approximately 8:00 pm.
If you would like to participate in the Parade, sign up at the Bates County
Fairgrounds by 4:15 pm prior to leaving for the
square. That’s the Bates County Fair Parade, Bash, Pee Wee Livestock
Show, and the Bates County Fair Youth Dance on Tuesday, July 9th.
The Bates County Fair runs from July 8th through July 12th.