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The 81st Effingham County Fair is almost here.<\/p>\n

The fair will run from July 26-August 2.<\/p>\n

Here are some day-to-day highlights of the events at the fair:<\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JULY 26–<\/p>\n

Victory Lane Car Racing–noon to 8pm<\/p>\n

Pro Pulling League Champion Tour–6:30pm<\/p>\n

SUNDAY, JULY 27–<\/p>\n

Parade–4:30pm<\/p>\n

Talent Show–6:30pm<\/p>\n

Jr. Miss Pageant and “Little Mister”–7:30pm<\/p>\n

MONDAY, JULY 28–<\/p>\n

ITPA Truck, Tractor and Garden Tractor Pull–6:30pm<\/p>\n

TUESDAY, JULY 29–<\/p>\n

Miss Effingham County Fair and Little Miss Pageant–7pm<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30–<\/p>\n

4-H Auction–5pm<\/p>\n

Pro Pulling Champion Seed Western Series and Local Tractors\/Semis–7pm<\/p>\n

THURSDAY, JULY 31–<\/p>\n

Rodeo–7:30pm<\/p>\n

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1–<\/p>\n

Dylan Scott in concert with Jake and Mikayla–7:30pm<\/p>\n

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2–<\/p>\n

Demolition Derby–6:30pm<\/p>\n

Add to that, harness racing each day from Sunday through Friday. Post time each day will be 12 noon. You can listen to the races on Sunday on Classic Hits 979XFM, and Monday through Friday on KJ Country 102.3.<\/p>\n

The carnival will be operating Tuesday through Saturday…Tuesday at 6pm, Wednesday at 5pm, Thursday and Friday at 6pm, and from 2-7pm on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 81st Effingham County Fair is almost here. The fair will run from July 26-August 2. 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