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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