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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 24, 2025 - 7:52 pm

Here’s the lineup for the 2025 Douglas County Fair

by Lawrence Times

The 2025 Douglas County Fair is saddling up, with the carnival, demolition derby and more set to return to Lawrence next week.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 10:51 am

Douglas County Fair will go on as planned following storm

by Lawrence Times

A representative of the Douglas County Fair says events will proceed as planned Thursday, despite […]

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 25, 2024 - 1:33 pm

Here’s the lineup for the 2024 Douglas County Fair

by Lawrence Times

The 2024 Douglas County Fair is getting underway, with the carnival, demolition derby and more set to return to Lawrence next week.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 27, 2023 - 3:31 pm

‘Hard work really pays off’: 4-H’ers share their knowledge at Douglas County Fair

by Chansi Long

Birgitte Theroff, 16, was among dozens of local and regional youth able to share animal knowledge confidently to a group of judges this week during the 4-H animal shows at the Douglas County Fair.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 22, 2023 - 9:14 pm

Douglas County Fair returns; here are some highlights to watch for

by Lawrence Times

It’s that time of year again: The Douglas County Fair is bringing families, friends, furry creatures, food, fun and 4-H’ers to the fairgrounds. There will also be two nights of demolition derby this year.

Tricia Masenthin / Lawrence Times
Business July 29, 2022 - 6:01 pm

Youth make money, flex entrepreneurial skills at Douglas County fair

by Tricia Masenthin

There were chores galore on Friday as 4-H club members and other youth tended to their booths during the Douglas County Fair.

Elizabeth Carter
Arts & Events June 10, 2021 - 3:40 pm

Yes, there will be llamas: Douglas County Fair to return

by Lawrence Times

After a muted year in 2020, the Douglas County Fair will return in full force this July. Yes, there will be a llama show. And a demolition derby.

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