We spent a lot of time last week at the Marion County Fair taking a ton of photos. Below are just a few of those photos. You can find plenty more in our photo album or by clicking here.

The Marion County Fairgrounds will roar Thursday night with the annual National Tractor Pull in the grandstands. Earlier in the day, the tractor pulls will be using kid power as children are invited to try their hand at the pedal tractor pull in the coliseum. The fair has also announced there will be no fireworks this year.

It’s the Fourth of July and the Marion County Fair will celebrate with a rodeo followed up by the annual fireworks display. 4-H’ers will continue contests throughout the day and all the ladies are invited to take part in the Skillet Throwing Competition.

While families have been busy moving in animals and projects over the weekend, the Marion County Fair really gets going on Monday, July 2, and will feature a tough truck competition along with the coronation of the Jr. Fair royalty. Monday is also Canned Food Day, Senior Citizen’s Day, and Lady’s Day.

A barn on the Marion County Fairgrounds is growing and, for the first time in years, will house all of the rabbit and poultry entries for this year’s fair. The Senior Fair Board, who is leading the project, says construction started last week and volunteers are continuing to raise funds.