Now an adult with children, Swinney says she has found that there’s much more to the Pratt County Fair than what people might assume from social media. Her experience highlights how the fair can serve as a broader community gathering—an opportunity for residents and families to explore local fair fun beyond one group or activity.
Local family discovers the Pratt County Fair is more than 4-H and livestock
For Shelby Swinney, the annual Pratt County Fair is familiar in name but new in perspective. She has lived in Pratt County, Kansas since she was six years old, yet she previously believed the fair was only for 4-H members and livestock producers.
