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This year’s Open Class Pet Show for youth 18 years old and younger will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Sanpete County Fairgrounds pavilion.

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This year’s Sanpete County Fair Free Swim event will be held Saturday, August. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Manti City Pool.

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Open Class entries (excluding perishable items) will be accepted at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building this Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Perishable items (baked goods, fresh produce and floral/plant entries) will be accepted Monday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, August. 19, from 8 to 9 a.m.

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Local residents will start submitting their Open Class exhibits and 4-H entries for display and judging at the fairgrounds this Saturday, Aug. 16, as the Sanpete County Fair gets underway.

Then, next Monday, things will really ramp up as entry submissions continue, set-up begins in the 4-H FFA Jr. Livestock barn and a concert by country music artist Whitney Lusk is presented in the fairgrounds rodeo arena.

The fair is a long-standing tradition in Sanpete County, with events centered at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds, 50 W. 500 North, Manti. Events will continue through next week, culminating with a parade down Manti’s Main Street and the annual RMPRA Rodeo at the fairgrounds.

Many events are free of charge; for ticketed events, tickets can be purchased at the fair’s website, sanpetecountyfair.net. More information and entry forms for various events can also be found on the website.

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your 2025 fair experience:

Carnival: To save some cash, purchase a carnival day pass online in advance at the fair’s website. A day pass is $35 and can be used for one of any of the three days the carnival is open. Once you purchase your pass, present it at the fair’s ticket booth to redeem it before going to the Brown’s Amusements carnival ticket booth. The carnival opens on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m. and at noon on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Fun on the Farm: Help your kids learn where their food comes from at the Fun on the Farm exhibit. Open Friday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds, this unique and free activity will have them gathering different farm products like milk, vegetables and eggs and earning a treat or prize.

Local entertainment: Enjoy free performances by local residents at the fairgrounds pavilion on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21 and 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Free pie: Stuff your face with delicious pie and maybe win a trophy at the Pie-Eating Contest on Saturday, Aug. 23. You must register, however, for participation by this Saturday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. by calling 435-851-0980.

Show off your vehicle: It’s called the Car Show, but this show is also open to trucks, tractors, motorcycles, UTV’s, ATV’s and whatever other vehicle you may want to display. Register your vehicle in advance by going to sanpetecountyfair.net and clicking on Events, then Event Information.

Swim for free: The Manti City Pool annually offers a free swim day as part of the fair. This year’s Free Swim will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, from noon to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of games and activities offered for kids during the swim. The pool is located at 64 W. 500 North, Manti.

Show pride in your pet: Think your pet is the best? Show it off at the Open Class Pet Show. This contest is open to youth ages 18 and younger and will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at the fairgrounds pavilion. A “pet’ can mean almost anything, from traditional dogs and cats to snakes, birds or even spiders! Categories are: Small Dog, Large Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Reptile, Bird and Fowl, Costume, Large Pet, Most Unique and Open. There’s no fee to enter, and no pre-registration is required, but those participating should arrive by 1:45 p.m. that day to enter the contest.