Supplement to the Review • Week of July 23, 2012 • Published by Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc.
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New fun, old favorites at the 2012 Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair will return for its 141st year Aug. 1-5, 2012 at the Washington County Fairgrounds, located at 12300 North 40th St. in Lake Elmo. Gates open at 7 a.m. and exhibit buildings are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Whether it be the mouthwatering foods, musical entertainment, cute farm animals or popular carnival rides and exhibits, the 2012 Washington County Fair, Aug. 1-5, will offer fun for the whole family. It’s no surprise that the fair, back for its 141st year, has developed a plethora of favorite fair traditions, and fair organizers are always looking to spice things up with some fun new additions as well. Daily admission to the fair is $7 for ages 16 and up, $4 for ages 6 to 15 and free for kids under age 5. Season passes can be purchased
in advance at the Fair Office in Building B on Monday, July 30, and Tuesday, July 31. Season passes are $18 for adults age 16 and up, $6 for kids ages 6 to 15 and free for age 5 and under. No season passes will be sold at the gates during the fair. The Washington County Fairgrounds are located at 12300 North 40th St. in Lake Elmo. Gates open at 7 a.m. and exhibit buildings are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. As always, parking at the fair is free. And don’t forget to “Like� see Fair on page 3
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Fair... friendly activities. Stop by the Lumberjack Show at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday through the Washington County Fair on Saturday and at 1 and 4 p.m. Facebook. Sunday, and see why everyone loves the world of “timber sports.” Opening Day — Don’t miss the award-winning Wednesday, Aug. 1 Schiffelly Puppet Show at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. These puppet characters Most fairgoers can’t wait to put a comedic spin on classic storm the Washington County fairy tails to entertain audience Fairgrounds on Opening Day, and members of all ages. for good reason. On Family Fun Day, even Back by popular demand, teens will find an event for which top “balloonologist” Ms. Jazthey’re not “too cool.” Parents can ee will return to clown around drop their teens off at 8:30 p.m. and share smiles with kids of at Music in Motion — the perfect all ages. Find out how a balloon place for teens to hang out, dance can be transformed into almost and win some awesome prizes. anything— some of Ms. Jaz-ee’s And Friday night, head to most requested creations are a the demo area for this year’s monkey in a banana tree, mouse professional bull riding show, put on an airplane, wacky hats and on by Rice Bull Riding. This year’s special balloon flower bouquets. Visit Ms. Jaz-ee from 11:30 a.m. to show will be better than ever, with top-notch bulls and riders and 3 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. some extra fun — barrel racing, daily. cowboy poker and entertainment Young’uns will also enjoy “Mary Hall’s Show for Pipsqueaks” between the action. This year’s announcer, Brandon McLagan, is — new to the fair this year. This upbeat musical program is designed renown throughout the bull riding community, and the sound system especially for little ones and their will be second to none. Admission families. Join entertainer Mary Hall at 1:30 and again at 2:30 p.m. is $10 for ages 16 and up, $5 for Fairgoers of all ages should make ages 6 to 15 and free for kids under age 5. sure to swing by the Washington County K9 Show, back again this year, to see these intelligent Senior Citizens’ Day — animals show off their almost Friday, Aug. 3 unbelievable obedience skills. The Seniors age 65 and older will dogs will be ready for action at 3 enjoy free admission to the fair and 5 p.m. daily. Friday until 1 p.m., and will be Hoping to burn off some of recognized at the Senior Citizens those fair food calories? Drop in Program at 1 p.m. The program for some dance lessons with the will include the annual Seniors Tropical Ballroom Swing Dancers from Woodbury. The group will be Awards and old-fashioned bingo. And seniors aren’t the only at the fair at 4 p.m. on opening ones who are sure to have some day to show off some moves. fun on Day Three of the fair. The grandkids will enjoy visiting Family Fun Day — with fun-filled, life-sized puppets Thursday, Aug. 2 through Alfy’s World of Robotic continued from page 2
Day two of the fair will be jam-packed with plenty of family-
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The Washington County Fair offers favorite fair traditions including Swinetime Pig Races.
Enjoy the Washington County Fair!
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Senior residents invited to annual county fair celebration Washington County residents, ages 65 and older, are invited to the Washington County Fair’s Senior Citizen Celebration on Friday, Aug. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the West Pavilion on the fairgrounds. This event is free and seniors receive free admission to the fair on Friday until 1 p.m. The 2012 Washington County Fair Outstanding Senior Citizens, Mary Kukacka of Denmark Township and Jesse Crane of Woodbury, will be honored at this event, followed by refreshments,
door prizes and bingo. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput will be the Master of Ceremonies and his staff will have material available on preventing identity theft. There will also be information booths set up by Lakeview Health, Walmart Pharmacy and Home Instead Senior Care. Shuttle busses will be available in the fair parking lots to transport seniors to the event on the fairgrounds. Please leave any questions for event cochair Margot Rheinbeger at 651439-4199.
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Puppets, new to the fair this year. Check out these puppets from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Everyone will appreciate Dan Kirk, better known as “The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes,” performing from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. His show is packed with juggling, comedy and clowning, and the audience can participate, too. This comic juggler is known to toss up all kinds of items: vegetables, shoes, bowling balls and more.
Fire Safety Day — Saturday, Aug. 4 Fairgoers can learn all about fire safety on Saturday, with stellar fire department demonstrations from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The popular Kids Power Pedal Pull will return to the fair yet again, so stop by at 10 a.m. to see why pedal-pulling is such a fun, fast-growing sport. Pedal pulling is perfect for anyone looking for family entertainment, good sportsmanship and an overall fun time.
All American Day — Sunday, Aug. 5 Proud to be an American? Come out to the fair on Sunday to celebrate your patriotic pride. It may the fair’s final day, but Sunday surely won’t disappoint. Day five will be your last chance to hop on all your favorite carnival rides and stuff your face with tasty fair foods — until the see Fair on page 9
Enjoy some tasty fair food at the Washington County Fair, whether it be ice cream, a corn dog, mini doughnuts or any of your other favorite fair treats.
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8:30 AM: 4-H Horse Show 9 AM-2 PM: Advance “Carnival Ride� Discount tickets for sale at Fair Office located in Building “B� 5 Rides for $10.00 9:30 AM: All Poultry and Rabbits in Place 11:30 - 3:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist Noon: Adventures in Magic 1:00 PM: Rabbit Judging 1:30 PM: Mary Hall’s Show for Pipsqueaks NEW! 2:00 PM: Carnival Opens - Reduced Prices 2:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 2:00 PM: Kevin Thomas ~ Acoustic Guitar 1:30 PM: Mary Hall’s Show for Pipsqueaks NEW! 3:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 3:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 4:00 PM: All Livestock in Place except Dairy Cattle & Goats 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist 4:00 PM: Tropical Ballroom Swing Dancers 5:00 PM: Log Rolling & Log Boom Competition 5:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 5:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Wedding / Renewal of Wedding Vows 6:00 PM: Opening Day Parade 6:00 PM: Flower Workshop - “Staging Cut Flowers for Judging� NEW 6:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 7:00 PM: Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show 7:00 PM: Pick-Up See-Saw Contest 8:00 PM: Savings Bond Drawing 8:00 PM: Pre-Teen Division Talent Show 8:00 PM: Crankshaft & The Gear Grinders with The Transmission Dancers NEW! 8:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Family Fun Day
8:00 AM: Swine Judging 10:00 - 10:45 AM: The Bazillions ~ Musical Family Entertainment 10:00 - 2:00 PM: Family Fun Day Activities 10:00 AM: Direct from the North Pole ~ Santa Claus 10:30 AM: Poultry Judging 10:45 - 1:45 PM: ECFE District 834 Family Fun Day ~ Games & Projects 11:00 AM: Dairy Cattle and Goats in Place 11:30 - 3:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist Noon: Carnival Opens Noon - 5:00 PM: Carnival Special, Pay One Price - All Rides/All Ages $22.00 (Sale ends at 4 PM) Noon: Adventures in Magic Noon - 5:00 PM: Master Gardeners - Monarch Way Station Exhibit 1:00 PM: Lumberjack Show
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 CONT.
1:00 PM: Washington County Mounted Patrol Demo 1:45 - 2:30 PM: The Bazillions ~ Musical Family Entertainment 2:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 2:30 PM: Family Fun Day-Bike Drawing (must be present to win) 3:00 PM: Sheep Judging 3:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 3:30 PM: Schiffelly Puppets ~ Award-Winning Puppet Show 3:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 4:00 PM: Lumberjack Show 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist 4:30 PM: Schiffelly Puppets ~ Award-Winning Puppet Show 4:30 PM: Lumberjack Sports Camp 5:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 5:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Wedding / Renewal of Wedding Vows NEW! 6:00 PM: Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show 6:00 PM: Washington County Mounted Patrol Demo 6:30 PM: Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull 6:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 6:30 PM: Championship Pulling Series Truck Pull ~ Admission Charged 7:00 PM: Lumberjack Show 7:00 PM: Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show 7:00 PM: Windy Ridge Equestrian Drill Team & JET’s Exhibition 8:00 PM: Savings Bond Drawing 8:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 8:00 PM: Teen Division Talent Show 8:30 PM: Music in Motion ~ Teen Dance, Contests & Prizes
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
Senior Citizen’s Day
Seniors 65 & Over - FREE Admission until 3 PM 8:00 AM: Dairy Goat Judging 8:00 AM: Washington County Residents Horse Show 8:00 AM: Open Class Judging - Cut Flowers 9:00 AM: Beef Judging 10 - Close: Arts/Crafts Demonstrations 11:00 - 6:00 PM: Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets NEW! 11:00 - 7:00 PM: The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes 11:30 - 3:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist Noon: Adventures in Magic Noon - 3:00 PM: Fairest Gardens (Master Gardeners) - Plant Disease Diagnosis and Home Insect Control Booth 1:00 PM: Carnival Opens 1:00 - 5:00 PM: Carnival Special, 2 for 1 Special 1 person pays & 1 person rides free (regular price coupons only) (includes 1 ticket for X-Box Drawing)
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Noon: Autumn Serenade - Barbershop Quartet Noon - 2:00 PM: Fairest Gardens (Master Gardeners) - Buckthorn Removal Display Noon - 5:00 PM: Master Gardeners - Kids Touch and See Booth 12:30 PM: Cloverbud 4-H Pet Show 12:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 1:00 PM: Goat Performance Classes 1:00 PM: Lumberjack Show 1:00 PM: Master Gardeners Demonstration - Create Your Own Compost Demo 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Fairest Gardens (Master Gardeners) - Save the Monarch - Monarch Way Station Display 1:30 PM: Lumberjack Sports Camp 1:30 PM: Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show 2:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Wedding / Renewal of Wedding Vows NEW! 2:30 PM: 4-H Pet and Cat Show 2:30 PM: 34th Infantry Red Bull Band NEW! 2:30 PM: Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show 3:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 3:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 4:00 PM: Lumberjack Show 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist 4:00 PM: NEW! Sheltered Reality ~ Drumming Demonstration 5:00 PM: O’Shea Irish Dancers NEW! 5:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 5:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 5:30 PM: 4-H Livestock Auction 6:00 PM: Demolition Derby Grandstand admission charged for Demolition Derby Adults (11 yrs and older) $12 Youth (10 yrs and under) $6 Demolition Derby Tickets sold Saturday at: Fair Office (Building B) 10 AM - 3 PM Demo Derby Ticket Booth opens at 3 PM 6:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 7:00 PM: English Horse Show 7:00 PM: Lumberjack Show 7:00 PM: South Washington County Community Band 8:00 PM: Savings Bond Drawing 8:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 8:30 PM: Rockin’ Hollywoods ~ 60’s, 70’s, 80’s Music for the whole family
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
All-American Day
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10:30 AM: Western Heritage Event 10:00 - 7:00 PM: Arts/Crafts Demonstrations 10:30 AM: Llama Show 11:00 AM: 18th Century Picnic NEW! 11:00 AM: Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets NEW! 11:00 - 7:00 PM: The Juggler w/the Yellow Shoes 11:30 - 3:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist Noon: Adventures in Magic Noon: Carnival Opens Noon - 5:00 PM: Master Gardeners - Buckthorn Exhibit Noon: Washington County Fair Tractor Pull Noon - 2:00 PM Fairest Gardens (Master Gardeners) - Save the Monarchs - Monarch Way Station Display Noon - 5:00 PM Fairest Gardens (Master Gardeners) - Kids Touch and See Booth 12:30 PM: NEW! 4-H Premier Showmanship Contest 12:30 PM: NEW! Pie Eating Contest 12:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 1:00 PM: Living History Program ~ Visit a Day in the 1800’s NEW! 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Autumn Serenade ~ Barbershop Quartet 1:00 PM: Lumberjack Show 1:00 PM: NEW! Old Fashioned Baseball Game ~ Baseball Game with 1800’s Rules 1:30 PM: English Horse Show 1:30 PM: Lumberjack Sports Camp 1:30 PM: Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show 2:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Wedding / Renewal of Wedding Vows NEW! 2:30 PM: Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show 3:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 3:00 - 5:30 PM: NEW! Brian Wicklund ~ Bluegrass 3:30 PM: Fairest Gardens (Master Gardeners) - Container/Patio Gardening Demo 3:30 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 4:00 PM: Lumberjack Show 4:00 - 7:00 PM: Ms. Jaz-ee - Balloonologist 4:30 PM: Schiffelly Puppets ~ Emmy Award Winning Puppet Show 5:00 - 9:00 PM: Carnival Special - Unlimited Rides All Rides / All Ages $22.00 (sale ends at 8 PM) 5:00 PM: Washington County K-9 Unit 5:00 PM: Swinetime Pig Races 5:30 PM: Schiffelly Puppets ~ Emmy Award Winning Puppet Show 6:30 PM: 4-H Awards Program 7:00 PM: Livestock Released (Except Poultry & Rabbits) 8:00 PM: All Other Exhibits Released
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"Don’t miss" events at the fair • Truck Pull: At 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, head to the demo area to see the Western Wisconsin Truck Pullers in action. Watch these drivers push their machines to the limit. Admission is $5 for ages 16 and up, $2 for ages 6 to 15 and free for kids under age 5. Tickets to the Truck Pull will be sold at the demo area ticket booth just prior to the event, and fairgoers can buy tickets in advance at the Fair Office, Building B. • Bull Riding: Bull riding will barrel back into the fair this year with Rice Bull Riding putting on the show Friday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. in the demo area. Watch these animals show off their brute strength as riders hang on for dear life. Admission is $10 for
ages 16 and up, $5 for ages 6 to 15 and free for kids under age 5. Tickets will be sold at the demo area ticket booth just prior to the event, and fairgoers can buy tickets in advance at the Fair Office, Building B. • Demolition Derby: The much-loved Demolition Derby will be back again this year, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in the demo area. Watch competitors ram into each other again and again as they fight to be the last car running. Grandstand admission is charged for the demolition derby -- $12 for ages 11 and older, and $6 for kids ages 10 and younger. Derby tickets will be sold Saturday at the Fair Office, Building B, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The demolition derby ticket booth opens at 3 p.m.
Root for your favorite car at this year’s Demolition Derby — a definite crowd pleaser at the Washington County Fair.
Wedding bells to ring at the Washington County Fair
These fair wedding ceremonies will be performed on a hill overlooking the many flowerbeds within the Washington County Master Gardeners’ lush “Fairest Garden.”
Saying “I do” can be expensive and stressful, whether your wedding guest list is long or short. But how can you keep the cost of your ceremony down - next to nothing at all -- while still ensuring there’s a beautiful backdrop and plenty of space for your family, friends and others to watch? It’s simple: get married at the Washington County Fair. This year, Tenth District Judge Greg Galler will be performing the ceremonies at the fair, for free. And officials note the backdrop for the ceremonies will be picture perfect, without the corn dog and
mini doughnut stands you might expect at the county fair. The ceremonies will be performed overlooking the Washington County Master Gardeners’ lush “Fairest Garden.” And if you’re already hitched but enthralled with the idea of a “fair ceremony,” you’re in luck. Galler will also be performing vow renewal ceremonies for couples who want to say “I do” all over again. Though the ceremonies and garden setting are free, those participating in or observing the see Marriages on page 10
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Musical lineup Wednesday, Aug. 1: • Kevin Thomas, acoustic guitar, at 2 p.m. in the park pavilion • Washington County 4-H Arts-In at 7 p.m. in the park pavilion
Thursday, Aug. 2: • The Bazillions, musical family entertainment, at 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on the main stage • Washington County 4-H Arts-In at 6 and 7 p.m. in the park pavilion • Music in Motion teen event, dancing, games and prizes at 8:30 p.m. on the main stage
Friday, Aug. 3: • Crankshaft and the Gear Grinders at 11 a.m. on the main stage • Okee Dokee Brothers, kid-friendly music, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the park pavilion • Elvis impersonator at 3 p.m. on the main stage. • Washington County 4-H Arts-In at 6 and 7 p.m. in the park pavilion • Elvis tribute show, at 8 p.m. on the main stage
Saturday, Aug. 4: • Autumn Serenade, a strolling barbershop quartet, from noon to 2 p.m. • Washington County 4-H Arts-In at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the park pavilion • O’Shea Irish Dancers, at 5 p.m. on the main stage • South Washington County Community Band, at 7 p.m. in the park pavilion • The Rockin’ Hollywoods, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s rock ‘n’ roll hits, at 8:30 p.m. on the main stage
Sunday, Aug. 5: • Ecumenical church service at 11 a.m. on the main stage • Autumn Serenade, a strolling barbershop quartet, from 1 to 3 p.m. • Washington County 4-H Arts-In at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the park pavilion • Brian Wicklund and The Barley Jacks, fiddle playing, at 3 p.m. on the main stage
See you at the fair!
Swoon over Elvis himself (well note quite), Friday at the Washington County Fair.
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2013 fair rolls around, of course. And new to the fair this year will be a picnic reminiscent of the 1800s. Come by at 11 a.m. to experience exactly how a picnic
would’ve been done in the 19th century. Whatever you do, don’t fret. It won’t be long before the Washington County Fair returns for its 142nd year.
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Marriages... after the two-hour mark, he intends stay longer to ensure they’re not turned away. And afterwards, the wedding parties can dine on corn on the cob at the 4-Hers Hooley Hall, or walk over to the midway for a ride on the Ferris wheel or enjoy the fair’s signature malts at the Dairy Association booth. The possibilities are almost endless.
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ceremony are required to pay general gate admission.
‘What can we do for folks?’ Galler said he and his wife have a tradition of going to the fair every summer, and he has enjoyed talking to Washington County Fair visitors when he’s manned a judicial information booth in previous years. But this year, Galler said he wanted to do something special for fairgoers by offering them a unique and affordable opportunity. “Most of the time, we (judges) meet with people in unpleasant circumstances,” Galler said with a laugh. “Folks think of us as stodgy, old, mean guys, so I thought, ‘what can we do for some folks?’” And since weddings often carry a hefty price tag, Galler said he wanted to offer the ceremonies for free, so that even couples who are struggling financially have the chance to say “I do.” Galler contacted Fair Board Director Margot Rheinberger last year to see if she’d be interested in the idea of hosting the ceremonies at the fair. “It took me literally one second to say yes,” Rheinberger recalled. “You’re always looking to enhance the county fair.” She presented the idea to the Washington County Fair Board earlier this year, and the members agreed the ceremonies would be a unique addition. “We are the only county in the United States to offer fairsponsored free weddings and vow renewals every day of our fair to every qualified person without any pre-registration or contest involved,” adds Margot’s brother John Rheinberger, a fellow fair board director.
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Tenth District Judge Greg Galler will be performing free weddings and vow renewals at the Washington County Fair this year.
Expecting a big turnout Galler will be performing the ceremonies on a first-come, firstserved basis during a two-hour time frame at the fair each day from Aug. 1 - 5 at the fairgrounds, located on the eastern border of Lake Elmo. Galler estimates each wedding ceremony will last between three and five minutes. Couples must have a valid Minnesota marriage license, and those interested in getting hitched at the fair should keep in mind there’s a five-day waiting period before the license can be picked up or mailed after a couple applies. So a bit of preplanning will be necessary for couples looking to tie the knot.
Margot Rheinberger said despite the laidback setting, she expects some brides and grooms will still show up in traditional gowns, tuxedos and full wedding party attire. Word about the ceremonies is spreading rapidly, she noted, adding that many couples might opt for a spur-of-the-moment vow renewal ceremony as well. “People at the fair are in a real kind of fun mood,” she said. “(The ceremonies) will be kind of a novelty in the relaxed atmosphere.” Galler said if the ceremonies are a hit this year at the fair, he would be happy to continue offering them each year from then on. He added that if couples are still lined up even
The Fairest Garden is cared for by University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers through a partnership with the Washington County Agricultural Society, and has several sections that highlight specific themes. The original 50 by 90-foot Fairest Garden plot is located in the eastcentral section of the fairgrounds and has demonstration areas for native plants, perennials, roses, ornamental grasses, a Monarch butterfly garden and much more, notes University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Mary Green. The ceremonies will be held on a hill overlooking the many beautiful gardens within the Fairest Garden, and Bergmann’s Greenhouse and Farm Market in Stillwater has volunteered to do the landscaping and decorating of the area where the ceremonies will be held. Margot Rheinberger notes that couples who’d like to “check out the venue” can visit the Fairest Garden once it’s up and running even before the fair starts. “It’s going to be gorgeous,” Green predicted. For more information on weddings at the 2012 Washington County Fair, visit washingtoncountyfair.org and click on “Weddings/Renewal of Wedding Vows at the Fair.”
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Washington County Fair 2012
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LAKE ELMO REPAIR
2099 North Division Street North St. Paul 651-770-6400
11179 Stillwater Blvd. N. Lake Elmo 651-770-7699
LARKIN DANCE STUDIO AMERICAN LEGION POST 39 2678 E. 7th Avenue North St. Paul 651-777-3708
Plaza 3000 3000 White Bear Avenue (Across from Maplewood Mall) Maplewood 651-770-0764
ANCHOR BANK Member F.D.I.C. 1920 Donegal Drive Woodbury 651-738-2265
BERWALD ROOFING 2440 North Charles North St. Paul 651-777-7411
BIGHLEY AUTO BODY 2409 N. Margaret Street North St. Paul 651-777-3535
BLACK DIAMOND INC.
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4-H ribbon winners are proud to show off their achievements.
Check out 4-H exhibits 4-H Members from Washington County will come together to exhibit their projects and knowledge at the Washington County Fair Aug. 1 through Aug. 5. The Washington County Fair allows 4-H youth to showcase their projects, and also to exhibit all they have learned and worked on in the last year. More than 600 youth will be exhibiting their projects at this year’s fair. Their exhibits range from food and nutrition to dairy cattle all the way to performing arts. There are many fun events happening with 4H throughout the fair, including a
Family Fun Day, Livestock Shows, a spectacular Arts-In Performance, Dog and Cat Shows, a Livestock Auction and more. There is something for everyone in 4-H, so stop by the fair to join in the excitement that is Washington County 4-H! To find out more information about 4-H, or to locate a 4-H club in your area, please visit www.extension.umn.edu/county/ washington and click on 4-H in Washington County, or contact Washington County 4-H at 651-4306800 or mnext-washington@umn. edu.
499 Settlers Ridge Parkway Woodbury 651-436-6071
CARPENTER SMALL ENGINE Snowblower & Lawn Mower Sales/Repair 2621 East 7th Avenue North St. Paul 651-777-2347
LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS, INC. Your Community Newspapers Ramsey County Review - Maplewood Review Oakdale/Lake Elmo Review Review Perspectives & Woodbury - South Maplewood Review 2515 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul 651-777-8800 651-748-7888
PEACE OF MIND EARLY EDUCATION CENTER 9025 Tamarack Road Woodbury 651-731-2608
PIZZA FACTORY-SOUP & SUBS 2137 Division Street North St. Paul 651-770-8203
RETAIL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.
CEDAR PET CLINIC - LAKE ELMO
“Sponsor of RCS Community Giving Garden” www.rcsgivinggarden.blogspot.com 11343 39th St. N. Lake Elmo 651-704-9000
11051 Stillwater Blvd. N. (Hwy. 5) Lake Elmo 651-770-3250
PREMIER BANK
CENTRAL BANK Equal Housing Lender Member F.D.I.C. 3670 East County Line White Bear Lake 651-426-2554
CITY OF LAKE ELMO 3800 Laverne Ave. N. Lake Elmo 651-777-5510
CITY OF OAKDALE 1584 Hadley Avenue North Oakdale 651-739-5086
FURLONG’S LIQUOR Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 4777 Geneva Avenue North (Hwy. 120 & 36) Oakdale 651-779-7757
HAGBERG’S COUNTRY MARKET, INC. “The Meat Place” 11325 Stillwater Blvd. North Lake Elmo 651-777-2888
GARRY INSURANCENTER 2555 E. 7th Avenue North St. Paul 651-777-8361
JOHNSON JEWELERS OF WOODBURY 783 Radio Drive Suite 100D Woodbury 651-735-4400
K & J CATERING & SPECIAL OCCASION BANQUET HALLS 2546 E. 7th Avenue North St. Paul 651-770-6110
Member F.D.I.C. 2866 White Bear Avenue Maplewood 651-777-7700 2151 3rd Street White Bear Lake 651-426-7800 1875 W. Highway 36 (Next to Bakers Square) Roseville 651-633-8880 Blaine Wal*Mart 4405 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE Blaine 763-780-0385 301 Central Avenue Osseo 763-493-3456 Woodbury Wal*Mart 10240 Hudson Road Woodbury 651-578-6998
SALON ULTIMO 783 Radio Drive Woodbury 651-738-5904
SANDBERG FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES “Family Owned & Operated” 7th & Charles North St. Paul 651-777-2600
SGT. PEPPERS 930 Helena Ave. N. Oakdale 651-738-7052
SHANGRI-LA NO. 3 2552 E. 7th Avenue North St. Paul 651-770-1748
SWENSON CHIROPRACTIC: A CREATING WELLNESS CENTER 2485 Maplewood Drive, Suite 215 Maplewood 651-770-7938 www.facebook.com/Swenson.Chiropractic
K & J’S FRENCH DIP CHARCOAL FIRED FLAVOR TAKE-OUT SANDWICH SHOP 2546 E. 7th Avenue North St. Paul 651-777-1340
T.A. SCHIFSKY & SONS, INC. 2370 E. Highway 36 North St. Paul 651-777-1313
WOODBURY DANCE CENTER LAKE ELMO BARBER SHOP 3521 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Lake Elmo 651-777-2989
380 Rivertown Drive, Suite 1100 Woodbury 651-735-9252 www.woodburydance.com
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