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Weston County Fair

Specialty-crop-related entries in the Open classes include a variety of baked goods, among them fruit pies; jellies, jams, conserves, marmalades, preserves, and butters; fruit spreads; canned fruits, juices, and pie fillings; canned vegetables and meats; chutneys, pickles, relishes, salsas, and sauces; dried foods, including fruits and vegetables; gardening, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs; cooking with honey; and flowers and artistic designs. There are many other Open class events (see the exhibitors catalog for details).

Additionally, there are many categories for 4-H and FFA members, including ones in agronomy, horticulture, and foods. Those participating in the Open, FFA, and 4-H contests can compete at the state fair, and prizes are awarded at both the county and state levels.

The Newcastle Farmers; Market holds a market on one evening of the fair (check website for details).

The Weston County Fair, held annually in late July and early August, also includes a parade; pancake breakfast; hot dog lunch; chicken dinner; family fun night hot dog roast; barbecue; corn hole tournament; tough truck competition; talent contest; pig wrestling; junior livestock sale; junior horse show; junior and Open cat, dog, swine, sheep, goat, beef, and poultry shows; pocket pets show; fashion revue; flower show; Newcastle Farmers’ Market; junior and ranch rodeos; mini rough stock rodeo; goat roping; team roping; extreme rides; FFA and 4-H round robin contest; and cowboy church service, among other events

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Fairgrounds manager:
Eric Dudzinski; volunteer fair board members: Francie Hamilton, Mason Kaiser, Billy Jackson, Teigen Marchant, and vacant as of September 2025; Friends of the Weston County Fair members: Alicia Redding, Marissa Sweet, Nancy Darnell, and Shawnda Morrison
Location:
Weston County Fairgrounds in Newcastle
Email:
wcfair@rtconnect.net
Phone:
307-746-8806 or 307-746-9906
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