As the lazy days of summer stretch into the end of July, a lineup of local family entertainment still awaits the Boone County area.

In the town of Whitesville, organizers are working towards another successful Big Coal River Fest, slated for July 29 through August 1. There will be great fun and music for all ages. For further information about this festival, call 304-854-1224.

Another activity area families are sure to want to attend is this year’s Boone County Fair. Before there were State Fairs, many counties all throughout the United States would have their own county fairs and festivals, where communities would gather together to celebrate their uniqueness and celebrate their friendships.

This year’s Boone County Fair is scheduled to begin August 4 and run through August 9. The 6-day event will be held at Lick Creek Fairgrounds, at Danville. For information about this event, call 369-2338 or 245-8113.

Here's the complete schedule for the 74th Annual Boone County Fair:

JULY 28, 2007 – SATURDAY

12:00 p.m. Boone County Cutie Contest (Stage)

3:00 p.m. Cow Chip Lotto (Fair Grounds)

5:30 p.m. Lawn Mower Race (Fair Grounds)

7:00 p.m. Blue Maggie Bluegrass (Stage)

lt;/br> 9:00 p.m. The Grass Stains (Stage)

JULY 29, 2007 – SUNDAY

12:00 p.m. CAR SHOW (Fair Grounds)

JULY 31, 2007 – TUESDAY

Gate Opens 4:00

6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Partakers Of Grace

7:30 p.m. Saving Grace

8:30 p.m. Be Be Cole

9:30 p.m. Faithful Journey

AUGUST 1, 2007 – WEDNESDAY

Gate Opens 4:00

5:00 p.m. Karaoke Registration

5:00 p.m. Buck Stone

7:00 p.m. ROGER HUDSON KARAOKE CONTEST

Groups: 1-12 yrs, 13-17 yrs and 18 & up.

AUGUST 2, 2007 – THURSDAY

Gate Opens 4:00

6:00 p.m. The Dirty Coal River Band

7:00 p.m. ETA

8:00 p.m. Branded X

9:30 p.m. Chase

AUGUST 3, 2007 – FRIDAY

Gate Opens 4:00

5:30 p.m. Stan McDaniel Band

6:00 p.m. Magician Dewayne Hill

7:00 p.m. Bar Stool Bandits

9:30 p.m. CONFEDERATE RAILROAD

AUGUST 4, 2007 – SATURDAY

Gate Opens 12:00

12:00 p.m. Parade - Town of Danville

12:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Derby Run (Stage)

1:00 p.m. Greg Dillon’s Martial Arts Expo (Stage)

2:00 p.m. Pet Show (Stage)

2:00 p.m. Motorcycle Show (Mid Field)

3:00 p.m. Block Party (Kids Day)

3:00 p.m. Horse Shoes

3:00 p.m. Salsa Contest

3:00 p.m. Magician Dewayne Hill

5:00 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest

6:00 p.m. The Browns (Country Music)

7:00 p.m. RICK K. AND THE ALLNIGHTERS

8:00 p.m. Madison Rotary Auction

9:00 p.m. RICK K. AND THE ALLNIGHTERS

10:45 p.m. Fireworks

Save up some energy for the month of September, as the Boone County Labor Day Celebration is reportedly set for September 7 at the Coal Valley Park, at Racine. This event will offer family entertainment of music, food and vendors. For more information call 854-1749 or 854-0320.

Then, on Sept. 12, be sure to check out the Old Timers Day Reunion at 11 a.m. in the Morrisvale-Ryan Community Center. For more information on attending contact Vonnie Clay at 524-2832 or by email at vonnieclay@AOL.com.

If you know of other area family events, fairs or festivals, be sure to drop us a line at jnewman@coalvalleynews.com or editor@coalvalleynews.com, so we can share those activities with our readers.