The annual McClain County Free Fair kicks off Thursday for a three day run that includes fun for the entire family.

New to the event this year is a rodeo both Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8 p.m.

Baked goods and fresh flowers will be checked in Wednesday morning.

Among events on Thursday is a youth cornhole tournament, a youth dummy roping contest, a stick horse rodeo and a bean supper followed by an ice cream social.

Friday is school children’s day and among agenda items on Saturday is a dutch oven cooking contest.

The annual fair runs from September 5-7 at the McClain County Expo Center on Hardcastle Blvd.