Featured Top Story Editor's Pick Dawson County Fair kicks off Jose Perez Jul 18, 2024 Jul 18, 2024 0 1 of 11 Community members take part in carnival rides Thursday during the “Sensory Friendly Morning.” Jose Perez During the agility portion of the Dawson County Fair dog show, participants had to move their dogs through an obstacle in the shortest time possible. Jose Perez Community members gather for the pedal tractor pull contest organized to by the Mid-Nebraska Pedal Pullers. Jose Perez Justine Bauer, right, plays with one of the children during the last hour of the “Sensory Friendly Morning” at the Dawson County Fair. Jose Perez Members of "In Motion" dance to the song "Lollipop" by The Chordettes. Jose Perez Spencer Hansen, left, and Chad Sharff perform near Linke Lane. Jose Perez Community members participate in ax throwing at the Dawson County Fairgrounds.. Jose Perez Samual Winter, left, praises his dog after the showmanship portion of the fair dog show. Jose Perez Mollie Spradlin and her dog compete in showmanship. Jose Perez Bristol McConville and her dog compete. Jose Perez Levi Martin competes with his dog. Jose Perez Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jose Perez LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Fair commenced on Wednesday, initiating a five-day event packed with 4-H activities and community events.kAmw:89=:89E:?8 E96 @A6?:?8 52J H6C6 E96 c\w rF=:?2CJ r92==6?86 2?5 u2G@C:E6 u@@5 $9@H 2=@?8D:56 E96 c\w 5@8 D9@H]k^AmkAms6DA:E6 D6G6C2= 56=2JD[ E96 c\w 5@8 D9@H 5C6H 2 =2C86 2F5:6?46 E@ $E6G6?D pC6?2]k^AmkAm~A6?:?8 E96 6G6?E[ |2==@C66 q2C?6D[ @7 $>:=:?’ #2?49 p5G6?EFC6D :? v@E96?3FC8[ E@=5 E96 4C@H5 E96 6G6?E 762EFC65 6?E9FD:2DE:4 J@F?8 A2CE:4:A2?ED H9@ 925 5:=:86?E=J EC2:?65 E96:C 5@8D =625:?8 FA E@ E96 6G6?E] q2C?6D 6IAC6DD65 96C AC:56 :? 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