The annual Marion County Fair will kick off Friday in Knoxville and last until July 18th.

This year’s fair theme is “Barn in the USA” and it will be filled with livestock on display, livestock shows, 4-H projects on display at Dyer Hudson Hall from members of all area clubs, contests, games, daytime and evening entertainment, and more. This year’s evening entertainment lineup includes Cooper Alan in concert on Friday night, sprint car races on Saturday, a rodeo on Sunday, Impact Pro Wrestling on Monday the 18th, and a demo derby on Tuesday the 19th. There will also be plenty of food and activities for all ages at the fair. 

The KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio will be at the Marion County Fairgrounds throughout the entirety of the fair.