County Fair Guide

Russell County Free Fair

Russell, Kansas

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2026 Dates

July 21–25, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

Highlights

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Bob Dole's hometown.

Russell County Free Fair Overview

Held annually in Russell, the Russell County Free Fair is a five-day late-July celebration in the Smoky Hills of north-central Kansas, serving the agricultural communities of Russell County.

Good to Know

Russell is in Russell County in north-central Kansas and is the birthplace of Senator Bob Dole — the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas was established in his honor, and the surrounding Smoky Hills are beautiful.

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