What to know if you’re going to the 2024 Wyandotte County Fair

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s that time of year again for county fairs in the Kansas City metro.

The Wyandotte County Fair will take place all next week, July 16 to July 20, at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds located at 13700 Polfer Road.

The Wyandotte County Fair has been around since 1863. The inaugural fair was located near First Street and Nebraska Avenue on the levy and cost 25 cents to attend.

Admission for the fair will be $5 Tuesday and Wednesday for ages 13 and older and $10 Thursday through Saturday for ages 13 and older. It is currently cash only. Carnival wristbands are $30 each day. There is no fee for parking.

The rodeo is included with $10 ticket and will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

The “Monster Bus” will be at the fair Tuesday through Saturday during fair hours where you can shoot targets with paintball guns from onboard the 14 foot tall monster bus along with an inflatable axe throw. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25.

Food at the carnival includes tacos, nachos, burgers, fries, fresh lemonade, homemade root beer, Philly sandwiches, fried pickles, fried cheese curds, brats, street tacos, roasted corn, ice cream, shakes and more.

Hours

Tuesday through Thursday

• Fair Hours: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Carnival Hours: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Red Barn Hours: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Ali Marie will be performing at the fair Tuesday night. She is an up and rising artist from Kansas City. She is known for her rock style and the uniqueness of her sound. Her voice has landed her auditions for “The Voice” and “American idol.”

Friday

• Fair Hours: 5 p.m. – midnight
• Carnival Hours: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Red Barn Hours: 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday

• Fair Hours: 2 p.m. – midnight
• Carnival Hours 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Red Barn Hours: 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

4-H Showcase events

Tuesday

• Rabbit & Poultry Show: 9 a.m.
• Sheep & Goat Show: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday

• Beef Show: 9 a.m.
• Horse Show: 6 p.m.
• Swine Show: 7 p.m.

Thursday

• Horse Show: 9 a.m.
• Round Robin Competition: 7 p.m.

Friday

• Horse Show: 9 a.m.
• Livestock Auction: 7 p.m.

Saturday

• Dog Show: 9 a.m.

2024 Special Contests: Located at the Red Barn

Lego Contest

Entry Dates and Times:

• Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
• Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Recycling Contest

• Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
• Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

8” Fruit Pie Contest

• Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon, judging starts at noon

Open Class Foods Contest

• Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

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