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🎉 Saturday at the Morgan County Fair is one of those days you’ll want to soak in from start to finish — full of great events, family-friendly fun, and an incredible concert to end the night.
From beef judging and volleyball to magic shows and music under the stars, there’s non-stop action for all ages. Whether you’re here for the horses, the rides, or Warren Zeiders on the main stage — you’re in for a day to remember.
📅 Saturday, July 12th Schedule:
🐄 8AM – Beef Judging
🏐 9AM – 6-on-6 Volleyball Tournament
🐎 10AM – Western Horse Show (Horse Arena)
🏛 1PM – Merchant Building Opens
🧒 1PM – Kids’ Corral & Lego Contest (Merchant Building)
🎩 2PM – Magician Show (Merchant Building)
🎡 2PM – Fair Pavilion Opens
🚜 6PM – Speed Show (Horse Arena)
🎶 7:30PM – Warren Zeiders w/ special guest Colby Cooper
🎸 Following the concert: The Longmeyer Band at the Pavilion!
🎢 Carnival Hours:
12PM–5PM + 6PM–10PM (Armbands valid 1PM–5PM + 6PM–10PM)
🎆 Come early and stay late — it’s a full day of fair fun waiting for you.
📍We’ll see you at the fairgrounds!
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🎡 Friday is bringing the momentum at the Morgan County Fair!
From morning goat judging to carnival rides, contests, and a full evening of entertainment, the first concert of the fair kicks off tonight — and you won’t want to miss a minute.
🐐 8AM – Goat Judging
🏆 1PM – Master Showmanship Contest
🏛️ 4PM – Merchant Building + Pavilion Open
🎟️ 5PM–10PM – Carnival (Armbands valid 6PM–10PM)
🐴 6:30PM – Pony Pulls in the Horse Arena
🎤 7:30PM – Dustin Lynch with special guest Noah Hicks
🎶 Followed by Feudin’ Hillbillys at the Pavilion!
Whether you’re coming for the livestock, the rides, the competition — or ready to enjoy a big night of music — tonight’s the night to be here.
📍See you at the fairgrounds!
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🎆 Another big day is rolling at the Morgan County Fair — with full-throttle fun, live music, and a whole lot happening from sun-up to lights-out!
From swine judging to Silver Lake at the Pavilion, Thursday’s schedule is packed. The Carnival is open again from 5PM–10PM (Armbands valid 6PM–10PM), so bring your crew and ride into the evening!
🕰️ Today’s highlights include:
• Kids’ Day Activities at 1:30PM
• The Summer Bicentennial Bash kicks off at 6PM in the Pavilion
• Power Wheels Derby at 6PM and the Demolition Derby at 7PM in the Grandstand
• Bicentennial Trivia + Kids’ Rodeo, both at 6:30PM
• And don’t miss live music by Silver Lake at 8PM 🎶
👉 Follow the Morgan County Fair Facebook page for the latest updates!
Thursday’s stacked — we’ll see you at the fairgrounds! 🎡🐖🔥
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