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Jefferson County Fair opens July 8

The Jefferson County Fair is a long-standing community tradition celebrating agriculture, youth achievement and fun for the whole family. It's happening for five days from July 8 to July 12 at 503 N. Jackson Avenue, in Jefferson.

The circus will be in town at Fun Field for fire tricks, juggling, acrobatics and high energy for three daily performances. They will perform Wednesday through Saturday, at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday's performance times include 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

A comedy showcase will be held at the Grandstand on Friday, at 7 p.m.

The Bingo Bash will be held on Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Great American Duck Races will also be featured along with the Badger State Tractor Pull on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. and the Badger Truck Pull on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m.

The Wisconsin Horse Puller's Association presents the Horse Pull on Saturday, July 11 at 1 p.m. in the Grandstand and the Demo Derby is crashing into the Jefferson County Fair on Sunday, July 12 at 1 p.m.

Photo by the Jefferson County Fair.