The 1st Pawnee County Fair was held in Pawnee City in 1880. Some earlier fairs were held near the Mission Creek Church in southwest Pawnee County, but the 1880 fair is recognized by most as the first Pawnee County Fair. For the first 70 years or so, the fair was held in September or October. During the 60’s and 70’s, the fair was held in August, and for the past 30 years it has been held primarily…