Families come together for annual fair, rodeo

Last updated Sep 01, 2011 12:0pm0

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ADDED THRILLS. The youngsters will have some extra fun during the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair this year as Paradise Amusements brings its carnival to the event after a two-year hiatus. The carnival will feature midway games and amusement park style rides for kids of all ages. This is a file photo taken during the 2007 fair as carnival enthusiasts waited for their turn on the Round-Up. Admission to the fair does not include the cost of carnival rides.

Area residents are gearing up for the annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo this weekend beginning today (Thursday), Sept. 1.

For four days, exhibitors, spectators and community members will enjoy wild rodeo action and fierce competitions in youth departments.

Topping the weekend is a pair of parades and a barbecue on Saturday as well as numerous booths and food vendors at the fairgrounds.

Community Parade

The Ritzville Community Parade is slated to begin this Saturday, Sept. 3, with the children’s parade and grand parade through the streets of downtown Ritzville.

The theme f...