(KNZA)--The 99th Annual Brown County Fair began today (Monday) at the fairgrounds in Horton, with the livestock entry.

Tuesday will bring poultry and rabbit shows.  The fair parade will take place that evening at 6:30, with the fashion revue to follow.

Highlights Wednesday include the swine, bucket calf, beef and dairy shows.  The Pedal Power Tractor Pull will take place that evening at 7:00 at the outside cement platform, with registration beginning at 6:00.  The event is open to all boys and girls through 11-years-old.  Children must be registered by their parents.

Free entertainment will be provided Thursday evening by county singer/songwriter Tim Strathman.  Strathman will be taking the stage at the fairgrounds at 8:00 with his band Blacktop Road.   Strathman, who grew up in Nemaha County, began writing songs in high school.  He has been performing for ten years, and with Blacktop Road for the last year.     

The fair will wrap up Friday evening with an awards program at the livestock arena and the livestock sale.