AFTON – As many as 10,000 people are expected to visit the Afton Driving Park this week to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Afton Fair and Agricultural Exposition.

The event, now in its 122nd year, is presented annually by the Afton Driving Park and Agricultural Association, a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization which organizes every aspect of the annual event.

The much-anticipated event kicks off today, and during the course of its five fun-filled days will feature everything from Midway rides, games and food vendors to live music, dairy and horse shows, harness racing, a fireman’s parade, tractor pulls, a rodeo, stock car races, demolition derby and fireworks.

The rides and amusement games of the Midway, presented by Gillette Shows, are always a big draw for Afton fair-goers, according to organizer Dennis Fletcher. And this year, wristband specials will again be available during designated times on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday to make riding rides more affordable.

According to Fletcher, the fair’s highlights include the annual Fireman’s Parade which take place opening night at the grandstand. The parade will be followed by a Firematics display and fireworks.