“Deep in the Heart of Fairfax” at the 56th annual Fairfax Fair

Miss Fairfax contestants are Kierra McDonald, left, Natalie Hedlund, center, and Kendal Straub, right. Miss Fairfax 2022 will be crowned Saturday, August 20, following a performance by the Southeast Nebraska Community Band at 6:00 p.m.

The 56th annual Fairfax Fair will be held August 19-21 in the Fairfax City Park. The theme of the 2022 Fairfax Fair is “Deep in the Heart of Fairfax.” Sponsored by the Fairfax Optimist Club, the weekend’s festivities are full of family fun and excitement.

The fair begins the evening of Friday, August 19, with opening ceremonies at 6:00 p.m. in the park.

The baby/youth show and Little Mr. and Little Miss Fairfax return to Friday night this year. All children birth to six years old are welcome to participate in the baby/youth show. To be eligible for Little Mr. and Little Miss Fairfax, children must be five to six years old and must reside in the Fairfax School District. Registration for the baby/youth show and Little Mr. and Little Miss Fairfax begins at 5:15 p.m. (There is no pre-registration this year, so you will need to register in the park on Friday.) Participants will line up at 6:15 p.m. The show will start at 6:30 p.m. with the introduction of the Little Mr. and Little Miss Fairfax contestants and then will move into the baby/youth show. The show will end with the coronation of Little Mr. and Little Miss Fairfax, followed by performances by Ben Johnson (Elvis impersonator/performer), Kendal Straub, and Donovan Jones.

The festivities on Saturday, August 20, will begin with the Harry Combs Memorial Tractor Show at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairfax Football Field. Get that tractor out of the barn and head to town! The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Main Street in Fairfax. Highway 59 is usually closed 30 minutes prior, so be sure to get to Fairfax by 10:30 a.m. Fair booths and games will be open all day. The FFA Boosters are hosting a cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. on the park slab, with registration from 1 to 1:30 p.m. There is a charge. The Southeast Nebraska Community Band will perform at 6:00 p.m., followed by the crowning of Miss Fairfax. Locals will take the stage to perform following the announcement. They include Christina Hall, Clint Dougherty, Erica Taylor, and Darius Skillen. Giveaway winners will be announced following the performances.

A church service will take place Sunday, August 21, at 10:30 a.m. in the city park.

There will be a lunch in the Fairfax Community Room following the church service. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted, with proceeds going to the Fairfax After Prom Group.

Activities at the fair will include games and contests for people of all ages. Food vendors are set up on site. Local organizations will also be holding giveaways so be sure to check out all the booths to sign up for the chance to win a prize! Anyone wanting to set up a booth at the park should contact Theresa Larson at 402-525-0104.

2022 MISS FAIRFAX CONTESTANTS

NATALIE HEDLUND

Daughter of

Chris & Marisa Hedlund

“Deep in the Heart of Fairfax” at the 56th annual Fairfax Fair

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