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Fari royalty will be crowned Wednesday during Fair Week. Last year’s Queen and King were Addison Coke and Titus Woods, members of the Prairie Ramblers 4-H Club.

Fari royalty will be crowned Wednesday during Fair Week. Last year’s Queen and King were Addison Coke and Titus Woods, members of the Prairie Ramblers 4-H Club.

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Judges have rules to follow while interacting in the arena

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
During the Fair, it isn’t only the 4-H, FFA and Heritage Youth Association members who have rules to follow. Judges for the various departments have rules they must follow as well.No one shall act as judge who is related to any person competing for a premium.

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Judges have rules to follow in arena

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
following day, lights can be left on there later, if necessary). A 1 a.m. curfew will be in place with adults and superintendents coordinating this effort.
Nick Sarwinski plays all kinds of rock music. Anything from classic to modern and anywhere in between. Crowd favorites are a go-to. Audiences can expect a show filled with upbeat danceable songs with a passionate performance. Sarwinski will open the fair’s nightly entertainment Tuesday, July 14.

Nick Sarwinski plays all kinds of rock music. Anything from classic to modern and anywhere in between. Crowd favorites are a go-to. Audiences can expect a show filled with upbeat danceable songs with a passionate performance. Sarwinski will open the fair’s nightly entertainment Tuesday, July 14.

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Wednesday back by popular demand ‘Hit Bingo’

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Friday, July 10, 2026
For nearly a century the Cherokee County Fair has been the showplace for county youth in agriculture. Though in the past 100 years there have been changes in the fair’s entertainment. It began with horse pulling competition, farm crop production competitions and cooking competition.
The Vincents will be on the bandstand Thursday night of Fair Week. Be prepared for an unusual musical display.

The Vincents will be on the bandstand Thursday night of Fair Week. Be prepared for an unusual musical display.

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Thursday night features Kansas City band The Vincents

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
A special attraction will hit the bandstand Thursday night. Fairgoers are in for a unique experience they likely won’t forget.The Vincents are led by bassist Chase McRoy, flat-pickin’ machine Dustin White, and drumming wild-man Kellan Moore.
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 Friday 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 Friday night.

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Eastern Heights returns to Fair

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
Eastern Heights are a five piece American Country Variety band from Southwest Missouri. The band formed in 2015 from a collection of music loving, passionate, high energy musicians, who met performing in Branson, Mo.
Riverton native Dillon Leggett will be performing on the Bandstand Saturday. Courtesy photo.

Riverton native Dillon Leggett will be performing on the Bandstand Saturday. Courtesy photo.

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Riverton grad to perform Saturday

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
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.
Luke Bell discusses his outfit with one of the judges during the annual 4-H Style Revue Saturday, June 27 at the Extension Office.

Luke Bell discusses his outfit with one of the judges during the annual 4-H Style Revue Saturday, June 27 at the Extension Office.

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Premium auction promotes learning for 4-H members

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
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.

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Judging helps develop communication skills

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
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.
During the annual Pedal Tractor Pull, younger children get to try their hand at a smaller tractor, while older youngsters try their hand at this one. Winners in each division have the opportunity to compete at the Kansas State Fair.

During the annual Pedal Tractor Pull, younger children get to try their hand at a smaller tractor, while older youngsters try their hand at this one. 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 10, 2026
A Pedal Tractor Pull will be held Tuesday, July 14, 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 p.m.
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

Homer Bristow
Friday, July 10, 2026
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.
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