Area residents have two fun-filled festivals to visit next week. Coming to the Kent County Fairgrounds in Lowell next week is the annual Kent County Youth Fair August 9-14, and the community of Stanton will be having their Stanton Old-Fashioned Days August 11 through 15.

The Kent County Youth Fair has been around since 1934, showcasing children’s fair projects and offering all types of family-friendly fun. Visit the fair to see the animals, ride carnival rides, see the pig races, a youth talent contest, some great bands, various contests, purchase some livestock and much more! See our schedule on page 6 or visit www.kcfg.org for more info.

Stanton Old-Fashioned Days starts Wednesday, August 11, with a talent show at 9 p.m. The festival promises all day yard sales, a petting zoo, inflatables, men’s softball and other sports tournaments, firemen waterball tournament, parades, a car show and much more. Check out their schedule on page 7 or visit them online at www.stantonofd.com.