ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FAIR – 2024
SAT JUN 15 | 9 AM—NOON | RIPON HIGH SCHOOL, 850 TIGER DRIVE
Sponsored by Ripon Noon Kiwanis, this free annual event focuses on connecting kids and families to community resources while serving up tons of fun! In recognition of 100 years of service, this year’s event will be better than ever. Ripon Noon Kiwanis provides goody bags to the first 200 kids (8 years and younger) to arrive, plus entry into drawings for valuable door prizes to all! Community partners and financial supporters include the Webster Foundation, Ripon Public Library, and the City of Ripon.
ENTERTAINMENT 9AM-NOON
The comedic juggling duo Miller & Mike offers a 10 AM show and strolling entertainment from 9-10 AM and again from 11 AM-NOON. Miller & Mike have worked around the world entertaining audiences for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, MTV, The Today Show, the Travel Channel, and others. Remarkable circus skills, boundless energy, and good, clean fun will make their show a favorite family memory!
ACTIVE FUN!
The Children’s Fair offers an abundance of activities for many ages and stages! Drop in to enjoy mini golf, a bouncy house, a Romper Room play area, yard games, Midwest Photo Party’s photo booth, City of Ripon community vehicle tours (fire truck, squad car, ambulance), and MORE!
INFORMATION STATIONS + KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Enjoy visiting with a host of professionals offering services to kids and families. From doctors to daycares, to preschools and assorted family services, have fun learning about all our area has to offer. Stations offer fun activities for the kiddos too!
COMMUNITY ART SHOW
The 2024 fair includes a Community Art Show in partnership with Ripon College Circle K! Age divisions include K-2nd grade, 3-5th grade, Middle/ High School, and College/Adult. Artistic categories include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, and fiber. Enjoy this opportunity to take in the creative gifts of area residents.
In addition, annual coloring contest entries, for K-5th grade, will be displayed among the art. Visit the Centennial tab on the Ripon Noon Kiwanis website to find printable coloring entries, or pick them up at the Ripon Public Library.
Registration is not required to attend, nor is residence in Ripon. come one, come all!
