Central Kansas Free Fair & Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas is held annually the 1st weekend in August. The fairgrounds are home to the annual six-day Fair, Demolition Derby, Wild Bill Hickok P.R.C.A. Rodeo, Western Heritage Day, 4-H activities, and much more!

2008 Central Kansas Free Fair Fair & Rodeo Schedule *Please see Schedules from Premium Guide* for complete fair schedule and details.** The 2008 Central Kansas Free Fair: July 30-August 5, 2008. The 63rd Annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo: July 31-August 2, 2008.
WEDNESDAY - July 30, 2008
8:00 a.m.	PRCA Timed Event Slack	Grandstand
9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.	Vendors / Exhibits	Sterl Hall, Armory & Vendors Row
6:00 p.m. to midnight	CARNIVAL -Lewellen Amusements	West Grass
7:30 p.m.	PRCA Bull Riding / Rodeo Specialty Acts / Northcutt in Concert following bull riding	Grandstand
THURSDAY - July 31, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.	Vendors / Exhibits	Sterl Hall, Armory & Vendors Row
4 x a day	Chainsaw Artist	Fairgrounds
5:00 p.m.	Western Parade - Commercial, Non-Commercial and 4-H/FFA Floats; Horses, Clowns, Bands, Farm Machinery, Elected Officials, and candy for the kids!	Downtown Abilene from 7th St & Buckeye to 3rd St & Washington.
Following Parade	Fish Fry -Thursday after the parade, sponsored by the Abilene Elks Club, 417 N.W. 4th.	Abilene Elk's Club
Following Parade	FFA Pork Feed	Large Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. to midnight	CARNIVAL -Lewellen Amusements	West Grass
7:30 p.m.	FREE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT - Country Showdown	Royer Bandshell
7:30 p.m.	63rd Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo	Grandstand
FRIDAY - AUGUST 1, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.	Vendors / Exhibits	Sterl Hall, Armory & Vendors Row
4 x a day	Chainsaw Artist	Fairgrounds
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Local Entertainment Performances	Royer Bandshell
6:00 p.m. to midnight	CARNIVAL -Lewellen Amusements	West Grass
6:30 p.m.*	Belt Buckle Auction Don't Miss This! Special buckles (6th of 7 in the 3rd series) will be auctioned to highest bidders. Also donated items from Beverly Willcoxon this year features custom rodeo chaps from Circle R Chaps of Abilene (chaps signed by top rodeo cowboys and cowgirls).	Royer Bandshell
7:30 p.m.	FREE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT - Jam Fest	Royer Bandshell
7:30 p.m.	63rd Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo *** Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night - wear pink and help raise awareness of cancer. Proceeds benefit the Ellise Brooks Dickinson County Cancer Fund	Grandstand
Following Rodeo	COUNTRY WESTERN RODEO DANCE following the rodeo Friday and Saturday Featuring the Powder River Band! Open to the public. $6 per person Sponsored by the Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce	Abilene Elks Club, 417 N.W. 4th
SATURDAY - AUGUST 2, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.	Vendors / Exhibits	Sterl Hall, Armory & Vendors Row
4 x a day	Chainsaw Artist	Fairgrounds
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Local Entertainment Performances	Royer Bandshell
9:30 a.m.	KID ACTIVITIES - Farm Fun Activity Booths / Fun Agricultural Education Activities and Tours Morning: Fair Fun Tours given by 4-H Ambassadors Afternoon: Turtle/Frog Races, Water Games, Face Painting and More!	Barn #10
Noon - 4 p.m.	CARNIVAL DOLLAR DAY - Lewellen Amusements, Noon- 4 p.m. All RIDES, ALL AGES - ONE DOLLAR.	West Grass
6:00 p.m. to midnight	CARNIVAL -Lewellen Amusements	West Grass
7:00 p.m.	MEN’S & WOMEN’S ARM WRESTLING Tournament Registration opens at 5 p.m. to first 69 contestants in 7 divisions - 5 for men and 2 for women. Ken & Marlys Rohrer, coordinators.	Large Livestock Arena
7:30 p.m.	FREE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT - Game Show Road Show Brush up on your trivia and head out to the fair for an opportunity to participate in the Game Show Road Show.	Royer Bandshell
7:30 p.m.	63rd Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo	Grandstand
Following Rodeo	COUNTRY WESTERN RODEO DANCE following the rodeo Friday and Saturday Featuring the Powder River Band! Open to the public. $6 per person Sponsored by the Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce	Abilene Elk's Club
SUNDAY - AUGUST 3, 2008
8:30 a.m.	Cowboy Church Service (New Trail Fellowship)	Eisenhower Park Rose Garden / South End of Fairgrounds
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Local Entertainment Performances	Royer Bandshell
2 p.m.	Chainsaw Carving Auction w/ Watermelon Feed	Royer Bandshell
6:00 p.m. to midnight	CARNIVAL -Lewellen Amusements	West Grass
7:30 p.m.	AUTO DEMOLITION DERBY Open to 64 cars per derby. Registration at CKFF office on a first come first serve basis. Regular, Rookies and Compact Cars.	Grandstand
MONDAY - AUGUST 4, 2008
9:00 a.m.	4-H/FFA Livestock Auction	Large Livestock show arena
6:30 p.m.	YOUTH PEDAL POWER PULL 5:30 p.m. Registration 6:30 p.m. Pull 9 classes - ages 4-12; Trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class. Top 2 per class qualify for Kansas State Fair. Sponsored by VanDeCreek Truck Repair, Bob & Cindy VanDeCreek, M&M Tire & Auto, Diane & Butch Miller and Bill and LeighAnn VanDeCreek. Bill & Leigh Ann Van De Creek, coordinators.	Large Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. to midnight	CARNIVAL -Lewellen Amusements	West Grass
7:30 p.m.	COMBINE DEMO DERBY with COMPACT FIGURE 8 RACE	Grandstand
TUESDAY - AUGUST 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.	AUTO DEMOLITION DERBY New Team Derby! Open to 64 cars per derby. Registration at CKFF office on a first come first serve basis. Regular, Rookies, Team and Compact Cars.	Grandstand

2008 Central Kansas Free Fair Fair & Rodeo Schedule

The 2008 Central Kansas Free Fair: July 30-August 5, 2008.

The 63rd Annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo: July 31-August 2, 2008.

2008 Central Kansas Free Fair
Fair & Rodeo Schedule