The Russell County Jaycees Fair continues today with pageants and the popular demolition derby.
Pageants will run through the day at the pavilion, with the last pageant expected to get underway at around 6:00.
Other events today include the poultry/rabbit show and the goat show.
Tonight’s entertainment will be the demolition derby getting underway at 7:00 on the main track.
There will also be a mullet contest during the derby.
Gate admission is $12. Fairgoers are reminded that the carnival is not open yet. The carnival will open on Monday.
Jeff Hoover welcomes Dean McKinley and Robin Riddle of the gospel group All 4 Him to Community Conversation. The group shares how they came together after the pandemic, their deep family roots in gospel music, and the ministry behind their performances across the region. They also talk about their upcoming free concert Sunday afternoon at the Russell County Jaycees Fair and invite the community to come enjoy an afternoon of gospel music and fellowship.
Jeff Hoover continues the countdown to the Russell County Jaycees Fair with longtime Jaycee member Eddie Copley. Eddie shares memories of growing up around the fair, following in the footsteps of his father, Buster Copley, and helping continue the tradition of the mule pull and horse pull at the fairgrounds. The conversation highlights the history behind the events, what fans can expect this year, and the strong community spirit that keeps the Russell County Fair going year after year.
Jeff Hoover talks with longtime Troy Anderson about the upcoming Pleasure Horse Show at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. Anderson shares details about the Friday night event, including the different competition classes, youth participation, and prize payouts. He also reflects on his decades of involvement with the Russell County Jaycees, memories of parking cars at the fair alongside his father Gary Anderson, and the strong tradition and community spirit that make the fair such a special part of Russell County each year.
Russell County vs Bowling Green from Tuesday, May 26th.
Jeff Hoover talks with Dustin Adkins about the upcoming Russell County Jaycees Fair at the Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. Adkins shares details on this year’s schedule, including the mule pull, horse show, demolition derby, wrestling, truck and tractor pulls, rodeo, horse racing, and the return of crowd favorites like minnow snatching and catfish wrangling. He also talks about new attractions like pig racing, affordable gate prices, and the strong community support that helps keep the fair one of Russell County’s biggest annual traditions.
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