Friday Family Night

The sights and sounds of the “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights” theme will be on full display at the 2026 Tri-Rivers Fair, and the Saline County Fair Association is proud to announce a packed lineup of family-friendly attractions that won’t cost fairgoers a dime.

Pee Wee Showmanship: Starting at 1:00 p.m. in Barn 2, children are invited to get a taste of what showing livestock is all about. In coordination with local 4-H members, this event gives children under the age of seven the opportunity to lead a calf, lamb, or goat around the show ring and speak with a judge. Every participating exhibitor will receive a ribbon and a prize for showing their animal

Flaherty Drive will transform into Family Fun Night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring interactive activities and demonstrations for all ages:

Touch-A-Truck: Children and families can climb inside and explore tractors, semi-trucks, and other large equipment while meeting the local operators who run them.

Kansas Highway Patrol Rollover Simulator: Trooper Tod will present an interactive demonstration showing what happens during a rollover crash with and without a seatbelt. Presentations take place every 20 minutes beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Follow Trooper Tod on Facebook, X, and Instagram for more updates).

K-9 Demonstrations: Deputy Craig Norris of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office will host police dog demonstrations on the lawn of the 4-H Building at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Community Partner Exhibits:

• Mid-Kansas Cooperative (Moundridge): A grain elevator simulator offering a hands-on look at grain handling and agricultural safety.
• Maxwell Wildlife Refuge: An educational wildlife display featuring pelts and other natural items.
• Saline County Conservation District: A water conservation trailer highlighting vital practices and natural resource stewardship.
• Salina Arts Center: Interactive, hands-on art projects for all ages.
• Salina Area Technical College: Live demonstrations from various educational and technical programs.