Edmonson County Fair 2024 Kicks Off With Solid Crowd at Truck Pull

Darren Doyle, story and photos:
The Edmonson County Lions Club Fair for 2024 got off to a good start, according to Fair Board Chairman Donnie Turley.

The event for the night was the sanctioned truck and tractor pull, which featured various classes of vehicles competing for prize money, and most all the bleachers were full next to the newly constructed dirt track.

The former mud bog track is no longer there, as it's been replaced with a dirt track that can also be used for the mud run that will be featured on Thursday night.

Most notable was the carnival, with steady lines at each ride, including those for both young and old. The most popular seemed to be what was called the Speed XXL, which was a rotating seat on the end of long arm that went up what seemed to be about 10 stories in a circular motion.

“We had a great crowd for opening night,” said Turley. “We also had a few extra rides he brought this year. All the kids really seemed to be having a great time.”

The fair is back tonight with the farm stock truck and tractor pull, which is non-sanctioned event. Cost is $15 nightly, which includes carnival rides. The events begin each night at 7PM with gates opening at 4:30PM.