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If you like animals, there will be cows, goats, rabbits, poultry, horses, sheep, pigs and more in the livestock barns.

If you like walking through the exhibit buildings, there will be plenty of businesses and organizations set up and vendors selling a variety of products.

If you like to see what 4-H’ers and others in the community have created, there will be all kinds of projects on display in multiple buildings.

If you like rides and games, a top-notch carnival company will offer activities for all ages and abilities.

If you like being entertained, the grandstand will feature a queen pageant, a demolition derby, auto races, a tractor pull and more.

Pictured: ryan doty captured this photo of the midway at the Jackson county Fair in brownstown. submittEd PHoto

Winsupply of Seymour has your back this season. Our yards are stocked, our sales team is ready and our trucks are headed your way to deliver Prinsco products to your jobsite.

You can count on us.

If you like eating, local churches and organizations will serve up different types of food.

If you like to people watch, you can bring a chair to lawn chair row and take in the crowd.

Where can you experience all of this every year on the last week of July? The Jackson County Fair in Brownstown, of course.

“It’s whatever their preference is. There’s such a large variety. … Really, they need to check it all out,” said Matt Boknecht, president of the Jackson County Fair Association.

“That’s what makes our fair so good,” he said. “You can show up and you can spend a ton of money if you want or you can show up, free parking, there’s free entertainment at the pavilion and Antique Building stage, you can get on the lawn chair row and just people watch. There’s just something for everybody, I feel like.”

The 2023 fair is coming up July 23 to 29 at the fairgrounds on the far east side of the county seat. It’s the largest event in Jackson County.

Not much changes on the schedule each year, but Boknecht highlighted three of the biggest differences people will notice this year.

One is the grandstand events.

“The two big changes are Monday night, we’re going to have a rodeo, and on Friday night, we’re going to have a monster truck show,” Boknecht said. “I think both are going to be big, but I think Friday night is going to be huge.”

So why make this change?

“It seems like we’re always

Pictured from top: one attraction for kids at the Jackson county Fair is watching baby ducks frolic in the water in the FFa young macdonald’s Farm building. // local band less like me performs on the antique building stage during the 2022 Jackson county Fair in brownstown. tribunE FilE PHotos

struggling with either a Monday or Wednesday night,” he said. “We’ve juggled the tractor pull back and forth. We took the tractor pull back to the traditional Wednesday night, and then that left Monday night open. … We wanted to try to do something big, try to keep the grandstand full every night, and we’ve heard the rodeo has been a big hit at other places, and then same with the monster trucks.”

Filling the Friday grandstand event was a harder decision, Boknecht said.

“It has always been the tradition to have the Friday night singer, and for whatever reason, it’s just not really the concert atmosphere. … We just can’t ever get a crowd,” he said. “Now granted, we don’t try to get the big, big names. There’s just not enough money there to be giving it away, so we tried to get something to come in, and we really think the monster trucks will be a big hit.”

He said someone had recommended more racing during the fair, but the constant roar of the race cars drowns out other events that are happening that night. With monster trucks and the tractor pull, they are on the gas and then off, so it’s not a constant roar.

a variety of makes and models of tractors were on display behind the antique building at the 2022 Jackson county Fair in brownstown. tribunE FilE PHoto

Boknecht said the changes made this year offer something unique locally.

“Otherwise, you’re going to Louisville, Indianapolis or further to go to a rodeo, and the same with the monster truck show,” he said. “I think it will be good entertainment for everybody and bring a lot of people in and hopefully a different variety of fun.”

Another big change this year is St. John’s Sauers Lutheran Church tearing down its old food stand and building a new one.

“It has a different shape, and I’m sure it will have a different feel to it and all that, but that’ll

be exciting, something different,” Boknecht said.

Also, the horse arena on the west end of the fairgrounds has a new roof. Boknecht said new roofs have been put on other buildings over the years, and it was the horse arena’s turn.

“You see that going by from the road (State Road 250), and it was getting kind of rusty and nasty, and it just looks so much better as you drive by from the road now,” he said. “It’s just those little things go a long way.”

The new roof was made possible through a donation.

Pictured from top: olivia darlage shows her grand champion steer in the livestock auction at the 2022 Jackson county Fair. // 2022 Jackson county Fair Queen abby stuckwisch, right, congratulates brocker bottorff for winning the Jackson county 4-H supreme showman competition in show arena 1 during the 2022 fair. tribunE FilE PHotos

“What’s great about our county fair and what makes ours so good, I think, compared to other county fairs, people in the community and businesses, they’ll just step up,” Boknecht said. “We had somebody call and say, ‘Hey, can we donate a roof for that? I drive by it all the time.’ We were like, ‘Absolutely.’ A lot of times, we don’t have to seek people out. People come to us.”

The Jackson County 4-H program is a big part of the fair each year. Local students in grades three through 12 are spotlighted with their variety of projects that can be seen in the 4-H Building, show arenas and livestock barns.

“The kids get so involved, there are a lot of adults that really help and guide and participate and a lot of the

businesses get involved,” Boknecht said.

“When we have our (livestock) auction on Saturday, it’s unbelievable how many businesses show up and bid on the animals and really drive the price up,” he said.

“Just the whole community really supports the 4-H program, and that definitely makes the fair. That’s what it’s really all about is the kids, and everybody really supports them.”

He also admires the work of the volunteers who man the local food stands around the fairgrounds to raise money for their church or organization.

The church he attends, Brownstown Christian Church, took over one of the stands a few years ago, and he said one of the members

told him while it’s good to make money for the church, the camaraderie of everyone working together is what really makes the experience special.

“That’s so true,” Boknecht said. “It has really brought our church together. I’ve talked to other people at their church stands and stuff, and that’s true. It really brings the community together, everybody together at that organization. Whether it’s the church stand or the pork producers, any of that, you see everybody working together. … That’s the neatest part, and I don’t know if everybody sees that that just shows up at the fair.”

The fair also brings together businesses, organizations, industries and others in the community, and fairgoers

enjoy learning about them, interacting with them, signing up for prizes and receiving giveaways.

“It’s the whole variety,” Boknecht said. “I think everything is represented from Jackson County at the fair.”

Being a Jackson County native, Boknecht is honored to serve as president of the fair board for the first time in his 10-plus years of service, and he is looking forward to another great Jackson County Fair.

“I think what I’m most excited about is the changes in the grandstand. I think that’s going to be really good,” he said. “It all depends on what the good Lord will give us on the weather, but if we have good weather, I think the fairgrounds could be full every night.”

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73-year-old fair food stand gets a makeover

by Erika malone | The Tribune emalone@tribtown.com

the front portion of the new st. John’s sauers lutheran church fair stand that will serve as an order to-go at the Jackson county Fairgrounds. Erika malonE | tHE tribunE

tThe long-running fair stand known for its minute steaks and friendly smiles has a new look.

The people of St. John’s Sauers Lutheran Church decided it was time for a makeover when the 73-year-old building started to show some serious wear and tear.

“We just wanted to modernize it,” churchgoer Joy Stuckwisch said.

The plumbing, the fryers and everything were just old, Pat Rieckers said.

Karla Rieckers, who has worked at the fair stand for many years, said they did away with the long benches that wrapped around the food stand for a few reasons.

“If you are there waiting on somebody, they can sit there

however long they want, which made it hard to get around people and serve new customers that were coming up to the counter,” she said. “It was also hard for people to get in and out of the benches.”

Karla believes the food stand was built by Ratcliff Grove Christian Church in 1950 and then purchased by St. John’s Sauers Lutheran Church in 1952, which is believed to be its first year of serving food at the fair stand.

the 73-year-old st. John’s sauers lutheran church fair stand before it was demolished in august 2022 and reconstructed into a new fair stand at the Jackson county Fairgrounds. submittEd PHoto

In 1977, they made some additions and improvements to the equipment in the stand. Then in August 2022, they tore down the building.

“It came to a point where it just wasn’t big enough,” Pat said. “Our old kitchen was 12 feet wide and 12 feet long where we fried.”

With the construction of a new building and the purchase of new equipment, the Sauers food stand’s cooking capacity has almost doubled, going from one griddle and four fryers to two griddles and six fryers.

“Hopefully with this upgrade, we will get more people in and get more food out the door,” Pat said.

After replacing the 30-yearold equipment, Stuckwisch said she is really excited to try out all of the new equipment this summer.

The Sauers fair stand saved profits from the last two years and has welcomed many donations, from monetary to items for the food stand.

Along with a grant from the Jackson County Visitor Center, the current budget for the construction of the new fair stand is $200,000, and with help from the community, there is no need to take out a loan.

“People who have attended our school or church have been very generous with

donations,” Karla said.

Being one of the more popular food stands at the Jackson County Fair, Pat said it took a lot of people to help construct this new building and to make sure everything ran smoothly.

“This is our biggest annual fundraiser that goes to fund repairs for the church and school, as well as any other needs we have,” he said.

In a single day, the fair stand has a total of 30 to 40 workers split into shifts working the fair stand, as well as women who prepare the minute steaks and potato salad at the school to transport.

Karla said they keep track

of everything through schedules and spreadsheets, which is something they have done for years.

“Our dinners attract people, but it really depends on the day, weather and attractions in the grandstand,” she said.

Pat said he believes they sold around 4,000 cheeseburgers during the entire fair week.

“The merry-go-round sits right across from the fair stand, so it’s a good location for families to grab dinner close by,” he said.

The menu will still be the same except for the addition of roasted chicken two days out of the week.

clockwise from left: adam brooks boils some sweet corn at the st. John’s sauers lutheran church fair stand in 2005 at the Jackson county Fairgrounds. // From left, Pearl darlage, arthur Pollert, marilyn benter, Paul stuckwisch and tillie middendorf work at the st. John’s sauers fair stand in 1952. // sue schepman, left, and lola lynch enjoy the sun just outside the st. John’s sauers lutheran church fair stand in 2004. submittEd PHotos

As the fair stand takes on new beginnings, Karla said there is one memory in the old fair stand that she will never forget.

“Last year on a Sunday night while we were closing, the electricity went out, so we finished cleaning up in the dark and took a selfie,” she said.

Stuckwisch said the fair booth has always been an important aspect of their church as they share the message and serve the community together as a congregation.

“Our kids have grown up here, and we are a very interactive group of people,” Karla said. “Some of the new members of our church have said, ‘I didn’t really get to know anybody until I worked in the fair stand.’ You make connections here.”

Pat said it’s always nice to

see people he normally only sees once a year and catch up on life.

“We have a strong camaraderie here, and I would say most people that work at the fair stand would say they enjoy it and have fun,” he said.

Karla said without the help from Cooper Concrete, Foster Brothers, Schneider Plumbing, Heating & Air, Kyle Stuckwisch and Tom Barker with Royalty Companies, this project wouldn’t be possible.

The church planned to have a dedication of the new fair stand on July 9, and afterwards, the staff members are planning to do a trial run of the new equipment.

“We are ready to show off our building to everybody in the community and feed the excitement,” Karla said.

the picnic area during a sunset at the newly constructed st. John’s sauers lutheran church fair stand at the Jackson county Fairgrounds. submittEd PHoto

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Grandstand offers a variety of events

Fby lori mcdonald | The Tribune lorimcdonald@tribtown.com

Folks visiting the 2023 Jackson County Fair can enjoy a taste of the Wild West.

Mark Norman, grandstand chairman, said the South Plains Rodeo Company, based in northern Indiana, will be putting on a rodeo this year at 7 p.m. Monday.

“Dill Whittymore is in charge of the horses (at the fair) and worked with us to find the rodeo company because he’s involved in the rodeo all the time with his son,” Norman said.

There has always been music in front of the grandstand at the fair, but attendance has dwindled down to where the fair board can’t afford to go out and get a big name and take a chance on losing money. So the grandstand committee decided to try a

couple of different things this year, he said.

Norman said there are so many other things to see at the fair, and there is music

playing down by the Antique Building and other places, too.

“Many years ago, we had a rodeo, and with the racetrack situation and the way the

Pictured from top: the monster truck racing league will present a monster truck show at 8 p.m. Friday at the Jackson county Fair. // south Plains rodeo company based in northern indiana will put on a rodeo at the Jackson county Fair grandstand at 7 p.m. monday. submittEd PHotos

track is designed, it just wasn’t conducive,” Norman said. “So we want to thank Jim Price with Brownstown Speedway for working with us and trying to make it work this year for the Monday night rodeo.”

The cost for the event, sponsored by 92.7 Nash Icon, is $20 for an adult grandstand ticket, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and under.

The grandstand offers a variety of nightly events — kicking off with the fair queen pageant at 8 p.m. Sunday. The cost to attend this event is $5 for adults, $2 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and under.

Norman said the Demolition Derby held at the grandstand is one of the fair’s better-attended events and will be taking place at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

“The demo is something we’ve done for years, and I think the kids really enjoy the cars, and it’s a fan favorite,” he said. “It continues to be one of our larger events at the grandstand, and we have the Kids Power Wheel Demo we started a few years ago to get the kids involved.”

The cost is $10 for an adult grandstand

kids crash into one another during the kids Power wheel demo sponsored by bob Poynter Family of dealerships at the Jackson county Fair in 2021. tribunE FilE PHoto

Pictured from top: crothersville’s tracy wehmiller competes during the tractor Pull at the Jackson county Fair in 2019. // the demolition derby takes place on tuesday evening and is one of the most popular events at the Jackson county Fair. tribunE FilE PHotos

ticket or $15 for an adult pit pass, $2 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and under.

Equipment is provided by King’s Trucking and Excavation Inc., and the event is sponsored by Klaes Chiropractic Clinic, Radio 96.3 WJAA and Burch Sewer and Drain.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Battle of Bluegrass Pulling Series League will promote the fifth annual Phil Teipen Memorial Truck and Tractor Pulls. The event will feature light-limited super stock tractors, limited pro stock diesel trucks, 9,500-pound hot farm tractors and the Southern Indiana Tractor Pullers Association 12,000-pound 14 mph. The cost is $20 for grandstand or pit passes for adults, $2 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and under.

Equipment is provided by

Wright Implement, Wischmeier Companies LLC and the Grassy Fork Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Thursday Night Thunder gets underway at 7 p.m. Thursday with the third annual Don Gardner Memorial, featuring Indiana pro late models, modifieds, super stocks and hornets. The event is sponsored by Benton’s Garage in Norman.

The cost is $15 for adult grandstand seating, $30 for adult pit pass, $2 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and under.

At 8 p.m. Friday, fairgoers can experience full-throttle family fun as the Monster Truck Racing League will present monster trucks.

The cost is $20 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and under.

“A lot of fairs are having the monster truck shows, and we decided to do that this year, and they are out of Moneta, Virginia,” Norman said. “Along with the monster trucks, we’re also going to have a Quad Star ATV Challenge, where the four-wheelers do tricks and things.”

Norman said he expects the Monster Truck show to be huge and a very well-attended event.

“It’s going to be a lot of work because the track is going to get a lot of use with the rodeo on Monday, demolition on Tuesday, tractor pull on Wednesday, racing on Thursday and monster trucks on Friday,” he said. “We’re going to have to move a lot of dirt, and a lot of work is going to have to be done by a lot of people to make it happen.”

Closing out fair week on Saturday will be the 10th annual Jackson County Grand Champion Fair Paul Crockett Memorial, featuring super late models, super stocks, modifieds, pure stocks and hornets.

Sponsored by the Jackson County Fair, the event will start at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 for grandstand seating and $35 for adult pit pass. Ages 6 to 12 may attend for $2, and it’s free for kids 5 and under.

Brownstown Speedway/ Jackson County Fair hosts a memorial race every year to honor the late Crockett, who is a member of the Brownstown Speedway Hall of Fame. Tickets for all grandstand entertainment will be available to purchase at the ticket booth located inside the fairgrounds at the entrance to the grandstand.

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Jackson co. Watermelon Fest Aug. 4 - 5

scoop the loop Aug. 19

kilnFest Sept. 16

hens & chicks

Sept. 29 - 30

oktoberFest Oct. 5 - 7

hope medora Goes pink

Oct. 14

houston Fall Festival Oct. 14

Fort vallonia days Oct. 21 - 22

pink WaGon market Nov. 3rd & 4th

medora christmas Fest. Dec. 2

4-H mEmbErs

trevor alberring

4-H challenged me to be a better person and leader. Confidence, hard work, dedication and teamwork are just a few of the qualities I have gained from 4-H. I have always enjoyed taking projects to the fair each year. I learned about the farming industry and tractors in tractor club. In Junior Leaders, I enjoyed making new friends, working together and learning about the community. Showing livestock is a challenging commitment that required time management, responsibility, patience and good showmanship. It wasn’t always easy, but it was always worth it.

4-H has brought new friendships, connections, experiences and memories that will always be important to me throughout my life. The best week is fair week. I have great memories of racing to the 4-H building to check on how my projects did, showing my animals, working as a Junior Leader and spending time with friends and family. My outstanding experience in 4-H is because I have great people in my life who believe in me. My parents always support me. My dad was in the tractor club, so he helped me get into that. My mom gave me many opinions and helped me with my posters and projects. Dave Goecker encouraged me to try the livestock project and take a pig my first year in 4-H. I had awesome 4-H leaders who supported, encouraged and believed in me.

andrew bell

My participation in 4-H has taught me many life skills. The skill that has been most developed is leadership. That skill has carried over into my other sports and activities I’ve been a part of. It will definitely be a benefit

in college and in life.

4-H has impacted my life. I began as a Mini 4-H’er, so it has been a part of my life for about as long as I can remember. I selected projects that interested me or would help me on the farm. Electricity has been the most exciting, challenging and useful project, for sure. Over the past 10-plus years that I’ve been in 4-H, many people have helped me as I worked on new projects and faced new challenges or experiences. The most influential to this experience is my parents. They not only took me where I needed to go but guided and encouraged me through all of the learning experiences.

brocker bottorff

4-H has taught me so many different things. The three main things are hard work, dedication and sportsmanship. When doing 4-H, these three things all play a very important role in making you a good 4-H member.

The greatest contribution in 4-H is the memories it has left behind. Fair week is something my family and I look forward to all year because of the memories that are made with family and friends. The Jackson County Fair left me with lots of unforgettable experiences and memories.

The most influential people in my 4-H experience have been my parents and sisters. They were always there for me when I needed help and have always been my biggest supporters.

The 29 10-year Jackson County 4-H members recently responded to a series of questions. Write a short paragraph about the important life skills you learned in your participation in the Jackson County 4-H program. What is the greatest contribution 4-H has made in your life? Who has been the most influential in your 4-H experience? In what way?

kaleb brown

4-H has taught me responsibility and how to properly take care of animals. It has also taught me that you must work hard to meet deadlines and earn what you have. It has also taught me how to be respectful to other people.

4-H has taught me that responsibility comes in many different ways, and that consists of always making it to meetings on time and taking care of animals properly.

The most influential person in my 4-H experience would be my parents, Bob and Kathy Brown, and my cousin, Kyle Tormoehlen. They have shown how to take care of pigs every year that I have done it.

ashley clemente

An important life skill the Jackson County 4-H program has taught me is to contribute to my community. Through 4-H, I have also gained more confidence in speaking my first language, which is Spanish.

4-H has helped me create most of my stronger and long-lasting friendships. 4-H has also granted me a scholarship, which will help me fund my academic career.

The most influential person throughout my 4-H experience has been Iveth Vasquez. All of these years, she has pushed me to be the best version of myself. She has helped me and supported me with all of my projects, workshops and community service. I wouldn’t be where I am at without her.

kate connell

I learn best by doing, and 4-H has given me the opportunity to practice many life skills. Leadership, time management, responsibility and accountability are all skills that I have had to apply in my 4-H projects. These projects are my responsi-

bility, so I have had to take on the leadership role and manage the projects from start to finish. My projects take time — time to complete activities, to work with different patterns, to work with animals and to participate in shows. I’ve learned to be responsible, not only for the end result of my projects but for the practice and preparation for the “big event,” whether that be a fashion revue or the swine show.

4-H has provided me with some of the best memories and experiences of my life. It has allowed me to make friends and take part in opportunities to better my community. The life skills I have learned while in 4-H will provide me with the background and experience necessary to be successful in college and in my career. I know the benefits of hard work and dedication and have learned to adapt and solve problems as they arise. I’ve learned to meet project requirements and the expectations of judges and how to work with my fellow 4-H members. 4-H has given me the opportunity to learn and test skills that I will continue to use in the future.

The biggest influence in my 4-H experience has been my mom. She has always been there to encourage and help me with my projects and has let me do things my way, even when I know she wanted me to try a different method. She has allowed me to try, to fail and to grow, and I would not have experienced the success I have had without her help.

marlo cornn

Being involved in the Jackson County 4-H program has taught me the skills of hard work, dedication and time management. It has also taught me the importance of having a character of service and selflessness.

4-H has helped enrich my passions and interests that not only help me but others, as well. It has shown me the importance of dedicating your time to your passions and hobbies, even in the busiest times of life.

My mom, who is my current 4-H leader, has always encouraged me to stay involved as well as stay on top of things within the program. She has pushed me to work my hardest and try my best in every project or activity.

kenzie Feller

The Jackson County 4-H program has taught me many important life skills throughout the past 10 years. Some of the most valuable skills acquired include responsibility, communication, organization and recordkeeping skills. These skills will continue to be valuable throughout life. 4-H has given me the opportunity to become closer to my community. 4-H has also given me memories that will last a lifetime.

My parents have been the most influential people throughout my 4-H experience. No matter which projects I decide to do each year, my parents have always been right there helping me do my very best.

Jackson Hartley

I have learned the incredible amount of work it takes to raise cattle, all the way from the bottle to butcher.

The greatest contribution 4-H has made to my life is teaching me the much-needed skills of teamwork and determination.

Bruce Stahl has been the most influential person in my 4-H experience. He talked me into showing and raising cattle, and it has been a great experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Evin Hoevener

By participating in the Jackson County 4-H program, I have learned many life skills. By showing cattle for 10 years, I have learned skills, such as responsibility, time management and animal welfare. You always have to put your animals and their needs first in this industry, and that has taught me a lot in life. The greatest contribution 4-H has made in my life has been through leadership and opportunities. I

participated in Junior Leaders, and I was president of my local 4-H club. This allowed me to learn skills that I can take with me outside of 4-H and taught me how to lead a team.

I have had many people influence my 4-H experience. My 4-H leaders and parents have helped me with anything, from learning the 4-H creed to completing projects. My sister has pushed me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to try new things throughout my time in 4-H, and she is always there to help me when I need it. I wouldn’t have the same experiences without all of these people.

Jacob Jones

The most important thing I have learned in 4-H is patience. There is a lot involved when participating in a 4-H project. I have shown goats, and they are a lot of work. They are so stubborn, and some days, you just want to give up. Some days, they will walk for you. Some days, they won’t. You have to be patient and just take a deep breath. Perseverance is what 4-H has contributed to me the most. The animals depend solely on us. With daily training and care, no matter the weather or the temperature is, you must go tend to your duties no matter what. I have also learned perseverance in the cast of setbacks and problems. The care of a sick and weak very prized animal that you then get to walk through the ring just a few months later and that animal is healthy and well. The goat didn’t place well in judging, but to me, I had won. “I won’t give up until goats can sing and walruses fly.”

I cannot just narrow this down to one person. As they say, it takes a community to raise a child. There were so many people: The folks in the 4-H office that help behind the scenes, 4-H leaders throughout the years. Such amazing people that have given so much of their time and themselves to help and teach young folks like me to achieve goals.

My parents, who have helped me in so many ways, from advice, rides to meetings in the early years, hard truths when necessary and the willingness to help me hollow my passion. To my goat breeder, who was always there for me when I had questions, always willing to help me and show me the way. To everyone involved in the 4-H community, thank you.

Jennifer Jump

carly kaiser

4-H projects require commitment and dedication. I learned how to manage my time in order to complete my projects and still maintain my other activities outside of 4-H. This is a life skill that I will utilize in all aspects of my life.

The greatest contribution

4-H has made to my life would be the relationships I have made over the years. I had many opportunities to meet a lot of new people that have impacted my life in a positive way. I am thankful 4-H allowed me to form these connections.

The most influential person throughout my 4-H experience would be my entire family. Everyone from my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins have supported me. Their dedication and involvement with the Jackson County Fair made me want to be involved also.

kensley koester

Participation in 4-H is something I would highly recommend to anyone to take part in. 4-H has shaped me into a strong leader, adaptable to change and to face obstacles head-on. 4-H will put you in challenging and uncomfortable positions, but you will always come out on top while being the best version of yourself.

4-H has given me laughs, cries, tears of joy, screams, boot stompings and memories that will last me a lifetime. 4-H has given me an outlet when things get tough and something to always turn to.

4-H is a way for me to stay connected to my dad and is a tradition I hope to pass down to future generations.

Without my dad, my family would never have considered being in 4-H. After his passing, 4-H

became more of a challenge than a good time. I would like to give a big shoutout to Ron, Lori, Dustin, Cody and Jenci Allman for their endless support. They have helped my family pursue our love of 4-H with their willingness to help my family in need. I will forever be grateful for my second family, for their dedication and love through the years.

leah Pottschmidt

The most important skills I learned during 4-H were communication, always being patient and taking charge in a stressful/chaotic situation.

The community, everyone I have met in the community have been very nice to me and gave me some great friends.

My dad, he never gave up on me when I wanted to stop showing. My dad always kept me going, and he taught me everything I know now. Everything is going to be hard before it becomes easy. Never give up in those hard times because the outcome will be the best feeling or sight you will experience.

Joshua rennekamp

I have learned many important lessons participating in 4-H, but the most important one would be life skills. Learning basic as well as more advanced life skills will help me in my future with work, family and college. The greatest contribution 4-H has made to me would be helping me to make connections to others I wouldn’t have gotten outside of 4-H as well as getting out of my comfort zone.

My parents have been the most influential to me during all my years in 4-H. They pushed me to challenge myself by helping me be the best I can be and setting a high standard to achieve.

cooper robinson

The most important life skills I’ve learned in 4-H include responsibility and planning.

4-H has contributed to my hard work ethic and to do well in anything you have to work hard for it.

My parents and my Aunt Rhonda have been the most influential. My parents helped me get all of the necessities needed for my animals and were always there to support me. My Aunt Rhonda supported me and showed me how to walk my pigs in the show ring.

brooke schafstall

The most important life skills I’ve learned are how to sew and be a leader. I have been sewing since I was in Mini-4-H. Every summer, my cousin and I spend our time at our grandma’s house working on our projects. I am able to learn more each summer as well as be a leader for my cousin.

The greatest contribution 4-H has made to my life is that it provided a place for my creative and competitive self to grow up.

The most influential person in my 4-H experience is my grandma, Cathy Schafstall, aka Neenah. She taught me how to sew. During the countless hours at her house every summer working on my project, she has taught me many more life lessons I can carry with me down the road.

kiley sons

4-H has taught me how to work with others and to not be afraid to ask for help. And that no matter what, there is always someone there to help.

4-H has taught me hard work, leadership skills and communication that will help me in my future career.

The most influential person has definitely been my mom. She has taught me so much and is always there for me no matter what.

chandler stahl

4-H has taught me many things, like time management and the value of hard work. I have always worked hard on my projects, whether it is ones in the building or my animal projects in the barn. Through my experience in 4-H, I have also learned the importance of being both a humble winner and gracious loser. Sometimes, you win, sometimes, you feel like you should have won, but learning to celebrate victories and accept defeat is a lesson that will be important throughout life.

4-H has been a fun experience over the years. I have made many friends through 4-H and have had fun at the fair. I will always remember the experiences we have had as a family showing animals at the county and state fairs, and I know that it is something our family will continue with future generations.

Over the years, my older brothers, Nick and Skyler, have been the most influential people in my 4-H experience. There is a saying, “Were you born in a barn?” I wasn’t, but I was practically raised there. We had a dairy farm, and Nick and Skyler showed dairy cattle and other animals in 4-H. I was always in the barn with them and my parents, helping, learning, developing a love for cattle myself. They now help me with my dairy and dairy beef animals each year. It is a family affair and something that we all enjoy doing together.

caitlin thomasma

The most important life skills that I have learned from 4-H are time management skills, healthy lifestyle choices, planning, communication and social skills.

The greatest contribution 4-H has made to my life is making good friends, helped me become an adult, taught me life skills and also helped me learn more about the world.

The most influential person in my 4-H experience would be my mom. She always makes sure I have my stuff for my projects and helps me with my projects.

c amryn t hompson

During my 10 years of 4-H, the most important life skills I have learned are hard work and time management. With showing cattle and sheep, I quickly learned how to manage my time to work with my animals. 4-H has taught me to work hard when working on projects, cleaning out pens and doing work in the community.

The greatest contribution 4-H has made to my life is teaching me life skills. Because of 4-H, I know how to be responsible, be a leader and be a critical thinker. It has made me a more confident, independent and hardworking person.

My dad has been the most influential in my 4-H experience. He has continually shown what it means to be selfless and work hard. He is hands

down one of the hardest-working people I know. Because of him, I see what it means to put others before you and to work towards your goals. Thank you, Dad.

c aroline t hompson

During my time in 4-H, I showed sheep as one of my projects. During that time, it was very important that I learned time management, patience and responsibility.

The greatest contribution 4-H has made to my life is the friends it has allowed me to make. I have been able to meet so many new people or become better friends with some of the people I already knew.

The people who have been most influential during

my time in 4-H are my parents. They put me in Mini 4-H when I was little, and when the time came for me to get my first lamb, they taught me how to care for and look after it. Even now when I need help with anything, they are there to lead me in t he right direction.

Jillian tormoehlen

Work ethic, responsibility and accountability are the most important life skills I have learned while in 4-H. My leaders and parents have taught these skills through raising livestock. I appreciate the life skills that I have learned as it will help me in the future to reach my goals.

It has given me opportunities to grow my passion in the agricultural industry. 4-H has influenced my career choice.

My parents, Michael and Autumn, my grandparents, Joe and Deb Hutchers, and my other grandparents, Marle and Dana Miller, not to mention the countless people who have supported me throughout my 10 years in 4-H. I’m blessed to have each and every one of them in my life.

tucker tormoehlen

4-H has taught me the following life skills: Responsibility, stewardship, reliability and accountability. Making new friends and knowing the act of being responsible are the greatest contributions 4-H has made to my life.

The most influential people in my 4-H experience are my fellow showmen in the arena. Great friends are made in the arena.

mackenzie waskom

A very important life skill I’ve learned in 4-H is communication. This includes interview skills and confidence in public speaking. One way my interview skills have been improved is through the multiple interviews I have had with project judging. When first beginning in 4-H, having an interview seemed intimidating. Through the kind advice from early judges and years of practice, I have learned how to conduct myself during an interview. I have also learned how to properly prepare for questions that may be asked as well as how to quickly craft an answer to any unforeseen question. The skills I’ve learned to better my communication will last a lifetime.

4-H has taught me through the years to never settle for less than my best and to keep working toward goals I have set, even when those goals seem unreachable. It has taught me to not be afraid to try new things or take a chance. All of these life lessons in setting those goals will help me in my next chapter of life, college.

My mom has most definitely been the most influential person in my 4-H experience. She has always been there pushing me through and helping me with projects, making sure I’ve done them correctly and to her acceptance. Mom is just as excited to see my 4-H project results as I am, celebrating my accomplishments and learning how to make things better.

Emma wichman

Through participating in 4-H, I have learned and improved upon my communication skills, my time management skills and my leadership skills. I can continue to implement these skills in my everyday life.

4-H has helped me see the importance of leadership

and group work. Both of these concepts are involved in the workforce, so knowing and using these talents help put me ahead of the game.

My art teacher, Kay Fox, has been the most influential in my 4-H experience because she has helped me advance on my skills for my 4-H projects.

trevor wiesehan

Through my experience with the Jackson County 4-H program, I have gained time management and decisionmaking skills. These life skills will help me have a successful future.

4-H has allowed me to network with industry professionals and make new friends through my involvement in Junior Leaders, tractor club and the Cortland Cattails 4-H Club.

My parents have been most influential in my 4-H experience. They have always encouraged me to try new things and have instilled in me the value of participating in 4-H.

wyatt wischmeier

The most important life skills that I have learned from my time in 4-H are how to be a great leader, lead by example and be a meticulous and detail-oriented person. I have learned this and much more through the help of my 4-H club and Junior Leaders.

4-H has made many great contributions to my life, the most important being confidence — the confidence not only to stand up for myself but to be outgoing and stand out and try things I might not have before. It has given me the confidence that I can do anything I set my mind to and become anything I set my heart on — the confidence that I hope to strike into others so that they can, too, and be anything they desire. There have been several important and influential people during my 4-H experience. From my dad pushing me from a young age to get involved and step outside my comfort zone and step into roles I haven’t before. My 4-H leaders, Sally, Carol and Debbie. But the person who has made the biggest impact on my 4-H experience has been Heather VonDielingen. Heather has always pushed me to be the best I can and take charge and strive to be the best I can in my time in Junior Leaders.

CandidaTES annOunCEd Fair QuEEn

Twenty-one young women in Jackson County plan to compete for the 2023 Jackson County Fair queen title at 8 p.m. July 23 at the grandstand in Brownstown.

The candidates, their parents, hometown and sponsoring organizations, businesses or individual/individuals are:

Jillian Tormoehlen, Michael and Autumn Tormoehlen, Seymour, Traditional Young Farmers

Jackie Rivera, Elmer and Claudia Rivera, Seymour, Tammy’s Dance Studio

Ashley Clemente, Higinio and Beatriz Clemente, Seymour, Jeanette Chastain

Lillie Wessel, Eric and Amanda Wessel, Seymour, Lucky Starz 4-H Club

Marlo Cornn, Bret and Holly Cornn, Seymour, White River Machine and Repair

Morgan Branaman, Brian and Leah Branaman, Seymour, Mann Bookkeeping and Tax Services

Hayle Elmore, Jay and Susie Elmore, Seymour, The Stand Boutique

Kendal Robertson, Brad and Lisa Robertson, Seymour, Girls Inc. of Jackson County

Lillian Stogdill, Jennifer StogdillHinkle and Brandon Ingalls, Brownstown, Country Lace Extension Homemakers

Ashlyn Reynolds, Mark and Staci Reynolds, Brownstown, Brickyard Lumber LLC

Zoie Hoene, Brad and Amanda Hoene, Seymour, Rose Acre Farms

Emily Mann, Brett and Quincey Mann, Freetown, Jeanette Chastain

Brooke Schafstall, Andy and Brandy

Schafstall, Seymour, Friends and Neighbors Extension Homemakers Club

Emily Barnes, Joe and Stephanie Barnes, Medora, Max Klosterman Auctioneering

Rebecca Lucas, James and Julie Lucas, Freetown, Premier Ag and Energy Companies and Blush and Brush Beauty Bar

Jasmine McCormick, Camern and Meghan McCormick, Brownstown, Patty Martin with Jackson County Farm Bureau Insurance

Camryn Reichenbacker, Amanda Reichenbacker, Seymour, Phi Beta Psi

Kelsey Wischmeier, Tim and Kandy Wischmeier, Crothersville, Lewis Motorsports

Audrey Wiggam, Trevor and Stacy Wiggam, Seymour, Journey Connected Travel and Theta Zeta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau-Seymour

Chelsey Peters, Brett and Julie Peters, Vallonia, Tri KappaBrownstown

Carly Kaiser, Troy and Susan Kaiser, Seymour, Tri Kappa-Gamma Phi

The escorts for the pageant, their parents and hometown are:

Charlie Hackman, Clint and Amy Hackman, Seymour

Chandler Stahl, Bruce and Mendy Stahl, Wegan

Jackson Hartley, Wes and Angie Hartley, Vallonia

Evin Hoevener, Greg and Angie Hoevener, Crothersville

abigail stuckwisch, right, reacts to being named 2022 Jackson county Fair queen during the pageant at the grandstand at the fairgrounds in brownstown. at left are second runner-up addison shelton and First runner-up alexus morris. tribunE FilE PHoto

Sharon Collman 1955

Marcia Cummins 1958

Fair QuEEns OF THE PaST Past Jackson county Fair board PrEsidEnts

Carolyn Simons 1959

Linda Barth 1960

Mary June Mundy 1961

Judy Speer 1962

Beverly McKinney 1963

Dana Jo Owens 1964

Rhonda Thompson 1965

Peggy Isaacs 1966

Sally McGill 1967

Holly Smith 1968

Linda Dickinson 1969

Eileen Waggoner 1970

Wendy Hunt 1971

Kathy Shade 1972

Jane Miller 1973

Jill Persinger 1974

Marilee Hill 1975

Carol Jean Teipen 1976

Jean Laupus 1977

Susan Fox 1978

Shirley Shippee 1979

Karen Robertson 1980

Jane Shoemaker 1981

Denise Schneider 1982

Jamie Goen 1983

Julie Schepman 1984

Leann Moren 1985

Beth Sover n 1986

Lori Hutcheson 1987

Beth Harrison 1988

Michelle Davis 1989

Jamie Sherrill 1990

Mollie Rose 1991

Bobbie Fee 1992

Trinity Gossett 1993

Mindy Trueblood 1994

Gwen Schurman 1995

Amanda Whitsitt 1996

Brandy Kleber 1997

Joann Metz 1998

Heather Stam 1999

Leah Wischmeier 2000

Holly Toppe 2001

Tiffany Schroer 2002

Niki Stevens 2003

Kerry Hackman 2004

Lindsay Morgeson 2005

Janelle Thompson 2006

Makenzie Burbrink 2007

Anna Sommers 2008

Whitney Tormoehlen 2009

Victoria McKinney 2010

Fayeann Hurley 2011

Mariah Huff 2012

Payton Warren 2013

Haley Hackman 2014

Olivia Huff 2015

Kaitlin McPike 2016

Brycelyn Ruddick 2017

Emma Zabor 2018

Jessica Blevins 2019 No fair 2020

Kylee Wischmeier 2021

Abigail Stuckwisch 2022

Henry Hackman 1939

Henry Lucas 1940-1947

G.R. Gillespie 1948-1950 and 1964-1965

Holmes Thompson 1951-1953

Herschel Rotert 1954-1955

Richard Elliott 1956-1957

Clifford Osterman 1958-1961

Malcolm Browning 1966-1967

James Thompson 1968-1969 and 1979-1980

Lloyd Jones 1970-1972

Edgar Hackman 1973-1974

Don Norman 1975-1976

Tom Cummings 1977-1978

Earl Goecker 1981-1983

Nancy Erp 1984-1986 and 1989

Marion B. Reinbold 1987-1988, 1992-1993 and 1999

Tom Snyder 1990-1991

David Merry 1994-1995

John H. Robertson 1996-1998

Francis Elliott 2000-2002 and 2010-2012

Melvin Bishop 2003-2006

Rick Brown 2007-2009

*Jack Montgomery 2013

Mark Norman 2014-2016

John Schafstall 2017-2019

Tom Martin 2020-2022

Matt Boknecht present

*Replaced by James Thompson after his death in January 2013

abigail stuckwisch was crowned fair queen in 2022. submittEd PHoto

Wednesday, July 19

3 to 7 p.m. 4-H project exhibits (other than animals, consumer clothing, crops, floriculture, garden, mini garden, potatoes and sewing) are due in the 4-H Building or at Brownstown Elementary School

Thursday, July 20

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All entries except foods due in Family Arts Building

Friday, July 21

9 a.m to 1 p.m. Inside entries Antique Farm and Homestead display - Antique Building

1 p.m. No stall setup for beef cattle before this time

7 p.m. Jackson County’s sow and litter contest entries brought to fairgrounds for judging

7 to 9 p.m. Jackson County Fair boer goat show registration - Show Arena 2

7:30 p.m. Jackson County’s largest male hog contestants brought to fairgrounds for judging

Saturday, July 22

7 to 10 a.m. Jackson County Fair boer goat show registration - Show Arena 2

SCHEdulE OF EvEnts

8:30 a.m. Entry of 4-H cats

8:30 a.m. to noon All entries due to Horticulture Building; open judging to follow closing deadline

9 a.m. 4-H cat show and poster entry - Show Arena 1

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Inside entries Antique Farm and Homestead display - Antique Building

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Outside entries Antique Farm and Homestead display featuring Massey Harris, Massey-Ferguson, Ferguson steam enginesAntique Building

9 to 11 a.m. 4-H corn, garden, mini garden, floriculture, potatoes, soybeans and wheat will be community-style judged at the 4-H Building

9:30 a.m. 4-H horse and pony show (halter, showmanship and all riding classes) - Horse Show Arena

Noon Jackson County Fair boer goat show - Show Arena 2

1 p.m. Judging swine breeding - Show Arena 1

7 p.m. Jackson County Fair horse fun show - Horse Show Arena

10 p.m. 4-H swine not in open class swine show may be brought to the fair

the2022 Jackson county 4-H horse and pony halter and showmanship show takes place in show arena 2 at the fairgrounds in brownstown. tribunE FilE PHoto

Sunday, July 23

10 a.m. Open beef show animals must arrive by this time

10 a.m. Jackson County Fair horse show - Horse Show Arena

Noon SIAA Hoosier Classic Angus Show - Show Arena

1 *in conjunction with Jackson County Fair open beef show

1 p.m. Open class sheep - Show Arena 2

1 p.m. Less Like Me - Antique Building Stage

2 p.m. Horseshoe pitching contest

4 to 5 p.m. Register 4-H poultry - Show Arena 2

4 to 5 p.m. Register 4-H rabbits - Rabbit Barn

5 to 7 p.m. Entry (weigh-in) of 4-H goats

5:30 p.m. Registration for 99.3 WZZB Frog Frenzy

6 p.m. Registration for cornhole pitch

6 p.m. 4-H Bubble Bash - 4-H Building

6:30 p.m. 99.3 WZZB Frog Frenzy

6:30 p.m. Cornhole pitch

6:30 p.m. Registration for hog calling contest

7 p.m. Hog calling contest

8 p.m. Fair queen pageant - Grandstand

8 p.m. 4-H cattle and sheep not entered in open class

accepted

*Special goat/sheep note: 4-H goats not in open show may be brought to the fair before 8 a.m.

Sunday or after 5 p.m. Sunday; 4-H sheep not in open show may be brought to the fair after 5 p.m. Sunday or before noon Monday (for additional livestock drop-off information, see mailing in June)

Monday, July 24

7 a.m. All 4-H swine exhibits must be penned

8 a.m. 4-H rabbit judging - Rabbit Barn

8:30 a.m. Weigh-in of 4-H swine gilts and market barrows - Show Arena 1

10 a.m. 4-H aerospace rocket launch - Front of Grandstand

11 a.m. 4-H poultry judging - Show Arena 2

Noon Closing for 4-H livestock entries (except dairy)

3 p.m. 4-H swine gilt show and showmanship - Show Arena 1

4 p.m. Registration for 46th annual spelling beePavilion

4:30 p.m. 46th annual spelling bee - Pavilion

5 p.m. 4-H myotonic and boer goat judging - Show Arena 2

anslee Hawkins shows a beef cow during the 2022 Jackson county 4-H Junior supreme showman competition in show arena 1 at the fairgrounds in brownstown. tribunE FilE PHoto

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6 to 9 p.m. Larry Wayt & Soldiers’ Joy String BandAntique Building Stage

7 p.m. Night antique machinery demonstration - Antique Building

7 p.m. Rodeo - Grandstand

Tuesday, July 25

7:30 a.m. Dairy beef weigh-in to determine 4-H classes

9 a.m. 4-H beef fitting contest - Show Arena 2

9 a.m. Open show dairy cattle - Show Arena 1

10 a.m. 4-H fashion revue - Grandstand

10 a.m. Crowning of 4-H royalty - Grandstand

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Older Americans - Pavilion

Noon 4-H market lambs weighed

Noon All dairy cattle entries must be on the fairgrounds

3 p.m. 4-H swine barrow show - Show Arena 1

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. STEPS Dance Center - Pavilion

6 to 7 p.m. 4-H horse and pony demonstration - Show Arena 2

6 to 9 p.m. TBD - Antique Building Stage

6:30 p.m. Tomahawk and knife throwing - Antique Building

7 p.m. Night antique machinery demonstration - Antique Building

7 p.m. Demolition derby - Grandstand

7:30 p.m. Columbus City Band - Pavilion

Wednesday, July 26

7:30 a.m. Weigh 4-H steers and heifers to determine 4-H classes

9 a.m. 4-H dairy judging - Show Arena 1

1 p.m. 4-H dairy beef judging - Show Arena 1

1 to 5 p.m. Kiddie Day - Midway

3 p.m. Registration for pedal tractor pull - Pavilion

3:30 p.m. Pedal tractor pull begins - Pavilion

5 p.m. Judging of 4-H sheep - Show Arena 2

6 p.m. 4-H goat variety show - Show Arena 1

6 to 9 p.m. TAPP’D Seymour - Antique Building Stage

6:30 to 8 p.m. Elements of Jazz - Pavilion

7 p.m. Night antique machinery demonstration - Antique Building

a 1964 allis-chalmers tractor, owned by Jason clodfelter, on display with the brand’s flag at the 13th annual Jackson county antique machinery show at the Jackson county Fairgrounds in 2022. tribunE FilE PHoto

7 p.m. Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling SeriesGrandstand

7:30 p.m. 4-H Waggin’ Pals Dog Cub demonstrationShow Arena 1

7:30 p.m. Heirloom seeds and germination – Family Arts Building

Thursday, July 27

10 a.m. 4-H beef heifer judging- Show Arena 1 Noon 4-H beef steers judging - Show Arena 1

2:30 p.m. Check-in for 4-H performing arts performance - Pavilion

3 p.m. 4-H performing arts performance - Pavilion

4 p.m. 4-H dairy goat show, 4-H dairy goat parent showmanship and dairy goat milking contest to follow

4-H show - Show Arena 2

4 to 9 p.m. FFA free ice cream - Farm Bureau Building

4:30 to 6 p.m. Fair queens tea - Pavilion

6 to 9 p.m. Southern Indiana Cloggers and Country Kickers - Antique Building Stage

6:30 p.m. Tomahawk and knife throwing - Antique Building

7 p.m. Night antique machinery demonstrationAntique Building

7 p.m. Registration for Trivia Night - Pavilion

7:30 p.m. Trivia Night - Pavilion

8 p.m. Thursday Night Thunder - Grandstand

Friday, July 28

7 a.m. Swine going home (locker, personal use) exhibits released

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Quiet barn time for individuals with disabilities and sensory needs - Show Arena 1

Noon Jackson County Fair fashion show - Pavilion

2 p.m. Grand parade of livestock registration deadline4-H Building

3 p.m. Presentation of 4-H building banners, building winners circle awards, 10-year members, Mini 4-H T-shirts, achievement, leadership and outstanding Junior Leader plaques and I Dare You Awards - Pavilion

5:30 p.m. Grand parade of open class grand champions and any 4-H livestock - Show Arena 1

6 to 7:30 p.m. Less Like Me - Pavilion

6 to 9 p.m. Alley Katz - Antique Building Stage

6 to 11 p.m. Moonlight Madness - Midway

6:30 p.m. 4-H junior supreme showman contest - Show Arena 1

brocker bottorff keeps his eye on the judge as he leads a dairy goat around show arena 1 during the 2022 Jackson county 4-H supreme showman competition at the fairgrounds in brownstown. behind him is collin downing. tribunE FilE PHoto

7 p.m. Night antique machinery demonstration - Antique Building

7:30 p.m. John Stuckwisch Memorial Beagles and Coonhound Show - Show Arena 2

7:30 p.m. 4-H supreme showman contest - Show Arena

1

8 p.m. Clogfest hosted by Trevor Dewitt - Pavilion

8 p.m. Monster trucks - Grandstand

9 p.m. Battle of the Barns - Show Arena 1

10 p.m. Winner of Jackson County’s sow and litter contest and largest hog contest released from fairgrounds

11 p.m. 4-H animals released from fairgrounds (nonauction animals)

Saturday, July 29

8 a.m. All non-auction 4-H animals need to be removed from the fairgrounds by this time

9:30 a.m. 4-H livestock auction (swine, goats, rabbit,

poultry, sheep, dairy beef and beef) - Show Arena 1

9:30 a.m. Registration for baby contest and Little Farmer contest

10 a.m. Baby contest and Little Farmer contest

1 to 5 p.m. Kiddie Day - Midway

6 to 7:30 p.m. Country Kickers - Pavilion

6 to 9 p.m. TBA - Antique Building Stage

6 to 11 p.m. Moonlight Madness - Midway

7 p.m. 10th annual Paul Crockett Memorial - Grandstand

Sunday, July 30

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All antique area displays and entries will be released

3 to 5 p.m. All exhibits must be claimed and removed -

4-H Building

3 to 5 p.m. All Family Arts and Horticulture entries must be claimed and removed; premiums will be paid for Family Arts and Horticulture at this time - Family Arts Building

dalton lawyer, 15, stands with his charolais steer that he sold for $3,900 in the livestock auction at the Jackson county Fair. tribunE FilE PHoto

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