The Norman County Fair begins today, which means the summer has officially begun. Fair Board President Don Merkens says the fair will kick off with the parade at 5:30 PM. Merkens says they will also be celebrating everything FFA with the inaugural FFA Day, which includes a free concert in the newly renovated grandstands. Merkens…
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In just a few hours, the 128th annual Norman County Fair will begin in Ada. One of Wednesday’s events is the Kickoff Parade, which starts at 5:30. Norman County Farm Bureau President Mike Kitchell has details. Norman County Farm Bureau is also sponsoring the Old Time Tractor Show at the Fair. Kitchell talks about what…
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The Ada Borup West Cross Country Team is now taking registrations for their 5K Fun Run that runs in conjunction with the Norman County Fair on Saturday, June 22 at 9:00 AM. Ada Borup West Cross Country Head Coach Tyler Hennen tells us more. To register scan the QR code below:
Benedictine Living Community of Ada will be taking a big part in this week’s Norman County Fair. Benedictine executive director Morgan Hviding talks about BLC’s involvement. Hviding says Wednesday’s Kick-Off Parade will have a different route this year that will accommodate Benedictine Living Community residents. Hviding says Living Community residents will indeed take part in…
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One of the most mouth-watering events at the Norman County Fair is coming up next Thursday, June 20th with the annual Fruit Pie Baking Contest. Contest organizer Whitney Pittman says if you want to enter the Fruit Pie Baking Contest, make sure you bring something along with the pie. Pittman says you don’t need to…
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One of the attractions at this year’s Norman County Fair is Eli Alger and the Faster Horses. They’ll be giving a free concert as part of FFA Day Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm at the Grandstand. Eli talks about his music. Alger talks about one of his favorite songs…and you can hear part of it.…
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The Norman County Fair kicks off on June 19 and the Norman County 4H is gearing up for a busy weekend. Norman County 4H Extension Educator Linda Houglum says that her 4Hers will be starting early this year and previews some of the activities going on the first few days of the fair. Houglum says…
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The Norman County Fair is right around the corner and there will be some new events at this year’s celebration. One event making its debut at the Norman County Fair this year is FFA Day. Norman County Fair President Don Merkens tells us more about this event. Again FFA Day will be on Wednesday, June…
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The Norman County Fair is having some work done to their grandstands and it’s expected to be completed soon. Norman County Fair President Don Merkins tells us more. Merkins tells us more about the long storied history of the Grandstands that date back to 1920. Merkins says there’s also renovations going on at the Coliseum…
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