Franklin County Fair marks 125th year in Kansas
The Franklin County Agriculture Society, oldest continuing fair in Kansas and Franklin County’s oldest public event, celebrates 125 years since the 1866 start. Souvenir sales at Budge's Sports and the fairground fundraise for ongoing fairgrounds and a proposed cattle barn. featuring Kalloch, early Ottawa promoter and speaker, and historic mentions of the first fair near Second and Cherry Streets.
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Diane
Yeamans Herald
Franklin County
Kansas
Second
Cherry Streets
Isaac Kalloch
Ottawa Town Company
Ottawa
Franklin County Agriculture Society
Budge’s Sports
Alan Maxwell
Kalloch
Ottawa University
Franklin County Historical Society
Forest Park
Draft Horse Pull Returns at Hayward Arena Saturday
The revived Draft Horse Pull starts at 10 a.m. with weigh-in from 7 a.m. at Hay ward Arena. Belgian Purchan or Clydesdale horses pull a weighted sled as more weight is added, with four trophies and prize money. Admission costs $3 for adults and $2 for children. it is one of seven events under the fair pass.
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Hayward Arena
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Mark Sigurdson
Jerry Pickett
S. Main
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Ottawa, Ks
Griffin Auction Service
Sale Barn
West Wilson
Buddy Griffin
23Rd Street
Griny Rm
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