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Lincoln County Fair Begins
This Saturday, July 20th, the Ardis Swan Jr. Rodeo will kick off a week of fair events in Lincoln County. Jr. Rodeo will begin at 9:00 a.m. with three age groups competing for prizes in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying (or untying), Break Away Roping, Calf Riding, Steer Riding, and Mutton Busting. On Tuesday, July 23rd, kids and adults will test their horse riding skills in the LCFR Gymkhana Event. Gymkhana is a collection of timed events with riders racing around obstacles. Horse and rider must work as a team. A good gymkhana horse must have the speed of a racehorse, the turning quickness and agility of a cutting horse, and the control and responsiveness of the stock horse. It's one of the most exciting family oriented equestrian sports in the world. Event starts at 7:00, Pre enter by July 18th to Avoid a late entry fee. A Moto Rodeo will be held on Wednesday, July 24th. Three age groups (6-11, 12-15 & 16-adult) will ride motorcycles and ATVs through rodeo like events. You can pre-register online until July 22nd, or register at the event from 4 to 6 p.m. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. The "BOUNTY OF THE COUNTY" fair parade will be held next Thursday, July 25th, with line up at 5 p.m. and the parade at 6 p.m. After the parade, head over to the arena for the first night of the Open Saddle Series Rodeo at 8 p.m. The rodeo will continue on Friday. And... don't forget to check out the 4H/ FAA livestock shows held throughout the week. And... show your support for our youth at the Market Animal Sale on Saturday, July 27th.
Lincoln County Fair Bounties
The Lincoln County Fair will be held July 22 thru July 27, and they are looking for your Bounties... baked goods, canned goods, garden produce, flowers, quilts, knitting and sewing, crafts, paintings, photos, and even lego projects. Enter your Bounties and compete for the Blue Ribbon and earn your Bounty$$$. Contact Mary Ellen at 541-910-5288
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
July 17, 2024
Vol 48 Num 29
Thousand Springs State Park Hosts
Bronco Wild Fund Event
Thousand Springs State Park will be partnering the Bronco Wild Fund and local Idaho Ford dealers to host a Bronco Wild Fund Event this Saturday, July 20th, at the Malad Gorge Unit of the park. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature additional partners such as the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the National Park Service, University of Idaho Extension Office, the Idaho Parks and Rec Boating Program, Bridge Street Coffee, and more! The park received a $10,000 grant from the Bronco Wild Fund to host the event and perform a service project to enhance the natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities at Thousand Springs State Park. Through 2023, the Bronco Wild Fund Grant Program has awarded more than $1.6 million in grants for projects to increase access, stewardship, and preservation of public lands. The event will feature guided tours, free wildflower seed packet giveaways, ranger talks at the Devil’s Washbowl, a Ford Bronco Drive, coffee, and so much more! Additionally, the park entry fee to Malad Gorge will be waived all day long. Join the park any time from 9 am – 1 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024! Directions: Take exit 147 from Interstate 84. Follow 1200 E/ Ritchie Rd and E 2350 S to the Malad Gorge Unit of Thousand Springs State Park, 2314 Ritchie Rd., Hagerman.