By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

This is the 34th year for the Russell County Free Fair in Russell. It’s the first Russell County Fair for the new Extension 4-H Youth Agent, Nicolette Unruh, who serves Russell and Ellsworth counties as part of the Midway K-State Research and Extension District.

Unruh grew up in Pawnee County, and was a member of Barton County 4-H for 12 years. She knows what to expect in her “brand-new” role:

“I’m here as an agent to help facilitate the fair, make sure the judges are in place, and help get these 4-H’rs an accumulation of their year so they can learn a little bit more than they were already were with their projects,” said Unruh.

“The fair helps them finalize that all.”

Highlights of Wednesday night’s events at the Russell County fair include:

2 pm – Bucket Calf records due in Fair Office.
6 pm – Register for Mutton Bustin’ (60 lbs & under)
6:30 pm – Free Hot Dog Feed – Sponsored by Eagle Communications
6:30 pm – 4-H Bucket Calf Show followed by 4-H Beef show – Livestock Show Arena.
6:30 – 8:00pm – 4-Told Concert
7 pm- McClain’s Mutton Bustin’ sponsored by Russell County Sheriff Dept. – Grandstand Arena
8 pm – Six Appeal Concert

The Russell County Fair continues through Friday. More information is available on the fair’s website.