The 106th Annual Coos County Fair opens its gates Tuesday morning, July 24 for five days of 4-H livestock, rodeo, carnival, and fun at the Fairgrounds in Myrtle Point. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. “Cowboys, Rides and Apple Pies” is the theme of this year’s Fair and Dennis & Janet Beetham are serving as the Grand Marshalls, while Abby Dieu is the 2018 Fair & Rodeo Queen. Clara Potter is the Fair & Rodeo Jr. Princess. Senior Day (half-price admission for those 60+) is Wednesday, July 25, and Kids Day (half-price admission 6-17 all day) is Thursday, July 26. Patriot Day, where all active Military & Veterans are admitted at half-price all day is Friday, July 27. The Open Rodeo takes place Friday & Saturday nights, 7 p.m. The annual Fair Parade through downtown Myrtle Pt. is Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m. The annual 4-H & FFA Livestock Auction takes place on Saturday, July 28, 1 p.m. For more information, go to the Fair’s website: www.cooscountyfair.com
