Here's what you need to know if you plan to attend the 2022 Eddy County Fair
The Eddy County Fair opens July 25 at the Eddy County Fairgrounds in Artesia, New Mexico.
This year's Fair will feature traditional animal exhibitions and competitions, alongside live entertainment
The Fair closes July 30. This year's fair is dedicated to Alan and Misti Fernandez, whose family has been active in the Fair for decades.
Here's a line up of events scheduled for Fair Week in Eddy County.
The Eddy County Fair parade is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday. Those interested in participating in the Fair parade can enter at https://www.eddycountyfair.com/2022/paradeform_62822.pdf.
It will travel through downtown Artesia to the Eddy County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds are located at 3402 S. 13th St. in Artesia.
This year a live broadcast of the Eddy County Fair will be broadcast at https://www.eddycountyfair.com/2022/paradeform_62822.pdf.
The Fair kicks of with exhibits at the Fairgrounds July 23 at 9 a.m. at the exhibit building.
From July 25 through July 30, livestock exhibits are open to the public. Exhibits end with the junior livestock show at 5 p.m. on July 30.
On July 30 at 11 a.m. the 23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held at the Fairgrounds.
The Fair will close with a concert by Aaron Watson on Friday, July 29. Tickets to the concert are $15 and can be purchased online at https://eddy.fairwire.com/tickets.aspx. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. It is sponsored by HF Sinclair, 111 Beef Republic and ConocoPhillips.
On July 28th the Fair's Faith and Family Night will feature live entertainment which begins at 7 p.m. Performing are the Messengers and special guest Katy Nichole. The event is free to the public and is sponsored by Faith Baptist Church and Artesia First Baptist Church.
A Cornhole Tournament is scheduled for July 30 with cash payouts for first and second place. Doubles entry fee is $40. For more information contact Michael Gamboa at 575-513-8270.
Vendors interested in participating should email vendor.eddycountyfairnm@gmail.com
Find more information at www.eddycountfair.com.
This article originally appeared on Carlsbad Current-Argus: Here's what you need to know if you plan to attend the 2022 Eddy County Fair
