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Manhattan is the county seat of Riley County at the confluence of the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers — Kansas State University's College of Agriculture has deep ties to the county's farming community and the Flint Hills are spectacular.
What You'll Find There
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Manhattan and Riley County.
The Fair
In Manhattan, the Riley County Fair is a five-day late-July celebration in the Little Apple, home of Kansas State University, serving the agricultural and university communities of Riley County in the Flint Hills.
Heading to Riley County Fair?
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