The 76th Annual NEMO Fair officially opens on Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m., when opening ceremonies will take place at the flagpole. Admission to the fair is free on Monday, and discounted advanced season pass sales will end at the start of the ceremonies.
A pie baking contest, a pie eating contest and a pie auction will be held at the NEMO Fairgrounds on Monday, July 17, as part of the ceremonies leading up to the opening of the 76th Annual NEMO Fair. Pies can be dropped off at the Multi-Purpose Building on the fairgrounds between 10 and 11 a.m. on July 17 and must be entered in the name of the person who made/baked it. Pies must be homemade but pre-made crusts are acceptable.
With the NEMO Fair set to open on July 18, a lot of preparation has been taking place behind the scenes to make the fairgrounds attractive and accommodating to spectators and participants alike.