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Franklin County Fair and Rodeo Schedule Highlights
Franklin County Fair runs Thursday through Sunday with rides, barbecue, and a full slate of events. Activities include livestock weigh-ins, poultry shows, hog, goat and dairy judging, 4-H competitions, and nightly rodeos at Celebration Hall and Hayward Arena.
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Hayward Arena
Rodeo Arena
Hayward
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