OUR 148TH FAIR, JULY 16-20, 2008

Franklin County Fair Schedule

Noon - Old Time Farming Demonstrations, Grandpa’s Farm

12:30 - Curly Dimple, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1 p.m. - Smith’s Amusements on Midway Open

1 p.m. - Sanctioned Draft Horse Pull, Grandpa’s Farm

1 p.m. - Mystery Bag Cook Off, 4-H Building

1 p.m. - Finals, Pig, Husband & Wife Calling, Phelps Imp. Tent

1:15 p.m. - Becky’s Greenhouse, Phelps Imp. Tent

1:30 p.m. - Prof. Farquar, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1:30 p.m. - Genealogy Education, Museum

2 p.m. - Finals Pig, Husband, Wife Calling, Phelps Imp. Tent

2:30 - Curly Dimple, Mort’s Water Gazebo

2:30 p.m. Free Throw Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

3 p.m. - Nail Driving Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

3:30 p.m. - Minnow Racing, Phelps Imp. Tent

3:30 p.m. - Prof. Farquar, Mort’s Water Gazebo

4 p.m. - 4-H Press Day, 4-H Building

4 p.m. - Tractor Backing Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

4:30 p.m. - Curly Dimple, Mort’s Water Gazebo

5 p.m. - Cow Chip Throwing, Phelps Implement Tent

5:30 p.m. - Ribeye Roundup, Rehder Pavilion

8:30p.m. - Lonestar, Grandstand

 

SUNDAY, JULY 20, ALLIANT ENERGY DAY

9:30 a.m. - Church Service, Rehder Pavilion

10 a.m. - Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Commercial Exhibits Open

10 a.m. - Pleasant Hill open

10:30 p.m. - 4-H Fashion & Share-the-Fun, Rehder Pavilion

11 a.m. - Antique Tractor Pull, Grandpa's Farm

Noon - Open Class Pet Show, Livestock Tent

              4-H Pet Show, After Open Class Pet Show

12:30 p.m. - Talent Show sponsored by Franklin County

              Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Rehder Pavilion

12:30 p.m.- Becky’s Greenhouse, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1 p.m. - Smith’s Amusements on Midway open

1 p.m. - Checkers Tournament, Phelps. Imp. Tent

1 p.m. - Check in for Pinewood Derby,  Phelps Imp. Tent 

1:30 - Pinewood Derby, Phelps Imp. Tent                 

1:30 p.m. - VanHorn Family, Mort’s Water Gazebo

2 p.m. - Chicken Bingo, Phelps Imp. Tent

2:30 p.m. -  Becky’s Greenhouse, Mort’s Water Gazebo

3 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

3:30 p.m. - 4-H and Open Dog Show,  Rehder Pavilion

3:30 p.m. - VanHorn Family, Mort’s Water Gazebo

4 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

4:30 p.m. - Mom/Daughter, Dad/Son Look-a-Like Phelps Tent

5  p.m. - Auction of Chainsaw Sculptures by A.J. Lutter,

               Franklin County Lumber Arena

5-6 p.m. - Open Class Release

5:30-6:30 - 4-H Release - 6-11 p.m. - Livestock release

6 p.m. - Figure 8 Race, Grandstand

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 a.m. - Commercial Exhibits & Pleasant Hill open

10 a.m. - Promote Our Commodities, 4-H  Building

11 a.m. - Becky’s Greenhouse, Phelps Imp. Tent

11:30 p.m. - 4-H Rabbit Show, Livestock Tent

Noon - Farm Bureau Free Burgers, Phelps Imp. Tent

Noon - Pig, Husband & Wife Calling, Phelps Imp. Tent

12:15 p.m. - Heart & Sole Dance Team, Phelps Imp. Tent

12:30 p.m. - Kiracature, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1 p.m. - Old Time Farming Demonstrations, Grandpa’s Farm

1 p.m. - Nick's Kids Show, Phelps Imp. Tent

1 p.m. - Open Class Judging, Floriculture and Horticulture

1:30 p.m. - Genealogy Education Class, Museum

1:30 p.m. - Kiracature, Mort’s Water Gazebo

2 p.m. - Ms. Nina’s Dance Studio, Phelps Imp. Tent

2 p.m. - Smith’s Amusements on Midway Open

2:30 -  Kiracature, Mort’s Water Gazebo

3 p.m. - Watermelon Feed sponsored by Franklin County

              Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Phelps Imp. Tent

3 p.m. - Nick’s Kid’s Show,  Phelps Imp. Tent

3:15 - Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

3:30 p.m. Kiracature, Mort’s Water Gazebo

4 p.m. - Local Talent with Pat Jungling, Phelps Imp. Tent

4:30 p.m. - Kiracature, Mort’s Water Gazebo

5 p.m. - Nick’s Kids Show, Phelps Imp. Tent

7 p.m. - Freestyle Motocross, Grandstand

 

FRI.  JULY 18, FRANKLIN COUNTY

                           TOURISM DAY

8 a.m. - Beef Show, Rehder Pavilion

9:30 a.m. - Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm

10 a.m. - Commercial Exhibits & Pleasant Hill open

11 a.m. - Golf Putting Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

11 a.m. - Becky’s Greenhouse, Phelps Imp. Tent

Noon - Nick’s Kids Show, Phelps Imp. Tent

12:30 p.m. - Prof. Farquar, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1 p.m. - Bucket Calf Show, Rehder Pavilion

1 p.m. - Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm

1 p.m. - 4-H Educational Presentations, followed by

              Extemporaneous Speaking, 4-H  Building

1 p.m. - Dancing with Roxie, Phelps Imp. Tent

1:30 p.m. - Curly Dimple, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1:30 p.m. - Genealogy Education Class, Museum

2 p.m. -  Nick's Kid Show, Phelps Imp. Tent

2 p.m. - Smith’s Amusements on Midway Open

2:30 p.m. - Prof. Farquar, Mort’s Water Gazebo

3 p.m. - Ray Thompson, Hypnotist, Phelps Imp. Tent

3:30 p.m. -  Curly Dimple, Mort’s Water Gazebo

4 & 5:30 p.m. - Working Exhibits, 4-H Building

4 p.m. - Nick’s Kids Show, Phelps Imp. Tent

4:30 p.m. - Prof. Farquar, Mort’s Water Gazebo

5 p.m. - Pig, Husband & Wife Calling, Phelps Imp. Tent

5:15 p.m. - Ray Thompson, Hypnotist, Phelps Imp. Tent

8:30 p.m. -Tracy Lawrence, Grandstand

 

SATURDAY, JULY 19

7 - 9 a.m.  VFW Breakfast, Phelps Implement Tent

8 a.m. - Swine Show, Rehder Pavilion

9 a.m. - Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Grandpa's Farm 

9:30 a.m. - Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm

10 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Commercial Exhibits & Pleasant Hill Open

10:30 a.m. - Miller's Pedal Tractor Pull Weigh In, Phelps Tent

11: a.m. - Miller’s Pedal Pull, NO ENTRIES AFTER 11 A.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16

6-7:30 a.m. - Unload tractors, Grandpa’s Farm

7 -11 a.m. - Livestock Entry

8-11:30 - Grandpa’s Tractor Cruise, sponsoreed

              by Garst Seeds, Grandpa’s Farm

9 -11 a.m. - Clover Kids Entry, 4-H Building

10 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Commercial Exhibits open

10 a.m. - Pleasant Hill Open

11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Tractor Show sponsored by

                             Garst Seeds, Grandpa’s Farm

11:30 a.m. - Pig, Husband & Wife Calling, Phelps Tent

Noon - 4-H Feed & FFA Feed sponsored by

             Franklin County  Bankers Assn,

Noon - Nick’s Kids Show, Phelps Implement Tent

12:30 - T. Texas Terry, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1 p.m. -  Becky’s Greenhouse, Phelps Implement Tent

1:30 p.m. - Don Bosch, Mort’s Water Gazebo

1:30 p.m. - Register for Livestock Judging, Rehder Pavilion

1:30 p.m. - Livestock Exhibitors Meeting, Rehder Pavilion

2 p.m. - Livestock Judging Contest, Rehder Pavilion

2 p.m. - Frog Jumping Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

2:30 - T. Texas Terry, Mort’s Water Gazebo

2:30 p.m. - Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, Phelps Imp. Tent

3 p.m. - Nick's Kids Show, Phelps Imp. Tent

3:30 p.m. - Don Bosch,  Mort’s Water Gazebo

4 p.m.  - Smith’s Amusements on Midway Open

4 p.m. - Franklin County Conservation, Phelps Imp. Tent

4:30 p.m. - T. Texas Terry, Mort’s Water Gazebo

5 p.m. - Nick's Kids Show, Phelps Imp. Tent

6 p.m. - Tractor Show Trophies, Grandpa’s Farm

7 p.m. - PRCA Rodeo, Grandstand

Wooly Ride - Grandstand - During Rodeo

 

THURSDAY, JULY 17, FARM BUREAU DAY

Franklin County Farm Bureau Day - serving 1500

FREE  Burgers, noon until gone - Phelps Imp. Tent

7:30 -11 a.m. - Open Class Entry, Floriculture and Horticulture

8 a.m. - Sheep Show, Rehder Pavilion,  Meat Goat Show follows

1 p.m. -  Dairy Cow Show, Dairy & Fancy Goat Shows follows

8 a.m. - 4-H Poultry Show, Livestock Tent

9:30 a.m. - Old Time Farming Demonstrations, Grandpa’s Farm

 

 

 

MONDAY, JULY 14

7-8 p.m.  - Open class entry, Cultural Center

On the midway

SMITH’S

AMUSEMENTS 

Wristbands

 Tues, Sneak-A-Peek

7-9 p.m.  $7,

 Thurs. 6-9 p.m. &

 Sun. 2-5 p.m.  $10

TUESDAY, JULY 15

4-H & FFA  Conference Judging and Entry

7:30 - 11 a.m. - Open Class Entry, Cultural Center

5 p.m. - Fair Parade—Hampton Area  Chamber

6 p.m. - Sneak-A-Peek, Carnival Open

6:30 p.m. -  Queen Coronation, Grandstand

7 p.m. - 4-H Horse Show, Grandstand