This fair is held in the fall of each year in Douglas,
WY. This unique town has an approximate
population of 5000 citizens and is located 130 miles from the state capital of Cheyenne.
Douglas is a beautiful community on the North
Platte River that offers visitors plenty of activities year round.
Some of these activities, weathering permitting, are: fishing, swimming, and
canoeing.
The Wyoming State Fair is held at the fairgrounds in Douglas.
Weather for the fair varies each year from hot to cold so come prepared. Some
of the events offered at the fair are:
An Antique Tractor Show and
Pull
Ranch Horse Competition
Demolition Derby
Rodeo
Pigs-N-Mud Wrestling
The Famous Rubber Chicken
Relay
Midway- Plenty of carnival
rides and games
Entertainment- Concerts and
Shows
A campground is located next to the fairgrounds which has 312 camper hookups
with electricity, water and sewer and also 144 temporary spaces with
electricity and water. The spots are given on a first come first serve basis
only. There are hotels in close proximity to the fairgrounds.
Arkansas State
Fair
The Arkansas State Fair is held each year in the fall and runs for two
weeks. The fair is located at the state fairgrounds in Little
Rock and boasts the lowest admission prices in
country. Some of the events offered each year are:
Entertainment- Each year
there are several celebrity concerts.
PRCA Rodeo- The rodeo is
always a popular event and showcases bareback riding, calf roping, steer
wrestling, bronc riding and many other rodeo related events.
Creative Arts Competitions-
Competitions are held each year in different categories such as:
needlepoint, foods, art, photography, horticulture, misc. crafts, fruits
and vegetables.
Livestock Show and Sale-
Youngsters display and sell the livestock that they have raised throughout
the year.
10 Acre Midway- The highlight
of the fair each year is the 10 acre midway. Rides of all kinds are
offered along with various games of different skill levels. Concession
stands are a plenty with every imaginable kind of food.
Exhibitions- Exhibitors
showcase many items each year from cars to the latest in fishing and
hunting gear.
Hotels are located in the downtown area close to the fairgrounds as well as
further out.