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County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita

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Experience the sights and sounds of an old 1870s county fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita on Saturday, October 4, 2025. It will be a great time to experience life in simpler days. 

County Fair at Cowtown - man on stilts entertaining a crowd with children
Photo: Old Cowtown Museum

You’ll enjoy making memories with your family as you experience a county fair like it was in the past – an event where people met with their neighbors, came to see what’s new, and engaged in a little friendly competition and games of chance.

The County Fair is a family-friendly event for all ages. There are any number of things you might see or participate in at Cowtown’s County Fair, depending on when you arrive and which buildings/areas you visit.

Teachers and Home Educators: Don’t miss Education Day, with special pricing and extra educational opportunities. 

Win the blue ribbon at Cowtown's County Fair
Be sure to catch all the 1870s style skills and crafts that will be on display throughout the county fair! Photo: Old Cowtown Museum

Activities and entertainment planned for Cowtown’s County Fair

Events like these are a great time to experience Cowtown. Volunteer re-enactors come out and make the town really come alive, and there’s always activity happening somewhere.

If you get hungry or thirsty, rustle up some grub (hot dogs) and sarsaparilla in the saloon, and don’t forget to take lots of selfies in front of the wanted posters tacked up to fences around town. 🙂

Regular admission applies to Cowtown’s County Fair, but there’s no additional cost for special events like these.

If you are a Cowtown Member (like I am) you and all your kids or grandkids get in free!! This is one of the best membership deals in town.

A previous year of Cowtown's County Fair
Photograph from a previous year’s County Fair event when apparently they had lawnmower races? How fun! 🙂 Photo: Old Cowtown Museum

Cowtown Admission Rates for the County Fair Event

Regular admission rates apply for the County Fair event:

Adults: $12
Seniors (62+): $11
Youth (ages 5-17): $10
Kids 4 and younger, and Cowtown members, get in FREE!

Related:
Free Admission to Cowtown on Sundays!

Photos of previous County Fair days at Cowtown:
County Fair at Cowtown

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