County Fair Guide

Brown County Free Fair

Horton, Kansas

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2026 Dates

July 11–17, 2026

Duration

7 days

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Size

small

What to Know

The Brown County Free Fair in Horton is a seven-day mid-July celebration in the fertile prairies of northeastern Kansas, one of the state's longest-running county fairs serving the agricultural communities of Brown County.

On the Midway

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Brown County's farming tradition.

Before You Go

Horton is in Brown County in northeastern Kansas near the Nebraska border — the county is in the heart of Kansas's corn and soybean belt, and the fair has been held for over 109 years.

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