Thursday Weather

Decision Weather

July 16th:

Warm and dry conditions continue this week. Today, we'll have sunny skies with high in the lower 90's. There is a 10 to 15% chance of showers this afternoon with no severe weather attached to it. Highs gradually rise through the rest of the week and weekend, hitting upper 90's and 100 by Sunday and Monday. Overnight lows are also expected to rise from the mid 60's tonight to low 70's by the weekend. Be sure to stay hydrated!

Stay tuned to Super-Hits 106 to catch the forecast every half hour!

It's Fair Time!

2026 Rawlins County Free Fair - Stars, Stripes, & Summer Nights!

Running Monday, July 20th through Friday, July 24th

July 20 – July 23 Fair Week Monday, July 20 8 a.m. – Noon: Check in & Weight Livestock 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Enter all Open Class Exhibits by NOON, judging begins at 1:00 p.m. 2 p.m. Judging begins (in this order); Poultry & Eggs, Rabbits, Cats, Hand Pets 5 p.m. Parade Line Up 5:30 p.m. Parade 6:30 p.m. Community Meal Sponsored by MNB Bank 7:30 p.m. Little Barnyard Olympics (Register 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. at BBQ)

Tuesday, July 21 9 a.m. Goat Show, Sheep Show Immediately following Goat Show 5 p.m. Community Meal Sponsored Rawlins County Health Center 6 p.m. Swine Show 7-9 p.m. Buff Stampede Carnival

Wednesday, July 22 8:30 a.m. Beef Show 5:30 p.m. Community Supper sponsored by

Farm Bureau 6:30 p.m. Children's Pedal Pull sponsored by

Farm Bureau 7 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Buff Stampede Carnival 7:30 p.m. Big Barnyard Olympics

Thursday, July 23 9 a.m. Round Robin Showmanship Clinic 10 a.m. Round Robin 5 p.m. Livestock Auction BBQ sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions 6 p.m. Rawlins County Fair Livestock Auction (Animal Load Out/Clean Up Immediately Following) 7-9 p.m. Buff Stampede Carnival

Friday, July 24 5-7 p.m. Night Swim for 4-H Members 7 p.m. 4-H Pizza Party Kelly Park for 4-H Members

Thomas County Fair at the Thomas County Fairgrounds in Colby!

July 27 – August 1, 2026

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Picnic in the Park

Every Wednesday through the Summer at Fike Park from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15th: A performance by Maria Baalmann! 

Wednesday, July 22nd: Enjoy music and a Sloppy Joe Lunch hosted by Colby Rotary! Free will donation lunch with all proceeds to benefit the Pat Keiser Food Pantry! Donations for the food pantry can also be mailed to 1255 S. Range Ave in Colby or contact Melissa at melissa.rickford@colbycc.edu or 785-460-5482 

Live Webinar on Wednesday, July 15

A Paleontology Presentation with Dr. Watanabe at 12:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Memorial Library- Live from the American Museum of Natural History in New York, Dr. Watanabe will uncover jaw-dropping dinosaur discoveries from the past year. Get ready to unearth some thrilling tales in line with this summer's CSLP theme, "Unearth a Story!"

2026 Main Street Summer Theater Festival in Colby!

Alice in Wonderland (Jr.) is at the Frahm Theater on the campus of Colby Community College on Friday, July 17th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 18th at 3 p.m. Hosted by the Main Street Arts Council

Living Language Land Inspired Now at Prairie Museum

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Atwood:

4-H Food Sale  

Saturday, July 18: starting at 4 p.m. at Jamboree Foods in Atwood

Matinee at the Jayhawk!

Every Thursday afternoon in the summer at 2 p.m., catch a movie at the Jayhawk. Movies are appropriate for all ages!

2026 Main Street Summer Theater Festival in Atwood!

Independence Day - America's 250th Birthday Festivities

Free Hot Dog and Watermelon Feed! 
Saturday, July 4th at the 4-H Building at the Thomas County Fairgrounds. This event has bingo, music and entertainment! Sponsored by the Colby High Plains Lions Club with assistance from the Colby Rotary Club and Boy Scout Troop 140.

Firework Display in Colby
The Kiwanis Club sponsored Fireworks Display is scheduled for 10 p.m. at the Thomas County Fairgrounds!

Colby Community Band to Perform July 5th at Fike Park in Colby at 7 p.m. The free performance will feature patriotic music marking the historic milestone. Those attending are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening in the park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Frahm Theatre at Colby Community College. Updates regarding the location will be posted on social media closer to the event.

The Prairie Museum to Observe Americas 250th
with the community with a "sharing the Spirit of America" celebration on July 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. With a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, a flag presentation and a community potluck dinner! This program is part of a nationwide initiative to bring communities together to read the Declaration of Independence simultaneously in recognition of celebrating the nations 250th birthday.

July 3rd and 4th Celebrations in McDonald and Bird City!

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Unearth a Story at the Library

It's Genealogy Week! Enjoy activities all week-long starting Monday, July 6th through the 10th! Learn more at: www.colbylibrary.com/summer-learning

Spanish English Class

Ends on August 6th!

Want to practice your Spanish? Want to practice your English? Join Pioneer Memorial Library's free language exchange group to practice in a friendly, relaxed environment. Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Open to all levels! Register with your full name via text 785-380-5900, call 785-460-4472, or email esl@colbylibrary.com

Blowout Booksale July 27 - August 1

During fair week! They will be open during regular business hours. Come explore the book tables and discover your next great read!

Atwood Public Library Events