Inter-State Fair and Rodeo coming up soon

Bull riding, the world's most dangerous sport, is the finale to each night of the Inter-State Rodeo in Coffeyville, Aug. 10-13. (Photo by Kirk Voska, www.7mules.com)

The Inter-State Fair and Rodeo is coming up soon in Coffeyville. This year marks the 103rd annual Inter-State Fair and Rodeo, set for Aug. 6-13 at the Walter Johnson Park in Coffeyville.

The Inter-State Fair and Rodeo kicks off Aug. 6 with a Music Fest, featuring country music artist Joe Nichols. Opening for Nichols is the Casey Donahew Band. Local band 2 Steps Back kicks off the night of entertainment at 6 p.m. A ranch rodeo takes place Aug. 7, and the freestyle motocross is Aug. 8. Tickets are $10 for the ranch rodeo, $15 for the freestyle motocross, and range from $15 to $25 for the demo derby.

For the rodeo, tickets range from $10 to $20. Tickets to the music fest are $40. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Visit www.fairandrodeo.com.

For more information, contact the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce at 620.251.2550 or visit the fair's website at www.fairandrodeo.com.