Conrad Ury stands in front of the Ferris wheel that has been giving rides to children since the start of the Blythedale Free Fair 70 years ago. Ury attended the first fair when he was 10 years old. This year’s fair will be held on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, with a parade on Saturday evening at 5 p.m.
Blythedale, MO: Conrad Ury was just 10 years old when the Blythedale Free Fair held its first event at the site of the old Blythedale school. Now, approaching his 81st birthday in September, Ury has been present for nearly all of the free fairs, which will be celebrating the 70th anniversary next Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6.