County fair opens Aug. 1 with load of family fun

Fun abounds for everyone at the Ozaukee County Fair.
The fair runs from Wednesday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 5, at Fireman’s Park in Cedarburg.
The All Star Monster Truck Tour is one of this year’s highlights, including obstacle course racing, a no-rules freestyle throwdown, pro ATV racing and monster truck rides.
Two shows are on Sunday. Grandstand gates open at 11 a.m. with a driver meet and greet until 11:45 a.m. The show will start at noon.
    The second show grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with a driver meet and greet until 4:45 p.m. The show will commence at 5 p.m.  General seating is $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
A fireworks display closes out the fair’s first day at dusk on Wednesday.
The truck and farm tractor pulls will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.
The annual livestock auction sill be at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Show Arena.
    Demolition derbies will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $13 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger.
The annual Small Animal Auction will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in the rabbit and poultry barn.
Craft vendors and 4-H projects will be set up throughout the event.
Fair visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of food, including the classic cream puff, fish fry and corn on the cob.
    The midway offers unlimited rides for kids with the purchase of a wristband for $20 from 4 to 10 p.m on Wednesday.,  and from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Sunday.
Performing on the 5 Corners Centre Stage on Wednesday will be Addiction from 3 to 6:30 p.m. and Rebel Grace from 7:30 to 11 p.m., followed on Thursday by GrooveLine from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and The Playlist from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
On Friday, Screamin Cucumbers will play from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and The Toys from 8 to 11:30 p.m. On Saturday, Everlong will perform from noon to 2:30 p.m. followed by Katie Mack & the Moan from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and Bella Cain from 8 to 11:30 p.m. On Sunday, Doo-Wop Daddies will play from 1 to 5 p.m.
    Entertainment on the Boehlke Hardware Main Stage starts Wednesday with The Clique from 7 to 11 p.m., followed on Thursday with Dirty Boogie from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday, Jim Gaff Trio plays from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and Crossfire from 7 to 11 p.m. On Saturday, Sound Therapy will perform from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and Highfield Drive from 7 to 11 p.m. On Sunday, Tim Castle & Dale Seller will play from 1 to 4 p.m.
    There will also be performances in the Monticello Sno-Mobile Club food and beverage tent from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.  Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
    Daily parking on the fairgrounds is $10 for cars and trucks and $5 for motorcycles. Free street parking is also available.
For more information, visit www.ozaukeecountyfair.com.