The long-awaited opening of the 2017 Barton County Fair is upon us. Starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, people will begin checking in livestock and exhibits at the Expo Complex west of Great Bend. Soon the fun will start.But the next few days of awards, food and entertainment have been months in the making, said Inga Atchinson from the Barton County Fair Association.
Strike it rich
Barton County Fair underway