The 19th annual Cass County Fair is an entertainment tradition. The festival will be July 17-22 in Pleasant Hill. Highlights of the fair include youth livestock shows, a demolition derby, the Southern Fun Carnival, and an Old Time Gospel Music Shown.
Tuesday, July 17
5-7 p.m. 4-H Youth Public Speaking Contest and Demonstrations & Fashion Review
6:45 p.m. Opening ceremony
7 p.m. Motorcross races
Wednesday, July 18
1 p.m. Youth Dairy Show
4-6 p.m. KMZU Radio “The Farm” live remote
5 p.m. Rabbit Show (judging)
8 p.m. ATV Races
Thursday, July 19
7 p.m. Poultry Show
8 p.m. Demolition Derby
8-Midnight Music by “D.J. with Karaoke”
Friday, July 20
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Youth Meat Goat Show
12-9 p.m. Cass County 4-H Exhibits and FFA Exhibits open
1-9 p.m. Home Economics and Horticulture Show
1-9 p.m. Quilt Show
1-9 p.m. Art and Photo Show
5-10 p.m. Depot Park Vendors open
6:30-8:20 p.m. Old Time Gospel Music Show
8 p.m. MRCA/URA Adult Radio
10 p.m. Fireworks
10 p.m.-1 a.m. Ricky Lee Tanner in concert
Saturday, July 21
7-10:30 a.m. Lions Pancake Breakfast
8-9 a.m. Ragtime Piano (Brian Hawkins)
8 a.m. Youth Beef Show
8 a.m. 5K Run at Boardman and Cedar
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cass County Bookmobile
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Cass County 4-H Exhibits and FFA Exhibits open
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Depot Park Vendors open
9 a.m. Parade
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Art & Photo Show; Home Economics Show; Horticulture Show; and Quilt Show
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Classic Car, Truck and Hot Rod Show
10 a.m. Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Chair Challenge and Auction
11 a.m. Doug Porter Memorial Firefighters competition
11 a.m. Baby Contest winners announced
11 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Bluegrass and Old Time music festival
1 p.m. Bike Rodeo
4 p.m. Super Farmer competition
8 p.m. MRCA/URA Adult Radio
10 p.m. Fireworks
10 p.m.-1 a.m. Live music by Tate Stevens
Sunday, July 17
1 p.m. Pet Show
2 p.m. Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull
7 p.m. M.S.T.P.A Truck and Tractor Pull
Junior Livestock Show Schedule
The 2012 Cass County Junior Livestock Show is July 27-August 2 at North Park in Harrisonville.
Friday, July 27
11 a.m. Dairy Goat
1 p.m. Dairy Cattle
Saturday, July 28
9 a.m. Bobby Calf
9:30 a.m. Beef Cattle
Monday, July 30
5 p.m. Dog Show
5 p.m. Rabbit Show
6 p.m. Poultry Show
Tuesday, July 31
6:30 p.m. Boer Goat Show
6:30 p.m. Sheep Show
Wednesday, August 1
6:30 p.m. Swine Show
Thursday, August 2
3:30 p.m. Round Robin Showmanship
5-6:30 p.m. Auction Dinner
6:30 p.m. Jr. Awards/Auction
SAVE THE DATE:
Citywide fall festivals are coming up. Mark your calendar for the events in your community.
Belton Fall Festival, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 14-15.
Burnt District Festival, Harrisonville, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 5-6.
Freeman Homecoming, Saturday, Sept. 17.
Garden City Fall Festival, Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 27-30.
Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival, Saturday, Oct. 27.
Raymore Festival in the Park, Raymore, Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 20-23.