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Big show planned for 2022 Boone County Fair

Country star Tyler Farr will headline the Boone County Fair Concert on July 12.
A great lineup of entertainment is scheduled for the 138th annual Boone County Fair in slightly over two weeks, July 9-13.
Fairgoers won’t find a better entertainment value. The 2022 fair is packed with shows and competitions every night, and plenty to see and do during the days.
Some of the fair highlights will include:
• a concert by country music star Tyler Farr and special guest Muscadine Bloodline on Tuesday, July 12, starting at 8 p.m. in front of the grandstand.
• Northeast Nebraska Pullers Association on Saturday starting at 3 p.m., featuring everything from stock farm tractors to hot rod tractors.
• Always a highlight is the annual Fair Parade on Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m.
• Tanner Pelster Memorial stock car races on Sunday night, July 10, starting at 6 p.m. with IMCA Sport Mods, A-Class Winged Sprints, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.
• Red Neck Night on Monday, July 11, starting at 7:30 p.m. with the Nag Hag Race, Backward Car Races, Skid Steer Olympics and Two-Car Chain Races.
• ATV Big Air Tour on Wednesday, July 13, starting at 7 p.m. in front of the grandstand. This aerial show features stunts by expert riders.
Complete story in the June 22 Albion News/Boone Co. Tribune and Petersburg Press, print and e-editions.