Dryden Fall Fair, undated. Staff photo

The Dryden Fall Fair returns this week as one of Dryden’s longest running events.

This year marks the 117th annual fair.

Director of Dryden and District Agricultural Society, Lisa Koshel, says this year’s theme is ‘Bring a Chair and Enjoy the Fair’.

“We’re hoping to be sold out and that the bleachers are going to be full,” said Koshel. “If you bring a chair, you’re guaranteed a spot to enjoy the entertainment, animals and the fun.”

Koshel says they have a full schedule of entertainment happening at the Neil Moody stage, beginning Thursday afternoon.

There are also additional food vendors this year and lots of activities in the barns, including horse shows.

The fair begins on Thursday and runs until Saturday, with wristbands now available for purchase at $35. Ages 16 and under can enter for free.

The fall fair parade will start at 5:30 pm on Thursday.