Fayette County Fair
La Grange, Texas

When: late August, early September

Where: Fayette County Fairgrounds on Highway 77 in La Grange.

Since 1927 Fayette County citizens have said so long to summer with a fair that's a true Texas treasure.

Attractions: Wile 4-H and FFA members demonstrate their agricultural aptitude at the livestock show, festival-goers can take shelter from the summer sun as they enjoy the botanical beauty on display at the flower and plant house or check out the craftwork of community members at the creative arts exhibits. Shoppers can also find a Texas-themed souvenir of their stay in La Grange at the Commercial Exhibits Hall.

Competitions: Potential Freds and Gingers can show off their fancy footwork in the dance contest, held in the German-Czech Mart, while a showdown between horseshoe and water pitching contestants takes place in an area behind the Mart. The Men's Softball Fall Classic hits a home run with sports fans, while folks who enjoy the reality series "America's Got Talent" have their chance to shine in the spotlight as they take the stage for the local talent contest, which offers prizes in youth, junior teen and senior divisions. Foodies will get fired up over the BBQ Cook-off competition at the Fair Pavilion, and the savor smells of chicken, pork butt and beef brisket will surely tempt the taste buds of attendees, who can curb their cravings with tried and true festival fare like corn dogs, funnel cakes, fajitas and pizza, sold by the fair's many food vendors.

Entertainment: Folks can grab a cold brew, kick back and enjoy a roster of country and Tejano acts on the main stage at at the German-Czech Mart.

Children's Activities: Children can cuddle cute critters at the Texan petting zoo, giggle at the antics of a red-nosed clown, or be the star of the show in the youth (0 - 7 years) or Junior (6 - 12 years old) divisions of the local talent show. The happy sounds of merry-go-round music beckons little ones to climb aboard a carousel horse, just one of the slower rides to be found at the carnival and midway. Spinning teacups, bumper cars and a Ferris wheel that reaches almost 100 feet in the air are just a few of the attractions that will bring a smile to both the young and the young at heart.

For more information:

• visit www.fayettecountyfair.org