The Haywood County Fair will be held through Aug. 31 at the Haywood County Fairground in Lake Junaluska.
Featured events include:
• The Ugly Pick Up Contest will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Great Smokies Arena. Entries must be a genuine pick up truck, which must be driven to and from the Arena at the Haywood County Fairgrounds. The truck must have a valid current license plate. Registration for the contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the arena. Contest winners will receive a trophy and a rosette ribbon. 828.507.5113 or 828.456.3575.
• The Fireman’s Competition will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Apple Orchard Event Center.
• Bingo will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Apple Orchard Event Center. Just a few of the door prizes include restaurant and automotive gift certificates, pottery, jewelry, crafts, and silk flower arrangements. All proceeds raised will go back into the Haywood County Fairgrounds maintenance and up-keep. 828.712.3458.
• The Spaghetti Supper will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Plates are $7 per person, with proceeds going to the operating funds of the fairgrounds.
• Gospel singing will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Apple Orchard Building. Free.
• Reality stars from the hit show “Lizard Lick Towing Company” will be onsite from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. A VIP reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. For tickets and VIP packages, click on http://haywoodcountyfairgrounds.org/lizard_lick_2015.html or call 828.400.1704.
• The Youth Talent Show will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.
There will also be an array of children’s activities, carnival rides, live music, horseshoes, truck/tractor pulls, Smoky Mountain Jubilee, agricultural and animal events/demonstrations, and more.
For a complete schedule, click on www.haywoodcountyfairgrounds.org or 828.456.3575.