Boone County Fair for 2021

2021 BOONE

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BOONE COUNTY FAIR

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Welcome to the 2021 Boone County Fair

HIP HIP HOORAY!!!

We’re back here in 2021 at the Boone County Fair for six fun filled days!

I would like to personally welcome everyone back.

It’s been a challenging year, to say the least, in planning ahead since a lot of what we do has to happen months before the fair opens. Thank goodness the CDC guidelines on wearing masks have been relaxed so masks will not be required at the fair. If you feel you would like to wear one please do. There will still be hand sanitizer stations throughout the grounds.

When we ordered the show tickets in the Spring, the CDC guidelines were calling for limited capacity and social distancing so that’s when we decided to go with general admission seating in the grandstand for all the shows.

We’re trying our best to keep up with the ever-changing COVID-19 situation.

Our ultimate goal is for everyone to be safe and have a great time at the fair.

Speaking of a great time we have another wonderful fair planned for you and your family.

Tuesday the Grange Food Stand will start at 6 a.m. with a delicious breakfast.

At noon we will have the flag raising ceremony followed by harness racing.

We will also crown a new Fair Queen that evening. We have a lot of great entertainment lined up this year in the

grandstand. Wednesday and Thursday we will have truck and tractor pulls and Friday, Bull riding. Saturday night is Diamond Rio followed up by the Demo Derby’s on Sunday. We have several free acts throughout the grounds, All Star Stunt Dog Show, The hilarious Pork Chop Revue, Mr D’s House of Magic, Zoli’s Chainsaw Wood Carvings and more.

There are also lots of great free shows at the Entertainment Pavilion day and night.

On Wednesday, special guest Orion Samuelson will be live at the Pavilion from noon to 1 p.m.

Please check out our new website this year, www.boonecountyfair.com, for a complete schedule and more information on the various events and such.

We have Skinner’s Amusements for all the thrilling rides. Plus lots of displays to be enjoyed from home grown to handmade.

As I write this letter I’m beginning to smell all of the delicious fair foods we can’t wait to enjoy. Don’t forget kids, Wednesday and Thursday we have Midland States Bank’s Kids Day games at 10 a.m. Good old fashioned fun! With reduced midway rides in the afternoon.

Also Thursday is Seniors Day for those 65 and older, it’s free admission to the fair.

Come one, come all and hope you are as anxious to see us as we are to see you!!

Many Thanks, Lyle Lee, President

The only time vehicular accidents are encouraged…

The Demolition Derby fills the Grandstand with screaming fans while each driver tries to hit more often than being hit.

ANNE EICKSTADT Boone County Fair

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MAP INDEX 1. Concessions Office 2. Main Ticket Office 3. Baked Potatoes 4. Commercial Exhibit Hall #2 5. Commercial Exhibit Hall #1 6. Entertainment Pavilion 7. Ice Cream Stand 8. Commercial Exhibit Hall #3 9. Wee Farm Petting Zoo 10. Dairy Show Arena 11. Memorial Gazebo 12. Non-Livestock Exhibit Hall 13. Exhibits 14. Main Restrooms (Others Highlighted In Blue) 15. Keen Age Center

16. Farm Bureau 17. Grange Museum 18. Milking Parlor 19. Dairy 20. Beef 21. Livestock Show Arena 22. Rabbits 23. Sheep 24. Swine 25. Administration Office 26. Horses 27. Horse Arena 28. Goats 29. Poultry 30. Ponies 31. Ponies 32. Pony Arena

33. One Room Schoolhouse 34. First Aid/County Sheriff 35. Food Stands - Donuts, Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Sweet Corn 36. Grandstand 37. 4-H Food Stand 38. Judges Stand 39. Grandstand Tickets 40. Bleachers 41. Cream Puffs 42. Food Stand A. All Star Stunt Dog Show B. Zolis Wood Carving C-1. Meat Goats C-2. The Pork Chop Revue D & E. Camping

F. Kiddie Rides G. Exhibits H. Exhibits I. Exhibits J. Gazebo Park K. Exhibits L. Pony Rides M. Exhibits N. Exhibits O. Exhibits P. Exhibits Q. Camping R. “Babysitter” Sculpture S. Community Grange Hall T. Mr. D’s Magic Show

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Tuesday, Aug 10 4-H Poultry Show 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

4-H Horse Show 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Harness & Colt Racing Noon. – 2 p.m.

Music by Hallie (Country/Bluegrass) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Flag Raising - VFW Color Guard 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Galaxy (Classic Country) 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Weigh-In Swine Jr. & Open Show 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Dale Rhode & the CrossRoads (Country) 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Queen Pageant & Little Miss Pageant 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug 11 Open and Jr. Poultry Show 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Open Rabbit Show 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

4-H Carcass Show and 4-H Purebred Swine Shows 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

4-H Horse Show 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4-H Sheep Show 9 a.m. – Noon Non-Livestock Bldg. Open 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kids Day (Games & Contests) (Sponsored by Midland State Bank/Belvidere) 10 a.m. – Noon Reduced Carnival Rides Noon – 5 p.m.

Harness & Colt Racing Noon – 2 p.m.

Orion Samuelson with Dale Rhode and the Crossroads Band 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

VIP Classes 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Chip Messiner (One-man Country Band) 95.3 The Bull (One man country band- 95.3 The Bull) 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

4-H Dairy Steer Show 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

4-H Beef Carcass Show 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Jung’s Tae Kwon Do 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Mule & Pony Team Driving Obstacle course 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Antique Tractor Parade 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Horses (Draft or Light) Team Driving - Obstacle Course

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

4-H Rabbit Show 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Team Feed Race followed by 4-H Driving Drill Team 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Multi-Event Truck Pull with Shoot Out Challenge (Sponsored by Burger King) 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Grass Attack (Blue Grass/Country) 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 12 Junior Sheep Show 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

4-H Goat Show 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

H Crossbreed Swine Show 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pony Classes 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

4-H Dairy Show 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

4-H Beef Show 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Non-Livestock Bldg. Open 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Farm Tractor Pulls 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kids Day (Games & Contests) (Sponsored by Midland State Bank/Belvidere) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Reduced Carnival Rides 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Gene Shepherd & Mike Schneider Band 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Matthew Wundrow Band (Polka - Old Country Music) Noon – 2 p.m.

Junior Dairy Goat 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Local and Regional Tractor and Truck Pulls (Sponsored

by Burger King) 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Acoustic Millenium Band 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Draft Horses Junior Performance and Cart Classes (Sponsored by Byron Bank) 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

4-H Livestock Auction 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Kevin Burns - Good Vibrations (Beach Music) 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Mother/Daughter Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Draft Horse Hitch Classes 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tractor and Truck Pull 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Father/Son Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug 13 Dairy Goat Show - Open Classes 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Open & Jr. Market Barrow Show 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Open & Jr. Beef Show 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Draft Horse Halter Show 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Pony Halter & Performance Classes 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Open Sheep Show 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Non-Livestock Bldg. Open 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

ATV Racing by KICKABUDA Promotions (Sponsored

by Hammertine Sports) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Detour Band (Old Country, 50’s & 60’s) Noon – 3 p.m.

Magic by Herb Rosene 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Gene Shepherd and Mike Schneider Band 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

4-H Master Showmanship Contest 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Mary Lee’s School of Dance 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Open Wether Show 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Silver Creek Band 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Next Level Bull Riding and Barrel Racing 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 14 Rock County Pullers followed by Amateur Garden Tractor Pull 7:30 a.m. – Noon Weak End Antique Tractor Pull 8 a.m. – Noon Open & Jr. Dairy Cow Judging 9 a.m. – Noon Open & Jr. Dairy Show (Heifer Classes & Other) 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Boer Goat Open Show 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Open Sheep Show 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Open & Jr. Steer Judging 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Pony Performance & Hitch Classes 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Amateur Talent Content Signup 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Non-Livestock Bldg. Open 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Draft Horse Hitch Classes (Sponsored by Byron Bank) 10 a.m. – Noon Junior Talent Contest (Age up to 14 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 10:30 a.m. – Noon Senior Talent Contest (Age 15-21 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Pony Hitch Classes 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Supreme Grand Champion Dairy Selected 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Fur & Feather Auction 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Main Street Players of Boone County 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Gene Shepherd and Mike Schneider Band 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Celias Dance & Education Center 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Missing Links 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Diamond Rio 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 15 Church Service (Conducted by Gideon’s International) 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Alpaca Show 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Six Shooters at Dawn N. Illinois Outlaws Mounted Shoot 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Non-Livestock Bldg. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pedal Pushers Pull (Sponsored by A.R. Henninger Family) 10 a.m. – Noon Jr. Dairy Cattle - Pee Wee Show 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Wood Carving Auction Noon – 1 p.m.

Lip Sync Contest 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Demolition Derby - Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Karaoke Contest 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Boone Boys 40th Anniversary 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Demolition Derby - Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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Boone County alpacas are trailblazers in Illinois

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR

In 2017 the Boone County Fair made history by holding an alpaca show. That was the first time alpacas had been seen at a county fair in Illinois. That first show was an Open Show – it included both male and female alpaca as well as both breeds of alpaca – Suri with their long waving locks and Huacaya with their short, puffy, cotton-ball look. In 2020, they had hoped to expand the show and judge males and females, Huacaya and Suri separately. We’ll see what happens in 2021.

The alpacas are judged on formation, halter, showmanship, performance, and costume. The obstacle course always brings great amusement, as the alpacas do not always want to obey their handlers and balk, back, and obstinately walk around an obstacle. However, the costume contest is the real hit of the show when the alpaca and their handlers wear matching

costumes.

“My son Christopher, age 12, is showing two alpaca, Jelly and Annie, at the Fair.

You do not have to own an alpaca to enter a show,” said Vicky Donley of Alpaca Pines in Poplar Grove. You can borrow an alpaca to show. The alpaca will be arriving at the Fair on Wednesday so they can acclimate to be ready for the show on Sunday at 9 a.m.

“We have also added a fleece segment to the alpaca show.

Contestants will bring in two ounces of fiber and the judge will determine its quality. Those who cannot make it to the Fair can send in a sample of alpaca fiber and have it judged. A couple of kids from my 4-H Fiber Friendzy group will be showing alpaca. Some of them are making alpaca fiber projects for the 4-H projects barn.

“We are also adding an informational section to our alpaca tent to educate the public on these wonderful animals.”

During the second year of alpacas showing in Boone County (and the State of Illinois), Emily Johnson handling Jelly the alpaca, won the Grand Prize.

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Boone County Fair

Strolling magician will be making crowds smile

Magic Mike from out of Rockford will be strolling the fairgrounds and entertaining the crowds.

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Mr. D’s House of Magic and Illusion has returned to the Boone County Fair with tricks and laughter and the help of volunteers from the audience.

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Boone County Fair

Mr. D’s Magic and Illusion Show Mr. D, also known as Dirk Spence, was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, and moved to Tinley Park, Ill., at the age of 5. He performed his first magic shows at 8-years-old beginning with performances at his church and in his neighborhood. Like most kids do as they grow up, Dirk lost interest in his childhood hobby -- but then some real magic happened. When he was in his late twenties, a friend gave him the 1945 Chevy truck known as “Hard Times.” During the long process of refurbishing the truck, the magic “bug” bit him, giving him the idea of doing magic shows from the back of this unique vehicle.

Was it a crazy idea or was it destiny? Maybe

performing was in his blood. Mr. D’s grandfather, the late Jimmy Spence, performed in the early 1900s as a Scottish soloist with the traveling vaudeville circuit, sometimes working at the same events as Harry Houdini.

Regardless of how or why, it wasn’t long before Mr. D left his factory job and made magic a passion and a profession. His love for magic and for bringing smiles and happiness to children of all ages has made him one of Chicago’s busiest magicians.

Fast-forwarding to today, Mr. D is proud to say that 2021 is his 39th year providing unique magical entertainment.

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Savanah Lynn Fowler

Madelyn Lou Noble

Kasia Kapri Meyer

Hayden Olivia Blackmer

Haezel Lorise McNair Fee

Nora Camille Geske

Olivia Faith Bahena

Valeria Lyn Spotz

Lillian Louise Bryan

Rose Marie Nelson

Brielle Karelynn Becker

Ava Lynne Usmiller

Abigail Leann Branom

Cheyenne Skye Lachman

ILA Florence Steines

Grace Ann Hammer

Stella Rylin Lindberg

Madelyne Nicole Mancini

Little Miss Contestants Biographies 2021 Contestant 1

Savanah Lynn Fowler is the 8-year-old daughter of Jessica and Brad Fowler of Belvidere. Savanah’s favorite food is steak tacos. Savannah is sponsored by Fowler Farms.

Contestant 2

Madelyn Lou Noble is the 8-year-old daughter of Julia and Matt Noble of Poplar Grove. Madelyn’s favorite food is mac and cheese. Madelyn is sponsored by Next Level Pro Bull Riding.

Contestant 3

Kasia Kapri Meyer is the 8-year-old daughter of Kelly and Peter Meyer of Poplar Grove. Kasia’s favorite food is grandma’s tortellini soup. Kasia is sponsored by Gallano Farms.

Contestant 4

Hayden Olivia Blackmer is the 9-year-old daughter of Katrina and Lukas Blackmer of Belvidere. Hayden’s favorite food is popcorn.

Hayden is sponsored by Mr. Goodwater.

Contestant 5

Haezel Lorise McNair is the 9-year-old daughter of Kelsey Temple and Rahmel McNair of Belvidere. Haezel’s favorite food is chicken. Haezel is sponsored by Mom and Dad.

Contestant 6

Nora Camille Geske is the 10-yearold daughter of Leslie and Will Geske of Caledonia. Nora’s favorite food is mac and cheese. Nora is sponsored by Mom and Dad.

Contestant 7

Olivia Faith Bahena is the 10-year-old daughter of Melissa and Juan Bahena of Poplar Grove. Olivia’s favorite food is pizza. Olivia is sponsored by J&D Countryside Marathon.

Contestant 9

Lillian Louise Bryan is the 9-year-old daughter of Nicole and Josh Bryan of Poplar Grove. Lillian’s favorite food is cotton candy.

Lillian is sponsored by Mom and Dad.

Contestant 10

Rose Marie Nelson is the 9-year-old daughter of Dana Nelson and Jeff Nelson of Poplar Grove. Rose’s favorite food is mac and cheese. Rose is sponsored by Kimberly McMahon Keller Williams Realty Signature.

Contestant 11

Brielle Karelynn Becker is the 9-yearold daughter of Michelle and Brent Becker of Caledonia. Brielle’s favorite food is canned mushrooms. Brielle is sponsored by Lindberg Farms.

Contestant 12

Ava Lynne Usmiller is the 9-year-old daughter of Abbey and Mike Usmiller of Belvidere. Ava’s favorite food is mac and cheese. Ava is sponsored by Mom and Dad and Papa and Yaya.

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Belvidere. Valarie’s favorite foods are donuts and tacos. Valerie is sponsored by Mom and Dad.

Abigail Leann Branom is the 9-year-old daughter of Tara and Matt Branom of Rockford.

Abigail’s favorite food is tacos. Abigail is

Valerie Lyn Spotz is the 9-year-old daughter of Katrina and Chad Spotz of

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Cheyenne Skye Lachman is the 7-yearold daughter of Brooke and Frank Lachman of Poplar Grove. Cheyenne’s favorite food is chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream.

Cheyenne is sponsored by Mom and Dad.

Contestant 15

ILA Florence Steines is the 8-year-old daughter of Heather and Kerry Steines of Belvidere. ILa’s favorite food is mozzarella sticks. ILa is sponsored by Sips and Sprinkles.

Contestant 16

Grace Ann Hammer is the 9-year-old daughter of Michelle and Spencer Hammer of Caledonia. Grace’s favorite food is ice cream.

Grace is sponsored by Hammertime Sports.

Contestant 17

Stella Rylin Lindberg is the 8-year-old daughter of Amber and Ryan Lindberg of Caledonia. Stella’s favorite food is saltand-vinegar chips. Stella is sponsored by Lindberg Pumpkin Patch.

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Madelyne Nicole Mancini is the 9-yearold daughter of Cathy and Sam Mancini of Belvidere. Madelyne’s favorite food is chicken fries. Madelynne is sponsored by Mom and Dad.

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Boone County Miss Contestants 2021 Contestant 1 Chloe Renee Konieczki

Chloe is the 18-year-old daughter of Sheri Bochmann of Belvidere. Chloe is a 2021 graduate of Belvidere High School.

She was the Senior Class President and has been awarded the Spirit of a Teacher Award, BHS Scholar Award, the Mark Frailey Award, Prairie Grange Scholarship, State Grange Scholarship, Zonta Scholarship, Simon Music Scholarship, Wilbur and Williams Cummings Scholarship, and the Branden Ramey Scholarship. She will be attending NIU in the fall to get her BFA in acting.

Chloe is currently employed at McDonalds.

During her high school career Chloe has participated in cheerleading, tennis, track, theater, band and chorus. Chloe has also acted in several productions with the Main Street Players of Boone County.

Chloe is a member of Prairie Grange, Boone County Pomona Grange, and Boone County Youth FairBoard.

Chloe’s platform is Overcoming Adversity.

Chloe is sponsored by Prairie Grange.

Contestant 2 Haleigh Jean Rasmussen

Haleigh is the 17-year-old daughter of Holly and Shawn Rasmussen of Belvidere.

Haleigh is homeschooled and has attended Hallstrom Homeschool Workshop. As a senior Haleigh will be graduating in 2022. She is enrolled in the Rock Valley College duel credits courses. She plans to attend an out of state university pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and then continuing her education in Law School. She is would like a career in Law Patents and Fiber Security.

Haleigh has won First Place in the Science Fair for her “Do Disinfectants Work?” She is the Yearbook Director and Graphic Designer for large co-ops. Haleigh has maintained a 4.5 GPA. Haleigh is presently employed at Piscasaw Gardens. She is taking piano lessons, volunteers with the service group Love in Action, and is in her 6th musical theatre production with the Studio of Rockford. She enjoys reading, gardening, embroidery, longboarding, and running.

Haleigh’s platform is Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness.

Haleigh is sponsored by Fuzion Studios Salon.

Contestant 3 Brianne Marie Jankowski

Brianne is the 18-year-old daughter of Brian Jankowski of Belvidere and Jolene Arroyo of Beloit, Wisc.

Brianne graduated early from Belvidere

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High School in Dec 2020, Cum Laude, but considers herself an official member of the 2021 Graduating Class.

During her high school career Brianne has attained a Division 1 for IHSA solo, been chosen for ILMEA Senior Chorus and has been active in theater, choir, Acapella, and Choraleers.

Brianne will be attending NIU in the fall studying to be an English and Theater teacher. She has received the NIU Merit Scholarship, and a Husky Pledge Grant.

Brianne is currently employed by Dari Ripple.

Brianne has enjoyed volunteering with Twisted Crypt Haunted House for over five years, being a member of the “Thespian Troop,” reading, video games, anime, and art.

Brianne’s platform is Theater and Music.

Brianne is sponsored by Risseeuw Concrete.

Contestant 4 Brianna Marie Fowler

Brianna is the 17-year-old daughter of Shelia and Ron Fowler of Belvidere.

Brianna will be a senior this year at Belvidere High School. She is looking at Illinois State University, Upper Iowa University, Eastern University, and Northern Illinois University.

Brianna’s goal is to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and then further her education in Family Consumer Science.

Brianna’s desire to become a teacher relates back to her early school days and recognizing that not only does learning require hard work and dedication from the students, but also from the teachers to make sure all students are able to progress to the best of their ability. “We need to know our students’ likes and dislikes, family environment, and social capabilities. Taking the Intro to Child Care and Preschool Zone has put me on the track I want to travel.”

Brianna is currently employed at Dari Ripple.

Brianna has been on the Honor Roll for three years, and has been nominated for the Future Teachers Award. She has also received perfect attendance multiple times.

She proudly donates blood to the Rock River Valley Blood Center, is the Boys Bowling Manager, Fall Cheerleader four years, Girl Scouts, sings with the Show Choir and Choraleers, and runs track and field.

Brianna enjoys babysitting, preparing her nieces for kindergarten and going on tractor rides with her dad.

Brianna’s platform is Early Childhood Education.

Brianna is sponsored by Smokin’ Coop.

Contestant 5 Allyson Sue Aves

Allyson is the 17-year-old daughter of Brenda and Todd Aves of Belvidere.

Allyson will be entering her senior year at Belvidere High School this fall. She is on the Belvidere High School Student

Council. Allyson plans on getting her associate’s degree in Dairy Science with minors in Political Science and Entrepreneurship and a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Law with hopes of lobbying for agriculture. Allyson is looking forward to starting her own farm-to-table store and practicing Agricultural Law. Allyson is currently employed at Flora View Farms.

Allyson’s honors include 4-H President, Section 6 STAR Farmer, Section 6 1st Prepared Public Speaking, Section 6 FFA President, Boone County 4-H Teen Teacher, Boone County 4-h Science Ambassador, and Illinois 4-H Livestock Ambassador Team.

She enjoys reading, biking, listening to music, and tending to the dairy cattle.

Allyson is a member of Flora Grange and Boone County Youth Fair Board.

Allyson‘s platform is Prioritizing Foundational Educational Agriculture.

Allyson is sponsored by Flora Grange and Selective Superior Seeds.

Contestant 6 Aniya Morgaga Gaines

Aniya is the 20-year-old daughter of Monique Gaines of Belvidere.

Aniya is a 2018 graduate of North Boone High School.

She was a member of the Dance Team and did shot put in track.

Aniya’s future plans include joining the United States Air Force and furthering her education while serving her country. To help prepare herself for military service Aniya is studying her Ham Radio License Manual.

Aniya is hoping to see the world and would love to visit Paris, France, the United Kingdom, and many other countries she has only read about.

Aniya likes to play video games, go biking, shoot BB guns, and bowling.

Asked what, besides her family, she would miss the most in joining the service, Aniya said all the good food at Thanksgiving, especially the pumpkin pie.

Aniya’s platform is ‘Service Members.’

Aniya is sponsored by The American Legion, Jefferson Horton Post 340.

Contestant 7 Adriana Anya Anderson

Adriana is the 19-year-old daughter of Ashley Nyen of Belvidere.

Adriana is a 2021 graduate of Belvidere High School.

She presently is a sophomore attending Highland Community College in Freeport.

Adriana is studying Animal Science. Her future plans are to attend either UW- Platteville or UW- River Falls and majoring in Animal Nutrition with a minor in Agriculture Education.

Adriana is currently employed at Kahl Farms and Complete Feed Service.

Adriana is a member of FFA and has been a Chapter Officer, 2nd Illinois PAS Job interview, State Delegate, Ag Club Officer, Dairy Judging, and NJCAA Bowler.

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Adriana’s hobbies include going shopping, bowling, and hanging out with friends in her free time.

Adriana’s platform is Agriculture.

Adriana is sponsored by The Nutrition Cave.

Contestant 8 Nickole Ann Ryan

Nicole is the 17-year-old daughter of Marilyn and Jack Ryan of Belvidere.

Nickole is a 2020 graduate of Belvidere High School. She is presently attending Kishwaukee College to earn her associates degree in pre-vet.

Nickole plans to attend a four-year college to major in veterinary medicine, followed by another two years of specialization and internships. Her top two career options are becoming a veterinary radiologist and becoming a wildlife vet for a conservatory.

Nickole is currently employed part time at Farm and Fleet in Belvidere and seasonally at a family owned greenhouse.

Nicole is an Illinois State Scholar. 4.0 GPA throughout high school, Emerald State 4-H Award in leadership (highest award), Reserved Champion in State Dog Showmanship, and a Robotics team welder.

Nickole’s activities include FFA, Flora Producers 4-H, Boone 4-H Federation, Boone-Ogle-DeKalb Expansion Committee, Sheep showman, Dog showman, Basketball and Track.

She enjoys running, crocheting preparing for shows with sheep and dog, teaching 4-Hers, working on entomology projects, social media platforms for robotics, TIGG Welding and writing Christmas cards for overseas veterans.

Nicole’s platform is The Importance of Medical Camps.

Nicole is sponsored by Murphy Orthodontics.

Contestant 9 Kimberly Marie Nicolosi

Kimberly is the 18-year-old daughter of Ruth and Frank Nicolosi of Rockford.

Kimberly is a 2021 High School Graduate / Homeschooled, attended Hallstrom Homeschool Workshop, Rockford Christian High School, and Rock Valley College dual credit courses. She will graduate with her Associate of Science degree. Kimberly will then transfer to a four-year university with a major in biochemistry on a pre-medicine track and a minor in music. Obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree she plans to attend medical school to become a pediatric anesthesiologist.

Kimberly is currently employed at Meg’s Daily Grind.

Kimberly is president of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Rock Valley College, She was chosen for the ILMEA - 2021 All -State Honors Chorus, Most improved Girls Varsity Swimmer, Silver Tassel for volunteer service, and

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Christian Education Award. Kimberly is an FFA alumni member.

Kimberly was on the Varsity Cheer and Competition team, a member of the Key Club and Choir. She has performed at the Starlight Theater, CYT, The Studio, and Pec Playhouse. She enjoys barefoot waterskiing, sunflower gardening, and paddleBoarding at Rock Cut State Park.

Kimberly‘s platform is Living Legacy.

Kimberly is sponsored by Cheng Orthodontics.

Contestant 10 Dellana Jean Muck

Dellana is the 17-year-old daughter of Suzette and Dale Muck of Caledonia.

Dellana will be a senior this year at Belvidere North High School and her second year at Rock Valley College in the Running Start program.

Upon finishing high school, Dellana plans to pursue her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Crop Science. Dellana‘s goal is to work in the Agronomy sector of agriculture, specifically sales.

Dellana is currently employed at Axis Seed Company and High Prime LLC. Dellana is the 2021-2022 Section 6 FFA Vice President, 2021-2022 Belvidere North FFA President, 2020-2021 Key Club Secretary, 2021 Sure Champ Leadership Team, 2021 National Honors Society, and 2020 Cross Country Toughest Runner.

Dellana’s activities include Belvidere North Cross Country, Belvidere North

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Track and Field, National Junior Hereford Association, Illinois Junior Hereford Association, Key Club, FFA, 4-H, National Honors Society, and National Science Honors Society.

In her spare time Dellana enjoys showing cattle, creating clay earrings and running her earring business, volunteering at her church, volunteering at Bravehearts Riding Center, running, spending time with my family and looking at my new nephew’s pictures.

Dellana‘s platform is Bridging the Gap Between Urban and Rural America.

Dellana is sponsored by Axis Seed Company.

Contestant 11 Hannah Nicole Beran

Hannah is the 18-year-old daughter of Nicole Beran and Randy Salzman of Caledonia and Philip Beran of Walworth.

Hannah is a 2021 Graduate of North Boone High School. She was a member of Student Council and the Leo Club.

She played Varsity Girls Softball and Basketball. Hannah will be attending Beloit College and plans to study biochemistry and will be playing softball for the Buccaneers. After college she is planning to attend University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Hannah is currently employed at Mert’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

Hannah was selected for the Big

Northern All-Conference Honorable Mention Softball Team, the 2020 Illinois 4-H State award Winner in Personal Growth and received the Donald & Betty Paulson Memorial Award. She was named Treasurer of the Year for Boone County 4-H, received the Boone County Project Honors for Project Mastery in Foods and Nutrition, Photography and Visual Arts, the 4-H Champion Award at the Illinois State Fair in Cake Decorating, and was named Outstanding Mid-Teen, Pre-Teen, and Junior Member for Boone County 4-H. Hannah is the Treasurer for the Boone Co. Youth FairBoard and the Leroy Commandoes 4-H Club. She plays softball for the Lady Sting 18U Travel Team.

Hannah enjoys taking her dogs, Ruger and Kimber, for walks and participating in community service projects.

Hannah is a member of Big Thunder Grange and the Boone County Youth Fair Board.

Hannah platform is Perseverance.

Hannah is sponsored by Myrt’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

Contestant 12 Emma Katherine Karl Emma is the 17-year-old daughter of Rebecca and David Karl of Poplar Grove.

Emma is entering her senior year at Belvidere North High School and has been inducted into the United State Navy where she will report after graduation 2022.

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Jillianne is the 17-year-old daughter of Katrina Klinefelter of Garden Prairie and Matt and Brandi Cummings of Caledonia.

Jillianne will be entering her senior year at Belvidere High School. She would like the further her education attending Kishwaukee College to acquire her associate’s degree and then transfer to a larger college to pursue her interest in becoming a Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian. She has always been interested in taking care of animals, • CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Emma’s activities include Theater (where she is president), Band (flute and piccolo), various NHS Choirs, Choir Board, Poms and Dance, Zonta Club, Key Club, Thespian Honors Society, Science National Honor Society, Tri–M President, umpire at NBYB, for three years, softball and Scouts.

Emma is currently employed as a Lifeguard at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Rockford.

In her free time Emma enjoys biking, reading, Diamond Art, dancing, playing with her dog, and volunteering whenever possible.

Emma’s platform is Support the Arts.

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Diamond Rio headlines at the Boone County Fair on Saturday Diamond Rio is an American country music band. The band was founded in 1982 as an attraction for the Opryland USA theme park in Nashville, Tennessee, and was originally known as the Grizzly River Boys, then the Tennessee River Boys. The band was founded by Matt Davenport, Danny Gregg, and Ty Herndon. After undergoing several membership changes in its initial years, the band has consisted of the same six members since 1989: Marty Roe (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Johnson (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).

After taking the name Diamond Rio, the band was signed to Arista Nashville and debuted in 1991 with the single “Meet in the Middle”, which made them the first band ever to send a debut single to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

The band charted 32 more singles between then and 2006, including four more that reached No. 1: “How Your Love Makes Me Feel” (1997), “One More Day” (2001), “Beautiful Mess” (2002), and “I Believe” (2003).

Diamond Rio has recorded nine studio albums, four Greatest Hits compilations, and an album of Christmas music. Three of the band’s albums have achieved RIAA platinum certification in the United States. In addition, Diamond Rio has received four Group of the Year awards from the Country Music Association, two Top Vocal Group awards from the Academy of Country Music, and one Grammy Award. The band is known for its vocal harmonies, varied instrumentation, and near-exclusive use of only its own membership on recordings instead of session musicians. Their sound was originally defined by mainstream country, bluegrass, and rock influences, but later albums drew more influence from Christian country music and country pop.

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All the All-Star Stunt Dogs dogs have been rescued from pounds and shelters from across the country.

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All-Star Stunt Dogs Our specialized high-energy stunt dog shows are visual, unique in format, professionally presented on the microphone, have seamless transitions, are choreographed to music, and feature the worlds most talented performing dogs. It’s guaranteed our productions will leave your audience in awe by offering shows in a variety of themes and formats. From performing arts theaters, theme park stage shows, to outdoor on-ground entertainment you will be guaranteed to get the most incredible dog show on earth.

All-Star Stunt Dog Show is a family owned business led by husband and wife team Chris and Suhey Perondi along with their son Anthony. Chris Perondi’s parents, Lon and Donna are also an instrumental part of the business assisting in costume design, prop creation, advertising, caring for the retired dogs while Chris and Suhey are

on the road, and much more. This family business originally started in 1999 and has since produced over 8,000 live shows. It has become one of the largest touring animal acts in the world, with up three touring units serving the United States and Canada.

Every show is extremely visual, scripted, has seamless transitions, choreographed to music, professionally presented on the microphone, and features the most talented dogs in the world! All-Star Stunt Dog Show teams up with only the best dog trainers and performers in the country.

All the dogs in the shows are trained using positive training methods with the use of a clicker and toy motivation. They each have unique talents and signature moves to showcase. The Perondi’s work with each dogs individual ability, athleticism, and intelligence. Then place them in segments that they excel

the most. The dogs enjoy performing because they are doing what they love.

Every show is enthusiastic with more energy than the last.

All the Perondi’s and Cline’s dogs have been rescued from pounds and shelters from across the country. Their mission is to promote pet adoption, responsible pet ownership, and educate on the importance of spay and neutering.

During every show they take time to share their mission and encourage everyone to spend more time with their pets at home.

All-Star Stunt Dog Show is proud to support and promote the efforts of the Lucy Pet Foundation (www. lucypetfoundation.org/), A Place to Bark (www.aplacetobark.com), the Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society (www. bransonhumanesociety.com), and many more local rescue organizations across the country.

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helping her uncle Bob feed the baby calves when she was little.

Jillianne is currently employed at Northwoods Care Center and does babysitting.

While attending Harlem High School Jillianne enjoyed being on the volleyball team, and was on the Rockford Aces Volleyball Club Team. She also enjoys dancing, swimming, singing, and spending time with family and friends.

Jilliannes platform is Substance Awareness.

Jillian is sponsored by Minnihan Tree Service and Epoxy Works.

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Yaratzen is the 19-year-old daughter of Adriana and Armando Avila of Belvidere.

Yaratzen is a 2020 Graduate of Belvidere High School and attends the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her goal is to graduate with her Masters in Occupational Therapy. She will then become a certified ASL translator and Spanish translator to expand her assistance to individuals with

disabilities.

Yaratzen is currently employed at Caravel Autism Health.

Yaratzen is an Outreach Coordinator of UIC Rehabilitation Science Club, Secretary of UIC’s Applied Health Student Council, and Event Coordinator of UIC Pre-Occupational Therapy Club.

Yaratzen recently joined a workout group at the university where she is tracking her daily activities. Yaratzen also enjoys dancing, singing, baking, and new events at the university to broaden her varying life-impacting experiences.

Yaratzen’s platform is Mental Health Disparity in the Latino Community.

Yaratzen is sponsored by Fiesta Market and Chapko and Shah.

Contestant 15 Delphine Marcelle Calabrese

Delphine is the 18-year-old daughter of Fabienne and Tim Calabrese of Belvidere.

Delphine will be entering her senior year this fall at Belvidere North High School.

Delphine is currently employed at Cracker Barrel.

Delphine is looking at several universities - University of Illinois, Northwestern, and the University of California. She is on the National Honor Society, received the Go for The Gold award, and is the Vice President for Future Farmers of America. She belongs to the National Wildlife Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Competition Dance, Poms, and is the Football Manager. She teaches Hunter Safety Classes, Restorative Circle for school, is a North Way Mentor, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, and Safety Town.

Delphine is a member of Flora Grange, Boone County Pomona Grange, and the Boone County Youth Fair Board.

Delphine enjoys cooking, reading, gardening. Dancing, and quilting.

Delphine’s platform is Self-Esteem.

Delphine is sponsored by Cracker Barrel.

Contestant 16 Skyler Ceria Melillo

Skyler is the 16-year-old daughter of Vince Melillo and Lydia Sal of Belvidere.

Skyler attends Belvidere High School where she will be a junior this fall.

Skyler plans on attending Rock Valley College for her associate’s degree and then would like to transfer to the Chicago

Institute of Art for her bachelor’s degree. Art is very important to Skyler and her ultimate goal is to acquire her graphic designer degree. Trying to find her personal style along with her artistic drawings of animals, Skyler said, “If I accomplish this, I will be able to making a living doing something I love and makes me happy.” Watch out Walldogs!

Skyler is currently employed at McDonalds.

Skyler is on the Honor Roll and holds a 3.4 GPA, won the Junior Granger of the Year Award for the State of Illinois, and is on the Belvidere tennis team and Student Council.

In her free time she joins her grandma to help an elderly lady with her shopping and house cleaning. Living on a horse farm, Skyler helps with the young horses and has been showing Mini’s at the fair and riding in parades since she was very young.

Skyler is a member of Flora Grange.

Skyler’s platform is The Value of Hands on Art. Skyler is sponsored by Flora Grange and The Main Street Players of Boone County.

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Entertainment Pavilion Schedule TUESDAY, AUG. 10

Noon - 1 p.m. - Music by Hallie (Country/ Bluegrass) 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Galaxy (Classic Country) 7 – 10 p.m. - Dale Rhode & the CrossRoads (Country)

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11

Noon - 1 p.m. - Orion Samuelson with Dale Rhode and the Crossroads Band 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Chip Messiner (Oneman Country Band) 95.3 The Bull (One man country band- 95.3 The Bull) 4 - 5 p.m. - Jung’s Tae Kwon Do 7 - 10 p.m. - Grass Attack (Blue Grass/ Country)

THURSDAY, AUG. 12

Noon - 2 p.m. - Matthew Wundrow Band (Polka - Old Country Music) 2:3 - 4:30 p.m. - Acoustic Millennium Band 5:30 - 10 p.m. - Kevin Burns - Good Vibrations (Beach Music) 6 - 7 p.m. - Mother/Daughter Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 7 – 8 p.m. - Father/Son Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods)

FRIDAY, AUG. 13

12 - 3 p.m. - Detour Band (Old Country, 50’s & 60’s) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Magic by Herb Rosene 5 - 6 p.m. - Mary Lee’s School of Dance 7 - 10 p.m. - Silver Creek Band

SATURDAY, AUG. 14

9:30 – 10 a.m. - Amateur Talent Content Signup 10:30 a.m. – Noon - Junior Talent Contest (Age up to 14 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Senior Talent Contest (Age 15-21 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 4 – 5 p.m. - Main Street Players of Boone County 5 - 6 p.m. – Celia’s Dance & Education

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SUNDAY, AUG. 15

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Church Service (Conducted by Gideon’s International) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Lip Sync Contest 1:30 – 3 p.m. - Karaoke Contest 6 - 9 p.m. - Boone Boys 40th Anniversary

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10 – 11:30 a.m. – sack races, balloon blowing, bubble gum blowing, egg toss, seed spitting, Twinkie eating, and soda drinking

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TUESDAY, AUG.10

10 – 11:30 a.m. – sack races, balloon blowing, bubble gum blowing, egg toss, seed spitting, Twinkie eating, and soda drinking

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8 a.m. - Poultry Show - Poultry Barn 8:30 a.m. - Horse Show - Outdoor Arena 8:30 a.m. – Carcass and Purebred Swine Show - Swine Barn 9 a.m. - Sheep Show Horse Show (speed event & Trail Dressage) - Livestock Buildings 4 p.m. - Beef Carcass Show - Livestock Arena 6 p.m. - Rabbit Show - Livestock Arena 6:30 p.m. - Driving Drill Team – Outside Horse Arena

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8 a.m. - Goat Show & Junior Sheep Show – Livestock Buildings 8:30 a.m. - Crossbreed Swine Show Swine Barn 9 a.m. – Dairy & Beef Show - Livestock Buildings 9 a.m. – Dairy & Beef Show – Livestock Buildings 5 p.m. - Livestock Auction - Livestock Arena

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5 p.m. - Master Showmanship Contest Livestock Arena

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3 p.m. – Fur, Feather & Wether Auction Livestock Arena The Flaming Monkey’s will be located in the STEM tent and do shows on Tuesday through Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Boone Boys 40th Anniversary Show Performing at the Boone County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 15, 6 to 9 p.m.

Back for their 40th anniversary show where it all began on 1981 at the Boone County Fair Entertainment Pavilion (a tent in 1981). Two sets of high school brothers, Ron and Dan Anderson along with Randy and Jeff Brown joined together, learned a couple songs that summer of ’81, and entered the amateur talent competition at the Boone County Fair, winning first place. In January they traveled to Springfield for the state finals.

The Boone Boys were hooked on music, practicing and learning as many songs as possible and playing small gigs. Over the next 40 years The Boone Boys played countless weddings, private parties, festivals, and for anyone needing live music.

The band focuses on thick harmonies playing artists like the Eagles, Monkeys, Beatles, Elvis, Garth, Cash, America, The Cars, A/C-D/C, Beach Boys, Elton John, The Kinks, and many more. In 1985 they opened up for Ricky Nelson just a couple of months before his fatal plane crash New Year’s Eve. The Boone Boys added a fifth member in 1988, Dan Ege, to the band. Now they had added smoking lead guitar solos to the original four-piece group featuring Ron on keyboards, Jeff on bass, Randy on guitar,

Contests for visitors

THURSDAY, AUG. 12

6 p.m. – Mother/Daughter Look-alike contest 7 p.m. – Father/Son Look-alike Contest

SATURDAY, AUG. 14

9:30 a.m. - Amateur Talent Contest Sign-up 10:30 a.m. – Junior Talent Contest (ages up to 14) 12:30 p.m. – Senior Talent Contest (ages 15 – 21)

SUNDAY, AUG. 15

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. - Lip Sync Contest 1:30 – 3 p.m. – Karaoke Contest

Grandstand Schedule TUESDAY AUG 10

Noon – 2 p.m. - Harness & Colt Racing Noon - 12:30 p.m. - Flag Raising - VFW Color Guard 7:30 – 10 p.m. - Queen Pageant & Little Miss Pageant

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12 – 2 p.m. - Harness & Colt Racing 5 - 6 p.m. - Antique Tractor Parade 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Multi-Event Truck Pull with Shoot Out Challenge (Sponsored by Burger King)

THURSDAY AUG 12

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Farm Tractor Pulls 2 - 3:30 p.m. - Local and Regional Tractor and Truck Pulls (Sponsored by Burger King) 6:30 – 9 p.m. - Tractor and Truck Pull

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FRIDAY AUG 13

7 – 10 p.m. - Next Level Bull Riding and Barrel Racing

SATURDAY AUG 14

7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Rock County Pullers followed by Amateur Garden Tractor Pull 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Weak End Antique Tractor Pull 8 – 11 p.m. - Diamond Rio

SUNDAY AUG 15

1 - 2:30 p.m. - Demolition Derby Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions 6 – 8 p.m. - Demolition Derby - Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions

Friends of the Fair The following friends and supporters of the Boone County Fair would like to congratulate the Boone County Association and the Granges of Boone County for their community service.

Steve & Dayle Paulson and family The White Family --Terry, Debbie, Sammie & Bash Butch Peters & Family Lyle & Patti Lee Turner Farms Teri Keegan John & Pat Henninger Al Henninger Clint & Teri Henninger Pam Henninger Jane and Paul Zeien, Jr. Dean Page & Iris Humphry Susan Banks & Family Randy, Kerry and Carson Cloyd Todd, Kristine, Kinsley and Kylie Cloyd Ed & Sheri Cosman Jack & Laurel Ratcliffe & Family Debbie Silvers & Nelson Vera In Memory of Lori Turner - Ann Turner Paul Turner (Over 50+ Years in 4-H & 4-H Hall of Fame)

Grange Food Stand menu for the Fair The Granges of Boone County will be offering breakfast from 6 to 9:30 a.m. during Fair Week: eggs to order, pancakes, bacon, French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage, etc.You can also enjoy a Grange dinner from 11 a.m. until the food is gone: Thursday: ham, Friday: fish, Saturday: BBQ chicken, Sunday: BBQ pork chops

Next Level Pro-Bull Riding is back at the Fair The Boone Boys are back for their 40th anniversary show right where it all began on 1981 at the Boone County Fair Entertainment Pavilion.

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and Dan on drums.

Come join The Boone Boys at the Boone County Fair to hear your favorite songs the way only The Boone Boys can do.

Enjoy music from country, sock hop, classic rock, barbershop, and easy listening.

The party doesn’t start until The Boone Boys arrive!

“Our pro-bull riding is a sanctioned event, so the cowboys will earn national points,” Tom Ratcliffe said. “The clowns are great and it’s a lively, on the edge of your seat entertaining show.” Next Level Pro-Bill Riding will be at the Boone County Fair grandstand at 7 p.m. on Friday.

American bull riding has been called “the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.” To receive a score, the rider must stay on top of the bull for eight seconds with the use of one hand gripped on a bull rope tied behind the bull’s forelegs. Touching the bull or themselves with the free hand, or failing to reach the eight-second mark, results in a no-score ride. Depending on the bull riding organization and the contest, up to four judges might judge the rider and four judge the bull on their performance.

For most organizations, a perfect score is 100 points. In general, most professional riders score in the neighborhood of the mid-70s to the high 80s.

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