The Jackson County Fair is going strong and gearing up for a weekend filled with rides, food, live entertainment and fun on tap through Sunday night.

So far, over 10,000 people have attended the fair, a Thursday morning email update said.

The fair opened Tuesday and will run 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 18; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 19-20; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21.

Temperatures will be in the upper-90s for the rest of the week, with a possible high of 101 on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Medford.

One-day tickets cost $12 per person for ages 13 and older, while six-day admission passes cost $35; kids 12 and younger get in free thanks to the West Family Foundation. Sunday admission is free for everybody. Reserved seating concert tickets cost between $12 and $60 per person depending on seating and the artist. Lawn seating for all concerts will be free with your paid fair admission. For $90, you can purchase a Golden Wristband for unlimited carnival rides for all 5 days, or $35 in advance or $45 at the gate for a ride wristband for the day.

To purchase advance admission and concert tickets, visit tickets.attheexpo.com/tickets.

Josh Turner (Thursday, July 18) and Clay Walker (Friday, July 19) will each bring their melodic twang to Southern Oregon audiences, while Queen Nation (Saturday, July 20) will play the big hits of the iconic English rock band Queen.

There will be 13 food vendors of different styles.

Rides range from “Freak Out” — a pendulum ride for thrill-seekers — to more mellow ones such as a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round and bumper cars.

Beyond the entertainment and food-filled side of the fair, there are educational opportunities and showcases for local youth involved in 4-H and Future Farmers of America. Events include Beef Market on Thursday, Poultry Showmanship on Friday and Cupcake Wars on Saturday. See a listing of events here.

For more information on the fair, visit attheexpo.com/fair.