Hit the Canyon County Fair on July 28-31

You’ll find good ol’ fashioned fun at the Canyon County Fair, with baking contests, livestock shows, arts and crafts, a midway full of rides and some of the best country recording artists in concert. This year, hear Tracy Lawrence at 8 p.m. Friday, July 29, and headliner Joe Nichols, with opener David Ray, at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Concerts are free with fair admission, or get reserved seating for $25 in advance at CanyonCountyFair.org; $30 at the gate.

▪  Back by popular demand is the Hogs-N-Mud pig wrestling contest at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Enter at CanyonCountyFair.org. Kids 6 to 11 are $5 each and compete as individuals. Ages 12 and older can wrestle on teams of three ($30 for youth, $40 for adults).

▪  At 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31, catch the athletes of the Brigade FMX Freestyle Motocross Show at the Grandstand as they flip and fly through the air. Free.

▪  Carnival wristbands are $20 in advance of the fair at Treasure Valley D&B stores, online or by calling (800) 514-3849. Get $30 Fast Pass in advance (online only). The $20 wristbands and $30 Fast Passes are only available in advance through 3 p.m. July 28. Prices are $10 additional at the gate.

This story was originally published July 21, 2016 at 1:50 PM with the headline "Hit the Canyon County Fair on July 28-31."