The annual McClain County Free Fair kicks off Thursday for a three day run that includes events the entire family can enjoy.

This year the rodeo will be on Saturday night only starting at 8 p.m.

Move-in day is Tuesday: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. is for OHCE and Open Class building exhibits check-in and 4-H Building Exhibits check-in

Baked goods and fresh flowers will be checked in Wednesday morning.

A brand new event on the agenda this year is a Farmhand Olympics Contest.

Among events on Thursday are a stick horse rodeo and a bean supper put on by Kiwanis followed by an ice cream social sponsored by McClain Bank. There will also be a  kiddie tractor pull, a tractor driving contest and a pie and cake auction.

Friday is school children’s day from 9 a.m. to noon.

On Saturday all the animal showing takes place.

The annual fair runs from September 4-6 at the McClain County Expo Center on Hardcastle Blvd.