JOHN DAY — Music, food and fun are all part of the Grant County Fair, Aug. 9-12 at the fairgrounds in John Day, 411 NW Bridge St.

Although many events are scheduled for specific times, a few can be seen every day — the Blue Mountain Old-Time Fiddlers will be playing throughout the week, a balloon artist will be roaming from 2-8 p.m., and kids can expend energy at the Family Fun Center (4-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 2-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; wristbands are $10 per day or $20 for the week).

Mechanical bull rides will be available for $3 per ride or $5 for two rides.

Here’s a look at the rest of the week. Other than Wednesday, fair admission is $5 per day, or $3 for seniors and ages 12 and younger.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Admission is free for this day, which features Corbin Maxey on the center stage (2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.) and The James Gang (8 p.m.).

Thursday, Aug. 10

This day is full of market classes for 4-H and FFA, as well as music — Corbin Maxey (1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) and Trent Beaver (8:30 p.m.).

Friday, Aug. 11

Showmanship classes are scheduled for this day, as well as Corbin Maxey on the center stage at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

The evening’s concert, at the Iron Triangle Outdoor Arena, features Alana Springsteen as the opening act at 7 p.m., followed by Josh Turner at 8:30 p.m. The gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 for ages 13 and older, or $15 for ages 12 and younger. Purchase tickets at grantcountyoregon.net or at Len’s Pharmacy, Bar WB, Duke Warner Realty, the fairgrounds and Grant County Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, Aug. 12

The Grant County Fair Parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by a cornhole tournament (12:30 p.m.), champion pie baker contest (1:30 p.m.), Corbin Maxey (2:30 p.m.) and the 4-H/FFA livestock auction (4 p.m.).

The day closes with the Hamsher Fighting Bulls in the arena ($10; 8 p.m.) and a concert by Olivia Harms around 9 p.m.

Grant County Fair events officially kick off with the ICA rodeo Aug. 4 and 5 at the fairgrounds. Pre-rodeo starts at 6 p.m., followed by ICA action at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per night, or $3 for seniors and age 12 and younger.

The Grant County Junior Rodeo is set for Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the fairgrounds.