Hall County Fair offers America 250 open class category R.J. POST Jul 15, 2026 13 hrs ago 0 × Peyton Allan talks about her cat, Gus, during the companion animal show for the Hall County Fair at Fonner Park on Friday, July 19, 2024. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Hall County Fair will feature cool cars and fast trucks, hot bands and tangy barbecue, but for Corby Flagle’s money, it’s all about the kids.kAm”xEVD ?:46 E@ 92G6 E96 6?E6CE2:?>6?E 2?5 E9:D 2?5 E92E[ 3FE J@F’G6 8@E E@ DFAA@CE E96 c\w <:5D[” E96 72:C >2?286C D2:5] “%92EVD H92E H6 H2?E E@ 5@]”k^AmkAmc\w :D 2== @G6C E96 D4965F=6 — 7C@> E96 5@8 D9@H 2E gib_ 2]>] yF=J ab E@ E96 =:G6DE@4< 2F4E:@? 2E cib_ A]>] yF=J ae kDA2?m— 3FE @?6 @A6? 4=2DD 42E68@CJ H:== D6E E9:D J62C’D 72:C 2A2CE]k^DA2?mk^Am kAmkDA2? 52E2\>46\>2C<lQ`Qm“k^DA2?m(6VC6 5@:?8 <:?5 @7 2? p>6C:42? ad_ E9:?8[” D2:5 72:C 3@2C5 >6>36C $2?5J {6:D6C[ H9@ D6CG6D @? 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Reach him at rjpost@theindependent.com or (308) 381-9452. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Let's talk about cats Peyton Allan talks about her cat, Gus, during the companion animal show for the Hall County Fair at Fonner Park on Friday, July 19, 2024. 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