The Wasco County Fair will begin its big four day run Thursday at the fairgrounds in Tygh Valley. Tomorrow is Free Family Day, sponsored by The Dalles Disposal. The fair’s Zach Harvey says this year’s fair features the return of a large-scale carnival to the event. Thursday events will also include the Senior Picnic in the Park at 11:30, Kids’ Day events at 2 p.m., and Ranch Sorting at 5 p.m.