Cheyenne County Fair Starts Sunday

The 2019 Cheyenne County Fair gets underway Sunday, July 21, with numerous events throughout the week.

The week starts with the NBHA Barrel Racing Sunday in the arena. The 4-H event is free to the public.

Tuesday is Family Fun Night and BBQ. The event is sponsored by Great Western Bank, Adams Industries and Agri-Plastics. Nearly everything is free or at low cost.

Wednesday evening the arena gets lively again. The PRCA Rodeo and WPRA Barrel Racing take center stage at 7 p.m. Queen coronation is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

The arena will have a different variety of horse power Thursday as the Truck and Tractor Pull splits the sky with thunderous excitement.

Friday includes the Fair concert heading A Thousand Horses and opening by Jason Pritchett. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $20 each. A Thousand Horses is a blend of southern country-rock that was formed in 2010 in Nashville, Tenn., with Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Zach Brown and Graham Deloach. The band describes itself as a mixture of influences from the “muscular country, drawling rock, high gospel harmony, low-country blues and old school soul” coming together in one place, according to the band’s website.

Band members also report influences by The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, as well as Led Zeppelin. Jason Pritchett trace his musical history to the traditional sounds of Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. He sings of the sounds and experiences of country life from bullriding to motocross competitions. His debut single, “Good Show,” topped out at No. 16. His shows honor military veterans and he supports the American Valor Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit.

Friday’s concerts will also honor law enforcement, first responders, active duty military personnel and veterans. All personnel with an ID will be admitted to the concert free of charge.

Fireworks are scheduled for after the concert.

Mac’s Carnival wristband night is Friday as well, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday is the Demolition Derby with Power Wheels during intermission. Check in at the box office between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for registration.

Mac’s Carnival will also be open Saturday.

Ticket books are available for $35 each. Children 12 years and younger are free at events when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, Cheyenne County Treasurer, Cheyenne County Visitor’s Center and Finney’s Ace Hardware.