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No strangers to Cherokee County, Eastern Heights will return to this year’s County Fair. Performing a mix of classic country, rock and roll, R and B and original music, the band will take the stage Saturday night.

No strangers to Cherokee County, Eastern Heights will return to this year’s County Fair. Performing a mix of classic country, rock and roll, R and B and original music, the band will take the stage Saturday night.

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Eastern Heights returns Saturday

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
The ever popular Eastern Heights will be returning to the Cherokee County Fair Bandstand, after a years absence still performing a mix of classic country, rock and roll, R and B and original music.The band features Rob Blackburn, Tyler Stephans, Tyler Landry, and Grant Moody.
Some 4-H members opt to sell their animals during the premium auction at the Fair. Money received in the premium sale allows them to continue to grow and learn into the next year’s fair, with purchasing their next project animal.

Some 4-H members opt to sell their animals during the premium auction at the Fair. Money received in the premium sale allows them to continue to grow and learn into the next year’s fair, with purchasing their next project animal.

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Premium auction promotes learning for 4-H members

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
What is the Livestock Premium Auction?Youth showing animals at the fair put time, effort, and money into their projects.They do this to learn how feeding and appropriately caring for animals can lead to quality meat products.
Riverton naive Dillon Leggett will be performing on the Bandstand Friday. Courtesy photo.

Riverton naive Dillon Leggett will be performing on the Bandstand Friday. Courtesy photo.

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Riverton grad to play Friday night

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Popular in area venues, Dillon Leggett, a multi-talented entertainer, will be performing at the Cherokee County Fair Friday, July 18.Leggett, a Riverton High School graduate, is a past winner of the Baxter Springs Idol contest and has performed locally at Brush Creek Golf and Grill.
Remi Schuberger talks with the judges about one of her entries during the foods judging. Her cake had several layers in different colors.

Remi Schuberger talks with the judges about one of her entries during the foods judging. Her cake had several layers in different colors.

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Judging helps develop communication skills

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Friday, July 11, 2025
One of the purposes of the fair is to show others your mastery of project skills and to learn how to improve those skills for the future. This is often accomplished thru the judging process.Judges are people who are knowledgeable about a particular project area.
Tractors used in the pedal tractor pull vary depending on the age of the entrant. Older children get to try their hand at this tractor. Winners in each division have the opportunity to compete at the Kansas State Fair.

Tractors used in the pedal tractor pull vary depending on the age of the entrant. Older children get to try their hand at this tractor. Winners in each division have the opportunity to compete at the Kansas State Fair.

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Annual pedal tractor pull planned Tuesday

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
A Pedal Tractor Pull will be held Tuesday, July 15, in front of the Lions Snack Shack on Country Road. Rain or Shine.This annual event, sponsored by Cherokee County Farm Bureau Association, is open to boys and girls between the ages of four and 12 years old.Registration will be held from 5:30 p.m.
Annual style revue kicks off Cherokee County Fair season

Annual style revue kicks off Cherokee County Fair season

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Annual style revue kicks off Cherokee County Fair season

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
The Cherokee County fair judging officially began Saturday, June 28. The style revue was held in the Cherokee County Extension Office decorated in sunflowers by Superintendent Ashley Neely. Judge one was Cassandra Ellsworth from Oswego and her helper was Kristen Shepherd.
Since its inception, the Cherokee County Fair and Old Settlers Reunion has drawn large crowds to Columbus.

Since its inception, the Cherokee County Fair and Old Settlers Reunion has drawn large crowds to Columbus.

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Homer Bristow’s recollection of county fairs past

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Editors Note: Several years ago Columbus News-Report columnist Homer Bristow jotted down the high points of the Cherokee County Fair and Reunion from his unique memory bank.Bristow’s death in January 2013 ended the popular “Just Thinkin’” column of the lifelong Columbus area resident.
Food for all taste buds at Fair

Food for all taste buds at Fair

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Food for all taste buds at Fair

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Some folks go to the fair for the carnival rides, some to look over the livestock, and some just to visit with friends and neighbors.But, everyone goes to the Cherokee County Fair for one thing.The Food.There is something extra special about the food served at the fair.

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Girl Scouts have provided fair food more than 75 years

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Nothing says Cherokee County Fair like the Girl Scout House Fair Kitchen.For over 75 years the Girl Scout House has been “the” place to eat during fair week.They are returning to the Scouts serving in the Girl Scout House after the pandemic prevented them from providing the table service last year.

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4-H judging standards, system

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
The judges for the 4-H classes are given the following information to make the process as beneficial and educational for the participants as possible.Judging is a vital part of the county fair educational process.
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