Danny Gutierrez-Dutton gutierrezd@logancountyco.gov
970-522-0888 ext. 222
Check in is at 7:30 a.m the day of the parade in front of Harbor Freight in the High Plains Shopping Center
Entry Deadline is Friday, July 25 at 5 p.m
Contact Number:Ce
Liability Release:
I, as agent for the participants in this entry, release the Logan County Fair Board, Logan County, and the Parade Officials for accidents and/or injuries that may be sustained as a result for participating in the 2025 Logan County Fair Parade.
parade vehicles. Also, the
For questions, contact Logan County Fair Parade Chair, Michelle & Ron Lynn at 970-571-1226
Antique Car (before 1940) Classic Car (after 1940) Restored Antiques & Classic Tractors
2025 County Fair Schedule
Friday, July 25
Miss Rodeo Logan County Queens Contest: 9a.m., location TBD. Call Amanda (303-587-9398) or Janie (970-630-6448).
Jim Mason Memorial Roping: 10 a.m., Grandstand Arena
Livestock barns open for tack set-up
Sunday, July 27
Cowboy Up Worship Service: 8 a.m., Pavilion
Livestock barns open for tack set-up
Junior Performance Horse Show
Registration: 8a.m.
Performance Horse Show: 9a.m. Showmanship, Halter, English Equitation, Western Equitation, Western Riding, Reining; 1p.m. Trail (North Arena)
Monday, July 28
Construction of Commercial Exhibits or Booths: until 10p.m. (Construction of exhibits or booths between 8a.m. and 6p.m. Tuesday is strictly prohibited due to 4-H Interview Judging)
Livestock barns open for stalling of all animals: 7a.m. to noon
Open Weighing for Livestock: 7 a.m.-7p.m.
Barn Office open: 8a.m.-5p.m. Stall cards and parking passes
Junior Ranch Horse Show Registration: 8a.m., Exhibit Center North Parking Lot
Junior Ranch Horse Show: 9a.m. Ranch Riding, Ranch Horsemanship, Ranch, Cowhorse, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping and Ranch Trial
Berean Church Lunch: 4-H/FFA Members only. Noon.
Livestock Exhibitors, Leaders, Parents, & Superintendents Meeting: 1:30p.m., in the Event Center. *horse members DO NOT need to come*
Tuesday, July 29
Livestock Weigh-in: 6:30a.m. Swine, Sheep, Goat and Beef
JONES — JOURNAL-ADVOCATE
The Jungle Twist brought smiles to riders at the opening day of the Logan County Fair Sun Valley Rides Carnival Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Poultry and Rabbit Weigh-In: 7-9 a.m.
Barn Office open: 7a.m.-5:30p.m.
Junior Gymkhana: 8a.m., Goat Tying, Barrels, Flags, Poles, and Keyhole
General & FCS Project Interview
Judging: 8:30a.m.-4p.m., under
Grandstands
4-H/FFA Barbecue: Members/ family only. 12-1p.m. Pavilion. Sponsored by Premier Farm Credit. $2 per ticket until Monday, July 28; $4 per ticket day of BBQ
SCHEDULE » PAGE 4
CALLIE
Schedule
FROM PAGE 3
Optional release of over and underweight Livestock: 2-4p.m.
Carnival Rides open: 5p.m.
NextEra Energy Bull Riding: 7 p.m., Grandstands. Sponsored by NextEra Energy
Showmanship, Breeding Classes, Tiny Tot Poultry Show
Optional release of non-sale animals: After Beef Show-4p.m.
Deadline to enter in Livestock Sale: 2p.m., Barn Office
Champions pictures Beef, Dog, & Poultry: 3p.m., Pavilion
Carnival Rides Open: 4p.m.
Round Robin Showmanship Contest: 4:30p.m., Exhibit Center
Mutton Bustin’: 7p.m.
Dick Stull Memorial PRCA Rodeo: 7 p.m., Grandstands. “Tough Enough to Wear Pink:” Show support of Cancer research & screenings. Support First Responders and Armed Services Night: 1 Free Ticket with Professional Medical ID
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Hallie Sanchez, 5, in the Pedal Tractor Pull at the Logan County Fair
Saturday,
3, 2024
SARA WAITE — JOURNALADVOCATE
Schedule of Events
OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE
Friday, July 18
Entry Deadline for all exhibits requiring pre-entry by 5p.m Entry Times
Wednesday, July 30
Late Entries: 7:30to 10:30a.m. All exhibits not pre-entered $1/entry;
Schedule
Miss Rodeo Logan County Coronation: Grandstands
Saturday, Aug. 2
Parade: 9a.m., Downtown Barn Office open: 9a.m.-4p.m.
Korrey Family Watermelon Feed: 10a.m., Pavilion (No Charge)
Buyer’s Barbecue: Invitation Only 10a.m.
Presentation of buckles to Logan County Junior Rodeo Winners:
$5limit
Open Class Consumer Science: 7:30to 10:30a.m.
Fine Arts: 7:30to 10:30a.m.
Thursday, July 31
Floriculture: 7:30to 9:30a.m.
Under Grandstands
Horticulture & Crop Show: 7:30to 11a.m. Under Grandstands
10:30a.m., Sale Ring (must be present to receive award)
Carnival Rides open: 11a.m.
Bud Van Berg Memorial 4-H/FFA
Junior Livestock Sale: 11a.m., Exhibit Center
NJC Young Farmer’s Pedal Tractor Pull: 11:30a.m., Pavilion. Sign up begins immediately after Parade for Pedal Tractor Pull.
Enter Pet Rock Show & Race: 12 p.m., by Exhibit Office
Curtis Long Memorial Pet Rock Show & Race: 1p.m., by Exhibit Office
Hobby Wine & Beer Judging: 1 p.m., Beer Garden
Judging Times
Wednesday, July 30
Consumer Science: 1p.m.
Hobbies & Photography: 1p.m. Closed to public
Thursday, July 31
Fine Arts: 9a.m. Closed to public Floriculture: 10a.m.
Cricket Races: 1p.m., Pavilion West End
Lion’s Club Friendly Dog’s “Tail Wagging” Contest: 2p.m., East end of Pavilion
Grandstand Show featuring Jo Dee Messina and Clare Dunn: 8 p.m. Sponsored by: Tallgrass
Sunday, Aug. 3
All remaining livestock released: 6a.m.-12p.m.
Republican Party Lunch: 4-H/FFA Members only. Noon
Carnival Rides open: 1p.m.
Horticulture & Crop Show: 1p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Hobby Wine & Home Brew: 1p.m. Beer Garden
Sunday, Aug. 3
Exhibits Released: 1to 2p.m.
Premiums Paid: 1to 3p.m.
All 4-H & Open class exhibits released: 1-2p.m. Pick up projects in display area
Completed Livestock & Horse Record Books Due: 5p.m., Extension Office
Friday, Sept. 12
Last day to collect premium money: 5p.m., Extension Office
Welcome from the Logan County
Since the very first Logan County Fair in 1888, our community has proudly celebrated our agricultural roots and we are pleased to be a part of it as your Logan County Board of Commissioners We appreciate the many, many supporters and helpers who come together to present one of the best county fairs in the state every year. Congratulations to the hard-working youth and we wish you the best!
CSU/LOGAN COUNTY EXTENSION
508S. 10th Ave, Ste 1; 970522-3200
Monday-Friday 8a.m. to 5 p.m.
Agents
DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS
Beef — Brad Stromberger, Rich Pomeroy, Justin Jones, Nick Vollmer, Jared Sonnenberg, Ellee Sonnenberg, Jared Wagner
Needle & Fancy Work — Leta Propst, Shauna Houser, Tori
Bobian, Shelby Houser
Fine Arts — Sue Skalla, Dottie Benson, Tim Edgar
Hobbies — Denise Ladd, Linda Hutt
Amateur Photography — Rebecca Lock, Kim Delgado
Hobby Wine — Don and Marlene Masin, Bob and Kim Montgomery, Nicole Pollart, Marci Henry
Home Brew — Dave Colburn
Mike Brownell, Chairman Jim Santomaso Jim Yahn
LOGAN COUNTY FAIR BOARD
Rick Cullip Buildings & Grounds
Guy McEndaffer Logan County Fair
Aaron Hettinger Livestock Exhibits, President
Theresa Crose Youth & Open Class, Vice President
Janie Rasmussen Rodeo Queens, Secretary/Treasurer
Amanda Morgan Rodeo Queens
Colby Walker Junior Rodeo
Bill Dolan Demolition Derby
Brett Powell Sheriff
Dan Bornhoft Bull Riding
Ron and Michelle Lynn Fair Parade
Emily Parry Horse Events
Caitlin Bassegio Advertising & Promotions
Lee Lippstrew Entertainment
John Korrey PRCA Rodeo
Kattie Martineau Sponsorship
Linda Williams Commercial Exhibits
Fair Royalty
Siena Donnelson, 2025
Miss Rodeo Logan County
Siena Donnelson is the 17-yearold daughter of Karianne and Karl Donnelson of Fleming, Colorado. She currently attends Fleming High School, where she is an active member of FBLA, DECA, student council, 4-H, basketball, track, and the NJC youth ranch
riding team.
Siena also shows goats and horses at the Logan County Fair. She loves every aspect of horses and livestock and enjoys spending time with her family’s cattle and on her family’s farm.
As Miss Rodeo Logan County, Siena is excited to meet new people and advocate livestock and rodeo to everyone around her. She would
like to thank everyone for helping her along the way and all the sponsors of this incredible program.
Kynleigh Rieken, 2025 MRLC Sweetheart
Kynleigh Rieken, daughter of Kevin and Toni Rieken, is an active 13 year old. She participates in an array of activities including the Stingray Swim Team and
the Plateau Pioneers 4-H club, where she shows market steers and horses.
Kynleigh wants to thank Baloo, her trusty horse; her mom and dad; her sponsor, MC Horses & Tack; her mentor, Rachel and above all God. She is humbled and excited to be representing Logan County again this year, but as your 2025 Logan County Sweetheart!
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Siena Donnelson, 2025Miss Rodeo Logan County
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Kynleigh Rieken, 2025Miss Rodeo Logan County Sweetheart
Fun things to do at the Logan County Fair
Events open to the Public
Join the fun and win a ribbon at the fair!!
Mutton Bustin’
(During PRCA Rodeo)
MANAGER: John Korrey
Open to youth in Logan County ages 5 — 7 years by time of entry
Preference will be given to first time riders.
Ten (10) contestants will be randomly picked from all entries each night.
Entry forms will be printed in the Exhibitor’s Guide or can be picked up at the Extension Office Forms must be filled out and signed by the contestant’s parents or legal guardians releasing the Fair Board from all responsibility.
Entries must be received by the Extension Office on or before July 11 by 5pm.
Special awards for all selected participants.
SARA WAITE — JOURNAL-ADVOCATE
Molly Walker, who won the senior showmanship division, talks with the peewee exhibitors during the Junior Swine Show on July 31, 2024.
Pee Wee Sheep Show After Sheep Show
Open to anyone seven years of age and under by January 1 of the current year.
No record book required.
Show will be held after the market sheep show.
Exhibitors will use a sheep of a current 4-H member.
Noncompetitive; participant ribbons awarded
Pee Wee Goat Show
After Goat Show
Open to anyone seven years of
age and under by January 1 of the current year.
No record book required.
Show will be held after the market goat show.
Exhibitors will use a goat of a current 4-H member.
Noncompetitive; participant ribbons awarded
Pee Wee Swine Show
After Swine Show
Open to anyone seven years of age and under by January 1 of the current year.
No record book required.
Show will be held after the market swine show.
Exhibitors will use a hog of a current 4-H member.
Noncompetitive; participant ribbons awarded
Tiny Tot Rabbit Show
After Rabbit Show
One rabbit/exhibitor. Exhibitors
Fair fun
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will use a rabbit of a current 4-H member
Open to anyone seven years of age and under; no record book required
Noncompetitive; participant ribbons awarded
Ed & Hazel Korrey Memorial Bucket Calf Show
Before Beef Show
Bucket Calves — 500lb maximum weight; steers or heifers
Open to anyone seven years of age and under by January 1 of the current year.
No record book required Exhibitors must bring in their own calf.
NJC
Young Farmers Pedal Tractor Pull
Sign up begins immediately after Parade.
The pedal tractor pull is an event that features children pedaling a modified tractor pulling a weight transfer sled down a marked area. The child pulling the sled the farthest is the winner in that class. The top three in each class gets to go to the state pull held at Yuma County Thrasher’s Day in early September. The top three placing in the state contest qualify for the National Pedal Tractor Pull held each September at The Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Classes:
1 — Boys age 4
10 — Girls age 4
2 — Boys age 5
11 — Girls age 5
3 — Boys age 6
12 — Girls age 6
4 — Boys age 7
13 — Girls age 7
5 — Boys age 8
14 — Girls age 8
6 — Boys age 9
15 — Girls age 9
7 — Boys age 10
16 — Girls age 10
8 — Boys age 11
17 — Girls age 11
9 — Boys age 12
18 — Girls age 12
PREMIUM AWARDS
In each class: First — $4.00, Second — $3.00, Third — $2.00, Fourth — $1.00
36th Annual Curtis Long Memorial Pet Rock Show and Race
SUPERINTENDENT: First Farm Bank
1. Competition is open to all ROCKERS who are willing to publicly claim and name their pet rocks.
2. The Pet Rock Show and Race will be held in the area adjacent to the Livestock Pavilion.
3. All rocks entered must be mature in body and form, free from defects and man-made or caused alterations, and must be 2lbs and under.
4. All contestants will be required to have rock in hand when registering, and rocks can’t be used for multiple contestants.
5. Rocks that are manmade or have caused alteration will be put into an unlimited highbred division.
6. Pet rocks entered in the Best Dressed Division may be dressed in man-made materials or decorative paints.
7. Pets entered in the Racing Division shall compete from a standing start and maintain a true course that does not impede the actions of other racers. The pet tra-
Calvin Boerner, 4, in the Pedal Tractor Pull at the Logan County Fair Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024
SARA WAITE — JOURNALADVOCATE
versing the greatest straight line distance from start to stop shall be the winner.
8. Decisions of the superintendents and judges will be final.
Premium Awards will be given. CLASSES:
1 — Pets Dressed by Rockers under 7
2 — Pets Dressed by Rockers 8-10
3 — Pets Dressed by Rockers 11-14
4 — Pets Dressed by Rockers 15 and over
5 — Rocks Raced by Racers under 7
6 Rocks Raced by Racers 8-10
7 — Rocks Raced by Racers 11-14
8 — Rocks Raced by Racers 15 and over
9 — Heavyweights (over 5lbs eligible for premium money but not eligible for trophies)
AWARDS
Grand Champion Pet Rock — Special Award
Reserve Grand Champion Pet Rock — Ribbon
Grand Champion Racing Rock — Special Award
Reserve Grand Champion Racing Rock — Ribbon
Grand Champion Rock will become property of the Logan County Fair.
Hobby Wine Judging
No Pre-entry required.
Competition is limited to 20 entries (Wine Samples).
This competition is limited to a maximum of 20 exhibitors and 20 individual entries.
If fewer than 20 exhibitors participate, multiple entries may be submitted by individual exhibitors on a prorated basis until the maximum of 20 entries is reached.
This contest is offered to bring recognition to the hobby wine makers who have learned how to substitute for the traditional grape as well
1. Judging will be done by qualified judges.
2. Entries will consist of not less than one pint measure.
3. Appropriate container should be labeled with kind of wine and date. Do not include exhibitor’s name.
4. Wines will be judged on taste and appearance.
5. It is the responsibility of the participant to classify the wine for judging.
6. Categories
a. Dry
b. Semi-Sweet (includes berries)
c. Dessert (includes sweets)
d. Novelty (anything but fruit)
7. Appropriate wines should be chilled.
8. Each entry will be permitted two tickets for participation in the wine judging. Must be 21 years old to participate.
PREMIUM AWARDS: First — $10.00, Second — $8.00, Third — $6.00, Fourth — $5.00, Fifth — $4.00
Judge’s Choice — Best of Show Ribbon
People’s Choice — Ribbon
Homebrew Judging
No Pre-entry required.
Competition is limited to 20 entries (Beer Samples).
This competition is limited to a maximum of 20 exhibitors and 20 individual entries
If fewer than 20 exhibitors participate, multiple entries may be submitted by individual exhibitors on a prorated basis until the maximum of 20 entries is reached
This contest is offered to bring recognition to the hobby beer brewers
1. Judging will be done by qualified judges.
2. New clean bottles and new caps must be used for bottling (DO
Fair fun
NOT reuse bottles
3. purchased from a liquor store, please use new clean bottles for bottling).
4. Appropriate container should be labeled with kind of beer and date. Do not include exhibitor’s name.
5. Beers will be judged on taste and appearance.
6. It is the responsibility of the participant to classify the beer for judging.
7. Categories
a. Malty — Amber/Red, Brown, Scottish Styles, Bock
b. Hoppy — IPA, Pale Ales, Session, Double White
c. Dark and Roasty — Porters, Stouts, Schwarzbier
d. Crisp, Wheaty, Fruity, & Spicy — Kolsch, Lagers, Blond, Hefeweizen, Fruited Wheats, Belgian Styles
8. Appropriate beers should be chilled.
9. Each entrant will be permitted two tickets for participation in the beer judging. Must
be 21 years old to participate.
PREMIUM AWARDS:
First — $10.00, Second — $8.00, Third — $6.00, Fourth — $5.00, Fifth — $4.00
Judge’s Choice — Best of Show Ribbon
People’s Choice — Ribbon
If you choose to participate in both the Wine and Home Brew judging contests, participants will only be allowed to be involved in one tasting, not both. Snacks and water will be provided for the participants.
Cricket Races
SUPERINTENDENT: First Farm Bank
Kids have a fascination for crickets. So then what could be more natural than a race for crickets?
Cricketers (exhibitors) will be allowed to race one or two crickets. If a cricketer chooses to race two, they must be raced as a single entry.
Cricket races will be started by placing the cricket in the center of a measured, circular race course The cricket that escapes from the racing circle in the shortest time will be the winner. If a cricket fails
to escape within two minutes the superintendents will determine the winners to be those crickets that are nearest to the escape line.
Cricketers will not be allowed to touch, prod or otherwise assist their crickets while the race is in progress
Premium Awards will be given.
CLASSES:
1 — Peewee cricketers, age 7 and under
2 — Junior cricketers, age 8-10
3 — Senior cricketers, age 11-13
Grand Champion Cricketer — Special Award
Reserve Grand Champion Cricketer — Ribbon
44th Annual Friendly Dog Tail Wagging Contest
SUPERINTENDENT:LeslieDyson
“The dog is man’s best friend.” “Everybody loves a friendly tail wagging dog.” These are statements that few will dispute. However, who has taken time to fully appreciate and evaluate the wag of a friendly dog’s tail?
The contest will be held at the East end of the Pavilion Dogs must be accompanied by their masters
or handlers. They must keep their masters or handlers on leash, unless otherwise directed by the superintendent Growling at the judges and spectators will be considered as contrary to the purpose and intent of the contest. Biting judges, spectators, or other contestants will be grounds for disqualification
Contest is open to all dogs. There shall be no discrimination based on the contestant’s color, sex, size, pedigree, or origin. All dogs will compete in the same class Bob-and notailed dogs will be recognized as handicapped, but will not be disqualified nor receive any special consideration.
Dogs must leave the fairgrounds immediately following the contest. You must clean up after your dog(s). Premium Awards will be given CLASSES:
Junior — Handlers ages 5-12
Senior — Handlers ages 13 & older
Junior Champion Wagger — Special Award
Senior Champion Wagger — Special Award
Junior & Senior Reserve Champion Wagger — Ribbon
NIGHT SHOW
Country artist Messina to headline concert
By Callie Jones cjones @prairiemountainmedia.com
Country artist Jo Dee Messina will headline the 2025 Logan County Fair Tallgrass Night Show on Aug. 2 and special guest Clare Dunn will open the show.
The official announcement of this year’s Night Show lineup was made during a Logan County Fair Business After Hours at the Logan County Chamber of Commerce in March Also part of the festivities was the Logan County Commissioners’ presentation of the official Miss Rodeo saddle to 2025 Miss Rodeo Logan County Siena Donnelson
Messina, a chart-topping country music artist, is known for her
powerful vocals and extensive catalog of hits. A household name, she has achieved nine No. 1 and sixteen Top 40 songs and has been honored by the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and GRAMMY Awards, according to her website Messina’s successes made her the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs.
Leader of the charge in country music’s “90s resurgence,” Messina’s digital streams and YouTube views are beyond the billions barrier and consistently climbing. Additionally, her social media accounts, which include numerous viral posts, are collectively followed by millions of fans
In addition to her studio accomplishments, Messina’s passionate and high-energy performances have captivated audiences at every tour stop. Messina continuously sells out venues of all types, with a live show that entertains fans of all
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ages and gives them opportunities to create memories, as generations come together and sing the songs that continue to make up much of their lives’ soundtracks.
Messina is one of the most passionate, high-energy performers in the business. Sharing her hit tunes; unreleased, emotionally driven songs; worship music; and personal testimony, she travels the country and receives rave reviews for her authenticity, commitment, and openness on stage.
From a working farm and ranch in the Dust Bowl country of Southeast Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle, it’s the Ag way of life that has shaped everything about Dunn’s music, according to her website. From long hours driving tractors, combines, 18-wheeler trucks for harvest, and hauling water to cattle alone, from an early age, Dunn’s childhood music heroes were Waylon Jennings, Tom Petty, Dwight Yoakam, The Roll-
ing Stones, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Eagles, Tina Turner, and many more.
An artist who puts everything into her music, she writes, produces and plays multiple instruments in her music. Dunn defines her mission as to always do what’s best for the song, all the time, no matter what. The outlaw spirit of rugged Artist freedom is alive and well in her music, blending the sounds of her heroes into that of her own.
Her website describes her as “A hell of an artist to see live, often ending her shows in an encore inspiring version of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Rock N Roll.’ Dunn carries the weight of both Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to give you a glimpse Tickets for the Night Show — and all other Logan County Fair grandstand events — are now available for purchase at www.lcfair.org, by calling 970-522-0888, or during the week of the fair at the fairgrounds box office.
Competitors race for a prize at The Happy Hippo’s Water Race game, part of the Logan County Fair Sun Valley Rides Carnival Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Sun Valley Rides of Peoria, Arizona returns to the Logan County Fair with this year’s carnival.
In addition to offering rides for little ones as well as thrills for older visitors, the carnival also boasts midway-style games and food booths serving up delicious treats
According to the SVR website,
sunvalleyrides.com, they also provide benches and shaded seating areas to make visiting the carnival comfortable for all customers.
The carnival opens Tuesday, July 29, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Hors are 5-11 p.m Tuesday, July 29-Thursday, July 31; 5-11:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, noon-11:45 p.m. Sat-
urday, Aug. 2, and 1-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3.
Mega Pass and unlimited day pass pre-sales are going on now and end at 6 p.m. Monday, July 28. These passes can be purchased at the Bank of Colorado, Family Food Mart or in the ticket office on the second floor of the Logan County Courthouse.
These advance purchases are cash only, and can not be done online
A Mega Pass is $100 per person; the day passes are $30 if purchased in advance, or will be $35 once the carnival opens.
For more information, visit lcfair.org or call 970-522-0888, Ext 222.
The 4-H Fashion Revue for years has been a fun contest for clothing construction and artistic clothing members to be able to show off their projects on stage.
You don’t have to be in a clothing project to compete; you can also join the Fashion Revue and compete in the Encore division Members are judged on poise and posture, appropriate for gar-
Competitors in the Senior Division model their outfits at the 2024Logan County Fair 4-H Fashion Revue. From left; Ayla Baney, Ashton Nichols, Natalie Adels, Piper Withers and Mattea Pelton.
ment style, movement on stage, attitude and enthusiasm.
They are also scored on their choice of fabric and color as well as overall appearance of garment with accessories and grooming.
This year’s Fashion Revue will be held Friday, July 25, with judging at 1 p.m and the public viewing at 5 p.m. in the NJC Auditorium.
Sterling Lions Club members were busy manning the mega grill Wednesday morning, July 31, as they cooked up pancakes, sausage and eggs for their 73rd annual Cowboy Breakfast.
Fuel up for a long day on the fairgrounds
Long seen as the traditional kickoff to the Logan County Fair, the Sterling Lions Club’s Cowboy Breakfast provides fuel for a long day at the fairgrounds.
The meal of pancakes, eggs and sausage, prepared on the Lions Club’s custom mega grill, is served
from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Sterling Elks Lodge, 321 Ash St. Doors open at 6 a.m.
Tickets are $8 per person; you can purchase them by calling Dan Torres at 970-521-7171.
In addition to a hearty and delicious meal, the breakfast also pro-
vides an opportunity to visit with friends and neighbors, hobnob with rodeo royalty, and honor the Pioneer Award winners
Receiving the award this year is the Sonnenberg family. The Sonnenberg family farm was named a Colorado Centennial Farm in 2022.
Jerry Sonnenberg, a former state legislator and county commissioner who now heads the Colorado Farm Service Agency, was inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2023.
The Pioneer Award presentation is scheduled for 7:15 a.m.
CALLIE JONES — JOURNALADVOCATE
Fair has roots dating over 100 years ago
The Logan County Fair’s roots date back more than a century, to 1888, when an association put on a fair with exhibits that included “corn that was two thousand years old, alligators and other unusual features,” according to the fair’s website, lcfair.org.
The fair became an irregular event, with the second county fair held in 1897. Its location also shifted in its early iterations, with early fairs being held to the east of the railroad tracks, on a vacant lot north and west of the junior high, in an empty building at what is now the Broadway Plaza shopping center, and once on North Second Street.
A race track was built in 1911, with a grandstand added in 1912. In 1914, the Logan County Fair and Amusement Park Association was organized, and stocks were sold to purchase and improve a permanent fairground, which was known as Propst’s Park.
The livestock pavilion at the Logan County Fairgrounds was built in 1958, and was among the best in the state
Two years later, the Colorado legislature passed a law making it legal for county commissioners to operate agricultural fairs, and since then the Logan County Commis-
sioners have managed the county fair.
The Logan County Fair relocated to the current fairgrounds in 1958, and included the dedication of the
livestock pavilion and 4,500-seat grandstand.
The golden anniversary of the two structures was celebrated during the 2008 fair.
