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Body Karo Buck Canton FFA Age: 17 Grade: 12What are you showing this year at the VZ Fair? This year I will be showing a market cross in the market show. What have you shown in the past?

Body The Junior Livestock Auction is held each year on Friday of the County Fair, and is scheduled for April 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Todd Berry Building. This is the culmination of the exhibitor’s experience with their perspective animal.

Body The Free Family Fun Night is back! Ten local ministries are sponsoring the event on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Zeke Burns Arena. There is a free chili dinner prepared by James Jester of Cedar Top Chuck Wagon Ministry. Food service will begin around 5:30 p.m.

Body The Canton Trail Riders Annual Open Rodeo Thursday, March 31, through Saturday, April 2 at the Zeke Burns Arena. Admission is $5 per car for entry to the fairgrounds, or a $1 per walk in, and an additional $5 per person for the rodeo, children under 3 free.

Body Admittance to the grounds: $5 per car or $ 1 walk-in CARNIVAL RIDES 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 30 $20 arm band 6 p.m.

Body Creative Arts is back! Volunteer Shelly Barr is organizing the Adult and Youth Creative Arts competition for the 2022 fair. There is a $5 entry fee for each item. Entry is open to all adults of Van Zandt County, and youth residing in or attending a Van Zandt school.

Body Put a little spring into your step this season by visiting one of the numerous festivals and events that Van Zandt County and surrounding areas has to offer. As the county welcomes a new spring season, this guide helps you navigate the when and where of local events.

Body Ben Wheeler Chili Cookoff Downtown Ben Wheeler will play host to the Second Annual Chili Cook-off with proceeds to benefi t the local Ben Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department. The all-you-can-eat chili and best cornbread contest will be held from 11 a.m.

Body Terrell Taco Festival The City of Terrell and the Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB are sponsoring the Terrell Taco Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Body Back the Blue Benefit The Wills Point Police Department is expected to welcome hundreds of visitors to Jack Lester Park June 11 as they host their 7th annual Back the Blue Benefi t.