2026 Sanpete County Fairbook

2026 SANPETE COUNTY FAIR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Fair Board Message.......................................12 Fair Board Members..................................... 14 County Commission Message........................16 Commissioners Breakfast..............................18 2026 Schedule of Events.............................. 20 Miss Sanpete County & Miss Sanpete Teen....... 22 Sanpete County Fair Rodeo Royalty Tryouts..... 24 Parade Grand Marshals................................ 26 2026 King Cowboy - Kent Christensen......... 28 Reading Challenge ...................................... 32 Goosechase Challenge.................................. 34 4-H Entry Rules & Guidelines........................ 36 Small Animal Barn Rules & Schedule............ 38 Open Class Exhibit Building Displays........... 40 Jr. Rodeo...................................................... 44 ATV Rodeo.................................................... 46 Carnival........................................................ 50 Fun on the Farm........................................... 52

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Free Swim.................................................... 54 Local Entertainment.................................... 56 Demolition Derby......................................... 58 Open Class Pet Show.................................... 60 Car Show...................................................... 62 Rodeo........................................................... 64 Rodeo Announcer......................................... 66 Rodeo Clown................................................ 68 Stock Contractor.......................................... 70 Rodeo Barrel Man......................................... 72 Concert: Jagertown...................................... 74 2026 Jr. Livestock Show & Sale..................... 76 2025 Jr. Livestock Show Winners.................. 78 Horse Pulling Competition........................... 86 Pie-Eating Contest....................................... 88 Mammoth Parade......................................... 90 More to do in Sanpete ................................. 92

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Welcome to the 112th Annual Sanpete County Fair!

It is an honor to welcome you to this year’s Sanpete County Fair as we celebrate our 2026 theme, “Red, White, and MOO.” Over the years, serving as the fair chairmen has given us a unique opportunity to witness firsthand what makes this fair so special. Each year, we get to watch an incredible group of volunteers, committee members, sponsors, exhibitors and community supporters come together with one common goal — creating something meaningful for the people of Sanpete County.

The fair doesn’t happen because of one person. It comes to life because of dedicated people who give their time year after year, often behind the scenes and without recognition, simply because they care about this community and the traditions we share. Watching the fair grow from months of planning into a week full of memories, laughter, hard work and celebration is something we never take for granted.

This fair represents the best of Sanpete County — our agricultural heritage, our patriotism, our families and the strong sense of community that continues to bring us together generation after generation.

Whether you are here to support our youth in the livestock shows, enjoy the rodeo and derby, experience the carnival, visit exhibits, reconnect with friends or simply enjoy time with family, we hope you feel welcomed and proud to be part of this tradition.

We want to sincerely thank every volunteer, sponsor, participant and fairgoer who helps make the Sanpete County Fair possible. Your dedication and support are what keep this tradition alive.

On behalf of the entire fair board, welcome to the 112th Annual Sanpete County Fair. We are glad you are here, and we hope you enjoy every moment of “Red, White, and Moo!” Mike Bennett Matt Reber

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The Sanpete County Commissioners and Elected Officials Welcome you to the 110th Year of the Sanpete County Fair!

Front Row (L-R); Talisha Johnson, Recorder; Amy Willden, Treasurer; Linda Christiansen, Clerk; Stacey Lyon, Auditor Back Row (L-R); Jim Cheney, Commissioner; Keith Larsen, Assessor; Scott Bartholomew, Commissioner; Jared Buchanan, Sheriff; Kevin Daniels, Attorney; Mike Bennett, Commissioner

SANPETE COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEMBERS Commercial Booths: Stacey Carlisle Parade/Local Entertainment: Liz Brotherson Livestock Barn: Laura Lister ATV Rodeo: Dustie Whitlock Car Show: Steve Pyper Horse Pulling Competition: Brad Bown 4-H Exhibit/USU Extension: Shannon Cromwell Demolition Derby: Jaden James Fun on the Farm: Darrel & Corinne Olsen Jr. Rodeo: Zeb Wignall

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Chairman: Mike Bennett Co-chairs: Matt & Brandi Reber Secretary: Meagan Dyreng Treasurer: Stacey Carlisle County Commissioner: Jim Cheney Rodeo: Dell Jensen & Jill Burr Pet Show/Pie-Eating Contest: Carrie Allsop Small Animal Barn: Brandi Reber Open Class Exhibits: Brandi Reber 4-H Livestock: Matt Palmer Open Swim: Steve & Tina Roberts

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COUNTY COMMISSION MESSAGE The Sanpete County Commissioners are proud to welcome you to the 2026 Sanpete County Fair, themed “Red, White, and MOO!” This cherished tradition brings together the very best of Sanpete County — family, friends, neighbors and visitors — for a celebration of our agricultural heritage, patriotic spirit and the values that make our communities strong.

The Sanpete County Fair is a time to celebrate not only our local traditions and hardworking agricultural roots but also the freedoms and unity that make our nation great. From the waving flags at the parade to the excitement of the demolition derby, the fair is filled with moments that remind us why we are proud to call Sanpete County home.

We invite everyone to come enjoy the exhibits, rodeos, livestock shows, competitions, parade, demolition derby and all the other activities that make the fair a highlight of the summer. Whether you are cheering on local participants, supporting our youth exhibitors or enjoying fair food with family and friends, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the many volunteers, organizers, sponsors, participants and fair staff whose hard work and dedication make this event possible year after year. Most importantly, thank you to the people of Sanpete County for preserving the traditions, values and community spirit that continue to make this a wonderful place to live, work and celebrate together.

We look forward to seeing you at the fair for a little “Red, White, and MOO!”

Members of the Sanpete County Commission are, from left: Mike Bennett, Scott Bartholomew and Jim Cheney.

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COMMISSIONERS BREAKFAST SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 7 - 10 A.M. Start your Saturday at the Sanpete County Fair with a hearty breakfast and some hometown hospitality! As part of this year’s “Red, White, and MOO” celebration, the Sanpete County commissioners and county elected officials invite everyone to join them for the annual Commissioners Breakfast The breakfast will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 7 to 10 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast free of charge, cooked and served by your county commissioners and elected officials. The breakfast will be held in the pavilion west of the new Event Center, 521 N. 100 East, Manti.

Bring your family, visit with friends and neighbors and kick off a great day at the fair. Come early before the food runs out — we look forward to seeing you there!

Red, White, and MOO … and breakfast too!

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All tickets go on sale at www.sanpetecountyfair.net

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

6 p.m.: Junior Rodeo registration accepted online at sanpetecountyfair.net 11:59 p.m.: All 4-H fair exhibits must be entered online at sanpetecountyfair.net

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Noon to 6 p.m.: Rodeo entries at RMPRA Office, rmpra.org 6 to 8 p.m.: Ranch Bronc call-ins, 435-851-2654

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1 to 3 p.m.: 4-H entries accepted at Exhibit Building 1 to 4 p.m.: Open Class exhibits accepted at Exhibit Building (except for baked goods, fresh produce, floral and plant entries)

MONDAY, AUGUST 24

5 to 6 p.m.: 4-H and Open Class baked goods, fresh produce, floral and plant exhibits accepted at Exhibit Building. Please have all produce on a plate covered in plastic.

5 p.m.: 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Barn set-up 6 p.m.: 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Test

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

8 to 9 a.m.: 4-H and Open Class baked goods, fresh produce, floral and plant exhibits will be accepted at Exhibit Building. Exhibit Building will be closed the remainder of the day for judging.

7 p.m.: Junior Rodeo - preregistration required

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26

3 to 6 p.m.: Exhibit Building open 4 to 6 p.m.: Junior Livestock final weigh in at Livestock Barn 6:15 p.m.: Junior Livestock mandatory exhibitor meeting 7 p.m.: ATV Rodeo

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

8 a.m.: Hog Market Classes 10 a.m.: Sheep Market Classes 1 p.m.: Goat Market Classes 3 p.m.: Brown’s Amusements carnival open 3 p.m.: Beef Market Classes. Followed by heifer & then ewe show.

3 to 5 p.m.: Small Animal Barn opens & entries accepted 3 to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open 5 to 6 p.m.: Local entertainment at pavilion 7 p.m.: RMPRA Rodeo by Broken Heart Rodeo Company

SANPETE COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 24-29, 2026

Visit sanpetecountyfair.net for more information.

Also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/sanpetecountyfair.

All tickets on sale at sanpetecountyfair.net or at the ticket booth during the afternoons of fair week.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

8 a.m.: Hog Showmanship Classes 10 a.m.: Sheep Showmanship Classes 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open Noon: Youth Dairy Goat Milking Demonstration Noon to 7 p.m.: Small Animal Barn open 1 p.m.: Goat Showmanship Classes 2 p.m.: Open Class Pet Show at pavilion (18 years or younger) 3 p.m.: Beef Showmanship Classes 3 p.m.: Brown’s Amusements carnival open 4 to 7 p.m.: Fun on the Farm exhibit open 5 to 6 p.m.: Local entertainment at the pavilion 7 p.m.: Demolition Derby

7 a.m.: Commissioners Breakfast 8 a.m.: Junior Livestock Buyers Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m.: Sign ups for Car and Tractor Show 10 a.m.: Sanpete County Junior Livestock Association Auction in Small Animal Barn 10 a.m.: Car Show, 200 N. Main Street, Manti 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Local entertainment at the pavilion 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fun on the Farm exhibit open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit Building open Noon: Cattleman’s Association Beef Dinner at pavilion Noon: Brown’s Amusements carnival open Noon to 2 p.m.: Free Swim with games and activities, Manti Pool 1 p.m.: Dairy Goat Quality and Showmanship Classes 1 p.m.: Horse Pulling Competition 2 p.m.: Pie-Eating Contest at the pavilion 3 p.m.: Car Show award presentation 5 p.m.: Mammoth Parade on Manti Main Street 5 to 6 p.m.: Pick up all Small Animal entries and awards 7 p.m.: RMPRA Rodeo by Broken Heart Rodeo Company.

After the Rodeo: Jagertown concert in the rodeo arena

MONDAY, AUGUST 31 3 to 5 p.m.: Pick up Exhibit Building items and ribbons 5 p.m.: Livestock Barn cleanup

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MISS SANPETE COUNTY & MISS SANPETE TEEN 2026 For more than 71 years, the Miss Sanpete County Scholarship Competition has been a cherished Sanpete County tradition, celebrating education, service, leadership and community involvement.

The 2026 Miss Sanpete County Scholarship Competition will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Snow College Eccles Theatre, 300 E. Center Street, Ephraim. Admission is $10 per person.

Proudly affiliated with the Miss America Organization, Miss Sanpete County emphasizes scholarship, personal achievement and community service. The Miss Sanpete County organization strives to create a supportive sisterhood where young women can develop their talents, strengthen their speaking abilities, learn leadership skills and make a meaningful impact through community service.

Miss Sanpete County receives a $2,500 scholarship and spends the year representing Sanpete County while promoting a Community Service Initiative of her choice. She also advances to compete at Miss Utah.

Throughout the year, the Miss Sanpete County royalty serves at various Sanpete County Fair events, parades, community celebrations, school events and service projects. Their efforts promote volunteerism, leadership and community pride across Sanpete County.

The Miss Sanpete County and Miss Sanpete’s Teen competitions are open to eligible young women who meet age and residency requirements. Previous pageant or royalty experience is not required.

The Miss Sanpete County Board is led by Director Kristyn Bore and includes Kera Peterson (assistant director), Brandy Lux (secretary), Jessica Lund (judges chair), Kayla Olson (production director), Denise Kroff (donations), and Anna Pettit (social media).

Join us on Aug. 8 as we celebrate the talents, achievements and service of Sanpete County’s outstanding young women.

For more information about competing, volunteering, sponsoring or requesting an appearance by the Miss Sanpete County royalty, visit misssanpetecounty.com.

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AVA JENSEN MISS SANPETE COUNTY 2026 Miss Sanpete County 2026, Ava Jensen of Mt. Pleasant, is a Snow College graduate pursuing a nursing degree. Her Community Service Initiative, “Crisis Smart: First Aid and CPR Awareness,” promotes CPR and first aid education and encourages community preparedness during emergencies.

The Miss Sanpete’s Teen program is open to young women ages 12 to 17 and provides opportunities to develop confidence, leadership and service skills. The titleholder receives a $500 cash award and represents Sanpete County at the Miss Utah’s Teen Competition.

KATE CRAVEN MISS SANPETE’S TEEN 2026 Miss Sanpete’s Teen 2026, Kate Craven of Fairview, is attending Mountainland Technical College. Through her initiative, “Fight Like Wyguy: Childhood Cancer Awareness,” she honors the memory of her younger brother Wyatt by raising awareness and supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer.

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SANPETE COUNTY FAIR RODEO ROYALTY TRYOUTS The search is on for the next Sanpete County Fair Rodeo Royalty! Join us as we kick off fair season with the 2026-27 Royalty Tryouts on Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. Contestants will compete in: • Horsemanship pattern and interview • “Wow the Crowd” performance • Short speech • Personal interview The winning royalty team will receive incredible prizes, including: • Saddles • Tack • Crown • Buckle • Clothing Allowance • Scholarship Opportunities We can’t wait to see the talented young women who will represent the Sanpete County Fair Rodeo in the coming year. Good luck to all contestants!

2025-26 SANPETE COUNTY FAIR RODEO ROYALTY

We would like to recognize and thank our outstanding 2025-26 Sanpete County Fair Rodeo Royalty for their dedicated service this past year.

2025-26 SANPETE COUNTY RODEO SWEETHEART Kenley Kelso

Daughter of Kurt and Lindsay Kelso “I loved getting to travel all over the county for rodeos and parades. I was able to make memories I will remember forever alongside some great girls!

Serving as Sweetheart showed me how much heart our community has, and I’ll always be grateful I got to be part of it!” — Kenley Kelso

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Members of the 2025-26 Sanpete County Fair Rodeo Royalty are, from left: Princess Attendant Hadlee Crane, Princess Whitlee Wignall, Sweetheart Kenley Kelso and Sweetheart Attendant Oaklee Harwood.

2025-26 SANPETE COUNTY RODEO SWEETHEART ATTENDANT Oaklee Harwood

Daughter of Joss and Caitlin Harwood “I have loved meeting new people along with making new connections. Watching Kenley in the leadership role has taught me what it really means to be a rodeo queen, she shows passion and kindness everywhere she goes! I have made so many great memories I will never forget!” — Oaklee Harwood

2025-26 SANPETE COUNTY RODEO PRINCESS Whitlee Wignall

Daughter of Zeb and Aimee Wignall Whitlee has loved the opportunity to represent Sanpete County as the Princess alongside an amazing group of girls. She has loved making new friendships and unforgettable memories while attending rodeos and parades throughout the county. Fair week was especially meaningful because of the time she got to spend with the royalty group. She has looked up to Kenley in so many ways and hopes to someday follow in her footsteps as Sweetheart.

2025-26 SANPETE COUNTY RODEO PRINCESS ATTENDANT Hadlee Crane

Daughter of Brady and Bradie Crane Hadlee has loved serving as the Sanpete County Princess Attendant. One of her favorite parts of the experience has been getting to know and work alongside the other members of the royalty. She had so much fun at the fair and loved helping with a “day on the farm.” Hadlee has always enjoyed trying new things and pursuing her goals with determination! Serving this past year has been a wonderful experience, and she is grateful for the memories and friendships she has made along the way.

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PARADE GRAND MARSHALS

SCOTT & LILA BARTHOLOMEW Born in Gunnison, Utah, to John Philo and Kathleen Day Bartholomew, Scott Bartholomew has been a lifelong resident of Sanpete County. He graduated from Gunnison Valley High School in 1971. The only time he spent away from the valley was while serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Indiana-Michigan Mission and attending Southern Utah State College (now Southern Utah University), where he earned an associate’s degree in electronics in 1975.

Scott began working for Gunnison Telephone Company at the age of 16 and remained with the company throughout his entire career. He loved his work and cherished the opportunity to serve alongside a wonderful company and the outstanding citizens of Gunnison Valley. Through decades of growth and change, he embraced the challenges and opportunities that came with helping GTelCo evolve and thrive. As the field continued to evolve over the years, he earned countless endorsements in telecommunications.

While attending SUSC, Scott met Lila Bender, the one who would become his wife and lifelong partner.

Lila was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, and lived in Riverdale and Minot before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, at age 9. She graduated from Southern Nevada Vocational Technical School, earning both her high school diploma and a Certificate of Excellence in Accounting along with a scholarship to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She later transferred to Southern Utah State College, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences and received her teaching certificate. Eventually, she earned her master’s degree in education from Grand Canyon University.

Lila dedicated 42 years to the South Sanpete School District, first serving part-time before becoming a full-time educator. She treasured the time she spent working with the remarkable children of Sanpete County and considered teaching one of life’s greatest blessings.

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on faith, family and service. Together, they established their home, raised their five children and worked the family farm. They are the proud parents of Jed, Greg, Jay, Lisa and Kasey and the grateful grandparents of 14 beloved grandchildren. Their greatest joy has been watching their family grow and thrive through the years.

Throughout their married life, Scott and Lila have devoted themselves to serving their family, church and community. Both have faithfully served in numerous callings within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Scott has served his community as a Fayette city councilman, as mayor of Fayette and, for the last 14 years, as a Sanpete County commissioner.

Lila dedicated many years working as Fayette’s clerk/ treasurer. Together, they have given countless hours serving on committees, participating in community organizations and working on service projects.

Their lives stand as a testament to dedication, hard work, faith and love, a legacy that lives on through their children, grandchildren and the many individuals whose lives they have touched through years of service.

Their enduring commitment to family, community and faith has left a lasting impact that will be felt for generations to come.

2026 KING COWBOY KENT CHRISTENSEN

Kent Christensen was born on June 20, 1962, to Mark William and Mary Kay Burgoyne Christensen in Moroni.

He had the privilege of being taught and mentored by many great people among his family and community.

His first recollection was of Vince Christensen plowing snow off the sidewalks with his draft horse. He would set Kent on the plow with him as he went up and down the streets, whistling as he went. Kent has loved a good willing team on a crisp winter morning ever since. The quiet movement and the smell of horses don’t leave memory easily.

His family raised turkeys and were members of Moroni Feed Company and Norbest. While growing up, he learned to care for turkeys. They largely grew range turkeys in portable shelters. They hauled them feed and water and protected them from coyotes, badgers and bobcats. They moved the shelters around the fields, letting the turkeys eat grasshoppers and fertilize the fields.

His father had a small herd of Charolais cows that they moved around the county to leased pastures. He has loved having the cattle and moving them down the roadways. In those days, traffic was so sparse that most cars would stop and talk for a while before going on down the road. They knew everybody that passed them on the road.

In the fifth grade, Kent had a teacher, Perry Christensen, who changed his young life. He introduced Kent to Will James books like “Smokey the Cowhorse” and “My Life as a Cowboy.” Will James drew wonderful illustrations for his books. Perry Christensen encouraged Kent to learn to draw and to read books.

From that time forward, he learned to draw, loved to read and wanted to be a cowboy.

Pursuant to this interest, new people entered Kent’s life. Ray Dane Christensen agreed to sell him a 2-yearold mustang filly for $20 of paper route money and help him start her. Kent named her Sox and rode her everywhere. His dad insisted that when Kent could ride her bareback and not be thrown, he would help him buy a saddle. The next year, Kent got a saddle from the 28 • SANPETE COUNTY FAIRBOOK 2026 • WWW.SANPETECOUNTYFAIR.NET

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Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalogue. Finally, he was riding like Will James with a saddle and all.

Next, Kent enrolled in horse 4-H. Lola Faye Stevens and Ron Jackman were the leaders. To attend county horse shows, a local cattleman, Howard Blackham, lent the 4-H his 2-ton cattle truck. In those days, there were not stock trailers. On show days, they would meet at 6 a.m. to load horses in the truck. Their parents hauled the riders to the show and the horses in a stock truck.

They had a grand time. Kent is thankful for the caring adults who guided him when he was young and for the great friendships from those days.

Now, with a fine pony, all Kent lacked was cows to be a cowboy. Entering the seventh grade, he used his paper delivery money to buy a Brown Swiss milk cow. His dad fed the cow in exchange for milk for the family. The extra milk was sold to local families and fed to bottle calves. Kent began to accumulate heifer calves and soon had a little bunch of three to four cows that he could run with his dad’s cows. In addition, his dad encouraged his to rent small turkey coops around town, where he raised 6,000 turkeys a year to sell to Moroni Feed Company. A junior high teacher, George Bench, encouraged Kent in FFA judging, speaking and record book contests.

On April 11, 1978, his life and his family’s life changed dramatically. His dad and 13-year-old brother Dix went to the Wales Reservoir early in the morning before

school to try out a new canoe they had purchased.

At 9:30 a.m., the sheriff came to the high school to pick Kent up; his dad and brother were missing on the reservoir. After a 10-day search, their bodies were recovered from the reservoir. The entire community helped in the search and supported the Christensen family during that time. It was humbling to see everyone helping.

His mother was left with three small children and Kent, a 15-year-old boy. They were determined to continue their turkey operation. They sold their cattle and other livestock. Kent attended high school in the mornings and took work release to take care of their turkeys. He completed high school in 1980 and, with his mother’s encouragement, served a church mission to Venezuela from 1980 to 1982. Once again, the community stepped up to help in his absence. Men like Jon Guymon and Glade Livingston were so helpful to her.

Upon returning from Venezuela, Kent bought cows, raised turkeys and attended Snow College and then Utah State University. He met his sweetheart, Tammy Shaw, at Snow College and they dated at USU. They were married June 13, 1986. She was from Midvale and

fortunately didn’t know what she was headed for. She learned about brooding and raising turkeys, caring for cattle and taking care of kids. For Kent, she has been not just a marriage partner but a life partner. They have six children — Katrina, Cali, Lara, Travis, Caleb, and Lindee Jo — and they have added spouses and 21 grandchildren to the family.

Kent’s children learned to count using dead turkeys, how to wrestle calves without getting kicked and how to gather cattle that you can’t see and hold them until Dad comes. They learned not to poke themselves with the vaccine guns and how to tell when a brand is burned to the hide. Through the years, Kent has been mentored by good men and women who have provided him with their friendship and knowledge about horses, cattle and life — the characteristics of a true cowboy. Many of these mentors were good men in the Jerusalem Cattle Allotment, Oak Creek Cattle Allotment, Moroni Feed Company and USU Extension.

The legacy he strives to leave to his children and friends is that same friendship, integrity and knowledge that were given to him. His hope is that the cowboy legacy of friendship, integrity and knowledge will transcend generations to come.

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FORMER SANPETE COUNTY KING COWBOYS 2025: Craig Oberg, Ephraim 2024: John Roper, Gunnison 2023: Scott Mower, Fairview 2022: Brad Bown, Manti 2021: Gerald Douglas (Doug) Willden, Mayfield 2020: No King Cowboy 2019: Terry C. Rigby, Oak Creek 2018: Ron Christensen, Sterling 2017: Lee Sorensen, Mayfield 2016: Scott Terry, Milburn 2015: Joe Frishknecht, Mayfield 2014: Jarvis Sorensen, Gunnison 2013: Doug Taylor, Moroni 2012: Larry Stewart, Milburn 2011: John Wintch, Manti 2010: Kerry Despain, Axtell 2009: Alan Bailey, Fountain Green 2008: Bert Sorensen, Mt. Pleasant 2007: Ted Thomson, Ephraim 2006: J. Neil Nielson, Gunnison 2005: Ross Terry, Fairview 2004: Richard Nielsen, Ephraim 2003: Ira Nielson, Centerfield 2002: Lee Anderson, Fountain Green 2001: Tom Anderson, Gunnison 2000: Glen Johnson, Manti 1999: Reed Thomas, Mt. Pleasant 1998: Don Barton, Manti 1997: Lyman Holyoak, Centerfield 1996: Bryce Jackson, Milburn 1995: Wayne Graser, Ephraim 1994: Brice H. Roberts, Gunnison 1993: Burt Seely, Mt. Pleasant 1992: Ned Madsen, Manti 1991: Bruce Bown, Manti 1990: Lloyd A. Terry, Milburn 1989: Tony Peterson, Sterling 1988: L. Grover Childs, Gunnison 1987: W. Clark Benson, Ephraim

1986: Juel Rasmusson, Manti 1985: Merrill Johnson, Moroni 1984: Bruce Allred, Mt. Pleasant 1983: Lynn Sorensen, Axtell 1982: Neil Sorenson, Mayfield 1981: Allen Beck, Spring City 1980: Miles Jensen, Gunnison 1979: Paul Rassmussen, Ephraim 1978: Don Mackey, Manti 1977: Stanley Price, Wales 1976: Cleon Rigby, Fairview 1975: Bert F. Jensen, Gunnison 1974: Don Denton, Sterling 1973: Ervin Brotherson, Mt. Pleasant 1972: Wesley Johnson, Fayette 1971: Kay Olsen, Ephraim 1970: Ivan Peterson, Manti 1969: Ray Christensen, Moroni 1968: Truman Sorenson, Axtell 1967: Merrill Whitlock, Mayfield 1966: Tom Davis, Wales 1965: Leo Seely, Mt. Pleasant 1964: Harold Nielson, Centerfield 1963: Jennis Allred, Manti 1962: Erastus Rasmussen, Ephraim 1961: Royal Allred, Spring City 1960: Urban Hartley, Fairview 1959: Leonard Tidwell, Moroni 1958 Francis Nielson, Mt. Pleasant 1957: Ervin Roberts, Gunnison 1956: Cal Mickelson, Manti 1955: Alma Allred, Mt. Pleasant 1954: Harold Despain, Fairview 1953: O.C. Doke, Ephraim 1952: John Baxter, Gunnison 1951: Nels Sorenson, Mayfield 1950: George Sorenson, Ephraim 1949: Nels Madsen, Manti

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READING CHALLENGE CHILDREN CAN READ TO EARN FREE ADMISSION TO FAIR RODEO

Children in kindergarten through fifth grade during the 2025-26 school year can read books to gain free admission to this year’s Sanpete County Fair Rodeo through the Fun on the Farm Reading Challenge.

These children are invited to read 25 books from January through August of 2026, then bring their completed entry form to the Thursday night (Aug. 27) rodeo grandstand gate to get into the rodeo for free.

Entry forms may also be found online at sanpetecountyfair.net/event-information.

Rules for the Reading Challenge are as follows: • Open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade during the 2025-26 school year.

• Children must read 25 books of any length, but the books must be of appropriate age/ability.

• Books counted must be read by the child — not a teacher, parent, librarian, guardian, etc.

• Books counted may be read from January 2026 through August 2026.

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Each book title must be initialed by a parent, guardian or librarian. Incomplete entries cannot be accepted and the form must be completely filled out to receive free entry into the Thursday night rodeo at the Sanpete County Fair.

• Children must bring their completed form with required initials to the Thursday night rodeo (Aug. 27, 2026). Their paper will be collected at the gate and their hand stamped to gain free entry into the rodeo. Each form is good for one child admission to the Thursday night rodeo. Only one entry per child. Free admission does not include people accompanying the child.

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Start early — don’t wait for the fair!

The Goosechase kicks off August 1 — weeks before the fair opens. New challenges will be released throughout the game, and many challenges can only be completed before the fair. The sooner you start, the better your chances of racking up points!

How it works: • Earn 45,000+ points to be entered to win the Grand Prize drawing.

• Earn 30,000+ points to be entered to win the Second Place Prize drawing.

(Challenges are worth varying point values — every activity counts!)

How to join: 1. Download the Goosechase app (free on iOS & Android).

2. Log in or create a free account.

3. Search for this Experience: Sanpete County Fair Challenge 2026.

4. Enter the Join Code: 134NGU. 5. Join or create a team — any size welcome!

6. Add a team name and photo, then tap Save.

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The challenge runs August 1 through September 6, 2026. Prize winners will be announced after the fair — follow us to find out if you won!

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4-H ENTRY RULES & GUIDELINES All 4-H’ers planning on exhibiting General 4-H Fair Projects at this year’s Sanpete County Fair must be enrolled in ZSuite by Thursday, July 30. Please call Roxie at 435-283-3472 if you have questions about the registration process.

Important Dates and Deadlines:

August 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

All 4-H fair exhibit entries must be entered online in the EZ-Fair program. Online registration must be completed by 4-H Club leaders or parents and requires an active email account. Assistance in completing online entries is available by calling the Extension Office at 283-3472.

August 22, 2026, 1 to 3 p.m.

The building will close promptly at 3 p.m. 4-H entries will be accepted at the Exhibit Building. (Exceptions include Fresh Produce and Baked Goods) August 24, 2026, 5 to 6 p.m.

Fresh Produce, Baked Goods and Florals will be accepted at the Exhibit Building August 25, 2026, 8 to 9 a.m.

Fresh Produce, Baked Goods and Florals will be accepted at the Exhibit Building. Building will be closed for judging at 9 a.m.

August 26, 2026, 3 to 6 p.m.

4-H Exhibit Building open to public.

August 27, 2026, 3 to 7 p.m.

4-H Exhibit Building open to public.

August 28-29, 2026, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Exhibit Building open to public.

August 31, 2026, 3 to 5 p.m.

ENTRY PICK-UP. Please bring boxes or bags to carry your projects. 4-H members are responsible for picking up fair entries and premium money. Failure to do so during specified times will result in the forfeiture of premium money. Items qualifying for State Fair need to be identified and made known to 4-H Staff during the Entry Pick-Up time.

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4-H Exhibit Guidelines 1. Enrolled 4-H members have the opportunity to showcase their blue-ribbon quality projects created after the 2025 fair.

2. All entries must be registered online no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10. Entry tags need to be printed off and attached to each item before check-in.

Only online entries will be accepted, and no entries will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 10.

3. All entries must be stable enough to be handled and moved.

4. Food entries must not need refrigeration and will not be returned.

5. 4-H members must provide hangers for clothing entries.

6. Entries are limited to one item per lot within a class. (Exceptions include Food Preservation: three items of different fruits and three items of different vegetables and Gardening: unlimited items in each lot.)

7. Legos and other building block entries qualifying for the State Fair must be transported by the individual.

8. Produce qualifying for the State Fair must be transported by the individual.

9. The Utah State 4-H Fair Book serves as a guide for classes and lots of all entries. It can be accessed at: extension.usu.edu/sanpete/files/20264HStateFairbook. pdf.

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SMALL ANIMAL BARN RULES & SCHEDULE The Small Animal Barn continues to make improvements each year. Larger birds, such as geese and turkeys, will have permanent pens this year, and fancy pigeon breeds will have access to cage liners to protect their feathered feet. We will have plenty of room for exhibitors to showcase their furry and feathered friends.

Please review the exhibitor guidelines below. If you would like to volunteer in the Small Animal Barn during the fair, please contact Brandi Reber.

4-H AND OPEN CLASS SMALL ANIMAL JUDGING

Thursday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m. - Closed to the public Supervisor: Brandi Reber 435-201-0423

Rules:

1. No hay, straw or grass will be allowed in the cages.

Shavings will be provided for under hanging cages and in the bottom of turkey pens.

2. There is limited space available for waterfowl & turkeys. Entries are on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. Only registered 4-H members may enter their 4-H project in the 4-H class.

4. Entries will be accepted from 3 - 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27. A maximum of $15 per person will be awarded. Awards will be distributed at animal pickup on Saturday, Aug. 29. The animal owner will be responsible to feed their own livestock.

5. All entries will be released on Aug. 29 from 5 – 6 p.m., unless previously arranged. Any entries not removed after the Rodeo/Concert will be disposed of by the management. Prize money will not be awarded after 6 p.m.

6. Exhibitors are asked to bring feed and water dishes/bottles for their animals. Borrowed dishes must be cleaned prior to exhibit checkout and receiving prize money.

7. All judging will be according to The American Standards of Perfection for Rabbits, Pigeons, Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys.

8. No rabbits under the age of eight weeks will be judged or allowed to be sold.

9. If an owner wishes to sell any animal, that arrangement is solely between owner and buyer.

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removed from the barn if they are exhibiting any signs of illness and owners will be asked to remove them from the barn immediately.

11. All exhibitors are asked to follow best biosecurity practices when taking their animals back home.

DIVISIONS:

All breeds welcome – Classes decided according to entries Division 1: Rabbits — Open Class and 4-H Division 2: Pigeons – Open Class and 4-H Division 3: Chickens – Open Class and 4-H Division 4: Ducks, Geese, Turkeys and other Fowl Open Class and 4-H

RIBBON PREMIUM MONEY FOR ALL DIVISIONS First Place: Blue Ribbon, $5 Second Place: Red Ribbon, $3 Third Place: White Ribbon Rosette Ribbon: $5

2025 Best of Show Rabbit: Chinchilla Doe, exhibited by ChloeeLynn Mann of Ephraim

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OPEN CLASS EXHIBIT BUILDING DISPLAYS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Many examples of artistic creations by Sanpete County residents will be on display in the Fair Exhibit Building beginning Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m. as part of the Sanpete County Fair’s Open Class exhibits.

Visitors are invited to view and enjoy the exhibits throughout the fair. Those wishing to enter an exhibit may do so on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Exhibits can range from fine arts (oil, watercolor, chalk, pencil art) to string art, Lego creations, wood carving and burning, woodworking, leather work, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, porcelain dolls, ceramics, quilting, furniture finishing, fresh flowers and potted plants, fresh fruits and vegetables from personal gardens, bottled goods and more.

All visitors to the Exhibit Building are encouraged to pick up a voting ballot at the front desk, choose their favorite exhibits and then turn in the completed ballot to help select which entry receives the People’s Choice exhibit award.

Exhibitors who would like to volunteer to help staff the Exhibit Building during the fair are encouraged to sign up for a two-hour shift. Volunteers can sign up by calling Brandi Reber or at exhibit check-in on Aug. 22.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, AUG. 22 1 to 3 p.m.: 4-H exhibit entries accepted.

1 to 4 p.m.: Open Class entries will be accepted in the exhibit building. This includes all entries except baked goods, fresh flowers and potted plants.

MONDAY, AUG. 24 5 to 6 p.m.: Open Class and 4-H baked goods, fresh produce and florals accepted.

Baked goods and produce must be on plates covered with plastic.

TUESDAY, AUG. 25 8 to 9 a.m.: Open Class and 4-H baked goods, fresh produce and florals accepted. Baked goods and produce must be on plates covered with plastic.

9 a.m.: Closed for judging.

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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, AUG. 26-27 3 to 6 p.m.: Exhibit building open for public viewing.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUG. 28-29 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Exhibit building open for public viewing.

MONDAY, AUG. 31 3 to 5 p.m.: Pick up entries and ribbons. Entries must be picked up on this day. If an entry cannot be picked up, contact Brandi Reber at 435-201-0423 or send someone to pick it up. Entries not picked up and for which no prior arrangements have been made will be discarded.

ENTRY RULES

All Sanpete County residents are encouraged to exhibit items they have grown or created. When bringing an exhibit in for display, if there is no category for an entry, one will be made to accommodate the entry.

All items must be clean, neat and in new condition.

Dirty or dusty items may be removed by the committee and will not be displayed.

Artwork may only be displayed at the fair once and may not be entered in multiple years.

Displayed photographs are limited to two per person.

Photographs and artwork must be mounted or framed in a way that they can be hung. Frames must have hardware on the back.

Quilts will be displayed on hanging racks that will

show them beautifully and help keep the quilts clean from hands touching them. All quilts displayed must be either hand-stitched or machine-stitched.

Crochet, knit and embroidery items will be displayed on tables or hung when appropriate.

Produce and baked goods must be covered with plastic to discourage flies and to protect the items.

Please visit sanpetecountyfair.net for guidelines for specific categories.

For more information, contact Brandi Reber at 435201-0423 or rebers6@gmail.com.

AWARDS

Ribbons will be awarded for each entry using the Danish System of judging. In addition to red, blue and Sweepstakes ribbons, four special awards will be presented.

Judge’s Choice: Selected by out-of-county judges.

People’s Choice: Determined by ballots submitted by exhibit visitors.

Fair-Themed Entry: Awarded to the entry that best reflects this year’s fair theme.

Best Quilt: Awarded to the judges’ selection of the best quilt on exhibit.

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JR. RODEO The Sanpete County Fair Junior Rodeo will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at the fairgrounds arena, 500 N. State, Manti. Events will include mutton bustin’, calf riding, steer riding, hide racing, and junior and senior barrel racing. Bring the family out for a fun night to cheer on the next generation of Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Junior Rodeo registrations will be accepted online on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. at sanpetecountyfair.net (click on “Event Information,” then scroll down to “Junior Rodeo Registration”).

Registration will remain open until all slots are full.

MUTTON BUSTIN’ Ages: 5 and younger Entry Fee: $10 Buckle awarded to first place.

Trophies awarded to second and third place.

CALF RIDING Ages: 6 to 10 Entry Fee: $15 Buckle awarded to first place.

Trophies awarded to second and third place.

STEER RIDING Ages: 11 to 14 Entry Fee: $15 Buckle awarded to first place.

Trophies awarded to second and third place.

HIDE RACING - TEAM EVENT Entry Fee: $20 per team Open to registered teams.

Fastest time wins.

Buckles will be awarded to first-place team.

BARREL RACING Junior Division Ages: 12 and under Entry Fee: $15 Riders must be able to complete the pattern independently without assistance.

Buckle awarded to first place.

Trophies awarded to second and third place.

Senior Division Ages: 13 to 18 Entry Fee: $15 Buckle awarded to first place.

Trophies awarded to second and third place.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Register online at sanpetecountyfair.net.

• Space is limited and events may fill quickly.

• The Junior Rodeo Committee will make every effort to accommodate participants.

• Entry fees are due at the time of registration.

EVENT DAY INFORMATION • A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver before participation.

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There will be barrels and poles racing for any age riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles. For 4-wheelers only, there will be a tire swing and hide race (participants must be 16 years old or older to participate in these two events).

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CARNIVAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 27: OPENS AT 3 P.M. FRIDAY, AUG. 28: OPENS AT 3 P.M. SATURDAY, AUG. 29: OPENS AT NOON The 2026 Sanpete County Fair Carnival will offer rides for thrill seekers and young children alike as well as carnival food and games during the final three days of the fair.

Presented by Brown’s Amusements, the carnival will open at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds and operate throughout the evening. The carnival will also open at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, and at noon on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Carnival day passes may be purchased for $35 each at sanpetecountyfair.net. The tickets may be used once for any of the three days of the carnival. The purchased day pass must be presented at the fair’s ticket booth to redeem it for the carnival’s pass prior to going to the Brown’s Amusements ticket booth.

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FUN ON THE FARM Fun on the Farm is a permanent and free exhibit at the Sanpete County Fair that was created by Calan Olsen in response to a suggestion from his grandpa Steve Frischknecht. It is a hands-on agricultural exhibit that teaches how food gets from the farm to the table.

Visitors start by putting on an apron and getting a basket at the first building. They then proceed through other buildings, with each building dedicated to a different farm animal. They also gather products (milk, honey, eggs, bacon, fruit or vegetables) as they go.

There are different activities throughout the exhibit like milking a cow, holding a cockroach, branding a cow, carding wool, roping a steer, riding the tractors, etc. They take the products they gather in the buildings and turn them into the market and get a Fun on the Farm dollar. They get to spend their dollar at the store for a treat or prize.

Fun on the Farm will be open on Aug. 28 (Friday) from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Aug. 29 (Saturday) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will close before the parade on Saturday and will not reopen, so plan your visit early. Kids in second grade and younger need to be accompanied by an adult to Fun on the Farm. It is located inside the fairgrounds behind the swimming pool.

This year the theme for the fair is “Red, White, and MOO.” We are going to honor the wonderful cow at Fun on the Farm this year with some new activities.

1. The cow building finally got its siding last year and there will be black cow spots on the building in different shapes. There will be an “I Spy” paper available when you reach the white milk cow building that lists the shapes to find.

2. There will be a story time where volunteers will read the children funny stories about cows. The story time hours are Friday at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Join us at the shelter to the north of the Fun on the Farm store if you want to listen.

3. There will be a Fun on the Farm Kindness Rock Garden with painted rocks. To help our garden keep growing, you can add your beautiful rocks you have painted or you can trade it for one that is already in the garden. We would love to see some cows!

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magazine. When your child does this challenge, they earn a ticket to the Thursday night Sanpete County Fair Rodeo. This is for kindergarten through fifth-graders for the school year 2025-26.

5. There is a “Design a Cow” contest for all ages. Use your creative juices and fill the cow on the coloring page with colors and designs. Your creation will be posted in the Fun on the Farm buildings for everyone to see. You will earn a cow prize. The coloring page is available in this magazine and on the fair’s website, Facebook and Instagram.

6. There will be a Goosechase Challenge activity available for the first 50 teams that focuses on the Sanpete County Fair and Fun on the Farm. There will be a prize for the top two winners. See this magazine or the Sanpete County Fair website and Facebook page for more information.

7. There will be a mini cow in each building to try and find. If you find them all, you get to take one home with you when you get to the store.

This project is run through donations. We have plaques that are displayed with our Bronze, Silver and Gold donors. We are so thankful for our donors because without them, this wouldn’t be possible. For a donation of $100 or more, your name can be added to one of our plaques. If you would like to become a donor toward this project, you can send your donations to: Sanpete County Fair Fun on the Farm, c/o Stacey Carlisle, 640 East 70 South, Manti, Utah 84642.

Donations are tax deductible, and please indicate that it is to be used for “Fun on the Farm.”

There will also be special shirts, pins, hats, keychains, aprons, 3-D animals and earrings for purchase to help us run Fun on the Farm in the future. We hope you enjoy your visit to Fun on the Farm! If you have never been, add this event to your calendar now!

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FREE SWIM SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 NOON - 2 P.M. Celebrate the Sanpete County Fair with a splash at a free swim on Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Manti City Pool! The pool is located at 64 W. 500 North in Manti.

Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled afternoon in the water — be sure to arrive on time as pool capacity is limited. Don’t miss the exciting quarter dive at 1 p.m. when there may be prizes waiting beneath the surface!

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DEMOLITION DERBY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 7 P.M. Join in what will surely prove to be the most smashing event of the Sanpete County Fair on Friday, Aug. 28, in the arena at the county fairgrounds as the annual Demolition Derby gets underway. The action will begin at 7 p.m. that evening.

Tickets are $20 for reserved grandstand seating and $15 for general admission (kids 2 and younger are free).

Tickets can be purchased online at sanpetecountyfair. net.

This bold tradition continues with local drivers competing with those from out of the area for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. If you’re a red-blooded American, you won’t want to miss out on this action. The entire family can enjoy this big event of suspense and excitement while cheering for their favorite drivers. This nail-biting, breath-stealing, action-filled night is sure to be big, bad and fast!

The top drivers in each full-size car heat will compete during the main event. Those who haven’t made it into the main event will have one final opportunity to earn their way in during the grudge match.

Drivers must follow rules found online at the Sanpete County Fair website at sanpetecountyfair.net and sign a waiver prior to the event. Those under 18 must have parental consent. There is a $50 fee to enter.

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No pre-registration is required to participate, but those wanting to participate should arrive by 1:45 p.m. that day to complete their registration. Entry categories are as follows: Small Dog, Large Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Reptile, Bird and Fowl, Costume, Large Pet, Most Unique and Open.

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CAR SHOW SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. The Car Show at the Sanpete County Fair, scheduled for Aug. 29, will be held on the south side of the fairgrounds near the pavilion. Registration and set up will be conducted from 8 to 10 a.m. The Car Show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m.

This year’s show will be open to cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, UTV’s, ATV’s and special interest vehicles. All years, makes and models are welcome.

Registration for each entry includes a T-shirt and a dash plaque. Additional T-shirts can be ordered early for $15 or purchased at the show for $18. Hats will also be available for $20 if purchased early or at the Car Show.

Early registration (by Aug. 13) will be $20 for the first entry and $15 for additional entries registered in the same name. Entries registered on Aug. 14 and later will

be $25 for the first entry and $20 for each additional entry in the same name. Registration may be completed using the form included in this magazine or online at sanpetecountyfair.net/event-information. Those who wish to use a physical form can return it to Neda Pyper in the Sanpete County Recorder’s Office or mail it to Sanpete County Fair Car Show, c/o Steve Pyper, P.O. Box 163, Manti, Utah 84642.

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RODEO ANNOUNCER MONROE MAGNUSON

Monroe Magnuson answered a call in 2008 from a longtime cattle producer and friend expecting to talk about show cattle and the cattle business, but the result of the phone call was far different than he had ever expected.

After the regular cowboy banter and ribbings between the two, the caller said, “Monroe, my wife and I have decided you need a career change.”

“I didn’t really know how to react when he said that, so I just asked what he meant,” Monroe said. “My friend explained that they were hunting for a rodeo announcer for the Panguitch Invitational High School Rodeo, and they had thought I should try my hand at announcing. I am always up for a challenge, so I said okay.”

The first performance was “baptism by fire,” Monroe said. “There were several injuries, and I had no idea how to handle them or explain to the crowd what was going on.” But the rush was more than Monroe could predict, and he was hooked.

For three years, he became the voice of the “Invitational” and began booking rodeos anywhere he could convince contractors and committees to hire him.

Monroe’s father died of injuries incurred from a horse accident on the family’s ranch when Monroe was 5. “Because my dad and mom were in the process of building their cattle operation at the time of my father’s accident and death,” Monroe said, “I spent my youth working with my mother and brother doing what needed to be done to make the cattle operation work. I never really had the opportunity to do things like rodeo, although it was something I think I would have wanted to do when I was younger.”

While Monroe operates a cattle operation of his own and grew up in a ranching family, rodeo was not anything in which he had ever participated. “I did the regular chores and duties that every other cattleman does every day caring for his livestock, and I had also had the opportunity to show and sell cattle all over the nation.

I loved to watch rodeo, but, through all of that, it never occurred to me to be involved in rodeo,” Monroe said. “But after having the opportunity to announce, I became aware that it was a life I would have loved when I was younger,

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a community that I truly enjoy, and a great opportunity to educate about and tell the story of a way of life, the cowboy way of life, that I love and believe in.”

“I believe the American cowboy is respected and maybe even idolized,” Monroe said. “They say everybody loves a cowboy, and, if that is so, it is because of what he represents … integrity, grit and determination.”

In 2010, Monroe attended a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Announcers Training Seminar with renowned instructor and announcer Chad Nicholson at Fort Worth, Texas, and has since been hired to announce rodeos throughout the western United States. He holds cards with the PRCA and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) as well as the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association.

In 2011 he was honored to be selected as one of three announcers for the National Finals Rodeo of the National Little Britches Association at Pueblo, Colorado, and in 2012 he was selected to serve as the lead announcer at the NLBRA National Finals.

He had the opportunity to announce the finals of the Western States Bucking Bull Association in 2014 and has been announcer of the year in 2012, 2015 and 2019 of the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association (RMPRA).

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Broken Heart takes great pride in its livestock and always continues to purchase new animals to improve the company’s string. German has a “Born to Buck” program that allows him to raise genetically superior bucking horses.

In the spring of 2008, Broken Heart Rodeo teamed up with Circle J Rodeo to start the new Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association.

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CONCERT: JAGERTOWN SATURDAY, AUG. 29 AFTER THE RODEO Country rock band Jagertown will perform live on Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of the 2026 Sanpete County Fair.

The concert begins immediately following the Sanpete County Fair RMPRA Rodeo in the Sanpete County Fairgrounds Arena, 50 W. 500 North, Manti.

Known for blending traditional country with Southern rock influences, Jagertown has built a following at festivals and events across the country. The band’s energetic sound, tight harmonies, and dynamic musicianship have made them a standout on the country music scene.

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2026 JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE AUGUST 27-29 The Sanpete County Junior Livestock Show and Sale will be held Aug. 27 through 29 as part of the 2026 Sanpete County Fair.

The Junior Livestock Show and Sale is a great agricultural education program for youth ages 8-18 and has been conducted annually at the Sanpete County Fair since the mid1980s.

Youth registered with 4-H or FFA participate by purchasing a calf, a pig, a lamb or a goat, which are then fed, groomed and exercised for at least 60 to 100 days. The youth also study animal science and how to train, groom and show the animals. Youth are also able to raise and show dairy goats in a quality show.

All of the hard work and study is challenged at the Sanpete County Junior Livestock Show where youth are tested on their knowledge of their project species and also exhibit and present their livestock project animals to a judge in the show ring.

The exhibitors will show their animals in the market classes on Thursday, Aug. 27. In these classes, the judge will evaluate the animals on confirmation and finishing.

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On Friday, Aug. 28, the exhibitors will show their animals once more, but during these classes the exhibitors will be judged on their skills and abilities to groom and show their animals. These are called the showmanship classes, and exhibitors compete against others their own age.

The final event will be the Livestock Auction and Sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, where members of the community and local businesses can purchase or contribute a donation to purchase a livestock project animal. The livestock are then processed at local meat processing facilities for a good supply of high-quality meat for the buyer.

There are many volunteers who work hard to provide this great learning experience to the 4-H and FFA youth. Please come and support this great youth education experience.

The 2026 Junior Livestock Rulebook and Livestock Study Guides can be found on the Sanpete County Extension website at https://extension.usu.edu/ sanpete/4h-resources. Once there, select the 4-H Large Animal Livestock Projects drop-down menu.

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HORSE PULLING COMPETITION AUGUST 29 • 1 P.M. Don’t miss the opportunity to see real horsepower in person and witness how farming was done prior to the use of modern day tractors at the Utah Horse Pullers Association event during the Sanpete County Fair.

The event will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, in the fairgrounds arena.

Since tractors and equipment have taken over the farming industry, pulling matches have become a sporting event. Seeing matched pairs of horses and the harness gear used is a sight to behold.

The event is free, so just find a good seat in the grandstand, settle in and enjoy. Since there is no cover on the grandstand, spectators are encouraged to bring large umbrellas or a pop-up canopy to keep off the afternoon sun.

There are three weight classes in the competition: lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight. Prize money is paid to the winners of each weight class.

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Association members are personable and will entertain questions about the horses, their training and their gear. Horse owners try to make it an educational as well as an entertaining experience.

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PIE-EATING CONTEST SATURDAY, AUG. 29 2 P.M. Prepare now for the annual pie-eating contest to be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. in the fair pavilion.

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MAMMOTH PARADE SATURDAY, AUG. 29 5 P.M. The Sanpete County Fair Mammoth Parade, led by Scott and Lila Bartholomew as grand marshals and Kent Christensen as the 2026 Sanpete County King Cowboy, will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, and travel along Main Street in Manti.

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Beck Family Farms, 300 W. 100 South, Centerfield, offers a farmer’s market each year from mid-August through the early part of November (excluding Sundays). You never know what you’ll find; it could be some of the farm’s approximately 90 varieties of pumpkins or 80 varieties of squash, or it could be gourds, jams, jellies or other fresh vegetables in season.

CONCERT: CHERIE CALL AUGUST 15

Spring City Arts will present a concert featuring artists Cherie Call and Tyler Castleton on Saturday, Aug. 15. This free concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Wind Walker Homestead, 11550 Pigeon Hollow Road, Spring City.

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The 20th Annual Spring City Arts Plein Air Painting Competition, Art Festival and Artist Studio Tour is one of Utah’s longest-running premier plein air painting events. “Plein air” refers to painting outdoors. Artists will paint from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4 in Sanpete County, with the winners announced on Sept. 4. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the event will be open to the public - with attendees invited to view the art, visit the studios of local artists and perhaps take home a piece or two. For more details, visit springcityarts.org or scan the QR code.

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ASSIST THOSE IN NEED Help feed your neighbors by donating to the SanPete Pantry, a food pantry dedicated to helping those who are struggling financially in Sanpete County.

The organization’s mission is to provide an opportunity for those in need to obtain food and other resources and at no cost to them while involving the community in a way that inspires them to serve their neighbors with empathy, respect and compassion.

Sanpete Pantry is located at 1080 Blackhawk Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant. Those needing its assistance can visit the pantry on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 3:30 p.m. The pantry also performs Mobile Food Drops in various locations throughout the county. The schedule for Mobile Food Drops can be viewed on the pantry’s Facebook page.

Financial donations to support the pantry can be made on the Sanpete Pantry’s website (scan the QR code).

Residents can also sign up there to volunteer at the pantry. For more information, call the pantry at (435) 462-3006 or send an email to contact@sanpetepantry. org.

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