{"id":24210,"date":"2025-09-11T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/?p=24210"},"modified":"2025-09-08T16:24:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:24:01","slug":"bedford-county-fair-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/bedford-county-fair-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bedford County Fair: Blue ribbons and big smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>THE BEDFORD County Fair, July 14-19, 2025, brought a blend of lighthearted, down-home entertainment and beloved traditions, reminding us why this yearly event buzzes with anticipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, two crowd-pleasing events were added that left fairgoers talking long after the lights fizzled on Midland Road each night. Participants of the Farmer Olympics tossed hay bales, flipped tires, and braved egg roulette. It was the perfect mix of friendly competition and farm-inspired fun that left onlookers craving more. The Backseat Driver Competition proved equally entertaining, as teams navigated a cone course in golf carts \u2014 one blindfolded, the other shouting directions \u2014 with plenty of laughs and a few mishaps along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Story-1-photo1-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Story-1-photo1-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Story-1-photo1-7-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Story-1-photo1-7-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography by Ashleigh Newnes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday night\u2019s Truck &amp; Tractor Pull, which is always a crowd favorite, proved to be a battle of horsepower and hometown pride.\u00a0\u201cPeople love the power, the sound, and the competition,\u201d said Bedford County Fair Secretary Jamie Robinson. \u201cAnother event quickly gaining popularity is our Kids Pedal Pull on Monday night. It\u2019s become a crowd pleaser for families and spectators alike. There\u2019s something special about watching kids climb on those mini tractors and give it everything they\u2019ve got.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday\u2019s Cruise-In showcased everything from vintage classics to custom builds, and the Boots, Beaus, and Bling Pageant added sparkle and a bit of sass to the week. Livestock shows remained a highlight of the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey represent the heart of our agricultural roots and give youth and adults alike the chance to showcase the hard work they\u2019ve put in all year long,\u201d Robinson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/3-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/3-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/3-5-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/shelbyville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/3-5-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography by Ashleigh Newnes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From funnel cakes to blue ribbons, the 2025 Bedford County Fair once again reminded us what it means to come home \u2014 to celebrate our roots, connect with our neighbors, and rekindle the spirit of what makes our community special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe fair holds such a special place in my heart. I loved watching generations come together \u2014 grandparents teaching grandkids how to show animals, parents cheering from the stands, and friends running into each other on the midway. It\u2019s more than just an event \u2014 it\u2019s a tradition we\u2019re proud to carry on year after year.\u201d <strong>GN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE BEDFORD County Fair, July 14-19, 2025, brought a blend of lighthearted, down-home entertainment and beloved traditions, reminding us why this yearly event buzzes with anticipation. This year, two crowd-pleasing events were added that left fairgoers talking long after the lights fizzled on Midland Road each night. 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