Event: 55th Annual Lincoln County Fair

Place: Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Capitan, N.M.

Date: August 4 to 9

Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Description: The Lincoln County Fair highlights the area’s agricultural community with the traditional livestock shows, dances and much more. For more information, call the Lincoln County Extension Service at 1.575.648.2311.

Event: Union County Fair

Place: Union County Fairgrounds, Clayton, N.M.

Date: August 6 to 9

Time: Various times throughout the week

Description: This great fair features exhibits, delicious food, junior livestock show and much more. For more information, call the Union County Extension Service at 1.575.374.9361.

Event: Harding County Fair

Place: Harding County Fairgrounds, Roy, N.M.

Date: August 7 to 9

Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Description: The good people in Harding County have been working all year for this fair. Traditional livestock show, a parade, music, dancing, great food and a fair queen contest. For a complete schedule of events, call the Harding County Extension Service at 1.575.673.2341.

Event: San Miguel/Mora County Fair

Place: San Miguel County Fairgrounds, Las Vegas, N.M.

Date: August 7 to 10

Time: Various times throughout the week

Description: Two counties come together to make this county fair memorable. For more information, call 1.505.454.1497.

Event: American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Castro County

Place: Dimmitt Square at the Courthouse, Dimmitt, Texas

Date: August 8 to 9

Time: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Description: The community of Dimmitt and Castro County come together to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Call 1.806.792.7128 ext. 110 or 1.806.346.3741 for more information.

Event: Curry County Fair

Place: Curry County Fairgrounds, Clovis, N.M.

Date: August 11 to 16

Time: Various times throughout the week

Description: The 2008 Curry County Fair promises a “A New Brand of Fun” with arena cross racing, demolition derby, carnival rides, entertainment, commercial booths, livestock shows, turtle race and so much more. For more information, contact the Curry County Fair offices at 1.575.762.8827 by phone or by e-mail at ccfair@currycounty.org or browse http://www.currycountyfair.com.

Event: Torrance County Fair

Place: Torrance County Fairgrounds, Estancia, N.M.

Date: August 11 to 16

Time: Various times throughout the week

Description: Torrance County celebrates with a junior livestock show, displays, booths, a parade and great food and music. For more information, call 1.505.246.4745.

Event: Colfax County Fair and Rodeos

Place: Colfax County Fairgrounds, Springer, N.M.

Date: August 11 to 17

Time: Various times throughout the week.

Description: Co-sanctioned rodeo, women’s barrel race, livestock exhibits, quilt show, concert, dance, queen contest, pet show, parade - there just isn’t much more that can be added to a county fair. For more information, call 1.575.445.8071.

Event: Quay County Fair

Place: Quay County Fairgrounds, Tucumcari, N.M.

Date: August 12 to 16

Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Description: The Quay County Fair has all the traditional activities that a county fair should have with a carnival, exhibits, livestock show, crafts, food and fun for everyone. For more information, call the Quay County Extension Office at 1.575.461.0562 or e-mail quay@nmsu.edu.

Event: De Baca County Fair

Place: De Baca County Fairgrounds, Fort Sumner, N.M.

Date: August 14 to16

Time: Various times throughout the weekend

Description: De Baca County struts its stuff each year at its county fair. Junior livestock show, food and much more are all part of the fun. For a complete schedule, call 1.575.355.2381.

Event: Roosevelt County Fair

Place: Portales, N.M.

Date: August 18 to 23

Time: Various times throughout the week

Description: Join the folks in Roosevelt County for the longest running county fair in New Mexico. Fair features a carnival, great food, livestock show, music and so much more. Call 1.575.356.4417 for more details.

Event: New Mexico Championship Ranch Rodeo

Place: Bob Crosby Arena, Roswell, N.M.

Date: August 22-23

Time: Various

Description: Sponsored by the Chaves County Rodeo Association and sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboy Association, the New Mexico Championship Ranch Rodeo gives working ranch cowboys from all over the state a chance to compete at the World Championships in November. For complete details, call 1.575.623.9411 or 1.575.626.4909.

Event: Porter School and Community Reunion

Place: San Jon Community Center, San Jon, N.M.

Date: August 30

Time: Registration at 9 a.m.

Description: All friends and schoolmates from the Porter School and community are invited to reunite and reminisce. Registration fee is $12.00 per person. Activities include lunch and then, a dance at 7 p.m. that evening.

Event: Solano Starlight Ballroom – Summer Dance Series

Place: Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, Solano, N.M.

Date: August 30

Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Description: The popular “Solano Starlight Ballroom” dance series continues with the “Modern Swing Pioneers” providing a great evening of western music and dancing under the night skies of Harding County. Mexican food served by Martha’s Cafe at 6 p.m. with dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, the Harding County Economic Development Corporation and the 1st National Bank of Las Vegas. For more information, call 1.575.673.2489.

Event: New Mexico 4-H Rodeo Finals

Place: Union County Fairgrounds, Clayton, N.M.

Date: August 30 and 31

Time: Various

Description: The best in 4-H youth rodeo contestants compete in the series finals in Clayton. For more information, call 1.575.389.1273 or 1.575.762.3705.