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———————————————————— (From the archives of the Page News and Courier) ———————————————————— efore the Page Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair began, there was a rival fair in Luray, which was staged by a non-local company and it took all proceeds out of Page County. It also included ‘girlie shows’ that people were not very happy about.

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To counter the other fair, the original fair committee decided to take a chance and host an event that encompassed the many things that Page County had to offer, including their agriculture and businesses. They also wanted a fair that had a family friendly feel, and that would bring people to visit Page County. After months of planning, the fair made its debut on August 7-8, 1953, with admission set at $.25!

The first fair was a two day event that took place

at the field beside Luray High School (now Luray Middle School). They put up temporary barns, light poles and had bingo and other things run by local people. In addition to the outside field being used, the first floor had exhibits in the rooms and hallways. The gym had fruits, veggies, flowers and homemaker products. Pony and cart rides were featured as well as a man climbing up a ladder and jumping off and doing a back flip into a tub of water from 100 feet in the air!

including truck and tractor pulls, concerts, and the demolition derby.

The current grounds were purchased and the event was moved there in 1957. Many construction projects over the years included the livestock barn, crop exhibits and commercial building, with additional buildings added over the years. The fair became a weeklong event with rides and games, and grandstand events,

Throughout the years, the fair has tried to maintain and build on the vision of the original committee — We’ve even had two Miss Page Valley Fair winners become Miss Virginia Association of Fairs (Julie Knowles 1995 and Elizabeth Colopy 2004!) How’s that for making the original fair committee proud?

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Another memorable fair moment was when an airplane almost landed in the center of the ring in front of the grandstand, because he was almost out of gas and he couldn’t find the airport! He was rescued by board members, as they moved their cars to create a makeshift landing spot with their headlights.

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————————— Welcome to Fair #65! —————————

ow difficult it is for me to believe my second year as President of this fun loving, hardworking organization is coming to an end. Where did the time go? Directors and volunteers alike, who are genuinely interested in the fair, have been busy as bees for months. As a board, we are trying hard to find new ways to improve on an old fair. Several changes this year are new classes as well as a new sled for the Truck and Tractor Pulls, a better ride provider with attention to safety and selections, Sarge & Sons will oversee the derbies and there will be a presale of tickets – one of which gets you in the main gate AND grandstand gate with no waiting. There are also just in time sponsorship sheets to financially help improve the fair as well as put your business’s name out there all week. Your dollars will keep the improvements coming. Thank you from not only the fair staff but anyone who enjoys this local, family oriented week.

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In Friendship, President, Louise Mauck

Officers 2017 President: Louise Mauck Vice President: Darrell Hulver Secretary: Joyce Burner Assistant Secretary: Delores Gochenour Treasurer: Nicky Clark Assistant Treasurer: Deborah Somers Directors 2017 Luray District Jerry Dinges David Foltz Elvena Price Fred Foley Marksville District Ralph Janes Louise Mauck Wesley Tate Francis Huffman Springfield District Wilma Knight Tony Hedrick Joyce Burner Delores Gochenour

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Shenandoah Iron Works District Ronnie Painter Neekie Printz Dale Karnes William Turner Directors at Large Page Wood Ricky Judd Darrell Hulver Nicky Clark Stephanie Breeden Joe Huffman Rex Sours Sammy Griffith Walter Judd Deborah Somers Leroy Lancaster Robert Mims Associate Members Kevin Cubbage Rachel Burner Daniel Waters Patti Roberts Amanda Taylor Cindy Sours Christa Foley Paula Kibler Colin Huffman Kelly Gregory

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Gate Opens at 4:00 P.M. Monday, August 21 Saturday, August 26 Adults $5 Children (6-12) $3 Under 6 Free

Event Passes: Adult $10 • Child $5 This pass will allow you admittance to the grounds and to one grandstand event.

Only good for one day, Tuesday-Saturday.

Available Now until August 19

Fair/Event Passes available at the following locations: • DR’s Quick Stop – Stanley • Lancaster Enterprises – Luray • Page Co-Op Farm Bureau – Luray • Town of Shenandoah Office – Shenandoah • Flotzie’s Soft Serve – Luray • J&M Auto Parts – Shenandoah • Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce • Blue Ridge Bank – Luray and Shenandoah Locations

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Season Gate Pass Adults $20 Children (6-12) $8 Under 6 free Daily Admission is in addition to Grandstand events.

No refunds on tickets. *No Golf Carts/UTV will be allowed on the grounds after 4 P.M. unless designated as STAFF – P.V.F.*

• 4-H Food Booth: Beef B B Q, Meatball and Cold Subs, Chili Cheese Fries, Nachos • Luray Ruritan Club: Barbeque Chicken • Luray Fire Department: Pork B B Q, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers / Cheeseburgers, Fries, Fried Oreos, Homemade Sweet Tea, and Hand Dipped Ice Cream • Shenandoah Fire Department: Ham Sandwiches, French Fries • Sorority Food Booth: Hot Dogs, Hamburger, French Fries, Onion Petals, Nachos with cheese or chili

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• 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.: All youth exhibits entered • 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.: Horticulture exhibits entered

• 10:00 A.M.: Page Valley Fair Youth Horse Show • 1:00 P.M.: All 4-H FFA Animals must be on the fairgrounds.

• 1:30 P.M.: Steer Weigh In – Lamb Weigh In – Hog Weigh In • 4:00 P.M.: Food Pantry (1 ticket per game) (each can of food is worth 2 tickets)

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All school age children admitted free.

Free Admittance for the following: Senior Citizens over 60; Military Personal (Active and Retired); First Responders • 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.: Adult Exhibits entered • 4:00 P.M.: Judging • 6:00 P.M.: Beef Showmanship / Heifer Show & Market Show • 7:00 P.M.: Caverns Shrine Clubs “Voices for the Childrenâ€?

Grandstand Admission: Adults $5; Child (6-12) $1; Under 6 Free *All Grandstand Proceeds go to Caverns Shrine Club*

• 6:00 P.M.: Swine Showmanship / Market Hog Show

• 7:00 P. M.: Truck / Tractor Pull Grandstand Admission: Adult $6; Child (6-12) $3; Under 6 Free

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• 6:00 P.M.: Sheep Showmanship / Ewe Show & Market Lamb Show • 7:00 P. M.: Truck / Tractor Pull Grandstand Admission: Adult $6; Child (6-12) $3; Under 6 Free

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• 7:00 P.M.: Livestock Sale (Hog, Steer, Lamb) • 7:00 P.M.: True Grit Rodeo Grandstand Admission: Adult $6; Child (6-12) $3; Under 6 Free

All Pavilion events are free!

• Thursday, August 24th: Swift Run Band • Friday, August 25th: Unrelated Band

ENJOY the FAIR!!

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• 7:00 P.M.: Demolition Derby Grandstand Admission: Adult $6; Child (6-12) $3; Under 6 Free

• 7:00 P.M.: Demolition Derby Grandstand Admission: Adult $6; Child (6-12) $3; Under 6 Free

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Shows at 7 P.M. & 9 P.M.

The New Edition of NOJOE’S CIRCUS “A Tribute to HOLLYWOOD” is a fantastically themed production! Filled with all the wonder and amazement that our fans have come to expect from the American Circus. A Tribute to HOLLYWOOD features Clowns of the Year NOJOE & TooT performing some of their very best clowning routines ever! Including new for this production and for the first time an all new “Taming of the Beast!”

The Beautiful and Elegant Miss Jamie will be flying high overhead, over 30 feet high in fact on the Swinging Ladder Trapeze (the oldest style trapeze in the world and the only one to tour the U.S. in recent years). Performing on a razor thin steel cable suspended High over the Center Ring is 5th generation circus performer and New World Record holder Hernan Colonia.

Plus other acts like Juggling, Trampoline, Poi, Fire Breathing, Low Wire, Juggling Cube and more! These are the stars of the All New Movie GreasePaint and the Video of the Year by the Grammy Award Winning Zac Brown Band “Goodbye In Her Eyes.” Don’t miss this Spectacular opportunity to see true Superstars of Circus as they Salute America with Dazzling New Costumes & Dozens of New Musical Scores in “A Tribute to HOLLYWOOD”!

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SHENANDOAH COUNTY FAIR BEAUTY PAGEANT

SHENANDOAH COUNTY FAIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH • 7:00 PM

VIRGINIA’S LARGEST PIG SCRAMBLE

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Have a GREAT time at the FAIR!!

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