The “True County Fair” returns next week in Odell.

The Hood River County Fair’s theme this year will be “Go Hog Wild” during its July 23-26 run.

Most events start on Wednesday, but people entering open class competition in baked goods, clothing, photography, art and other categories need to present their entries Monday and Tuesday.

Open class small animal entries are on Tuesday morning, and flower registration happens Wednesday morning.

Open class judging for all but flowers happens from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday; Flowers judging takes place noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Full details on entering the fair, as well as the full fair schedule, can be found in fair premium books, available at stores in Hood River, Odell, Parkdale and Cascade Locks and at the fair office, 3020 Wy’east Road.

Gates open at noon each day, carnival rides begin at 1 p.m. General admission is $6 per adult Wednesday-Friday, $8 per adult on Saturday, $2 for children aged 6-12, and children younger than 6, free.

Discounted bracelets for the Cascade Amusement rides must be purchased by 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, “Bracelet Day” on Cascade Amusements carnival rides: Save money on rides by purchasing a $17 ride bracelet ticket for just $12 in advance of the fair’s opening. They’re available at the fair office and Clem’s Market in Odell, Klindt’s Booksellers in The Dalles, and at Juanita’s Market, PBS and E.T.C. in Hood River. Family Day is Wednesday; admission is only $12 per car.

Kids aged 8-18 are invited to compete in the cell phone digital photo contest. Take photos at the fair; they’ll be displayed at the PBS booth. Cash prizes will be awarded daily, with a grand prize awarded on Saturday. The winning photo will appear on next year’s fair book cover.