Boone County Fair for 2022

2022 BOONE

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Longtime Boone County Fair leader wins Friends of the County Fairs Award Lyle Lee won the Illinois Friends of the County Fairs award at the 2022 IAAF Convention in Springfield.

Lyle has served as a Boone County Fair Board member for 29 years-18 years as a Director, and 11 years and counting as our Fair Board President.

Lyle began his work with the Fair Board as the Sponsorship Chairman.

This is a position that he has held throughout his time on the board, and one that suits his personality perfectly.

There is no one more enthusiastic about our Fair. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he inspires others to become involved. If they are not able to help out in person, they generously offer their sponsorship. Lyle is responsible for securing countless volunteers, as well as over $750,000 over the years.

For the last 11 years, Lyle has been the Boone County Fair Board President.

During this time our attendance numbers have grown consistently, with 2019 being our best year ever. Needless to say, 2020 was a challenge but Lyle kept everyone positive. Throughout the

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The Board respects his leadership and his ability to work with the varying personalities involved in hosting the fair. If Lyle’s roles as President and Sponsorship Chairman don’t keep him busy enough, he is always on the grounds, checking to see what needs to be done.

Whether he is checking in at the office or jumping on a mower to help with the grounds, he will do what it takes to keep things running smoothly.

Our fair is owned and operated by the Granges of Boone County. Lyle has held numerous positions both locally and at the state level within the Grange organization. He is also a veteran and served his country with honor and looks for no recognition. For all his years of service to our fair Lyle Lee has earned the respect and shown the dedication and leadership necessary to be considered as a Friend of the Fair!

He is truly deserving of this Honor.

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The Granges of Boone County have been operating the Fair since 1957

From past to present . .

County Fairs are agricultural expositions first established in this country in 1841 when agricultural groups organized the first fairs in Syracuse, NY and Naper Settlement (Naperville), Ill. Food, both its production and enjoyment, has been the centerpiece of fairs since the beginning.

These local exhibitions promoted modern farming which included livestock judging; judging of produce, fruits, flowers, grains and dairy products; exhibits of new agricultural implements and techniques and various contests such as plowing, which would eventually become tractor pulling competitions.

Harness races would become a very popular part of agricultural fairs from about 1875 and on through the mid 1900s. We still feature harness races at the Boone County Fair.

The first county fair in Belvidere was held in 1855 in Big Thunder Park. In 1867 the fair was relocated to what is now Spencer Park, which happened to be the same year the National Grange was founded.

The Grange (or Patrons of Husbandry) is the oldest agricultural organization in the United States being founded in 1867 to help organize the farmers after the Civil War. The Grange today is a family community service organization advocating for agriculture and rural America. There are seven local chapters of the National Grange in Boone County with more than 400 members.

Some members of the seven local chapters meet on a County level bimonthly at what is known as the Boone County Pomona Grange. The Pomona Grange (or County Grange) has its own set of officers and committees. The Pomona Grange took over the operation of the Boone County Fair at what is now Spencer Park and formed the Boone County Fair Association in 1957.

After six years of operation the Pomona Grange found itself with a fair that needed new buildings and more land if it were to grow and succeed.

With no prospects or money for either in November of 1962 the Pomona Grange members voted to make the 1963 fair their last one. But a month or two later and the Taylor sisters came forward with a reasonable offer to sell the Pomona Grange 84 acres on Route 76 about a mile north of Belvidere. A few Grange members came forward and offered their farms as collateral so the purchase of the land could be made.

Flash forward to 2014, and we have 153 acres with many buildings, barns and arenas making up Boone County Fairgrounds Park owned and operated by the Granges of Boone County. The four executive officers of the Boone County Fair Association (a 501(c)(3) organization) are elected by the members of the Pomona Grange and each of the seven local chapters selects four members to be on the fair board.

So you can see the Boone County Fair has been a big part of the county for a long time. I can’t speak for all fairs but at Boone County we are still a good place to do business with vendors of

all types of equipment and supplies for agricultural purposes. But even urbanites can do business such as buy a car; buy landscaping services, water softeners, a new hat, or whatever.

Plus the fair is one large community fundraiser. Nearly every civic organization has a booth or provides a service at the fair to raise money. The 4-H clubs, The Lions, Cosmos, Boy Scouts, Church groups, County Fire departments, and yes, even the Granges are all here raising money for their various projects for the community.

But the centerpiece is still the livestock and non-livestock (home arts, fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains). We will have about 3,000 head of livestock, everything from rabbits to draft horses and 6,000 non-livestock entries, everything from quilts to corn to cakes to photos.

Our superintendents do an outstanding job promoting participation in their various departments.

For the 4-H members it’s a chance to show their talents, to learn to carry through on a project, to learn to raise and care for an animal and to show that animal and have the animal and themselves judged for their showmanship abilities.

Plus it’s a place where people from the city can learn about agriculture. They can see a cow being milked, a chick being hatched, a sheep being sheared, and a team of six draft horses being hitched to a wagon. It’s all up close and personal and they can ask the farmer or rancher questions. And the farmer or rancher will be more than happy to answer. It’s probably more important than ever that people understand where their food comes from and how it’s raised. A place where you can see agriculture in action, firsthand.

The Boone County Fair is also a grand social event, a once a year six day community family reunion. Where you can just go and sit and see old friends and make new ones. And of course we like to have some fun too.

There is plenty of free entertainment all through the park all day long and some thrill rides and games if that’s your thing. Plus some great grandstand shows for a night out with your friends.

We’ve been very fortunate in Boone County to have such a successful county fair.

Plus the fairgrounds is a great asset to the community as a venue for almost any event from weddings, to concerts, to flea markets and swap meets, to auctions and a place to store your boat or camper for the winter .

The fairgrounds has something going on almost every weekend from April 1 to November.

1. This fair exists because of the hard work, the sweat and sacrifice of hundreds upon hundreds of volunteers who strived since 1957 to make the Boone County Fair the best in Illinois.

A fair we can all be proud of. The bottom line is you don’ t have to be a farmer or rancher to be interested in agriculture or county fairs or to even be a member of The Grange.

As long as we all eat food we are. all interested in agriculture. And a good place to eat food is the county fair or a Grange potluck.

Citation: The Boone County Fair from Rock Valley Publishing. Thursday Aug 6, 2015 Celebrating our journey 1855 Boone County Agricultural Society formed to organize the first Boone County Fair. Allen C Fuller was principal organizer,. Area of flat land north of the courthouse was purchased First fair was held Oct. 25-26. Stock was exhibited & admission was free.

Domestic articles & manufactured wares were to be exhibited at Union Hall Thursdays attendance was approx. 3,000 and Friday was approx. 5,000. 50 Horse entries in addition to mares and colts Local talent performed in the evening at Union Hall 1863-1865 No fairs were held during the Civil War 1867 Old fairgrounds was sold (by courthouse) for $675. Land purchased at west end of Lincoln Ave for $1,200 (now Spencer Park) Racetrack and judges stand were built 1877 Fair had 1,048 entries 1906 Belvidere Amphitheater Company formed to erect the Amphitheater as fair association felt they couldn’t pay to have it built. A group of men paid $1,200.

1911 Fair association now owns grandstand 1913 Season pass cost $1.25 and covered man and wife--season pass for children 6-12 cost .25 1925 New entrance complete-located about 1,000 feet east of the former gate 1931 Adams Rodeo added to lineup and replaced harness racing ​1945 Fair cancelled in an effort to reduce infantile paralysis epidemic 1957 Granges took over fair operations under the management of Pomona Grange 1963 Last fair to be held at old Fairgrounds (Spencer Park) 84 acres purchased on Rt 76 for a third Fairgrounds 1964 First fair to be held at current location 1965 Cattle barn and grandstand (minus roof) were added 1966 Dairy barn was added 1967 Hog barn was added 1968 Sheep barn was added 1970 Home Economics building was added 1972 Two additional buildings were added 1981 Large horse barn & grandstand roof added 1991 17 additional acres were acquired for a total of 101 acres 1993 52 more acres were acquired for a total of 153 acres 1994 Beaver Valley Grange Hall was moved to the Fairgrounds-it was founded in 1916 1999 Goat barn was added ​2005 Swine building was extended and many new cement sidewalks were added 2013 50th Anniversary at Route 76 location.

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Admission Seniors 65+ are free all day Thursday, Aug. 11. Children 10 and under are free all day every day.

Fairgrounds parking is free.

Designated handicapped parking will be available.

Gates open 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday

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Wednesday * 6:30 p.m. Multi-EventTruck Pull $10 Grandstand With Shootout Challenge. NEW 1050 Super-Stock Garden Tractors

Thursday * 10 a.m. Truck & Tractor Pulls & 2 p.m. Trucks & Tractors - $5 General 6:30 p.m. Truck, Tractor and Semi Pulls $12. Grandstand $7 Bleacher $20 Pit Pass

Friday 7 p.m. Next Level Pro Bull Riding and Barrel Racing $12 Grandstand, $8 Bleachers, 150 Special Seating North End of Rodeo Area on Track $30

Saturday * 6:30 p.m. Jo Dee Messina and 8 p.m. Neal McCoy $30 Restricted Seated Only $25 Grandstand $25 Track (Sit/Stand) $15 Bleachers

Sunday 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Demolition Derby (Prices for Each Show) $12 Grandstand, $7. Bleachers, $25 Pit Pass Show tickets The main gate ticket office is located on Rt. 76 at Gate 1 of the Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere, Ill. Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All tickets may be purchased in person at the main gate ticket office.

Phone orders will be taken during office hours.

Starting Saturday, Aug. 6, the ticket office open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 7 office open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 8 office will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

General Admission seats including the Thursday 10 a.m. show, except the Queen contest.

Phone requests will be taken during office hours 815-547-4503.

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

Noon to 3 p.m. - Audrey Fontana Band (Nashville Country) 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Magic by Herb Rosene 5 to 6 p.m. - Mary Lee’s School of Dance 7 to 10 p.m. - Silver Creek Band

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Thursday, Aug. 11

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Noon to 2 p.m. - Matthew Wundrow Band (Polka - Old Country Music) 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Acoustic Millenium Band 6 to 7 p.m. - Mother/Daughter Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 7 to 8 p.m. - Father/Son Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 10 to 11 p.m. - Kevin Burns - Good Vibrations (Beach Music)

Saturday, Aug 13 9:30 to 10 a.m. - Amateur Talent Content Signup 10:30 a.m. to Noon - Junior Talent Contest (Age up to 14 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Senior Talent Contest (Age 15-21 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 4 to 5 p.m. - Main Street Players of Boone County 5 to 6 p.m. - Celias Dance & Education Center 7 to 10 p.m. - Missing Links

Sunday, Aug 14 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. - Church Service (Conducted by Gideon’s International) 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Lip Sync Contest 1:30 to 3 p.m. - Karaoke Contest 5 to 8 p.m. - Boone Boys

Dale Rhode & the CrossRoads will play country music in the Entertainment Pavilion from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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2022 Boone County Fair Schedule of events 2022

Tuesday, Aug 9 All day Merchant’s Day 9 to 10 a.m. - 4-H Horse Speed Events Noon to 2 p.m. - Harness & Colt Racing Noon to 1 p.m. - Music by Hallie (Milestone singers) Noon to 12:30 p.m. - Flag Raising - VFW Color Guard 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Galaxy (Classic Country) 4 to 8 p.m. - Weigh-In Swine Jr. & Open Show 7 to 10 p.m. - Dale Rhode & the CrossRoads (Country) 7:30 to 10 p.m. - Queen Pageant & Little Miss Pageant

Wednesday, Aug 10 8 to 11:30 a.m. - Open Rabbit Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 4-H Horse Speed Show 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - 4-H Purebred Swine Shows 9 a.m. to Noon - 4-H Sheep Show 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Non-Livestock Building Open 10 a.m. to Noon - Kids Day (Games & Contests) (Sponsored by Midland State Bank/Belvidere) Noon to 5 p.m. - Reduced Carnival Rides Noon to 3 p.m. - Chip Messiner (One man country band) 95.3 The Bull 1 to 3 p.m. - VIP Classes 3 to 4 p.m. - Mule & Pony Team Driving Obstacle course 4 to 5 p.m. - 4-H Beef Carcass Show 4 to 5 p.m. - Jung’s Tae Kwon Do 5 to 6 p.m. - Antique Tractor Parade (Contact Marie Anderson - Superintendent (815-544-9265)) 5 to 6 p,m, - Horses (Draft or Light) Team Driving - Obstacle Course 6 to 9 p.m. - 4-H Rabbit Show 6 to 7 p.m. - Team Feed Race followed by 4-H Driving Drill Team 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Multi-Event Truck Pull with Shoot Out Challenge (Sponsored by Burger King) 7 to 10 p.m. - Grass Attack (Blue Grass/Country)

Thursday, Aug 11 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Junior Sheep Show 8 to 10 a.m. - 4-H Goat Show 9 a.m. to Noon - 4-H Dairy Show 9 to 11:30 a.m. - 4-H Beef Show 9 to 11 a.m. - 4-H CrossBreed Swine Show 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Non-Livestock Building Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Farm Tractor Pulls 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Reduced Carnival Rides 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Gene Shepherd and Mike Schneider Band Noon to 2 p.m. - Matthew Wundrow Band (Polka - Old Country Music) 1 to 4 p.m. - Junior Dairy Goat 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Local and Regional Tractor and Truck Pulls (Sponsored by Burger King) 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Acoustic Millenium Band 4 to- 6 p.m. - Draft Horses Junior Performance and Cart Classes (Sponsored by Byron Bank) 5 to 7 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Auction 6 to 7 p.m. Mother/Daughter Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 6:30 to 9 p.m. - Tractor and Truck Pull 7 to 8 p.m. - Father/Son Look Alike Contest (Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 10 to 11 p.m. Kevin Burns Good Vibrations (Beach Music)

Friday, Aug 12 8 to 9:30 a.m. Dairy Goat Show - Open Classes 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. - Open & Jr. Market Barrow Show 9 to 11 a.m. - Open & Jr. Beef Show 9 to 11 a.m. - Open & Jr. Dairy Show (Heifer Classes & Other) 9 to 11 a.m. - Draft Horse Halter Show 9 to 11 a.m. - Pony Halter & Performance Classes 9 to 10 a.m. - Open Sheep Show 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Non-Livestock Building Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - ATV Racing by KICKABUDA Promotions (Sponsored by Hammertine Sports) Noon to 3 p.m. - Audrey Fontana Band (Nashville Country)

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Magic by Herb Rosene 4:30 to 7 p.m. - Gene Shepherd and Mike Schneider Band 5 to 6 p.m. - 4-H Master Showmanship Contest 5 to 6 p.m. 0 Mary Lee’s School of Dance 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Open Wether Show 7 to 10 p.m. - Silver Creek Band 7 p.m. 10 p.m. - Next Level Bull Riding and Barrel Racing

Noon to 1 p.m. - Wood Carving Auction & Blacksmith Items 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Lip Sync Contest 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Demolition Derby - Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions

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1:30 to 3 p.m. Karaoke Contest 5 to 8 p.m. - Boone Boys 6 to 8 p.m. - Demolition Derby Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions

Saturday, Aug 13 7:30 a.m. to Noon - Rock County Pullers followed by Amateur Garden Tractor Pull 8 a.m. to Noon - Weak End Antique Tractor Pull 9 a.m. to Noon - Open & Jr. Dairy Cow Judging 9 to 11 a.m. - Boer Goat Open Show 9 to 11 a.m. - Open Sheep Show 9 to 10 a.m. - Open & Jr. Steer Judging 9 to 10 a.m. - Pony Performance & Hitch Classes 9:30 to 10 a.m. - Amateur Talent Content Signup 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Non-Livestock Building Open 10 a.m. to Noon - Draft Horse Hitch Classes (Sponsored by Byron Bank) 10:30 a.m. to Noon - Junior Talent Contest (Age up to 14 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Senior Talent Contest (Age 15-21 - Sponsored by Parnell Foods) 1 to 4 p.m. - Pony Hitch Classes 2 to 4 p.m. - Supreme Grand Champion Dairy Selected 3 to 4 p.m. - Fur & Feather Auction 4 to 5 p.m. - Main Street Players of Boone County 4:30 to 7 p.m. - Gene Shepherd and Mike Schneider Band 5 to 6 p.m. - Celias Dance & Education Center 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Neal McCoy with special guest Jo Dee Messina 7 to 10 p.m. - Missing Links

Sunday, Aug. 14 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. - Church Service (Conducted by Gideon’s International) 9 a.m. to Noon - Alpaca Costume Show 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Six Shooters at Dawn N. Illinois Outlaws Mounted Shoot 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Non-Livestock Bldg. Open 10 a.m. to Noon - Pedal Pushers Pull (Sponsored by A.R. Henninger Family) 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Jr. Dairy Cattle - Pee Wee Show

above: Kids can ride rides in the Midway at a discounted rate on Wednesday, Aug. 10 from Noon to 5 p.m. below: There are entertaining horse events galore at the Boone County Fair.

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Chart topper Jo Dee Messina to perform on the Grandstand Stage Saturday evening

Country singer Jo Dee Messina will be the opening act on the Grandstand Stage starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

Jo Dee Messina is a seasoned veteran in the music industry, always evolving and reintroducing herself and her sound as she gains new experiences in life.

Jumpstarting her career, Jo Dee’s

breakout song, “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” made her a household name.

Following the success of her debut, Jo Dee posted nine No. 1 hits, 16 Top 40 songs, sold over five million albums worldwide, and was honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and GRAMMY Awards.

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Following the Jo Dee Messina performance on Saturday night, Country singer Neal McCoy will entertain the Boone County Fair audience at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

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Country singer Jo Dee Messina will be the opening act on the Grandstand Stage starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

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Country singer Neal McCoy to headline on the Grandstand Stage on Saturday Following the Jo Dee Messina performance on Saturday night, Country singer Neal McCoy will entertain the Boone County Fair audience at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

Neal McCoy has released 15 studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-toback number 1 singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits.

A seventh Top Ten hit, the number 10 Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On, came in 2005 from his self-released That’s Life.

Music of Your Life, a big band jazz and country amalgam with Les Brown, Jr. recorded for a public television special, appeared in 2011, with a new studio album, XII, finally arriving in 2012. In 2013 he released Pride: A Tribute to

Charley Pride, Neal’s long time friend and mentor. 2015 brought the Big Band Standards CD You Don’t Know Me. Neal has been on 15 USO Tours around the world and continues to say it’s one of the achievements he’s most proud of. He is also the recipient of multiple Humanitarian awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Radio Broadcasters and The Masonic Grand Lodge.

In 2016 Neal has again made a move to continue his patriotic values by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance “Live” on his Facebook page every morning. He’s reached millions of viewers all over the country and around the world. Neal still maintains a very busy touring schedule all through the year. Make sure to catch a show when he’s near because as Neal says “No two shows are the same!”

Neal also supports his own charity organization: East Texas Angel Network, which is committed to the enhancement of the lives of children of East Texas who are living with terminal or life-threatening diseases.

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Face-painting

Kids always enjoy getting their faces painted.

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Pony rides

Children love a chance to ride on a pony at the Midway.

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Arts competition

Artists will vie for blue ribbons at the Boone County Fair.

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Don’t miss the fun Friday night at the Boone County Fair when Next Level Pro Bull Riding and Barrel Racing will take place at 7 p.m. in the Grand Stand. Cost is $12 Grandstand, $8 Bleachers, 150 Special Seating North End of Rodeo Area on Track $30.

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As Jo Dee’s résumé grew, she proved to be a trendsetter and history-maker, becoming the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs.

Jo Dee later parted ways with her longtime record label and embraced the strong, empowered female persona for which she became known. Taking matters into her own hands, Jo Dee created Dreambound Records, called on her fans to become her dedicated team, and released her most personal album to date, Me. Aside from her studio successes, Jo Dee has also created a reputation for herself as one of the most passionate, high-energy performers in the business.

Sharing her hit tunes; newly penned, emotionally-driven songs; and personal testimony, Jo Dee has been traveling the

country for many years, receiving rave reviews for her authenticity, commitment, and openness on stage. Hoping to inspire and enlighten fans from all walks of life with every step she takes, Jo Dee has made it her mission to present herself and her story with honesty, allowing people to see behind the masquerade.

With a decorated past in the rearview mirror and endless dreams and an open road of possibility before her, this relatable woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, speaker, author, and incredibly gifted singer-songwriter has only just begun.

Fueled by faith, belief, and love, Jo Dee pours her heart and soul into everybody she meets and everything she touches, which is perhaps why Jo Dee Messina is such a timeless name in the music industry.

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BOONE COUNTY FAIR

Judgement Day

4-H judging is the moment many kids have waited for all year.

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Good eats

Fair time means sweet corn harvest time and lots of other great fair food.

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Sheep Show

The 4-H Sheep Show will be from 9 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Boone County Fair.

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Magic House

Caricature

Mr. D’s Amazing Magic House on Wheels will be at the west side of Flora Road near Gazebo at Tuesday through Friday Noon, 2, 5 & 7 p.m.; Saturday - Noon, 1:30, 3 & 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. & Noon.

Caricature artists provide a fun souvenir from the fair.

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Free events at the Boone County Fair

2022

Stunt Dog Show Productions North of Big Thunder Road, East of Administration building Show times: Tuesday through Friday, 1, 3 & 6 p.m.

Saturday, 11a.m., 3 & 6 p.m.

Sunday, 11am & 3pm.

Sponsored by Berg Industries

Gene Shepherd Music Music by Gene Shepherd & Mike Schneider The Grange Food Stand. and around the grounds.

Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday & Saturday 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Pork Chop Revue South of Antique Tractors, South of Big Thunder Road Showtimes Tuesday though Thursday 2 & 5 p.m.

Friday-Saturday Noon, 2 & 5 p.m.

Sunday 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.

Entertainment Pavilion Free admission Located on east side of Exhibit Hall #1

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Blacksmith Productions Located near Prairie Road Neal Zoli’s Wood Carving Show times: Daily, Noon to 6 p.m.

Producing at least four items per day which will be auctioned Sunday along with the wood Carvings at Noon.

Sponsored by Lee Auction Service Mr. D’s Amazing Magic House on Wheels West side of Flora Road near Gazebo a 1945 Chevy Stage Show Show Times: Tuesday through Friday Noon, 2, 5 & 7 p.m.

Saturday - Noon, 1:30, 3 & 5 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. & Noon Sponsored by Boone County Shopper and Cosmo.

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Zoli’s Wood Carving Chain Saw Artist Corner of Prairie Road and Oak Glen Road Show Times: Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. & 2 & 5 p.m.

Auction: Sunday at Noon Sponsored by Lee Auction Services Wee Farm North end of Dairy Arena Hours open 9:30 a.m. till 8:30 p.m.

Antique Tractor Parade Grandstand FREE Alpacas South of Antique Tractors and South of Big Thunder Road, East of Pork Chop Revue.

Show times Thursday and Friday, Demo and Show 1 p.m.

Saturday, Demo and Show 1; and 4 p.m.

Sunday - Costume Parade and Judging from 9 a.m. to Noon in Goat Barn Show Arena (sponsored by Selective Superior Seeds) Horse Shows Enjoy the pony and horses!

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

4-H Horse Speed Events Noon to 2 p.m.

Harness & Colt Racing Wednesday, Aug. 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4-H Horse Speed Show 3 to 4 p.m.

Mule & Pony Team Driving Obstacle course 5 to 6 p.m.

Horses (Draft or Light) Team Driving Obstacle Course 6 to 7 p.m.

Team Feed Race followed by 4-H Driving Drill Team Thursday Aug. 11 4 6 p.m.

Draft Horses Junior Performance and Cart Classes (Sponsored by Byron Bank) Friday Aug. 12 9 to 11 a.m.

Draft Horse Halter Show 9 to 11 a.m.

Pony Halter & Performance Classes Saturday Aug. 13 9 to 10 a.m.

Pony Performance & Hitch Classes 10 a.m. to Noon Draft Horse Hitch Classes (Sponsored by Byron Bank) 1 to 4 p.m.

Pony Hitch Classes Sunday, Aug. 14 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Six Shooters at Dawn N. Illinois Outlaws Mounted Shoot

BOONE COUNTY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Sponsored by the Boone County Auction Association, NFP, Inc.

THURSDAY, AUG. 11, 2022 • 5:00 P.M.

Boone County Fairgrounds Livestock Show Arena SUPPORT 4-H YOUTH • QUALITY MEAT FOR YOUR FREEZER Selling Order: Lambs, Goat Wethers, Dairy Products, Dairy Steers, Swine and Beef Steers with Champions Selling First in Each Department Boone County 4-H members will be selling prize winning steers, pigs, lambs, goat wethers and rabbits exhibited at the county fair

FUR & FEATHER AUCTION

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Selling Order: Rabbit & Poultry Posters For 2022: No live poultry will be sold. Members exhibiting in the 4-H Virtual Poultry Show will be selling posters about their project.

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4 Wheeler Races Friday, Aug. 13 Show times: Sign in starts at 8 a.m. Races start at 10 a.m.

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BOONE COUNTY FAIR

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