2016 Fair Board
Outstanding Fair Persons
Roger Guthrie, Chair, Bagley John Patcle, Vice-Chair, Potosi Mark Stead, Secretary, Platteville Mike Lieurance, Lancaster Grant Loy, Stitzer Dan Timmerman, Kieler Amy Olson, Fairground & Operations Director, Lancaster
2001: Gladys Wanezek, Lancaster; Marian Morrow, Mt. Hope; Lela Rech, Lancaster; Kenneth Graney, Lancaster. 2002: Ruth and Vilas Noyes, Montfort; Martin Kieler, Kieler; Memory of Howard Meighan, Lancaster; Memory of Mick Gundlack, Montfort. 2003: Doris and Virgil Walker, Lancaster; Warren and Maxine Noble, Platteville; Claire and in memory of Pearl Jerrett, Lancaster; and In Memory of Verda and Glenn Howell, Fennimore. 2004: Bob Wolf, Lancaster; Bud Biefer, Montfort; Memory of Bob Zart, Fennimore; Loretta Austin, Montfort; Charlotte and in memory of Dean Ferris, Lancaster; Erv Schmitz, Lancaster; Sally Radsek, Potosi. 2005: Mrs. Dale Bevan, Platteville; Mrs. John Edge, Platteville; Bernard Hartnett, Lancaster; Bill Paulson, Lancaster; Lorraine and in Memory of John Schurman, Lancaster; In Memory of Eva Edge, Lancaster; In Memory of Marilyn Rech, Lancaster; In Memory of Doris Vesperman, Lancaster. 2006: Marcella Graney, Lancaster; June Hahn, Lancaster; Edna Hoffman, Lancaster; Bernice Ihm, Lancaster; Roger and Marlene Miles, Lancaster; Ron Wright, Lancaster; Don McKelvey, Lancaster; In Memory of Ellen Krantz, Fennimore. 2007: Ivanelle Funk (Ruetten), Lancaster; Margaret O’Rourke, Lancaster; Phyllis and Burdette Pagenkopf, Lancaster; Jerry Sherwin, Cuba City; Myrna Wepking, Lancaster; Genelda and In Memory of Calvin Yoose, Lancaster; In Memory of Cletus and Lucille Irish, Lancaster. 2008: Joe Berntgen, Potosi; Tom Friar, Lancaster; Bruce and Deanna Gutknecht, Glen Haven; Carole Johnson, Stitzer; Lou Vosberg, Livingston; Wilma Landon, Lancaster. 2009: Avis Edge, Fennimore, Hannah Horsfall, Bloomington, Marcia Mitchell, Lancaster, Elaine Muldoon, Lancaster, Arnold Rawson, Platteville, Donald Rumler, Bloomington. 2010: Mary Kirschbaum, Woodman, Phyllis Klein, Potosi, Bonnie Pink, Lancaster, Pauline and Jim Pitzen, Lancaster, Jack and Joan Vesperman, Lancaster, Carl Wilson, Platteville. 2011: Dorothy Edge and In Memory of Walter Edge, Platteville, Albert Ertz, Bloomington, Eugene Medeke, Lancaster, Lynn Moris, Bloomington, Robert Quick Jr. Bagley, In Memory of Duane Rowe, Lancaster. 2012: Dennis Uppena, Cassville, Dennis Noble, Lancaster, Jerry Laugesen, Mt. Hope. 2013: Vyra Gotzinger, Potosi, Vernon Kruse, Lancaster, Bev Lane, Fennimore. 2014: Mike Hahn, Lancaster, Donna Cyborski, Platteville. 2015: Dolores Schwantes, Lancaster, Lois Krantz, Lancaster, Chuck Rasmussen, Lancaster HILLSBORO STEEL, ALUMINUM TRUCK BEDS & ALUMINUM UTILITY TRAILERS
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Phone: (608) 723-2135 Facebook: Grant County Fair-Wisconsin Website: www.grantcountyfairwi.org Location: 916 E. Elm Street, Suite B, Lancaster, WI 53813
Saturday, August 20 7:30-11:00 p.m. Livestock Barn
Grant County Fair Teen Dance Music by: Bode Mobile Music
Sponsored by: FreshStart & Unified Counseling Services Organized by: Grant County S.A.F.E. Coalition
Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, WI
GAte AdmiSSion:
Adults: $5.00 Adult Season ticket: Saturday, August 20 $10.00 The Man with the Yellow Shows at All event Season ticket: 2:00 & 5:00 p.m. $30.00
Visit us at www.grantcountyfairwi.org Sunday, August 14 9:30 a.m. Judging - Junior Class Horse and Pony - Horse Arena tuesday, August 16 5:00 p.m. Dog Show and Judging Crowning Grant County 4-H Royalty - Open Show Barn Wednesday, August 17 FREE GATE ADMISSION 6:00 p.m. Judging - Junior Class Goats - Livestock Barn thursday, August 18 FREE GATE ADMISSION 8:00 a.m. Placing of Exhibits until 6:00 p.m. (Livestock refer to fair book) 9:00 a.m. Judging Junior Class Swine with Open Class Following - Swine Bldg. 5:00 p.m. - Judging Junior Sheep Showmanship, Market Sheep, Sheep Breeding Classes & Open Class Sheep- Livestock Pavilion 6:30 p.m. - Judging Poultry & Poultry Showmanship - Poultry & Rabbit Bldg. 6:30 p.m. - Judging Rabbit Showmanship - Poultry & Rabbit Bldg.
Saturday, August 20 GATES OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. 8:00 a.m. Doors open Eckstein Hall, Crops Bldg. & Youth/Ag Center 9:00 a.m. - Judging of Explorting, Cloverbuds & Open Dairy 9:30 a.m. - Draft Horse Show & Judging - Horse Arena 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Classy Chassis Car Show - by Parking Lot 11:30 a.m. - Junior Class Demonstrations - Youth & Ag Center 1:00 p.m. - JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION - Livestock Pavilion 4:00 p.m. - Exhibition of Computer & Mechanical Science Project Eckstein Hall 6:30 p.m. - Clothing Revue Style Show - Youth & Ag Center 7:30-11:00 p.m. - Teen Dance Livestock Pavilion
WiSConSin BAnK & tRUSt enteRtAinment tent thursday, August 18 8:00 p.m. - Music by Danen Kane and Loftland with Illusianist Tom Coverly Hosted by Lancaster Congregational Church Youth Ministry Team Friday, August 19 1:30-4:30 p.m. - The Larry Busch Band Friday, August 19 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. - Music by GATES OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. The “Wundo Band” 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Senior Citizen Saturday, August 20 Day - 62 & Older Free Gate NOON TO MIDNIGHT FEATURES Sponsored by Murray’s Dairy & A VARIETY OF LOCAL Refrigeration, Inc. - In Memory of ENTERTAINMENT Bill Murray Sr. and Bill Murray Jr. Noon-1:30 p.m. - Rosalie Morgan 8:00 a.m. - Doors Open Eckstein 1:30-3:15 p.m. - Presivil Hall, Crops Bldg. & Youth/Ag 3:30-5:00 p.m. - 2nd Generation Center 5:15-6:45 p.m. - TKO Band 9:00 a.m. - Judging Junior, Open & 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Basin Street Boys Senior Class Exhibits 8:45-10:15 p.m. - Mr. Obvious 9:30 a.m. - Judging Open & Senior 10:30 p.m.-Midnight - Adam Bartels Class Flowers Sunday, August 21 10:00 a.m. - Judging Junior, Open & 11:00 a.m. - Just Gotta Dance Senior Class Baking & Junior Class Performance Beef with Open Class Following 2:00 p.m. - Newline Real Estate 10:30 a.m. - Judging Junior Class Country Showdown Finals Flowers 11:00 a.m. - Judging Rabbits SCott imPLement Poultry & Rabbit Bldg. KidS tent 4:00 p.m. - Kindschi Pedal Pull FREE AREA FOR THE KIDS TO Races (ages 4-12) on the grounds PLAY - FRIDAY-SUNDAY - Sponsored by Livingston State 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. Bank-Livingston & Platteville Friday, August 19 8:00 p.m. - Wristwrestling - by The Man with the Yellow Shows at Grandstand. 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.
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Sunday, August 21 The Man with the Yellow Shows at 11:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Free Face Painting - Noon3:00 p.m. Decorate JUMBO Cookies from Blue Boy Bakery, Noon3:00 p.m.
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ALteRnAtiVe ReCYCLinG AG tent ENJOY OUR PETTING ZOO, COLORING, GAMES & PRIZES Wednesday, August 17 Free area for the kids to play and 6:30 p.m. Alternative Recycling Race Night learn about agriculture which Adults (18+) $10.00 is made possible by Alternative Students (13-17) $6.00 Recycling, Grant County Dairy Children (12 & under) FREE Promoters, Farm Bureau and with an adult Majestic View Dairy. Open Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. & Sunday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CALKinS midWAY CARniVAL MEGA PASSES (UNLIMITED RIDING): $40.00 Only 400 advance tickets available. Get them early only at the fair office. Price will be $55 when carnival comes to town. Wed., Aug 17, 5:00 p.m.-close $1.00 rides Thurs., Aug. 18, 3:00 p.m.-close Wristband Rides $20.00 Fri., Aug. 19, 1:00 p.m.-close Wristband Rides $20.00 Sat., Aug. 20, 1:00 p.m.-close Wristband Rides $20.00 Sun., Aug. 21, noon-8:00 p.m. Wristband Rides $20.00 ALL SEASON EVENT TICKETS: $30.00 Admit one into the Gate & Grandstand Events Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday afternoon & evening. May be purchased at the Fair Office, Fair Board Members or at the UW-Extension Office. No refunds. Exchange ticket for a wristband at grandstand. Wristbands sponsored by A&W Restaurant, Lancaster. Wear this wristband to A&W during the fair & receive $1.00 off a combo meal. See wristband for details.
thursday, August 18 6:30 p.m. Catch a Calf/ Mutton Bustin’/Human Foosball Sponsored by City of Lancaster
Friday, August 19 6:00 p.m. - Doolittle’s Pub & Eatery “Meet & Greet” with the Bulls & Riders on the track 7:00 p.m. - CC Bucking Bulls Rodeo
Saturday, August 20 9:00 a.m. - ATV/UTV Garden Tractor Pull - FREE SHOW 6:00 p.m. Open Truck/Tractor Pull Dairyland Antique Tractor Pullers South Central Wisconsin Pullers
Sunday, August 21 Noon Demolition Derby 6:00 p.m. Night of Destruction
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Grant County Fair Sponsors Platinum: Alternative Recycling, Lancaster; City of Lancaster; Grid Life, Lancaster; Murray’s Dairy, Farm & Refrigeration, Lancaster (In Memory of Bill Murray Sr. and Bill Murray Jr.); Scott Implement Co., Platteville; Walker’s Clothing & Shoes, Lancaster; West End Salvage, Lancaster; Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Lancaster & Platteville. Gold: Grant County Herald Independent/Reminder, Lancaster; Grant/Iowa Tavern League; Instant Shade Nursery & Jantzen Construction, Platteville; Livingston State Bank, Livingston & Platteville; Les Mack Automotive, Lancaster; Schmidee’s Repair, Bloomington. Silver: Alliant Energy Foundation, Madison; Allied Stone/Allied Ready Mix, Lancaster; BARD Materials, Lancaster; Beck’s Hybrids; Hermsen’s Ace Hardware & Home Center Plumbing & Heating, Bloomington; QueenB Radio, Platteville; Reddy Ag Service, Inc., Stitzer; Pat & Karen Schroeder, Lancaster; Peoples State Bank; Scott Construction, Inc., Lake Delton, WI; Southwest Wisconsin Technical College; Swiss Valley Farms, Davenport, IA; TDS Telecom, Lancaster; TRICOR Insurance, Lancaster; Wolf’s Construction/Head Zup, Lancaster. adno=478849-01 Page 11
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