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Daily Admission

Adults 16 & Over ...$7.00Ages 6-15 .............$4.005 and under ............FreeExhibit Buildings

Open 10 AM-10 PMFREE PARKING

Lots & Lots of DELICIOUS FOOD!

For Full Event Details with all of the times, go towww.washingtoncountyfair.org

SPECIAL EVENTS:Below are just some of the fun

events we have planned:Opening Day Parade

Talent ShowsDraft Horse Pull

Swinetime Pig RacesPick-Up See-Saw Contest

Washington County K-9 UnitWashington County 4-H Arts-In

ShowKid Power Pedal Pull

Children’s GamesALL KINDS OF ANIMALS!!!

MOTOR SPORTS EVENTSPick-Up See Saw Contest,

ATV BIG AIR Tour, Truck Pulland Demolition Derby

SENIOR CITIZENS DAYFriday, July 31st.

Senior Citizens (65 and older)$2.00 Gate Admission until 1 p.m.

on Friday only. Come and join your friends and neighbors at 1 p.m. in

the West Pavilion for Special Awards, Refreshments and BINGO!!!

FAMILY FUN DAYThursday, July 30th

Join us for a variety of special children’s entertainment beginning

at 10 am on the Main Stage.

MUSICAL LINE UPLive Music Every Night from

Rock & Roll to a Musical Ventriloquist, Jazz and moreincl. the Rockin’ Hollywoods

and Coyote Wild!Go to www.washingtoncountyfair.org

for complete line up

144th Annual

LAKE ELMO, MN

Wednesday, July 29th – Sunday, August 2nd, 2015

Coyote Wild – Friday 8pm

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2015Festival of Fairs

2015 Fair Schedule ............................................................. 4-6

Athens Fair ........................................................................... 10

Barron County Fair .............................................................. 11

Brown County Fair .............................................................. 21

Central Wisconsin Fair ........................................................... 9

Colfax County Fair ............................................................... 18

Crawford County Fair .......................................................... 18

Dunn County Fair ........................................................... 12-13

Eau Claire County Fair .......................................................... 7

Fond Du Lac County Fair .................................................... 17

Monroe County Fair ............................................................... 9

Northern Wisconsin State Fair ............................................ 24

Pepin County Fair ................................................................ 20

Polk County Fair .................................................................... 8

Prison City Pull-Off.............................................................. 14

Racine County Fair .............................................................. 19

Rock County Fair ................................................................. 16

Sawyer County Fair.............................................................. 10

St. Croix County Fair ........................................................... 15

Vernon County Fair ............................................................. 20

Walworth County Fair .......................................................... 15

Washburn County Fair ......................................................... 17

Washington County Fair, MN ................................................ 2

Waukesha County Fair ......................................................... 23

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Wisconsin 2015 Fair ScheduleFollowing is the 2015 schedule for Wisconsin's county, district and state fairs.

JUNE

June 25-June 28 ........................................ Elroy Fair, Elroy

JULY

July 6-12 ...................................Sauk County Fair, Baraboo

July 8-12 ...............Northern WI State Fair, Chippewa Falls

July 8-12 ............................ Jefferson County Fair, Jefferson

July 8-12 ...................................Lodi Agricultural Fair, Lodi

July 9-12 ......................... Marquette County Fair, Westfield

July 15-19 ................. St. Croix County Fair, Glenwood City

July 15-19 .................La Crosse Interstate Fair, West Salem

July 15-19 ...................... Lafayette County Fair, Darlington

July 15-19 .............. Fond du Lac County Fair, Fond du Lac

July 15-19 ................................ Dane County Fair, Madison

July 15-19 ........................... Barron County Fair, Rice Lake

July 15-19 ..................... Waukesha County Fair, Waukesha

July 16-19 .............................Portage County Fair, Amherst

July 16-19 ................... Kewaunee County Fair, Luxemburg

July 17-19 ........... Blakes Prairie Junior Fair, Bloomington

July 21-26 .................. Washington County Fair, West Bend

July 21-26 ......................Outagamie County Fair, Seymour

July 22-26 ............................... Lincoln County Fair, Merrill

July 22-26 ................................ Green County Fair, Monroe

July 22-26 ..........................Columbia County Fair, Portage

July 22-26 ..........................Dunn County Fair, Menomonie

July 23-26 ................................Central Burnett County Fair

July 23-26 ............................... Taylor County Fair, Medford

July 23-Aug. 4 ....................Adams County Fair, Friendship

July 23-26 ........................ Washburn County Fair, Spooner

July 23-26 ..................Trempealeau County Fair, Galesville

July 24-26 ..................Pepin County Junior Fair, Arkansaw

July 28-Aug. 2 ........................ Rock County Fair, Janesville

July 29-Aug. 2 ...................... Langlade County Fair, Antigo

July 29-Aug. 2 ............. Eau Claire County Fair, Eau Claire

July 29-Aug. 2 ........................Monroe County Fair, Tomah

July 29-Aug. 2 ................Racine County Fair, Union Grove

July 29-Aug. 2 ........Jackson County Fair, Black River Falls

July 29-Aug. 2 .................Ozaukee County Fair, Cedarburg

July 29-Aug. 2 ..................Door County Fair, Sturgeon Bay

July 30-Aug. 2 ......................Buffalo County Fair, Mondovi

July 30-Aug. 2 .............................. Iron County Fair, Saxon

July 30-Aug. 2 ..................Polk County Fair, St. Croix Falls

July 30-Aug. 2 ................Oneida County Fair, Rhinelander

AUGUST

Aug. 4-9 .............................. Wisconsin Valley Fair, Wausau

Aug. 4-9 ......................... Winnebago County Fair, Oshkosh

Aug. 5-9 .................................Clark County Fair, Neillsville

Aug. 6-9 ............................Bayfield County Fair, Iron River

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AUGUST (CONT'D)

Aug. 6-9 .....................Green Lake County Fair, Green Lake

Aug. 6-16 ........................... Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis

Aug. 7-9 .....................Rusk County Junior Fair, Ladysmith

Aug. 12-16 .................................Price County Fair, Phillips

Aug. 13-16 ..................... Waushara County Fair, Wautoma

Aug. 13-16 ................................ Oconto County Fair, Gillett

Aug. 13-16 ........................... Vilas County Fair, Eagle River

Aug. 13-16 ............................ Pierce County Fair, Ellsworth

Aug. 13-16 ............................Sawyer County Fair, Hayward

Aug. 16-23 .............................Grant County Fair, Lancaster

Aug. 19-23 ........................Dodge County Fair, Beaver Dam

Aug. 19-23 ...............................Brown County Fair, De Pere

Aug. 19-23 ............................Juneau County Fair, Mauston

Aug. 19-23 ............................Kenosha County Fair, Wilmot

Aug. 20-23 .............................................Athens Fair, Athens

Aug. 20-23 .......................... Ashland County Fair, Marengo

Aug. 25-29 ........................ Head of the Lakes Fair, Superior

Aug. 25-30 ..................Manitowoc County Fair, Manitowoc

Aug. 26-30 ....................Waupaca County Fair, Weyauwega

Aug. 26-30 ...................... Crawford County Fair, Gays Mills

Aug. 27-30 .....Burnett County Ag Society Fair, Grantsburg

Aug. 27-30 ................... Marinette County Fair, Wausaukee

Aug. 28-30 ..........................Florence County Fair, Florence

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 2-7 ............................Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn

Sept. 2-7 ......................... Central WI State Fair, Marshfield

Sept. 2-7 ...........................Shawano County Fair, Shawano

Sept. 3-7 .......................... Iowa County Fair, Mineral Point

Sept. 3-7 .......................Sheboygan County Fair, Plymouth

Sept. 4-7 ...............................Calumet County Fair, Chilton

Sept. 4-7 ................................Portage County Fair, Rosholt

Sept. 9-13 .............Richland County Fair, Richland Center

Sept. 10-13 .............................Forest County Fair, Crandon

Sept. 15-20 ............................ Vernon County Fair, Viroqua

Wisconsin 2015 Fair ScheduleFollowing is the 2015 schedule for Wisconsin's county, district and state fairs.

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Minnesota 2015 Fair ScheduleFollowing is the 2015 partial schedule for Minnesota county, district and state fairs.

June 18-21.......................Hennepin County Fair, Corcoran

July 1-4 .......................... Cannon Valley Fair, Cannon Falls

July 8-12 .......................... Winona County Fair, St. Charles

July 8-12 ....................South St. Louis County Fair, Proctor

July 15-18 ......................... Wabasha County Fair, Wabasha

July 15-19 ....................... Ramsey County Fair, Maplewood

July 15-19 ......................... Dodge County Free Fair, Kasson

July 15-19 ...............................Waseca County Fair, Waseca

July 15-19 .......................Watonwan County Fair, St. James

July 16-19 ..........................Chisago County Fair, Rush City

July 16-19 ...................... Sherburne County Fair, Elk River

July 21-25 ............................ Fillmore County Fair, Preston

July 21-25 ......................Fairbault County Fair, Blue Earth

July 21-26 .................................. Anoka County Fair, Anoka

July 21-26 .................................Rice County Fair, Faribault

July 22-26 ........................... Isanti County Fair, Cambridge

July 22-26 ................................ Kanabec County Fair, Mora

July 22-26 ....................................Scott County Fair, Jordan

July 27-Aug. 2 .................. Olmsted County Fair, Rochester

July 29-Aug. 2 ............... Wright County Fair, Howard Lake

July 29-Aug. 1 .......................... Rock County Fair, Luverne

July 29-Aug. 2 ...........Washington County Fair, Lake Elmo

July 29-Aug. 2 ................Stearns County Fair, Sauk Centre

July 29-Aug. 2 .......................Sibley County Fair, Arlington

July 29-Aug. 2 ..........................Pine County Fair, Pine City

Aug. 4-9 ...........................Freeborn County Fair, Albert Lea

Aug. 4-9 ..........................Benton County Fair, Sauk Rapids

Aug. 5-8 ............................Kandiyohi County Fair, Willmar

Aug. 5-9 ................................Carver County Fair, Waconi a

Aug. 6-9 ......................... Mille Lacs County Fair, Princeton

Aug. 10-16 .......................Dakota County Fair, Farmington

Aug. 11-16 .........................Mower County Free Fair, Austin

Aug. 11-16 .......................Goodhue County Fair, Zumbrota

Aug. 12-16 ...................... Nobles County Fair, Worthington

Aug. 13-16 ............................Carlton County Fair, Barnum

Aug. 18-23 ................... Steele County Free Fair, Owatonna

Aug. 19-23 ........................Houston County Fair, Caledonia

Aug. 19-23 ...................... McLeod County Fair, Hutchinson

Aug. 20-23 ........................Le Sueur County Fair, Le Center

Aug. 20-23 ......................... Lake County Fair, Two Harbors

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For more info, visit www.polkcountyfair.com or call 715-483-3391

Daily Single Admission Ticket (7 & Under) - FREEAges 8 & Older: Thursday & Sunday - $6

Friday & Saturday - $8

All Weekend• More than 6,000 Exhibits entered by

Polk County Residents• Choose From Fifteen Different Food Vendors• More than 80 Commericial Booths to Visit• Mr. Ed’s Magical Midway • Fun Contests• Education Tent • Beer Garden

Main Stage• Thursday – The Dweebs• Friday – Duck for the Oyster• Saturday –

Kiddie Pedal Tractor PullLocal Talent ContestThe Git Backs

• Sunday – Church Service

Grandstand• Thursday – Horse Pull• Friday – Truck Pull• Saturday –

Garden Tractor PullTractor Pull

• Sunday – Demo DerbyBurnout Contest

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LOTS OF FOOD, DRINK AND

ENTERTAINMENT ON THE GROUNDS

THROUGHOUT THE FAIR

8:00 a.m. Dog Show – Show Ring

9:00 a.m. Judging of all exhibits in Hall

Entry Day for All Livestock

In Place By Noon, Horses By 6:00 pm

12:30 pm - Judging of Sheep, Beef, Goats, Cats, Poultry & Rabbits in Park

4:30-6:30 p.m. Play Bingo in Comm. Building

8:00 p.m. Old Timers Band –

village square

8:45 p.m. Clothing Revue

9:00 p.m. Queen Coronation-Stage

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8:30 a.m. Horse Show – Draft Horse halter classes – sponsored by Athens Veterinary Service

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gladiolus Show open to public

1:15 p.m. Athens Fair Parade – Budweiser Clydesdales

Old Timers Band in Parade and concert after ParadePlay Bingo before and after Parade

Special on Midway: 1 less ticket per ride all day

4:00 p.m. Release of all livestock Exhibits

6:30 p.m. Awards Program and Raffl e Drawings on stage

7:00 p.m. Release of all exhibits in Hall

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7:00 – 11:30 a.m. entry for Central Wisconsin Gladiolus Show

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Gladiolus Show open to public

11:30 a.m. Judging of Gladiolus Show – exhibition building

8:30 a.m. Dairy Show – Junior Fair10:00 a.m. 5K Fun Walk/Run1:00 p.m. Dairy Show – Open Class and

fi nish Junior Fair1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Wrist Bands on Midway4:30-6:30 p.m. Play Bingo in Comm. Building6:00 p.m. Horse Show – Draft Horse Hitch Classes8:00 p.m. Concert on Stage:

Red Higgins and Yankee TrainSponsored by AbbyBank & Meyer Manufacturing

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Thursday - Junior Fair Horse Show- 8:00 a.m. to fi nish Open Class Light Horses between Halter and Riding Classes

5:00 p.m. Miniature Horse ShowBeginning at Noon Entry Day in Hall1:00 – 8:00 p.m. Face-to-Face Judging in Hall4:30-6:30 p.m. Play Bingo in Comm. Building7:00 – 8:00 p.m. “Bargain Days” –

reduced prices at Beer Bar, most food stands and Midway

Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.- Sponsored by Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home

August20-23, 2015

THURSDAYFree Admission (Carnival Rides Not Included)

Gates open at 12 Noon • Family Day! • The Harvest Band

FRIDAYPoorman’s Racing & Demolition DerbyMike Keating – The Singing Cowboy

2nd Time Around Band

SATURDAYMike Keating – The Singing Cowboy

Larry’s Drifters Band • Motocross RacingFIREWORKS!!

SUNDAYSanctioned Kids’ Pedal Power Tractor Pull

“Bulls, Barrels & Boots” Bull Riding

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT:• Tug of War – Thur.• Live Music – Thurs.-Sat.• Entertainment: Family Tent – Thurs.-Sun.• 4-H Livestock Sale – Fri.• Race a Veggie!?! – Fri. & Sat.• Free Pony Rides & Petting Zoo – Fri.-Sun.• Celebrity Cow Milking Contest – Sat.• Dilly Bar Eating Contest – Sat.• Food Plot Seminars – Sat.

Check out our website for complete Entertainment & Judging Schedules

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GRANDSTAND EVENTSFree With Paid Admission!

Poorman’s Racing & Demo Derby – Fri. 6 p.m.Motocross – Sat. 4:30 p.m.

Bull Riding – Sun. 1 p.m.

108th Sawyer County FairAugust 13-16, 2015

Come Enjoy the

at the Sawyer County Fair Grounds

(2.5 miles E of Hayward on Hwy. B)

CARNIVAL RIDES

by S&J Enterprises!

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Barron County FairSow It! Grow It! Show It!

July 15-19, 2015 Rice Lake, WI

Entry Day - Wednesday, July 15

For Info or Fairbook: www.barroncountyfair.com or 715.736.FAIR (3247)776398 • 6-10-15

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Kids’ Day

Thursday, July 16

15 and under Free Admission

until 4 p.m.55

MIDWAY SPECIALS Unlimited Ride Pass:$40 Advance $50 at Ticket Booth

Grandstand Harness Racing

The Dweebs - FREE!Truck & Tractor Pull

Demolition Derby

Sponsor:

Sponsored by: Gate Admission Prices -Adult (16 and up):

Daily Pass - $6 • Season Pass – $20 Youth (6 thru 15):

Daily Pass - $3 • Season Pass - $10 5 and Under: Free EVERY DAY!

Absolutely No Carry Ins To Fair Grounds

Platinum Sponsors:

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15THEntry Day

Jr. Fair Conference Judging10:45 a.m. Flag Raising & Opening Ceremony6:00 p.m. Junior Dog Show

THURSDAY, JULY 16TH6:30 p.m. Horse Pull (TCEA)*7:00 p.m. Fairest of Fair Coronation (Croix Court)7:30 p.m. The Dweebs

FRIDAY, JULY 17THTBA Kids Are People Too! Three Shows!12 & 2 p.m. Dance Explosion1:00 p.m. St. Croix County Outstanding Older Adult Award1:30 p.m. Senior Zumba3:00 p.m. 4-H Show Choir4:00 p.m. 4-H Style Show followed by Key & Scholarship Awards4:30 p.m. Pickles the Clown6:30 p.m. Championship Pulling Series

Tractor & Truck Pull (TCEA)*7:00 p.m. Whitesidewalls Rock ‘n’ Roll Review

SUNDAY JULY 12TH3RD ANNUAL TRACTOR CARAVAN

CARNIVAL – EARL’S RIDESThursday: 1:00 p.m. Open

Bargain NightFriday: 1:00 p.m. Open

Wristbands: $20 5:00-9:00 p.m.Saturday: 12:00 p.m. Open

Wristbands: $15 1:00-4:00 p.m.Sunday: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

3 Tickets for $5, All Rides One Ticket Per Ride!!!SCHEDULE & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SATURDAY, JULY 18THTBA Kids Are People Too! Three Shows!12:30 & 3 p.m. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo1:30 p.m. Music of the Mississippi2:30 p.m. Pickles the Clown3:00 p.m. Music of the Mississippi4:30 p.m. 4-H Show Choir6 & 10 p.m. Lizzy The Dream Girl Hypnotist6:00 p.m. 4x4 Mud Races (TCEA)*7:30 p.m. Team Sorting & Penning8:15 p.m. The Memories, Musical Variety

SUNDAY, JULY 19TH4H DAY AT THE FAIR

9:00 a.m. Church Service with The Memories10:30 a.m. Living Memorial Award10:45 a.m. Ole & Elmer Musical Comedy12:00 p.m. 4-H Music12:15 p.m. 4-H Show Choir1:00 p.m. Local Talent Show Competition3:00 p.m. Friends of the Fairgrounds Raffl e Drawing

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July 15-19, 2015

Glenwood City, WIService Dogs & Fair Exhibit Dogs Only

*Admission Charged at Tiffany Creek Events (TCEA)

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Visit our website for ticket prices and carnival specials: www.rockcounty4hfair.com

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Sunday, August 2

10:00 a.m.

Rock County Bull Bash 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29

8:00 p.m.8 00 p m.8:00 p.m.

Cole Swindell

Tyler Farr

Saturday, August 18:00 p.m.

July 28- August 2

Dan + Shay

Montgomery Gentry

Thursday, July 308:00 p.m.

Friday, July 31

8:00 p.m.

Opening Act: Cassadee Pope

Tuesday, July 28:

Comedians Pete Lee & Andi Smith 8:00 p.m.

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Exhibits • Entertainment • Food & Fun!July 23-26

Spooner, WI

Check out our expanding schedule atwww.washburncountyfair.com

or contact Kiersten Nowaczyk at [email protected]

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Check Our Website For Up

To Date Schedule & Entertainment

Information

K&M Rides & Amusements – All 4 Days

Thursday2nd Time Around Bandwill play from 7 to 11 PM.Kiddy Tractor Pull starts at 7:30Gymkhana Horse Show

FridayKids are People Too:They are entertainment for kidsOld Fashioned Gamesstarts at 6:00 PMMuttin Bustin is something newat the fair this year. T&C Rodeowill put this on with theOld Fashioned GamesPorch Dogs starts at 7:00 to 10:00Veterans Ceremony -(Veterans get in free) - Early evening

SaturdayComedians - James Wedgewood& Laura ErnstNicole Kottke Band -Country Music bandnew and great entertainmentFireworks

SundayWhips and WheelsVeggie Races starts at 11:00Les Millard and Lee Millarddoing karaokeLocal Talent Show

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CarnivalTh ursday –OPENS AT 4:00 pm wristbands 5:00-9:00 pm $20Friday – OPENS AT 3:00 pm wristbands 4:00-8:00 pm $20Saturday – OPENS AT 1:00 pm wristbands 3:00-7:00 pm $20Sunday –OPENS AT 12:00 pm wristbands 12:00-4:00 pm $20

Social Bean Bag TournamentSunday 3:00 pm – $10 Per Two Person Team 100% Payback

To Enter Email: [email protected]

Saturday, June 2712:00 pm - Dunn County Open Show-presidents class12:30 pm - Dunn County Open Show with milking time at 3 pmEntertainmentGrandstand 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMusic by Hickory7:00 pm - awards ceremony (weather permitting)In Th e Beer Garden 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Bumblefi st

Sunday, June 2811:00 am - Non-Denominational Church Service

Kiwanis Chicken Dinner Following Service1:00 pm - Meat Animal Auction

Th ursday, June 25Judging Schedule1:00 pm - Small Animals ( Rabbits & Poultry)1:00 pm - Arts & Craft s ExhibitsEntertainmentGrandstand 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMusic by Jordan HerrickIn Th e Beer Garden 8:00 pm DJ

Friday, June 26Judging Schedule9:00 am - Swine Followed By Goats,Followed By Dairy, Followed By Beef,Followed By SheepEntertainmentGrandstand 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmFree BINGO with prizesIn Th e Beer Garden 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Radio Drive

Fireworks 10:00 pm

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PARKING ENTERTAINMENT

COLFAX FAIRGROUNDSE. Railroad Ave.

June 25-28, 2015

Thursday, August 27:7 pm: Southwest PullerTractor & Truck Pull

Friday, August 28:7 pm: FXM Sport Stunt Show

& Music by “Menace”Saturday, August 29:Noon: Antique Tractor Pull7 pm: Demolition Derby

Sunday, August 30:Noon: Music by Class of ‘62featuring THE SURF BOYS

1 pm: Ranch Rodeo

Grandstand Events(FREE Grandstand!)

August 26-30, 2015Gays Mills, Wisconsin

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Daily Admission: $7

Advanced Season

Pass: $20

Free Activities For Kids Youth ExhibitsAnimal Shows

Entertainment & Contest Stage

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The 159th Annual Vernon County FairSeptember 16-20, 2015

Thursday, Sept. 17Senior Citizen Day“Monkey Business”- 6:00 p.m Antique Tractor Pull

Friday, Sept. 18- Little Britches Dairy Show - 25 Yearsaround Noon in Hanson Arena- 7:00 p.m Modified Tractor & Truck Pull

Mr. Ed’s Magical Midway Rides on the Midway with their 70s Ferris Wheel

$18.00 Wrist Band: Wed. & Thur. 4-10 p.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fair opens up at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. $18.00 Wristband special on the Midway from 4-10 p.m.• Over 12,000 Junior and Open Class entries signed up • Over 90 Commercial Exhibitors showing their products• Largest School Exhibit in the Education Building

- “Hans Mayer Show” on the Bob Fredrick Free Stage – Friday & Saturday- “The Sound Exchange A Capella” on the Bob Fredrick Free Stage – Friday & Saturday- Local talent on the Free Stage Friday thru SundayFOOD STANDS: 4-H Stand • Cornerstone Christian Academy • Viroqua Boosters • Viroqua Lions Club • Farmers Union • Wild West Days

Saturday, Sept. 19- 9:45 a.m. Draft Horse Show - 11:00 a.m. Youth Tractor Pedal Pull- 1:00 p.m. U.S. Trotting Assn. Blue Ribbon Fair Harness Racing - 7:00 p.m. Demolition Derby - 7:00 p.m. Livestock Auction in Livestock Arena

Sunday, Sept. 20- 8:00 a.m. Come Judge a Dairy Cow Judge from the sidelines while 20-25 University teams from across the US compete for top dairy judging honors- 10:00 a.m. Ecumenical Church Services, Senior Building- 1:00 p.m. U.S. Trotting Assn. Blue Ribbon Fair Harness Racing

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Judging Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wisconsin’s

Final County

Fair Of The Season!

Rising Above The Rest!

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For our full schedule, see our Facebook page!Facebook.com/PepinCountyFairWI

Food • Kids’ GamesFace Painting • Inflatables

Friday, July 249 a.m. Fair opens

9 a.m.-? Entry Judging

4-7:30 p.m. Dinner by The Durand Smokehouse

7-11 p.m. Beer Tent

7-11 p.m. Live music by Outland

7 p.m. Kids’ Movie/Cardboard “Car Show” Matinee

9 p.m. Kids’ Movie/Cardboard “Car Show”

Saturday, July 25Antique Tractor Display

Livestock Judging

“Visit Eau Claire” Booth

Eau Claire ExpressPitching Radar

10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.Pierce-Pepin Electric Safety Demo

11 a.m. Herding Demonstration

10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.Music by Steve Szydel

10-4 p.m. Craft Show

2-6 p.m. Farmer’s Market

3 p.m. Pony Pull

4 p.m. Car Cruise

5 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull

5:45 p.m. Military Salute

6 p.m. 4H Auction

7-11 p.m. Beer Tent

7-11 p.m. Live musicby Radio Drive

Sunday, July 268-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast

10 a.m. Ecumenical Service

9 a.m. Trail Ride

11 a.m. Open Horse Show

1 p.m. ATV raffle drawing

2 p.m. 4H Silent Auction closes

12 p.m. Free Bike Drawing

1 p.m. 4H Ag Games

4 p.m. Fair Closes

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THREE DOG NIGHT Sunday, July 19 • 6 pm

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