Lyon County Fair open for everyone

The Lyon County Fair is officially open and Wednesday night it was crawling with Fair Fans as the Todd Armstrong Midway Rides were lite up and in operation.

The fair set-up was still underway Wednesday morning. In the Culinary Department, where the good-tasting treats, flowers, photos and clothing are displayed (not to mention quilts), Patty Lessman of Tracy, a Culinary Superintendent, was going over the displays after they've been judge.

"We're so glad to have interest in this area," Lessman said.

She and grandaughter Taryn Lessman of Jackson were making sure everything was just right for the fair visitors.

This year's Lyon County Fair may be the most exceptional fair yet. Wednesday night a full-length Christian Concert and rally was held in the grandstand, with "Life Light," proclaiming John 8:12 — plus several other musical groups and speakers delighted a crowed gathered for the Christian experience. It was complete with "daredevil" bike riders for the entertainment of the crowd.

Tonight the PRCA Rodeo will go on at 7 p.m. for the first of a two-day evening run. The Demo Derby is 7 p.m. Saturday Night.

OIne of the exciting new events is the addition of the Los Moralitos Circus that runs three days, starting today. They brought along extra trailers with food options.

Friday and Saturday the Danzig Hypnotist will be in the crowd and on Saturday the WhitesideWalls will perfrom.

All of this — plus the animals, highling the animal judging and shows and so much more for the 4-H crowd.

It promises to be a memorable event.