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Douglas County Free Fair Daily Schedule and Sponsors
The Douglas County Free Fair runs August 16 and 17 with daytime rides from 2 to 5 pm. Local businesses and sponsors include Lawrence Merchants, Lawrence Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream Co, Malott's Hardware, Modern LP-Gas, Montgomery Ward, Morgan-Mace, Ford Ceater, Nieder & Wichman, Allis-Chalmers, Pines Radio and TV Service, Dial VN 3 7738, Rapid Transit Service, Rankin's Drug Store, Rumsey Funeral Home, Sam's Produce Co, Scott Temperature Equipment, Standard Life Association, J. Underwood and Sons, Vincent's, Weaver's, Catlett Shows. Presented by Max Bahnmaier, Louie Kindred, and Wayne Powell.