KINCAID — The 102nd annual Kincaid Free Fair is in full swing this weekend, once again bringing a free bean feed, horseshoe pitching and parade. The events, following the “Hometown USA” theme, began Thursday.
Antique farm equiopment and arts and craft booths are set up at the old city hall building, and Toby’s Amusements has an assortment of carnival rides.
The fun hits high gear Saturday morning with a fun run and walk at 7. Runners will follow a 5K route; walkers half that distance. Horseshoe pitching and a pie contest ensue at 9, followed by 4-H horse judging at 10.
The Kincaid Fair Queen will be crowned at 1 and be featured in the 1:30 parade. Open class horse judging begins at 2:30.
Children’s games feature races of all sorts — sack, wheel barrow, potato, tricycle, turtle and a traditional 25-yard dash — starting at
3 p.m. A draft horse pull is at 5 o’clcok.
The day’s activities will be capped with a performance by comedic magician Christopher Starr.