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JULY 30 - AUGUST 3

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Welcome to the 2014 county fair The final preparations for the 161st Ogle County Fair and organizers have a variety of activities scheduled to entertain visitors.

The fair will be held Wednesday, July 30 through Aug. 3.

“Families have loved our all-you-can-ride admission to the fair,” said Ogle County Fair President Harlan Holm.

“For just $8 your ticket includes unlimited rides.”

Having the unlimited rides allows families to experience everything the fair has to offer.

Holm said the fair board made the decision a few years ago to include fair rides in the admission fee to simplify the cost structure of the fair.

For families looking for additional savings, Holm said discount tickets are available before the fair.

“Casey’s in Oregon, Stillman Valley, and Byron, have discounted tickets for sale,” said Holm.

Pre-sold tickets at Casey’s are $3 off gate admission and $2 off grandstand events.

“Last year we had to make trips to restock the discounted tickets because they were popular,” said Holm.

In addition to the simplified fee, the fair offers free shows throughout the fair.

“The fair starts with livestock being checked into the fair on Wednesday,” said Holm. “Visitors can see the animals and then go view the antique tractors.”

The annual antique tractor show and parade is at 5 p.m. on Wednesday followed by the antique tractor pulls at 6 p.m. at the grandstand.

These Wednesday events are free with paid fair admission.

Live music shows are held at the Lion’s Pavilion on Thursday, July 31, Friday, Aug. 1, and Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. These three music

Discounted Tickets Available Discounted tickets are available at the Oregon, Byron, and Stillman Valley Casey’s General Stores. The discounts are $3 off gate admission and $2 off grandstand events. performances are free with fair admission.

“We also have a variety of free shows on the midway this year,” said Holm. “The Tim Dyson FMX Show is returning this year. We had him a few year’s ago and he was popular.”

Dyson does a variety of high flying motorcycle tricks.

“We also have Galaxy Girl this year,” said Holm. “She does aerial acrobatics on a 120 foot tall pole.”

Other shows include a chain saw artist who will

create carvings throughout the fair. The works will be sold on Saturday afternoon.

Magician Brian Holt will perform several shows on Friday and Saturday.

Signs at the fair will announce when all of these acts perform.

Several grandstand events return this year including the Big Hat Rodeo, tractor pulls, and demolition derby.

“Our new event this year is the Barnyard Olympics on Sunday,” said Holm. “This is an event that all ages can be

a part of.”

The deadline to register for the Barnyard Olympics is Friday, Aug. 1, but Holm encourages interested teams to contact the fair office early.

The event is limited to the first 20 teams.

Once held during the fair, the Ogle County Queen has been crowned before the fair.

This allows the queen to reign throughout the entire fair, Holm said.

“Having the queen pageant at the Oregon Coliseum is also a better environment for the evening gowns,” he said.

The final days before the fair are busy to ensure everything is ready for visitors.

“The parking lot has been Turn to Page 4

Planning for the 2014 Ogle County Fair is well underway. The 2014 Officer team of the Ogle County Fair Association are pictured left to right: Carol Zellers, Secretary, Oregon; Brad Larson, Treasurer, Mt. Morris; Tom Simpson, Vice President, Davis Junction and Harlan Holm, President, Oregon. The 2014 Ogle County Fair will be July 30 to Aug. 3.

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What is the role of a county fair?

Submitted by David Englebrecth, Leaf River and Ken Tyrrell, Sandwich Northern Zone of Illinois Association of County Fair directors

Tommy Allen of the Mighty Clovers 4-H club holds his champion Lionhead rabbit “Rocket Rabbit” during last year’s Ogle County Fair. Photo by Chris Johnson

What is the role of county fairs in the area’s agricultural industry?

County Fairs highlight the heritage of the community, the ties to Agriculture, Industry and the businesses that are the backbone of the community and County it serves.

It is a place for families children and adults to learn more about agriculture, industry and businesses of their community. A significant amount of education opportunities will be found at the fair for kids

and adults.

Why is this role so vital and important?

The County fair tradition is in place to serve and showcase the talents of youth (4-H and FFA and other youth who chose to participate) of the community by providing a means for education, and to exhibit their livestock and non livestock projects that youth may be involved in.

Adults have the opportunity to continue their education by exhibiting their talents in open class competition.

Are county fairs more about work or play?

In other words, is it a good place to conduct ag business or is it more geared to have fun?

The county fair is a place where communities come together for youth and families to highlight their talents.

Ag businesses are showcased at the fair and new technologies are learned by fair goers. But a fair is also designed to be a place where families can have fun learning with good entertainment, fun rides and good food.

As more people move away from rural areas and to urban settings, what

makes county fairs so necessary to continue?

There is good reason to retain the heritage of the county fair. Many changes have taken place over the years but it is significant that the talents of individuals are still placed on exhibit and youth and adults make significant progress through competitive participation.

It is just so important to show case the talents of youth of the community and provide a means for education to exhibit their talents.

It is certainly a place where urban families can bring their Turn to Page 4

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Carnival rides and free shows The Big H Amusements will return to the Ogle County Fair to provide carnival rides and games.

The rides are free with paid admission to the fair.

Hours for the carnival are as follows: Wednesday, July 31: 6-10 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 1: 5-10 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2: 3-10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3: 12-10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 4: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The rides may be temporarily closed for routine maintenance and meal breaks for the operator.

For children who are admitted to the fair for free, a $3 wristband will be sold that allows the child to enjoy the

carnival rides.

The carnival rides will be set up in the front half of the fair grounds.

A variety of free shows will be held on the midway.

The Tim Dyson FMX Show is returning this year to perform a variety of high flying motorcycle tricks.

Galaxy Girl will perform aerial acrobatics on a 120 foot tall pole.

Other shows include a chain saw artist who will create carvings throughout the fair.

The works will be sold on Saturday afternoon.

Magician Brian Holt will perform several shows on Friday and Saturday.

Signs at the fair will announce when all of these acts perform.

Fairs offer education From Page 3 children to a safe environment to learn more about agriculture.

The Petting Zoo with small farm animals is an excellent example of

how kids who have not had the experience can be entertained but also have a learning experience about what it takes to provide loving care of animals on the farm.

Mike Vespa and Body Anderson, Monroe Center, ride in the front seat as Dalissa Moser, Clinton, Wis., Tommy Allen, Byron, ride in the second seat of the Safari Train at the Ogle County Fair last year. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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mowed and the hay will be bailed,� said Holm. “We will be ready for the fair. There is always more to do, but the fair opens July 30.�

Volunteers will be in the parking lot assisting visitors with locating a space for the day.

Holm encourages everyone to arrive early to ensure easy access to the grounds.

“The grandstand events draw a crowd and the traffic is always busier closer to these events,� he said.

Another free event is the Sunday morning church service.

A non-denominational service will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 3. “Everyone is welcome to attend this service,� Holm said.

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Antique tractor show will kick off the 2014 fair The Antique Tractor and Implement Show returns to the Ogle County Fair on Wednesday, July 30.

This will also mark the third year for the River Bend Antique Tractor Pull.

The Antique Tractor and Implement Show will be the opening event during the 2014 Ogle County Fair.

The show will start with a flag raising ceremony and a tractor drive at 5 p.m. on.

For the third year the River Bend Antique Tractor Pull will take place at 6 p.m. in front of the grandstand.

There is no admission fee for this grandstand event. A ticket to the fair grounds is all that is needed to attend.

Tractors that are in the pull are 1958 or older stock tractors.

There will be nine weight classes from 3750 pounds to

7,500 pound tractors.

Entry forms are available on the Ogle County Fair Web site or from the office at the Fairgrounds. www. oglecountyfair.com or 815732-6962.

The tractor display will be on the grounds from Wednesday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 3.

Exhibitors and Tractors and Implements are asked to register and be in place by 4 p.m. July 30.

Special award plaques will be presented to the winners of the various competitive events.

Each participant in the show who brings a tractor or Implement to display will receive a dash plaque in recognition of their participation.

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Cowboys take the stage during Big Hat Rodeo Bucking broncos, roping skills, and bull riding will all be a part of the exciting Big Hat Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 1 at the Ogle County Fair.

Tickets to watch the show at the grandstand are $10 in addition to fair admission.

Arrive at the fair early to ensure the best seats and take in the rest of the fair.

Cheer on many local competitors as they try to earn the best score in the ring.

Prize money is at stake for these performers.

Do you want to show off your riding skills?

Sign up compete in the rodeo.

Entry fees are $50 per person per event. There is also a fee for insurance paid at the show.

The rodeo is sanctioned by the IPRA and CSRA and will use IPRA rules for judging and care of the animals.

Contact Lenora Calzavara Nolan of Big Hat Rodeo at 815-823-3245 for additional information about how to register for this event.

Participants need to register before the fair. Registration is usually completed before the fair to allow time to fill the show schedule and file paperwork.

Additional information about the Big Hat Rodeo is available by visiting the fair website at www. oglecountyfair.com or www. bighatrodeo.com.

Rules for the rodeo are available at www.iprarodeo. com.

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A full slate of events is held during the rodeo including bucking livestock, specialty The rodeo horses are ready for the 2014 Ogle County Fair. They have been given the acts, clowns, and surprises. best of care by Harlan Holm, Ogle County Fair Board President.

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2014 Ogle County Fair July 30 - August 3 Grandstand Shows Wednesday, July 30 5 p.m. - Free Antique Tractors Parade

Sunday, Aug. 3 at the 2014 fair.

Open Pay Back Adults can participate as Horse Show well as kids.

9 a.m. - Free Register by Friday, Aug. 6 p.m. - Free This horse show is a benefit 1 by noon for a shot at the River Bend Antique Barnyard Olympics. for Pegasus Special Riders.

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The event will take place The exact games are a Both of these events will mystery as the fair organizers in the horse arena on the fair be free for anyone who has are still working on creating grounds. purchased a pass to the fair. the obstacles for the event.

Thursday, July 31 Tractor Pulls 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. $5 admission @ 1 p.m. $10 admission @ 7 p.m.

A pit pass is available for $20. The pit pass is good for both the afternoon and evening tractor pulls.

A Truck and Tractor Pull will be held at the grandstand at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m.

Plan your day to arrive early for the best seats.

Ticket Information $50 V.I.P. Pass — This pass is good for the entire fair week.

Includes all grandstand events, gate entry, and one wrist band to ride all carnival rides each day. $25 Season Ticket — These tickets are good for the entire week.

This pass includes one wrist band to ride all carnival rides each day. $15 Exhibitor Pass — This pass allows exhibitors to enter the fair the entire week. Carnival rides are not included with this pass. $8 Daily Pass — This ticket is good for entry at one gate one day of the fair and one wrist band to ride the carnival rides each day. $3 Carnival Rides Wrist Band – This is available for any ticket holder who has a pass that does not include carnival rides. They may be purchased at the fair office. This purchase can be used to allow those 3 and younger to ride the carnival rides.

Friday, Aug. 1 Big Hat Rodeo 7 p.m. - $10 The popular rodeo returns for another year of bull riding, barrel racing, and calf roping. Come cheer on your favorite cowboy or cowgirl as they compete.

Saturday, Aug. 2 Demolition Derby 6:30 p.m. $10 admission A demolition derby pit pass is available for $20.

Watch as your favorite local competitors battle it out in the annual demolition derby.

Sunday, Aug. 3 Barnyard Olympics 11 a.m. - Free Up to 20 teams are eligible Ben Engelbarts, Forreston, competes in the Big Hat to compete in this new event Rodeo during the 2013 Ogle County Fair. File Photo

Joe Barell, Amboy, competes in the tractor pull during the 2013 Ogle County Fair. Photo by Chris Johnson

2014 Gate Admission FREE - Ages 0-3 years. No wrist bands are issued at the gate.

A wrist band may be purchased at the fair office for $3. $8 - ages 4 and over. Carnival rides are free with each paid gate admission. Wrist bands will be required in order to ride the rides. A new color wrist band will be used each day. Only those wearing the color of the day will be allowed to ride.

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2014 Ogle County 4-H Fair Schedule 4-H members have entered a wide variety of projects in this year’s Ogle County Fair.

The projects were all judged before the start of the county fair.

Be sure to visit the exhibit building to view these projects.

Also visit the live animal buildings to view live judging throughout the fair.

12:30 p.m. Poultry Show 1:00 p.m. Cat Show 3– 9 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Open

Saturday, Aug. 2

Wednesday, July 30 3 p.m. Public Presentations Contest in the exhibit building 3-9 p.m. Exhibit building is open to the public 3-9 p.m. The 4-H Children’s Farm is open 5 – 8 p.m. Livestock Check-in

Thursday, July 31 8 a.m. Swine Show 8:30 a.m Horse/Pony Show 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Exhibit Building is open.

10 a.m. Rabbit Show 11 a.m. Dairy Show 3- 9 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Open 5 p.m. Sheep Show

8 a.m. Beef Show 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Exhibit Building Open 11:30 a.m. Dog Show 3:00 p.m. Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction 5 – 7 p.m. Ogle County Pork Producers’ Pork Chop BBQ.

The 2014 Ogle County 4-H Fair will be held in conjunction with the 161st Ogle County Fair in Oregon, the first weekend of August.

The fair will be open to the public from July 30-Aug. 3.

Visit the 4-H Fair to see local 4-H club members in action with their animals and experience the wide array of displays and presentations

they’ve created for showcase in the exhibit building 4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension. To learn more about 4-H or want to get involved, contact Ogle County Extension at 815732-2191 or visit on-line at http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo.

Sunday, Aug. 3

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibit Building Open 12 – 4 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Friday, Aug. 1 Open 9 a.m. Goat Show (Goat Novelty 4 p.m. Exhibit Check-out Classes following Pygmy Goat Show) 4 p.m. Animal Check Out 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Exhibit Building Open

Sheep were on display for a judge during the 2013 Ogle County Fair. This year the sheep will be judged on Thursday, July 31 at 5 p.m. The 4-H members exhibiting sheep work hard to display their animals at the fair and would like the support of the public during the judging.

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Two women work to prepare a sheep for showing during the 2013 Ogle County Fair.

The Ogle County Fairgrounds is located 2 miles west of Oregon, just off Ill.. 64 on Limekiln Road. Daily admission to the fair is $8 for individuals 4 years old and up on Wednesday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 3, and includes carnival rides. Season passes will be available at the Ogle County Fair Office at $25 each. V.I.P. passes (including gate admission and grandstand events) will be available for $50.

4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H or want to get involved, contact Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191 or visit on-line at web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo/ogle4h/

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Tractor pulls and demolition derby during county fair Looking for high octane and metal crunching action, save the dates of Thursday July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 2.

The Illini State Puller are hosting the annual truck and tractor pulls at the fair ground grandstands July 31.

They will be hosting a pair of shows.

The first will be at 1 p.m. for $5 and an evening show at 7 p.m. for $10.

A pit pass will be sold for $20. The pit pass is good for both the afternoon and evening tractor pulls.

Plan your day to arrive The demolition derby has always been a crowd pleaser at the Ogle County Fair. This year the bone crunching action early for the best seats. will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Trucks and tractors in a variety of classes will compete for the title of best puller at the Ogle County Fair.

The annual demolition derby will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2.

The derby begins at 6:30 p.m. and will cost $10.

A pit pass will be sold for $20 that will allow spectators into the pit area.

Any puller or demolition derby driver interested in competing in these three events should visit the Ogle County Fair website.

Information about registering is available in the 2014 Fairbook.

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What to expect when you show... shirts. You may wear dark shoes, but not hats or sandals.

Meat goat exhibitors need only to wear a white shirt.

When judging begins a class will be announced and the animals will enter the ring in a line.

The judge will then give directions. After placements are made, exhibitors are to remain in the ring until released.

Exhibitors may leave at check-out times only.

Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their pens.

There will be a spreader available.

General Projects 4-Hers checking in on Monday, July 31st, should enter the exhibit building through the north door. Stop at the table to get exhibit tags for both the 4-H and Jr. Open Shows.

Bring in only two or three projects at a time. Get judged on those, and then return to your car to get a few more.

Continue this process until you have checked everything in and have had all exhibits

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While you are waiting to be judged, you will sit on the bleachers in the line for your project’s judge.

Ribbons and trophies can be viewed on Wednesday of fair week.

Sheep As soon as you arrive at the fairgrounds, you must locate a sheep committee member.

You must present registration papers, health papers, and scrapie tags before you can unload your animals and pen them up.

Be sure you bring feed, water, bedding, and any other equipment such as fans, buckets, and feeders.

Dress neatly for the show and wear close-toed shoes.

Keep your aisles raked throughout fair week, and tend to your animals frequently.

Be prepared to answer questions the judge may ask you about your animal’s birth dates and care.

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Pens must stay clean all fair long.

During the show you should wear long pants (jeans) and hard shoes. Sandals should not be worn.

Visit the Ogle County 4-H website to learn more about what to expect when showing Mackenzie Reeverts, Byron, helps out a By-Y-Badger projects at the annual 4-H member with chores Thursday morning by watering the pigs. Photo by Chris Johnson fair.

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Have a parent or adult help you with your calf. Have health papers (required for all breeding animals and out-ofstate steers) and registration papers with you at the scale.

You will need to bring straw and neckties (double ties for safety), and panels if your club doesn’t provide them.

When showing your animal, dress neatly and wear closed-toe shoes or boots.

You should not wear tennis shoes or shorts.

You will need a leather show halter and you may want a show stick if you are comfortable using one.

You will bring your animal into the ring according to classes. There will be a ring man to help.

Before leaving you should rake bedding away from the wire panels.

Dairy Animal 4-Hers showing dairy animals will need a gate to put on both sides of their animals.

On show day, plan to wear a white shirt and white pants with leather closed-toe shoes.

While in the ring, be sure you watch the judge at all times.

It is important to know the parts of the animals as well as your animal’s date of birth.

Dairy/Meat Goats When checking in, animals must remain in trailers until a committee member has checked tattoos and health papers.

Health papers are required.

You will need to bring straw or woodchips, hay, water, feed bowls, grain, rake, shovel or pitchfork, and a wheelbarrow.

Keep the barn clean and aisles raked. Goats should have clean water and hay in pens at all times.

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Oregon teen selected as the 2014 Ogle County Fair Queen The third times a charm.

This classic phrase rang true July 19 for one Oregon teenager during the Ogle County Fair Queen Pageant.

“I can’t even explain my excitement right now,” said Katrina Lowry, 17, after being crowned queen. “I am so, like, overjoyed and so excited its crazy.”

For Lowry, this was the third time she entered the competition.

“Everyone told me that the

third times a charm. I have ran the last three years.” she said. “My parents have been supportive through the whole thing.”

Lowry was competing with seven other women for the crown.

The competition consisted of a swimsuit competition, speech, formal dress competition, and on-stage questions.

Lowry was asked why she wanted to be crowned the fair

queen as one of her questions.

“I want to be Miss Ogle County because I am involved in the local 4-H,” she said. “I like going out and meeting new people and talking to kids.”

For her second question she was asked which celebrity her personality was like.

“I would have to say Sarah Evans,” Lowry said.

“Because, although I may not be the best singer, she is down to earth and she doesn’t

care what anyone thinks of her and that’s exactly how I am.”

During the speech round, Lowry talked about farming.

“Corn, bean, cattle, swine?

What do all have in common you may ask?” said Lowry.

“Well, they are all part of the agriculture industry which is the nation’s largest employer.

Whether you are a vegetarian or an omnivore your day starts with a farmer. I may be from a small family farm, but

I am agriculture proud.”

She will also participate in Lowry will reign over the numerous parades in the area 2014 Ogle County Fair and and will compete at the state will be present at many of the fair pageant early next year. events throughout the fair.

Katrina Lowry, 17, Oregon, has a crown placed on her head after being named the 2014 Ogle County Fair Queen July 19. Photo by Chris Johnson The 2014 Ogle County Fair Queen Katrina Lowry, 17, Oregon, waves to the audience July 19 at the end of the queen pageant while three of her contestants applaud and smile. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Live music will be performed each night After grabbing a bite to eat The Ogle County Fair will These performances are takes the stage on July at the fair, be sure to stop by play host to three nights of free with paid fair admission. 31 for the Thursday evening the Lion’s Shelter for some live music at 7 p.m July 31, Chip Messiner will start entertainment program. live entertainment.

Aug. 1, and Aug. 2. the live music when he He has been entertaining since 1966 when he was just eleven years old. His show is sure to bring back some great memories.

Messiner has been heard on the radio on stations Q 98.5, 96. 7 WKMQ, and WFRL AM 1570.

He performs with his acoustic guitar.

The second night will feature the annual favorite First Fridays show. Musicians from around the area will take the stage to entertain during the fair.

Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will perform at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 2.

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As musicians, the members of Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers started performing in the 1950s and are still strumming today.

About Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers Lyle is joined on stage with Frank Evans on lead guitar, Marv Kunde on bass guitar, Bob Fredricks on steel guitar and Dennis Milby on drums.

Lisa Allen-Grobe brings Chip Messiner will be the female sounds to the playing and singing in the band.

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First Fridays returns to the fair

Be sure to visit the 4-H exhibit building at the Ogle County Fair to see a wide-variety of projects that have taken some of the 4-H members all year to create. Pictured here is a visitor at the 2013 fair browsing the exhibits. Photo by Chris Johnson

The August edition of First Fridays, Oregon’s popular open stage music show, will take place at the Ogle County Fair again this summer. Music will begin at 7 p.m. on Aug. 1 and continue until all performers in attendance have had their turn at center stage.

Musicians may sign up beginning at 6 p.m.

The First Fridays Show in the Lions Pavilion has become an annual feature of the Ogle County Fair and often features special guests along with the First Fridays regulars.

Musicians from across Northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis.

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The instruments are all acoustic with professional audio services provided by 3-D Sound Company.

Audience members are encouraged to bring musical instruments and participate.

First Fridays is a part of Northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, Fourth Fridays in Polo, and when they occur, special Fifth Friday shows in Franklin Grove.

In September, First Fridays will return to the Oregon VFW Club.

The Ogle County Fairgrounds is located west of Oregon just off Ill. 64 on Limekiln Road.

The performance is free, Mr. Friday Night Jimmy Wolber has been a consistent however visitors will need to fan favorite throughout First Fridays’ 14 year history. pay fair admission to attend. Photo supplied

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Livestock auction will be held on Aug. 2 The Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction has been set for Saturday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. in the Swine Barn.

It will be held in conjunction with the Ogle County Fair at the fairgrounds in Oregon.

The 4-H Auction Committee invites the public

Hearing screenings at the fair

Lions International is bringing its mobile hearing screening unit to the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

They will offer free hearing screenings to anyone older than 18 and to kids 10-to-17 as long as they have written parental consent.

Hearing loss is the most common chronic disability in the United States and occurs four times as often as blindness, according to the Lions Club. They said 720,000 people in Illinois are hearing impaired.

The 161st Ogle County fair will be held July 30Aug. 3 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1140 Limekiln Road, Oregon.

Gate admission to the fair is $8 per person; wrist bands included with paid gate admission.

Children younger than 3 years of age are admitted free at the gate but does not include a wristband.

A $3 wristband must be purchased at the office to ride on carnival rides.

The gates will open Wednesday at 2 p.m., Thursday at 7 a.m., Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 8 a.m.

Free transportation will be available from the parking area to the activities on the fairgrounds.

to support 4-H project work by bidding on a quality 4-H animal.

It will feature 4-H market hogs, lambs, beef animals, goats, poultry, and rabbits as well as the champion and reserve champion beef, swine and lamb carcasses.

Live animals may be purchased and sent to a locker or may be bought and resold

at a slaughterhouse.

Slaughterhouse buyers will be attending.

Transportation to processing plants will be provided.

A floor price will be set according to the current market trends the day of the sale. A list of current market prices will be available.

Champion and reserve

champion market animals will be sold first. Pork and lamb carcasses will be sold whole.

Beef carcasses will be sold in halves.

Sale order will be: Sheep carcasses, live sheep, live turkeys, ducks, rabbits, dairy basket, swine carcasses, live swine, beef carcasses, live beef, meat goat weathers, live

sheep, live swine, and live beef.

Sale brochures are available in the Ogle County Extension Office and online at http://web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo.

Bidding arrangements can be made for interested parties who are unable to attend.

Call 815-732-2191 for more A sheep looks out of a pen during last year’s fair. information.

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