Local organizers are gearing up to present the latest installment of an important community tradition when the 159th Drayton Fair takes place from Aug. 7 to 9.
As they wait for the fun to begin, local residents can check out the results of a storefront window decoration contest at local businesses, featuring the fair theme “Bees and Bears.”
Along with the many regular events, new activities added to the 2015 schedule include a two-man log saw competition and, in keeping with the theme, a Teddy Bear Picnic on Aug. 9 from 12:30 to 1:30pm.
Popular events like the tractor pulls and demolition derby can be expected to fill the stands and fair-goers can enjoy the final day of activities on Sunday, fortified by a good meal at the Legion breakfast.
The Drayton Fair’s ongoing success can be attributed to the hard work and foresight of a dedicated group of volunteers and the appreciation of a receptive community. In this part of the world, a strong agricultural fair is indicative of a strong community. One only needs to check out the impressive events schedule at www.draytonfair.com to know this community has those key elements in place.
Gates and exhibits open on Friday night (Aug. 7) at 5pm and the fun is non-stop all weekend as the local fairgrounds become the place to be in Mapleton.
