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Regional Events

Colorado Rodeos, Fairs & Festivals Adams County Fair Arkansas Valley County Fair Boulder County Fair Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Greeley Stampede Jefferson County Fair & Festival Kit Carson County Fair Larimer County Fair & Rodeo Logan County Fair & Rodeo Mesa County Fair Morgan County Fair Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Finals & Western Heritage Expo Park County Fair Phillips County Fair Sedgwick County Fair Weld County Fair Yuma County Fair

Nebraska Rodeos, Fairs & Festivals

Bertrand Days Fair Box Butte County Fair Buffalo County Fair Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo Kimball Banner County Fair & Rodeo NebraskaLand Days Nebraska State Fair Scotts Bluff County Fair

Wyoming Rodeos, Fairs & Festivals Albany County Fair Big Horn County Fair Cheyenne Frontier Days Converse County Fair Crook County Fair Hot Springs Fair Johnson County Fair & Rodeo Larimie Jubilee Days Larimie County Fair Platte County Fair Sweetwater County Fair

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By Amy G. Hadachek Hadachek is a freelance writer who lives on a farm with her husband in north central Kansas and is also a meteorologist and storm chaser. She can be reached at: rotatingstorm2004@yahoo.com

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ur folks didn’t go on trips; but the state fair was a big deal, and it was a family thing. Then as our kids got into 4-H, we’d take the boys down there, and now, we have grandkids who have exhibits there,” said Joleen Claycamp of Cuba, Kan., who along with her husband Kenny are excitedly awaiting the week of the 2017 Kansas State Fair. “We enjoy the Pride of Kansas building (one of the agriculture buildings) where they always make the butter into something, and we like to see the quilts and canning.” They each grew up on a farm, but Jolene was a substitute teacher and Kenny is retired. “I was in 4-H back in the 1950s and ‘60s. I was on the livestock judging team. Some of us kids from Narka (Kansas) would stay in the camping building all weekend long,” Joleen said.

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“Then our kids got into 4-H and submitted entries. Kenny would take his camper down (to Hutchinson, Kan.) and I’d bring our sons down, then we’d bring the boys back for the week of school and then go back down. So, it was a family vacation type thing,” Joleen said. Now, they have grandchildren who have exhibits at the state fair. “Kenny and I still like to go the first weekend before the flowers and vegetables get wilted.” They also enjoy seeing people they know. With the onset of warmer weather, State Fair Board officials in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and many other states are immersed in rounding-up plans for their State Fair, one of the most popular summertime events across the U.S. Deeply rooted in agriculture and history, the state fair in many states offers myriad venues for sharing memories and creating new ones, while showcasing 4-H cattle, pigs, goats and other competitions featuring animals given special tender loving care, interwoven with entertainment, uniquely fair food, homemade crafts and homegrown food competitions, open class opportunities, rodeos and much more. Here are highlights of the upcoming state fairs in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming:

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Fair, noting, “We strive to maintain a balance of commercial vendors and exhibits, a carnival, educational promotions, and venue to showcase Kansas 4-H and FFA, while maintaining agriculture as a main focus.” Beyond the fair’s 10 days, Sankey says the Kansas State Fair rents out its facilities for 600 other events held at the fairgrounds throughout the year.

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NEBRASKA While food, entertainment and shopping are the top reasons people attend the Nebraska State Fair, agriculture is a central component of the fair to be held Aug. 25 to Sept. 4, in Grand Island. “There are livestock shows, 4-H and FFA, equine shows, antique and farm machinery displays. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and commodity groups play a significant role TTHE FENCE POST | www.thefencepost.com

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The Nebraska Game & Parks Archery Range is a free activity for guests 5 and older. The Archery Range provides guests an opportunity to learn more about range safety, proper shooting form, and practice hitting faux wildlife targets.

at the fair, providing educational demonstrations and are a partner in the Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It exhibit. This is a highly interactive, educational exhibit about Nebraska agriculture that shows how food gets from the farm to your fork,” said Joseph McDermott, executive director of the Nebraska State Fair. In addition to Raising Nebraska, the Nebraska State Fair is also home to several unique exhibits. “The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission presents an indoor and outdoor exhibit during the fair that includes an aquarium, waterfall and meandering stream, archery range, shooting gallery, tree house, climbing hills, tunnels and more,” McDermott said. Ultimately, he said, “It’s the family friendly atmosphere, the overall experience, and the memories that last a lifetime, which make the fair special to so many.”

COLORADO The Colorado State Fair; themed, It’s Your Fair, will be held Aug. 25 to Sept. 4, in Pueblo. “The Colorado State Fair is a distinctive event, comprised of several facets of family friendly entertainment and education including agriculture, carnival, concerts, rodeo, unique food experiences, shopping opportunities and experiences that Coloradans can only find 11-days a year at the annual state fair,” said Sarah Cummings, general manager to the Colorado State Fair.

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Cummings said the state fair has a strong link to agriculture and has a great impact on the state. “The Colorado State Fair is a venue for celebration, education and agricultural advocacy. It’s a venue to showcase the vibrancy of our beautiful state,” Cummings said. Rich in history, in 1869, approximately 2,000 people converged on what is now Pueblo for a horse exhibition, which became the Colorado State Fair. “The team at the Colorado State Fair certainly have a few new things lined up for the 2017 Fair — they are sure to be big and exciting ... but for now, you will have to plan a visit to the State Fair, Aug. 25-Sept. 4, to see for yourself... See you at the fair ...,” Cummings said.

WYOMING The greatest reason people come to the Wyoming State Fair is because of tradition. “We had a patron survey done for three years in a row to find some of these answers, and that confirmed our thinking. People come because they plan on it, they come every year, and they are coming because their parents and grandparents came before them. Also, because it is a safe and family-friendly environment

This photo represents a giant topographic map of Nebraska, located in the Raising Nebraska exhibit. The topographical map allows guests to experience the difference in elevation and precipitation as they travel from East to West across the state. Guests also learn about the top crops and livestock in featured counties, the six different ecoregions in the state, can read about the rich patchworks of soils that are found in Nebraska, as well as, learn about the underground aquifers that supply most of the groundwater in Nebraska.

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For more State Fair information: Colorado State Fair: www.coloradostatefair.com, (800) 876-4567 Wyoming State Fair: www.wystatefair.com, (307) 358-2398 Nebraska State Fair: www.statefair.org, (308) 382-1620 Kansas State Fair: www.kansasstatefair.com, (620) 669-3640

where they can enjoy visiting friends, shopping and letting their children and family go about their leisure time without major concerns,” said James Goodrich, director of the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas. The state fair, which will be held Aug. 12-19, “is like an informal convention for people in agriculture, that happens consistently, every year,” Goodrich said. Located within the Raising Nebraska exhibit is an interactive Agri-House. This photo captures two young boys creating their own meal on the interactive placemat. The interactive placemat not only allows guests to learn where the food they selected is produced, but also allows them to discover more information on food insecurity in other countries.

The Wyoming State Fair also holds the state finals for Ranch Rodeo. “Those winners of the top two teams have the chance to compete in the NILE Ranch Rodeo in Billings, Mont., and a chance to go to Winnemucca if they win the Ranch Rodeo in Billings. It has been good for the sport, our ag community, and for our relationship with other expositions in the western USA,” he said. 00

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“We always have to have one last root beer out of the barrel at the 4-H encampment building,” Joleen said. “Going to the fair and 4H … was the best part of our family life.”

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REGIONAL EVENTS COLORADO, NEBRASKA AND WYOMING

May 13-14

MPAPHC SPRING CLASSIC APPALOOSA SHOW 8 a.m., Boulder County

Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. For more information, call (970) 302-9040 or visit www.mpahc.com.

May 14

GREELEY SADDLE CLUB SHOW

Entries at 7 a.m., show at 8 a.m. Speed not before 1 p.m. GSC Arena, Greeley, Colo. For more information, call (970) 673-5979 or visit www.greeleysaddleclub.org.

May 20

COLORADO PONY OF THE AMERICAS OPEN HORSE SHOW Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, Colo. For more information, call (303) 536-4476 or (970) 483-7491 or visit www.copoac.org

COLORADO VERSITILITY HORSE ASSOC. MEMORIAL DAY ROUNDUP CLINIC & COMPETITION

Latigo Arena, Elbert, Colo. For more information, visit www.covhra.com

May 28

GREELEY SADDLE CLUB SHOW

Entries at 7 a.m., show at 8 a.m. Speed not before 1 p.m. GSC Arena, Greeley, Colo. For more information, call (970) 673-5979 or visit www.greeleysaddleclub.org.

June 4

COLORADO STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION OPEN ALL BREED SHOW

Indiana Equestrian Center, Arvada, Colo. For more information, call (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646.

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begin at 9 a.m., the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7600 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo.

Show. 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo.

County Fairgrounds outdoor arena. For more information, call (303) 772-6230.

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June 11

COLORADO STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION OPEN ALL BREED SHOW

Indiana Equestrian Center, Arvada, Colo. For more information, call (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646.

JOHNSTOWN SADDLE CLUB SHOW, BUCKLE SERIES English and Western Show. 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo.

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May 27-28

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GREELEY SADDLE CLUB SHOW

June 18

JOHNSTOWN SADDLE CLUB SHOW, BUCKLE SERIES English and Western Show. 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo.

June 23-24

150TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEBRASKA STATEHOOD TRAIL RIDE/WAGON RIDE Open to first 100 registered riders, 10 a.m., Fort Kearney, Neb. For more information, call (308) 320-4908.

June 24

AN EVENING OF COWBOY POETRY AND SONGS 7-9 p.m., Chief Theater, 813 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, Colo. For more information, call (303) 495-4869.

July 9

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JOHNSTOWN SADDLE CLUB SHOW, BUCKLE SERIES English and Western Show. 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo.

July 15

FRONT RANGE GYMKHANA FOR ALL AGES Registration 8 a.m., events

Entries at 7 a.m., show at 8 a.m. Speed not before 1 p.m. GSC Arena, Greeley, Colo. For more information, call (970) 673-5979 or visit www.greeleysaddleclub.org.

begin at 9 a.m., the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7600 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo.

June 17

July 16

begin at 9 a.m., the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7600 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo.

Center, Arvada, Colo. For more information, call (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646.

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COLORADO STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION OPEN ALL BREED SHOW Indiana Equestrian

GREELEY SADDLE CLUB SHOW Entries at 7 a.m., show at 8 a.m. Speed not before 1 p.m. GSC Arena, Greeley, Colo. For more information, call (970) 673-5979 or visit www.greeleysaddleclub.org.

July 26-29

2017 SUBLETTE COUNTY FAIR

10937 Highway 189, Big Piney, Wyo. For more information, visit www.sublettecountyfair.com.

Aug. 6

GREELEY SADDLE CLUB SHOW

Entries at 7 a.m., show at 8 a.m. Speed not before 1 p.m. GSC Arena, Greeley, Colo. For more information, call (970) 673-5979 or visit www.greeleysaddleclub.org.

Aug. 12-19

2017 WYOMING STATE FAIR

400 W. Center Street, Douglas, Wyo. For more information, visit www.wystatefair.com.

Aug. 13

JOHNSTOWN SADDLE CLUB SHOW, BUCKLE SERIES English and Western Show. 9 a.m.,

TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo.

Aug. 20

COLORADO STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION OPEN ALL BREED SHOW Indiana Equestrian Center, Arvada, Colo. For more information, call (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646.

Aug. 25-Sept. 4

2017 COLORADO STATE FAIR

1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, Colo. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.

Sept. 9

BRIGHTON CHILE FEST

Noon to 6 p.m. Luluâ€™s Farm Roadside Market, Brighton, Colo. For more information, call (303) 659-3300 or brightonchilefest.com.

Sept. 10

NORTHERN COLORADO RIDING CLUB

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9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 5–9 p.m. 6 p.m.

4-H Goat Show — Barn Four 4-H Rabbit Judging — Quadrangle Tent 4-H Cavy Show — Quadrangle Tent 4-H Swine Showmanship — Barn Four 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open Gates open to fair, midway, exhibit hall and barns 6–11 p.m. Carnival Hours 6 p.m. FUNKIPINO — Budweiser Entertainment Stage 7 p.m. Gates to United Power Grandstands open 8 p.m. Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band — United Power Grandstands 9 p.m. Appetite for Destruction — Budweiser Entertainment Stage 9:30 p.m. Headlining Concert (TBA July 3) — United Power Grandstands

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4-H Goat Showmanship — Barn Four 4-H Poultry Showmanship — Quadrangle Tent

10 a.m Midway, Exhibit Hall, Gates to the fair open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 4-H and Open Class exhibits open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Senior Day — Waymire Dome 11:30 a.m. Denver Dolls — Waymire Dome 1:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep producer, futurity, open mini lead and sheep lead — Barn Four 3 p.m. Catch-a-Calf Stock Show U Clinic — Barn Two 4 p.m. Bright’n Jazz — Budweiser Entertainment Stage 5 p.m. 4-H Market Swine Show — Barn Four 5–10 p.m. Carnival Hours 5 p.m. Gates to United Power Grandstands open 6 p.m. Mutton Bustin — United Power Grandstands 8:30 p.m. Concert (TBA May 9)

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Small Animal Round Robin — Quadrangle Tent 10 a.m. –5 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open Noon Midway, exhibit hall, Barns open Noon–Midnight Carnival Hours 1 p.m. Chicano Heat — Budweiser Entertainment Stage 2 p.m. Gates to United Power Grandstands open 3 p.m. Charreda — United Power Grandstands 4:30 p.m. Live Entertainment (TBA) — Budweiser Entertainment Stage 5 p.m. Concert (TBA) — United Power Grandstands

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

COLORADO

140th Arkansas Valley County FAIR

ROCKY FORD, COLORADO

AUGUST 16-20, 2017 www.arkvalleyfair.com

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

140th

Arkansas Valley Fair August 16 - 20, 2017

“Country Pride……..Valley Wide” Free Front Gate Admission

Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds, Rocky Ford, Colorado

Visit our website for more details: www.arkvalleyfair.com Email: avf@arkvalleyfair.com Telephone: (719) 254-7723

Pre Fair Events: Aug. 12 - AVF Youth Rodeo, SCCHA Jackpot Cutting Horse, Fiesta Royalty Contest Aug. 13 - AVF Youth Rodeo, Aug. 14 -AVF Open Jackpot Barrel Race, Aug. 15 -Ranch Sorting Wednesday Aug. 16-Silver Day: 6:45 am Wake-up-breakfast, 11:00 am Silver King & Queen Contest, 4:00 pm-midnight Fiesta Entertainment (Pavilion) 6:30 pm Pie Social, 7:00-8:30 pm Family Night Entertainment ~ The Armouraires Quartet & Frankie Valens

Thursday Aug. 17 - Kid’s Day: Kids Activities, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Discount Carnival Rides, 7:00 pm Truck & Tractor Pull Friday Aug. 18- Parade Day: 10:00 am Parade, 1:00 pm Ranch Rodeo, Horse Races/Calcutta, 5:30 pm 9th Annual Mutton Busting, 7:00 pm AVF Rodeo (CPRA) Saturday Aug. 19- Watermelon Day: 11:00 am Free Watermelon give away, 1:00 pm AVF Rodeo (CPRA), Horse Races/Calcutta, 7:30 pm Demolition Derby Sunday Aug. 20–Challenge Day 10:00-1:00 pm Car Show, 1:00 pm ATV Challenge/Sled Pull

Every Day Events  Carnival  4H/ FFA  Bingo Beer Garden

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Entertainment Pavilion / Beer Garden Arts, Crops, Food & Needlework Exhibits Concessions and Craft Vendors Evening Dances Corporate Sponsors

“The oldest continuous fair in the state of Colorado”

PRE-FAIR EVENTS

Aug. 12

9 a.m. AVF Youth Rodeo — Grand Arena 1-4 p.m. Fiesta royalty contest — Grand Theater, Rocky Ford 5 p.m. Registration for SCCHA jackpot cutting horse — Grandstand arena 6 p.m. SCCHA jackpot cutting horse, (719) 456-0567

Aug. 13 9 a.m.

AVF youth rodeo — Grandstand Arena

Aug. 14

5-8 p.m. Entries for open class needlework — Roundhouse, (719) 245-6131 7 p.m. AVF open jackpot barrel race — Grandstand Arena, (719) 267-3550

Aug. 15

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Entries for open class needlework — Roundhouse, (719) 254-6131 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Entries for the crafts, fine arts and photography, open class foods — Exposition Building 6 p.m. Ranch sorting — Arena, (719) 688-9105

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Aug. 16 Silver Day

6:45 a.m. Wake-up breakfast — Gobin Building, Downtown Rocky Ford, sponsored by Arkansas Valley Fair, RF Chamber of Commerce, and the Rocky Ford Rotary Club 7 a.m. Exhibition Building open for exhibitors’ setup 7-10 a.m. Entries for crops and vegetables will be accepted 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open class needlework exhibit — Roundhouse 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Exposition building open, crafts fine arts/ open class food and crops also on display 11 a.m. Judging of open class crops and vegetables Silver king/queen luncheon/program — Gobin Building, 105 N Main St, Rocky Ford Noon - midnight Beer garden — Pavilion & Grandstand 4-6 p.m. Happy hour beer garden — Pavilion 4 p.m. Jalapeno, watermelon and enchilada eating contest — Pavilion 6 p.m. Koshare Indian Dancers — Pavilion 6-10 p.m. BINGO

Aug. 17 KIDS’ DAY

8:30 a.m. Sign up for tricycle races — West slab grandstand 9 a.m. Tricycle races — West slab grandstand 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open class needlework— Roundhouse 9:30 a.m. Sign up for bike races — Infield 10 a.m. Bike races — Infield 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Exposition for flower show — Roundhouse 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Exposition building open, crafts fine arts/ open class foods/crops also on display 11:30 a.m. Turtle races — Grandstand Noon - 6 p.m. Rides, unlimited with $15 wristband Noon - midnight Beer garden — Pavilion & Grandstand 12:30 p.m. Stick horse rodeo, ages 1-6 — in front of Calcutta bleachers 1 p.m. Sand box treasure hunt, ages 4-7 1-10 p.m. BINGO — BINGO building 2 p.m. Junior cat show, kids ages 1-13 2:30 p.m. Flower show open judging — Roundhouse 3 p.m. Baby look-a-like contest — Pavilion 3:30 p.m. Baby crawling contest — Pavilion 4 p.m. Kids’ talent show — Pavilion 4-6 p.m. Happy hours at beer garden — Pavilion 7 p.m. Truck tractor pull — Grandstand Arena 6-8 p.m. Registration for horse race — Race office 7 p.m. - midnight Entertainment in the beer garden

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Aug. 18 Parade Day

10 a.m. AVF grand parade — Downtown Main St. 11 a.m. - midnight Rides open, ride all you want, $25 wristband 1-10 p.m. Flower show open, open class needlework exhibits — Roundhouse 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Exposition building open 11 a.m. AVF queen mayor’s luncheon — by invitation Noon - midnight Beer garden — Pavilion & Grandstand 1 p.m. Grand entry ranch rodeo — Grandstand arena track 1-10 p.m. BINGO — BINGO building 4-6 p.m. Beer garden happy hour — Pavilion 5:30 p.m. 9th annual horsebite mutton bustin’ — Grandstand arena 6-8 p.m. Registration for horse race meet — Race office 7 p.m. AVF rodeo (CPRA) — Grandstand arena 7 p.m. - midnight Entertainment in the beer garden — Pavilion

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Aug. 19 Watermelon Day

1-6 p.m. Rides open 6:30 a.m. 5K and 10 K run registration — Rocky Ford City Hall 7 a.m. 5K and 10K run — Rocky Ford City Hall 8 a.m. 2 mile kids’ race — Rocky Ford City Hall 8 a.m. Rodeo slack — arena 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Flower show 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Needlework exhibits — Roundhouse 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Exposition building open 10 a.m. Watermelon carving contest — In front of the roundhouse 10:30 a.m. Watermelon seed spitting contest — Infield 11 a.m. Open watermelon pile — Infield 11:30 a.m. Horse shoe pitching registration — Pavilion Noon - midnight Beer garden — Pavilion & Grandstand 12:30 p.m. 2018 AVF Queen coordination 1 p.m. Horseshoe pitching — Pavilion 1 p.m. AVF rodeo (CPRA) and horse races — Grandstand arena 1- 10 p.m. BINGO — BINGO building 4-6 p.m. Happy hour, Beer garden — Pavilion 7 p.m. - midnight Entertainment in the beer garden — Pavilion 7:30 p.m. Demolition derby — Grandstand

Aug. 20 Challenge Day

10 a.m. - noon ATV challenge and sled pull registration — Infield 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Antique car show — West of midway across from roundhouse 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exposition building open Noon - 4 p.m. Beer Garden — Under grandstand 12:30 p.m. K’Nex building trust contest — Exposition building 1 p.m. ATV challenge and sled pull — Grandstand arena 1-3 p.m. Pickup entries — Exposition building TTHE FENCE POST | www.thefencepost.com

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COLORADO

Boulder County FAIR

LONGMONT, COLORADO JULY 28-AUG. 6, 2017 www.bouldercountyfair.org

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 28 8 a.m.

4-H western/classical dressage and English horse show 2 p.m. Firefighters combat challenge 5 p.m. 4-H and FF cavy check-in 5 p.m. Carnival 5:30 p.m. 4-H working ranch horse show 6 p.m. Cowgirl’s ball 7 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Girls on Top Midnight Firefighter Combat Challenge, Guns and hoses relay

July 29

6:30 a.m. Longmont Twin Peaks Rotary Chuckwagon breakfast 7 a.m. Adult and junior open class field crops, fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers check-in 8 a.m. Dairy bar 8 a.m. 4-H horse showmanship/halter show 8 a.m. Salute to Sirens and Safety, Emergency Responders Day 9 a.m. Parade check-in/line-up 10 a.m. Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral 10 a.m. FFA petting zoo 11 a.m. Airborne gymnastics, Kids ninja obstacle course Noon 4-H western horse show 1 p.m. Carnival 1 p.m. Adult and junior class open field crops, fruit, vegetables, herb and flower judging 1 p.m. Ed Aragoni, magician 1 p.m. Firefighter combat challenge 1 p.m. Kid’s drop-in fishing 3 p.m. Bailes de mi Tierra Longmont Senior Center 4 p.m. Craft distillery festival 5 p.m. Ed Aragoni, magician 5 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Delta Sonics 5:30 p.m. 4-H reining horse show 7 p.m. Mexican Rodeo 8 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, That 80’s Band

July 30 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m.

Optimist Club pancake breakfast Dairy Bar 4-H champion of champions day horse show 9 a.m. 4-H and FFA cavy showmanship 9 a.m. Free CPRA rodeo slack 9 a.m. CPRA Rodeo Slack 9:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA cavy show 10 a.m. Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral 20

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10 a.m. 10 a.m.

FFA petting zoo Lucky Mutt Strut Fun Run at the Boulder County Fair, Maxford Lucky Mutt Strut 1 p.m. Carnival 1 p.m. Wolf Sanctuary 2 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Brad Bearsheart 3 p.m. 4-H and FFA poultry and market poultry check-in 3 p.m. Hix-n-Chix 3 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 4 p.m. Free Music in the Beer Garden, Brad Bearsheart 5 p.m. CPRA rodeo 5 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 5:30 p.m. 4-H fashion revue 7 p.m. 4-H and FFA dress-a-cavy to follow Cavy awards 7 p.m. Free music exhibit building 7 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Doo-Wah Riders 7:30 p.m. 4-H and FFA Cavy check-out

July 31

7:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA dog show check-in 8 a.m. 4-H and FFA dog show with awards following judging 8 a.m. Dairy bar 9 a.m. 4-H and FFA alpaca , dairy goats, market/breeding goat & sheep, utility goat check-in 10 a.m. Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral 10 a.m. Urban Farming Day 10 a.m. FFA petting zoo 11 a.m. 4-H and FFA poultry weigh-in Noon 4-H and FFA market goat weigh-in 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA market lamb weigh-in 4 p.m. 4-H and FFA rabbit check-in 4 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 6 p.m. 4-H and FFA market rabbit weigh-in 6 p.m. 4-H horse gymkhana 6 p.m. Farm to table dinner 7 p.m. 4-H and FFA dairy goat milk out 7 p.m. Free concert on exhibit building stage 7 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Bakersfield 7 p.m. Westernaires

Aug. 1 6 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m.

4-H and FFA swine check-in/weigh-in 4-H and FFA beef & fiber goat check-in 4-H and FFA dairy goat showmanship Dairy bar 4-H and FFA catch-a-pig

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9 a.m.

4-H and FFA market swine, goat, market sheep, swine ultrasound 10 a.m. 4-H and FFA poultry egg production and market judging 10 a.m. Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral 10 a.m. Senior Day, Longmont Library, Solar Eclipse 10 a.m. FFA petting zoo 11 a.m. Senior Day Wordsmith Theatre Noon 4-H and FFA beef Noon 4-H and FFA Catch-a-pig interview Noon 4-H and FFA dairy goat milking contest 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA dairy goat obstacle course 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA poultry showmanship 2 p.m. Dulcimer Band 2 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 3 p.m. Bailes de mi Tierra Longmont Senior Center 3 p.m. Krusher 4 p.m. Ballet on horseback 4 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 4 p.m. Pet a bunny wagon 5 p.m. Carnival 5 p.m. Krusher 5:30 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 6 p.m. 4-H and FFA swine showmanship 7 p.m. 4-H and FFA swine showmanship 7 p.m. Free music exhibit building 7 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Joe Cool 7:30 p.m. Ballet on horseback

Aug. 2

8 a.m. 4-H and FFA dairy cattle check-in 8 a.m. Dairy bar 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA goat showmanship (market and breeding goats) 9 a.m. 4-H and FFA poultry show 10 a.m. 4-H and FFA market goat show 10 a.m. Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral 10 a.m. Going-green, Resource conservation Boulder County 10 a.m. FFA petting zoo 11 a.m. 4-H and FFA breeding goat show Noon 4-H and FFA rabbit showmanship 2 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 3 p.m. 4-H and FFA market rabbit show 3 p.m. Krusher 4 p.m. 3-D jackpot barrel race 4 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 4 p.m. Pet a bunny wagon 4 p.m. Utility goat cart practice 5 p.m. Carnival

5 p.m. Gymkhana 5 p.m. Krusher 5:30 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Rock Bottom Boys 6 p.m. 4-H and FFA market swine show 6:30 p.m. Krusher 6:30 p.m. Yellow design BMX stunt team and meet-n-greet 7 p.m. 4-H and FFA parade of dairy goat breeds 7 p.m. Free music, exhibit building 7 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Usual Suspects

Aug. 3 7 a.m.

Commercial field crops, fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers check-in 8 a.m. 4-H and FFA breeding rabbit show 8 a.m. Dairy bar 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA owned and bred swine show 9 a.m. 4-H and FFA sheep showmanship 9 a.m. 4-H and FFA breeding swine show 10 a.m. 4-H and FFA alpaca show 10 a.m. 4-H and FFA utility goat showmanship 10 a.m. Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral 10 a.m. FFA petting zoo 10 a.m. Jeff and Paige 10 a.m. Pedal tractor pull 10:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA market sheep show, following showmanship 10:45 a.m. Longmont Museum Kid’s Day Dinosaur activities 11 a.m. 4-H and FFA utility goat show, following showmanship 11 a.m. Kid’s day wordsmiths Theatre 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA breeding sheep show 1 p.m. Carnival 1 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Guitars Etc. Band Camp 2 p.m. Amazing Arthur 2:30 p.m. Showing sheep and wearing wool class 3 p.m. 4-H and FFA swine barnyard Olympics 3 p.m. Krusher 4 p.m. Amazing Arthur 5 p.m. 4-H and FFA dairy goat awards 5 p.m. 4-H and FFA sheep awards 5 p.m. 4-H and FFA utility goat and dairy goat awards 5 p.m. Krusher 5:30 p.m. Sheep exhibitors and family pot luck 6 p.m. 4-H and FFA dairy cattle showmanship 6 p.m. Market and fiber goat pee wee showmanship 6 p.m. Mutton bustin kids rodeo 6:30 p.m. Krusher 7 p.m. 4-H and FFA dairy cattle show (following showmanship)

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m.

4-H and FFA poultry awards Amazing Arthur Free Music Exhibit Building Free Music in the Fair Garden, FACE

Aug. 4 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon

Dairy Barn 4-H and FFA beef showmanship 4-H and FFA market beef show 4-H and FFA fiber goat showmanship Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral S.T.E.A.M. Dat and NIST FFA petting zoo Pet a bunny wagon Barnyard safety buddies 4-H and FFA fiber goat show 4-H and FFA breeding beef show (following market show) 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA market and breeding goat awards 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA poultry sale 1 p.m. Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 2 p.m. 4-H and FFA dress-a-bunny show 2 p.m. Amazing Arthur 2 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Mojo’s Band Camp 2 p.m. Open livestock show 3 p.m. Rabbit pee wee showmanship 3 p.m. Krusher 4 p.m. 4-H and FFA swine awards 4 p.m. 4-H and FFA swine awards and BBQ 4 p.m. Amazing Arthur 4 p.m. Sheep pee wee showmanship 5 p.m. Carnival 5 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Boom Twang 5 p.m. Krusher 6 p.m. Bucket calf check-in 6:30 p.m. Krusher 7 p.m. 4-H and FFA large animal round robin 7 p.m. Amazing Arthur 7 p.m. Free Music Exhibit Building 7:30 p.m. Freestyle Bull Fighting 7 Pro Tour 8 p.m. Free Music in the Fair Garden, Premium Diesel

Aug. 5 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m.

Optimist Club pancake breakfast 4-H and FFA small animal round robin Dairy bar 4-H general project awards Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral FFA petting zoo Pet a bunny wagon 4-H and FFA parade of dairy goat breeds 4-H product sale

Noon Noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m.

Junior livestock market sale buyers BBQ Bucket calf show Round Robin awards, large small Carnival Junior livestock parade of champions Junior livestock market sale Amazing Arthur Harmonica Group Amazing Arthur Demolition Derby Free Music in the Fair Garden, Lightly Toasted Free concerts on Exhibition Building Stage Free Music in the Fair Garden, The Long Run

Aug. 6

8 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

Dairy Barn 4-H and FFA dairy cattle awards 4-H and FFA catch-a-pig info. meeting 4-H and FFA fiber goat awards Aurora Dairy Kid’s Corral FFA petting zoo Pet a bunny wagon Rinn Cowboy Christian Fellowship Presents: Cowboy Church 10:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA catch-a-pig contest 11 a.m. 4-H and FFA dairy & utility goat costume contest 11:30 a.m. Swine pee wee showmanship and adult consume showmanship Noon 4-H and FFA beef awards Noon Amazing Arthur Noon Free Music in the Fair Garden, Weld County Ramblers Noon Dairy and utility goat pee wee showmanship 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA rabbit awards 1 p.m. Carnival 2 p.m. 4-H and FFA poultry & rabbit check-out 2 p.m. Amazing Arthur 3 p.m. 4-H and FFA alpaca, beef, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat & fiber goat check-out 4 p.m. Amazing Arthur 4 p.m. NSPA truck and tractor pull 7 p.m. Free concerts on Exhibit building stage

Aug. 7 5 p.m. 5 p.m.

4-H general project check-out Open creative living check-out

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COLORADO

Douglas County FAIR & RODE0

CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO AUG. 3-6, 2017 www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 29

9 a.m.

9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Parade (Downtown Castle Rock) Junior Division Dog Showmanship (Indoor Arena) Junior Division Dog Obedience (following Showmanship – Indoor Arena) 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Discovery Ranch 10 a.m. Junior Division Llama Show followed by Open Division Llama Show (Pavilion) followed by Learn with a Llama (Public Interaction with a Llama!) 11 a.m. Junior Division Cat Show (Multi-Purpose Barn South) 1 p.m. Junior Division Utility Goat –Obstacle Course (Pavilion) 3 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ (Outdoor Arena) 5 p.m. Hometown Rodeo Starting with the Crowning of Fair Royalty (Outdoor Arena)

July 30

8 a.m. Junior Division Horse Show (Indoor Arena) - Working Ranch followed by English Noon–4 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Fine Arts, Home Ec., Home Arts, Quilts & Senior Citizen Exhibit Entry Receiving (Events Center)

July 31 8 a.m.

Junior Division Horse Show (Indoor Arena) – Western concurrent with Trail (Warm-up Arena) 34th Anniversary

ntry Stampe u o C de gh i H

RODEO SERIES

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Aug 5, 12 John Work Arena • Fraser, Co Co-Approved WRA - Mutton Bustin’ & Calf Scramble Bareback ...........................................................$80 Saddle Bronc ....................................................$80 Bull Riding ........................................................$80 Steer Wrestling .................................................$60 ght! Ladies Breakaway Roping...............................$60 Rodeo Entries Open: Tie Down Calf Roping ......................................$60 Mondays prior to rodeo 4-8pm Team Roping ........................................ $110/ team Call Backs: Wednesdays 4-8pm Mixed Team Roping ............................ $110/ team Ladies Open Barrel Racing .............................$60 970-449-9040 Ladies Local Barrel Racing .............................$35 Ladies Pole Bending ........................................$60 Enter Online Email: Slack: 12:00pm July 22 Jr. Rodeo: 3:00pm Family Western BBQ: 4:00-9:00pm Fun Rodeo Performance: 7:00pm Ni

entries@highcountrystampede.com See our website for special events Stock Contractor: Miller Rodeo Co. Strasburg, CO Must Compete in 5 of 7 rodeos to be eligible for series awards

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Barrel Racing.......8 & i: $15 9-13: $20 14-18: $25 Pole Bending .......8 & i: $15 9-13: $20 14-18: $25 Goat Tying.................................9-13: $20 14-18: $25 Breakaway Roping...................9-13: $20 14-18: $25 Jr/Sr Team Roping (enter 1x)..9-13: $20 14-18: $25 Jr Steer Riding .................... 9-13 (150 lbs. max): $25 Jr Bull Riding...............................................14-18: $30 Vest & Helmet required for Jr. Bulls & Steers. Available to borrow

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9 a.m. Noon

Aug. 1 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

Open Division Fine Arts, Home Ec., Home Arts, and Senior Citizen Judging Closed to Public (Events Center) Creative Arts Open Division Quilt Judging - Open to Public (Events Center) Junior Division Horse Show Gymkhana (Indoor Arena) Junior Division Beef, Swine, Goat, Sheep, Poultry and Rabbit Receiving Junior Division Dairy, Fiber, Pygmy and Fainting Goat Show followed by all Non- Market Goat Showmanship (Pavilion)

Aug. 2

8 a.m. Junior Division Rabbit Show (Poultry Barn) 8 a.m. Junior Division Swine Showmanship (Pavilion) 10:30 a.m. Junior Division Beef Showmanship (Pavilion) 1 p.m. Junior Division Sheep Showmanship (Pavilion) 1 p.m. Junior Division Poultry Showmanship (Multi-Purpose Barn South) 1 p.m.–7 p.m. Junior Division General & Home Ec. Exhibits on Display (Kirk Hall) 4 p.m. Junior Division Breeding Beef Show (Pavilion) 6 p.m. Junior Division Market Swine Show (Pavilion)

Aug. 3

7–11 a.m. Creative Arts Open Division Ag & Floriculture Exhibit Entry Receiving (Kirk Hall) 9 a.m. Junior Division Market Lamb Show followed by Breeding Sheep (Pavilion) 9 a.m. Junior Division Poultry Show Breed, Market (Poultry Barn) 1 p.m. Junior Division Market Goat Show followed by Meat Breeding and Market Goat Showmanship (Pavilion) 1 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Weeds, Agriculture, Floriculture Judging (Kirk Hall) 2–11 p.m. Carnival Open 3 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ (Outdoor Arena) 4-8 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Exhibits on Display (Events Center Conference Room) 5 p.m. Junior Division Market Beef Show (Pavilion) 6 p.m. Chamber Night at the Fair (Heritage Plaza) Ticketed Event 7 p.m. Xtreme Bulls - Bull Riding (Indoor Arena) Ticketed Event 9 p.m. Dustin Devine & The Real Deal (Midway Stage)

Aug. 4 9 a.m.

Junior Division Master Showmanship (Pavilion / West Warm-up Arena) 11:30 a.m. Royalty Luncheon (Hospitality Tent) Ticketed Event Noon–8 p.m. Vendor EXPO Opens Noon–8 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Exhibits on Display (Events Center Conference Room) 2–11:30 p.m. Carnival Open 2–8 p.m. Entertainment (Vendor EXPO Stage) 3 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ (Outdoor Arena) 4 p.m. Queens Barrel Race (Outdoor Arena) 5:30 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale – Buyer Appreciation BBQ (Pavilion) Ticketed Event 6 p.m. 4-H Scholarship Awards and Commissioner’s Cookie Jar Presentations (Pavilion)

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6:30 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale (Pavilion) 7 p.m. Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo Patriot Night (Outdoor Arena) Ticketed Event 9 p.m. Sean Curtis & The Divide (Midway Stage)

Aug. 5

10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Vendor EXPO Opens 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Exhibits on Display (Events Center Conference Room) 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Blindman Tractor Drive (Outdoor Arena Warm-Up) Noon Pie Eating Contest (Discovery Ranch) Noon–8 p.m. Entertainment (Vendor EXPO Stage) Noon–6 p.m. Get Gardening Help (Kirk Hall) Noon–11:30 p.m. Carnival Open 1 p.m. Junior Division Beef Fitting Contest (Beef Barn) 12:30–2 p.m. Fan Zone (Outdoor Arena) 2 p.m. Buckstein (Midway Stage) 2 p.m. Junior Division Goat Quick Draw Milkout and Goat Costume Contest (Midway) 3 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ (Outdoor Arena) 3 p.m. Sheep Lead Competition (Pavilion)

5 p.m.

Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts (Midway Stage) 5:30 p.m. Junior Division Small Animal Round Robin Competitors Meeting (Pavilion) 6 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Photography & Quilts Viewer’s Choice Ballots Due (Events Center) 7 p.m. Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo (Outdoor Arena) Ticketed Event Celebrating the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Inductees 9–11 p.m. Richie Law & The Southern Routes Band (Indoor Arena)

Aug. 6

7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Entertainment (Midway Stage) 7:30 a.m. Church Service (Indoor Arena) (Pavilion) 8 a.m. Free Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Castle Rock Bank (Midway) 8 a.m. Medved P.R.C.A. Slack (Outdoor Arena) 8:45 a.m. Junior Division Small Animal Round Robin Check-In (Pavilion) 9 a.m. Dutch Oven Cook-off (Midway) 9 a.m. Junior Division Small Animal Round Robin (Pavilion)

9 a.m.

Douglas County Fair Foundation 2017 Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony 9–10 a.m. Stick Horse Rodeo (Discovery Ranch Corral) 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Creative Arts Open Division Exhibits on Display (Events Center Conference Room) 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Vendor EXPO Opens 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Entertainment (Vendor EXPO Stage) 10 a.m. Pie Eating Contest (Discovery Ranch) 10 a.m. Draft Horse Performance Show (Indoor Arena) 10 a.m. Mutton Bustin’ (Outdoor Arena) 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Get Gardening Help (Kirk Hall) 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Entertainment (Midway Stage) Noon–6 p.m. Carnival Open 1 p.m. Medved P.R.C.A. Cowboys for Cops (Outdoor Arena) Ticketed Event 4 p.m. Dutch Oven Cook-off Judging and Samples (Midway) 4 p.m. Livestock Barns Closed to Public 6 p.m. EXPO Closes, Carnival Closes

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COLORADO

Eagle County FAIR & RODEO

EAGLE, COLORADO JULY 19-22, 2017 www.eaglecounty.us/fairrodeo The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 17

PRE-FAIR EVENTS

July 7 6 p.m.

July 8 9 a.m.

July 9

1 p.m.

July 11 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m.

Noon - 6:30 p.m. Enter Non-perishable Open Class Exhibits - Eagle River Center 5 p.m. 4-H Livestock Pen Set-Up - Eagle River Center

4-H Western and English Horse Show — ProRodeo Arena

July 19

4-H Working Ranch Horse Show — ProRodeo Arena 4-H Clothing Project judging - Brush Creek Pavilion Fashion Revue judging - Brush Creek Pavilion Public Fashion Revue - Brush Creek Pavilion

July 13

6 p.m.

July 14 6 p.m.

July 16 2 p.m.

4-H English Horse Show — ProRodeo Arena

4-H Cat Show – Exhibit Hall 4-H Dog Show – Exhibit Hall Open Gymkhana - ProRodeo Arena

7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Enter Perishable Open Class Exhibits - Eagle River Center 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Open Class judging (closed to public) 9 a.m. 4-H Poultry Show - Eagle River Center

July 19 “Lil’ Buckaroo Night”

8 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show - Eagle River Center 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration for Piggy Bank Contest - Eagle River Center 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center 1 p.m. 4-H Animal weigh-in - Eagle River Center 3 p.m. Carnival Opens 4 -8 p.m. Kid’s Craft Tent-Grandstands 5-7 p.m. Country Showdown – East end of grandstands 5-8 p.m. 4-H Livestock Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center 5 p.m. Piggy Bank Contest judging - Eagle River Center 5 -7 p.m. Alpaca Knitting Group Demonstration - ERC 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo – ProRodeo Arena

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July 20 “Western Heritage”

9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center 9 a.m. 4-H Swine Show - Eagle River Center 12-2 p.m. Thursday Fair & Rodeo BBQ 2 p.m. 4-H Lamb Show - Eagle River Center 3 p.m. Carnival Opens 4 p.m. 4-H Goat Show - Eagle River Center 4 -8 p.m. Kid’s Craft Tent-Grandstands 5 -7 p.m. Country Showdown –East end of grandstands 4:30- 6:30 p.m. High Altitude Quilt Guild - quilting demonstration -ERC 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo - ProRodeo Arena

July 21 “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”

9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center 9 a.m. 4-H Beef Show - Eagle River Center 2 p.m. 4-H Round Robin Showmanship - Eagle River Center 3 p.m. Carnival Opens 4-8 p.m. Kid’s Craft Tent-Grandstands 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-Rodeo Entertainment- Tyller Gummersall- West End of Arena 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo - ProRodeo Arena 9-11 p.m. Jake Worthington in Concert- Arena Stage July 22 “Patriotic” 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public - Eagle River Center 9-9:30 a.m. Pretty Baby Contest registration - Eagle River Center 10 a.m. Pretty Baby Contest - Eagle River Center Noon Carnival Opens Noon Junior Livestock Barbecue - Eagle River Center 1:00 p.m. Junior Livestock Auction - Eagle River Center Stage 2:00 p.m. “What is Your “H”?, Colorado State University Extension, ERC 4-8 p.m. Kid’s Craft Tent-Grandstands 4:30–6:30 p.m. Pre-Rodeo Entertainment- Tyller Gummersall- West end Arena 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo - ProRodeo Arena 9:30-11 p.m. Matt Mason in Concert - Arena Stage

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

COLORADO

Greeley Stampede JUNE 23-JULY 4, 2017

GREELEY, COLORADO www.greeleystampede.org

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

June 23 Jack Daniels Day

June 26 JBS Day

June 30 Bud Light Day

June 24 Power Services Co. Day

June 27 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day Banner Health Day

July 1 Energy Day

8 p.m. Concert Chase Rice with Ned Ledoux 5 p.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 5:45 p.m. Brand 307 8:15 p.m. Erin Enderlin 10:30 p.m. Tyler Walker Band KIDS KORRAL 5 & 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 6 & 7 p.m. Duck Races 6-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists 8 p.m.

Concert Barenaked Ladies with Face Vocal Band 11 a.m.-close Carnival 10 a.m. Kids Rodeo FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 3 p.m. Weld County Ramblers 5:30 p.m. Johnny Day 8 p.m. Romero 11 p.m. WARRANT KIDS KORRAL 12:30, 4, 7 p.m. Cosplay Robots 12:30, 3, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 1:30, 4, 6, 7 Duck Races 2-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists 3:30, 5, 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 4:30 p.m. Stick Horse Rodeo

June 25 Faith and Family Night/ City of Greeley Day 1 p.m. 8 p.m.

American Bullfighting Concert TobyMac with Heartâ€™s Remedy 11 a.m.-close Carnival 12-8 p.m. Ford Music Stage FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 11:45 a.m., 5, 8 p.m. My Favorite Bands 2 p.m. Of Sound Mynd 4 p.m. Build-a-Stick Horse and Parade 6:30 p.m. BSP (Motley Crew Tribute Band) 9 p.m. Jeneve Rose Mitchell 10:30 p.m. Renewed KIDS KORRAL 12:30, 4, 7 p.m. Cosplay Robots 12:30, 3, 5 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 1:30, 4, 6, 7 Duck Races 2-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists 3:30, 5, 6:30 Sheep Stampede 4:30 p.m. Stick Horse Rodeo

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

7 p.m. PRCA Xtreme Bulls 5 p.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 6 p.m. Jeneve Rose Mitchell 9 p.m. 101 Army Band KIDS KORRAL 5 & 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 6 & 7 p.m. Duck Races 6-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists

7 p.m. PRCA Pro Rodeo 5 p.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 5 p.m. BIG Country-The Voice Prelim. 7:45 p.m. Luke Wayne Band 9:30 p.m. Caitlyn Ochsner Band KIDS KORRAL 5 & 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 6 & 7 p.m. Duck Races 6-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists

June 28 Man-Up Crusade Cargill Day

7 p.m. PRCA Pro Rodeo 5 p.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 5:30 p.m. K99 New From Nashville Artist Michael Tyler 7:30 p.m. Harley & the V Twins 9:30 p.m. Country Line KIDS KORRAL 5 & 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 6 & 7 p.m. Duck Races 6-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists

June 29 Military Appreciation Noble Energy Day

7 p.m. PRCA Pro Rodeo 5 p.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 6:30 p.m. Paul Beverage 9:30 p.m. Trent Hughes Band KIDS KORRAL 5 & 6 p.m. Sheep Stampede 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 6 & 7 p.m. Duck Races 6-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists

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8 p.m.

Concert LOCASH with Drake White & The Big Fire 5 p.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 5:30 p.m. Jared Daniels Band 8 p.m. Boom Twang 10:30 p.m. Bryan Thomas KIDS KORRAL 5 & 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 6 & 7 p.m. Duck Races 6-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists 1 p.m. PRCA Pro Rodeo 8 p.m. Concert Toby Keith with High Valley 11 a.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 3 p.m. The Long Run (A tribute to the Eagles) 5:15 p.m. Wing Shack Championship Wing Bowl 6 p.m. K99 New From Nashville Artists Drew Baldridge 10:30 p.m. Sean Curtis & the Divide KIDS KORRAL 12:30, 4, 7 p.m. Cosplay Robots 12:30 3, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 1:30, 4, 6, 7 p.m. Duck Races 2-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists 3:30, 5, 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 4:30 p.m. Stick Horse Rodeo

July 2 Pepsi Day

8-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Exhibition Building 9-11 a.m. Cowboy Church, Exhibition Building, Music by Susie McEntire 1 p.m. PRCA Pro Rodeo 8 p.m. Concert Clay Walker with John Michael Montgomery FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 1 p.m. BIG Country-The Voice Prelim. 3:30 p.m. Project Foreigner (A Tribute to Foreigner) 6 p.m. Union Gray 10:30 p.m. Swerve 11 a.m.-close Carnival KIDS KORRAL 12:30, 4, 7 p.m. Cosplay Robots 12:30, 3, 5:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 1:30, 4, 6, 7 Duck Races 2-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists 3:30, 5, 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 4:30 p.m. Stick Horse Rodeo

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July 3 Neighbors Day

7 p.m. PRCA Pro Rodeo Finals 5 p.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 6 p.m. County Music Project 8 p.m. Phil Vassar KIDS KORRAL 5, 6, 7 p.m. Duck Races 5 & 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 6-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists

July 4 GMC Day 9 a.m.

Independence Day Parade, Starts 10th Ave & 19th St. – Ends at 5th St. 4 p.m. Demolition Derby 11 a.m.-close Carnival FREE AT EXTRACTION STAGE 5 p.m. K99 New From Nashville Artist Brooke Eden 8 p.m. Neal McCoy

KIDS KORRAL 12:30, 4, 7 p.m. Cosplay Robots 12:30, 3, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Frisbee Dog Performance 1:30, 5, 6, 7 p.m. Duck Races 2-8 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon Artists 3:30, 5, 6:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede 9:30 p.m. Fireworks ALL DAY-EVERY DAY

Kids Korral Free Innovation Station Bucky’s Sandbox Pedal Tractors Petting Zoo The Backyard Extraction Stage Free Stampede Saloon Food Court Craft Beer Tent Carnival Americana

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COLORADO

JeffCo FAIR & FESTIVAL

GOLDEN, COLORADO AUG. 10-13, 2017 www.celebratejeffco.com

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

PRE-FAIR EVENTS

Aug. 5

1-3 p.m. 4-H fashion revue, demonstration and performing arts judging

Aug. 8

8 a.m.-5 p.m. 4-H interview judging, all projects 9-11 a.m. 4-H horse test 1-3 p.m. 4-H livestock test

Aug. 9

8-9 a.m. 4-H swine and rabbit check-in 9-10 a.m. 4-H sheep, goat and poultry check-in 10-10:30 a.m. 4-H steer check-in 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 4-H rabbit judging 2-6 p.m. 4-H poultry judging

Aug. 10

8:30 a.m. 4-H Horse Show 12 p.m. 4-H Horse Show Trail Classes 5 p.m. Gates open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Live entertainment, pony rides, petting farm, 4-H animal viewing, speakers & demonstrations, open class, art exhibit, Science

Professor Newton Science Show, 4-H exhibits, atmosphere entertainment, Outdoor Adventure Zone, food trucks, vendors, Old West Saloon. Times may vary 5 p.m. 4-H Sheep & Goat Show 5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 6 p.m. That Eighties Band 7 p.m. 4-H Llama & Alpaca Show 8:15 p.m. That Eighties Band 10 p.m. Gates close

Aug. 11

12 p.m. Gates open 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Live entertainment, pony rides, petting farm, 4-H animal viewing, speakers & demonstrations, open class, art exhibit, Science Safari, Reptile Adventure, 4-H exhibits, atmosphere entertainment, Outdoor Adventure Zone, food trucks, vendors, Old West Saloon. Times may vary 10 a.m. 4-H Gymkhana 12 p.m. 4-H Horse Herdsman Awards

1 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 10 p.m.

4-H Dog Show 4-H Cattle Show 4-H Swine Show Gladius the Show The Tyler Walker Band Gates close

Aug. 12

10 a.m. Gates open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Live entertainment, pony rides, petting farm, 4-H animal viewing, speakers & demonstrations, open class, art exhibit, Science Safari, Reptile Adventure, 4-H exhibits, atmosphere entertainment, Outdoor Adventure Zone, food trucks, vendors, Old West Saloon. Times may vary 10 a.m. Inventor’s Fair 11 a.m. 4-H Round Robin 1 p.m. 4-H Catch-an-Animal 2 p.m. 4-H Sheep Lead 2:30 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Hopping & Bunny Costume Contests 3 p.m. Pie Eating Contest 4:30 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue & Performing Arts Performance 6 p.m. Professional Wrestling 7 p.m. CPRA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Buckstein 9:30 p.m. Buckstein 10 p.m. Gates close

Aug. 13

9 a.m. Homebrewing Competition 10 a.m. Gates open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Live entertainment, pony rides, petting farm, 4-H animal viewing, speakers & demonstrations, open class, art exhibit, Science Safari, Reptile Adventure, 4-H exhibits, atmosphere entertainment, Outdoor Adventure Zone, food trucks, vendors, Old West Saloon. Times may vary 10:30 a.m. 4-H Celebrity Livestock Show 11 a.m. 4-H Livestock Pig Roast 11:30 a.m. Cowboy Church Service 12 p.m. 4-H Livestock Herdsman Awards 1 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction 1 p.m. The Beverly Belles - Victory Swingtime USO Show 2 p.m. 4-H Youth Market 2 p.m. Ranch Rodeo 6 p.m. Gates close

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The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 24

7-8:30 a.m. Goat and sheep inspection 9-10 a.m. Quilt check in (open class and 4-H) 9-10 a.m. Market goat and sheep weigh-in 10 a.m. Open class and 4-H quilt judging (in Ag Building) 10-11 a.m. Market beef weigh-in and brand inspection 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Exhibits accepted: Open home ec, living arts, special living arts, open class canning and baking 12 -6 p.m. Entries taken for County Events Day at rodeo ticket booth 1-5 p.m. Poultry and rabbit check-in 5 p.m. Youth Swine Show. Show order: 1) Showmanship 3) Catch-it-Pig 2) Youth Breeding 4) Market Classes

July 25 8 a.m.

Judge 4-H poultry and rabbits Show order: 1) Showmanship – 4-H 3) Judge 4-H poultry & poultry & rabbits rabbit classes 2) Primary poultry 4) Open class & rabbits poultry & rabbits 9 a.m. 4-H and open class food sale 12 Noon Judge youth sheep show. Show order: 1) Showmanship 4) Pen of 2 2) Open Class Primary 5) Youth Breeding Showmanship 6) Tiny Tot 3) Market Lambs 3 p.m. Judge youth goat show-Show order: 1) Showmanship 3) Market Goats 2) Open Class Primary 4) Breeding Goats Showmanship 5 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue (gazebo in Carousel Park) and 4-H clothing awards 6 p.m. Bucket calves in stalls 6 p.m. Catch-it-lamb and pig contests (on the track) 6:15 p.m. Ranch Rodeo Calcutta 7 p.m. Ranch Rodeo

July 26

8 a.m. Youth Beef Show. Show order: 1) Breeding Beef 4) Club Class 2) Showmanship 5) Bucket Calf 3) Market Beef Showmanship 8-10 a.m. Floriculture check in 9 a.m. 5 p.m. – Horse project check-in 1-7:30 p.m. Music on stage in Carousel Park 6:15 p.m. Livestock sale buyer’s supper 7:15 p.m. Livestock sale. Sale order: 1) Poultry & Rabbits 4) Market Sheep 2) Market Beef 5) Market Goat 3) Market Swine

July 27

COLORADO

BURLINGTON, COLORADO Kit Carson County FAIR www.kitcarsoncounty.org/county_fair JULY 24-29, 2017

8 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 4-H horse halter show 1) Primary Lead Line (Department CC) will follow the 4-H halter show 8-9:30 a.m. Crops and garden check in 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Music on stage in Carousel Park 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE BARBECUE 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE WATERMELON FEED sponsored by Farm Credit of Southern Colorado 12:45 p.m. County Events Day Grand Entry, introduction, pledges and rodeo 1 p.m. County Events Day activities begin (Kids events on the track) 4 – 7:30 p.m. Music on stage in Carousel Park 4-9 p.m. Rodeo tickets sold 5 p.m. Sheep Lead Show in Fairgrounds Park 7:30 p.m. Parade of Livestock 8 p.m. Rodeo and Bull Fighters Only bullfight. Tough Enough to Wear Pink will be held during PRCA Rodeo

July 28

8 a.m. Round Robin Showmanship contest 8:30 a.m. 4-H horse performance show 9:30 a.m. K.C.C. Cattlemen’s Quiz Bowl 1 p.m. “Cow Patty” Bingo contest held on track west of the arena 1-5 p.m. Music on stage in Carousel Park (featuring local entertainment). 5-7:20 p.m. Music on stage in Carousel Park, featuring Buckstein. 3:30 p.m. 4-H awards presentation: general projects, catch-it-calf, pig, lamb, herdsman and 4-H Home Economics (Heritage Arts & 4-H /Foods/Cake Decorating) in the grandstands 4-9 p.m. Concert/rodeo tickets sold 7:30 p.m. Parade of livestock 7:45 p.m. Catch-it-Calf contest

Release of non-sale livestock (beef, sheep, swine, goats) 8 p.m. Announce 2018 Royalty (during rodeo performance) 8 p.m. Rodeo and FMX Motocross 8:30 p.m. Parade of Champions Street dance on Cory Wall Way with Jake Worthington as the featured band – following the rodeo

July 29

10 a.m. Fair Parade (down main street) 11:30 a.m. Small Animal (and pocket pets) in livestock show barn 11:30 a.m. Garden Tractor Pull 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kit Carson County Cattlemen’s Cook-off 2:30 a.m. “Talk Rodeo,” in Carousel Park 3-5 p.m. Music on stage in Carousel Park (featuring local entertainment) 5-7:30 Music on Stage in Carousel Park, featuring Atomic Fireball 4-9 p.m. Concert/rodeo tickets sold 4 p.m. Release of sale animals and all poultry & rabbits 4 p.m. GENERAL RELEASE OF 4-H AND OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS. (Exhibit buildings will be closed from 3-4 p.m. to allow superintendents time to organize exhibits for release.) 6:30 p.m. Gunfight in Carousel Park 7 p.m. Parade of Livestock video 7:30 p.m. Rodeo 9 p.m./following rodeo Tracy Lawrence concert Carnival -Garry Moore Amusements Wednesday -Saturday Bingo - Tuesday – Saturday (under grandstands – west end)

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

COLORADO

Larimer County FAIR & RODEO

LOVELAND, COLORADO

AUG. 4-9, 2017 www.larimercountyfair.org

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

PRE-FAIR EVENTS

2 p.m.

9 a.m.

4-H cat show

6 p.m.

4-H dog showmanship

Aug. 2

July 21

July 22 11 a.m.

July 23

9:30 a.m. 4-H dog obedience and rally show

8 a.m. 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

July 29

Aug. 3

9:30 a.m. Larimer County Fair Parade

July 30 2 p.m.

July 31 8 a.m. 6 p.m.

Aug. 1 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 2 p.m.

4-H horses show English class 4-H horse show western classes 4-H musical freestyle 4-H horse show western classes 4-H western trail 4-H working ranch horse classes

8 a.m. 8 a.m. 1 p.m.

Aug. 4 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m.

4-H dairy goat fitting and judging contests Larimer County Lady in Waiting Contest Dairy and pygmy goat showmanship 4-H horse gymkhana classes Dog agility show 4-H alpaca show Goat costume classes and obstacle course 4-H catch-it goats, showmanship, breeding and market goat judging Mule and donkey show FREEdom, therapeutic riding horse show 4-H breeding sheep judging 4-H Catch-it lamb and sheep showmanship Main gates open to public

4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Splash dogs Kid’s fishing tank Antique and classic tractor parade Petting zoo and pony rides Carnival Americana Kid’s Ranchland bounce houses 4-H and open class exhibits Commercial vendors hall CSU Ag Adventure Kid’s tractor pull (6:30 p.m.) Moo U barn tour (5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) Stilt circus (6 and 7:30 p.m.) Moo U Critter Fitter (6 and 7 p.m.) Circus station (6:30 and 8 p.m.) Owl canyon outlaws — Main Band stage Cutest show on Earth (7 p.m.) All about science (7:30 p.m.) Larimer County draft horse pull LC Open roping Stumble Monkey — Main band stage Fireworks

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10 a.m.

8 a.m. 9 a.m.

9 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

Ranch Dog Gymkhana 4-H Catch-it pigs, Market swine and club pen of three market swine, Under weight/over weight pigs judging Crystal lions ministry Poultry judging Main gates open to public 4-H and open class exhibits Kid’s Ranchland Bounce Houses Antique and classic tractor show CSU Ag adventure 4-H rabbit showmanship Commercial Vendors Hall Splash dogs

9 a.m.

11 a.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m.

Aug. 8

9 a.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

4-H dairy cattle show 4-H and open class exhibits Wild and crazy kids day Main gates open to public Splash dogs Kid’s fishing tank Petting zoo and pony rides Carnival Americana Kid’s Ranchland bounce houses Commercial vendor hall CSU Ag adventure Stilt circus (6 and 7:30 p.m.) Moo U barn tour (5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Tractor Pull (6:30 p.m.) 4:30 p.m. Dixie Leadfoot — Main Band Stage 5 p.m. Circus station (6:30 and 8 p.m.) 5 p.m. Moo U Critter Fitter (6 and 7 p.m.) 5 p.m. Poultry Department Awards, Poultry Exhibit 5 p.m. Private party treaty sale 5:30 p.m. Cutest show on Earth (7 p.m.) 6 p.m. All about science (7:30 p.m.) 7 p.m. Mojomama — Main stage band 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo & Swine Scrammble 8 p.m. Cinema under the stars, “A Bug’s Life”

4-H catch-it calves, market beef-heifers, steer judging, market beef showmanship 4-H dairy cattle costume judging 4-H and open class exhibits Main gates open to public Commercial vendors hall CSU Ag adventure Splash dogs Kid’s fishing tank Petting zoo and pony rides Carnival Americana Moo U Barn tour (5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) Stilt circus (6, 7:30 p.m.) Kid’s tractor pull (6:30 p.m.) Amplified Sounds — Main band stage Moo U Critter Fitter (6 and 7 p.m.) Circus station (6:30 and 8 p.m.)

Aug. 9

9 a.m. 4-H round robin 4:30 p.m. Junior livestock sale

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Aug. 6

Aug. 7

5:30 p.m. Cutest show on Earth (7 p.m.) 6 p.m. Rabbit awards ceremony 6 p.m. Sean Curtis and the Divide — Main Band Stage 6 p.m. All about science (7:30 p.m.) 7 p.m. PRCA rodeo 4-H family night 8 p.m. Cinema under the stars, “The Little Rascals”

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Hwy 34

Hwy 119 I-25

Draft horse show Lamb pee wee showmanship, market classes 8:30 a.m. Poultry showmanship 9 a.m. Junior rodeo 10 a.m. Main gates open to public 10 a.m. Antique and classic tractor show 10 a.m. Kid’s ranchland bounce houses 10 a.m. 4-H rabbits 6 class, non-purebred pets, market rabbits and 4 class judging 10 a.m. 4-H and open class exhibits 10 a.m. CSU Ag adventure 10 a.m. Commercial vendors hall 10 a.m. Splash dogs 10 a.m. Antique and classic tractor parade (3:30 p.m.) 10 a.m. Kid’s fishing tank 10 a.m. Petting zoo and pony rides 10 a.m. Colorado regulator mounted shooting 10 a.m. Moo U Barn tour (11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30. 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.) 10 a.m. Moo U Critter Fitter (1, 3 and 5 p.m.) 10:30 a.m. Stilt circus (1, 4 and 6 p.m.) 10:30 a.m. Johnny & the Mongrels — Main band stage 11 a.m. All About Science (2:30 and 5:30 p.m.) 11:30 a.m. Circus station (1:30, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.) Noon Cutest show on Earth (3:30 and 6 p.m.) Noon Carnival Americana 12:30 p.m. Kid’s tractor pull (3 and 5 p.m.) 1 p.m. Gnarly Barley Brew Festival 1:30 p.m. Archie Funker Band — Main band stage 4 p.m. 4-H swine showmanship 7 p.m. Dog and pony show 7:30 p.m. Midnight Backhand — Main band stage 9:30 p.m. Fireworks

Hwy 287

8 a.m. 8 a.m.

Antique and classic tractor parade (3:30 p.m.) 10 a.m. Kid’s fishing tank 10 a.m. Petting zoo and pony rides 10:30 a.m. Moo U Barn Tour (11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.) 11 a.m. Moo U Critter Fitters (1, 3 and 5 p.m.) 11 a.m. Stilt Circus (1, 4 and 6 p.m.) 11 a.m. HotSox — Main band stage 11 a.m. All about science (2:30 and 5:30 p.m.) Noon Carnival Americana Noon Cutest show on Earth (3:30 and 6 p.m.) Noon Kid’s tractor pull (3 and 5 p.m.) 12:30 p.m. Bakersfield Band — Main band stage 1:30 p.m. Antique and classic tractor parade 3:30 p.m. Hazmat — Main stage band 4 p.m. 4-H dress a bunt contest 4 p.m. 4-H breeding beef judging followed by breeding beef showmanship 6 p.m. Breeding beef showmanship 6 p.m. Union Gray — Main band stage 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo and Goat and Lamb Scramble

Boulder, CO

Hwy 85

Aug. 5

Adams County Fair Brighton, CO

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COLORADO

Logan County FAIR & RODEO AUG. 4-13, 2017 www.lcfair.org

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

Aug. 4 6 p.m.

Aug. 5 7 a.m.

8 a.m. 10 a.m. 6 p.m.

Sterling High School, 4-H Fashion Revue (public viewing) Registration, Meshawa Memorial Open Horse Show Meshawa Memorial Open Horse Show Gary DeSoto Building, Miss Rodeo Logan County Contest Cowboys, Cocktails and CalcuttaSponsors (Invitational Only)

Aug. 6 9 a.m. 11 a.m.

Cowboy Up Worship Service Jim Mason Memorial Roping, Grandstand Arena 12-4 p.m. Livestock barns open for tack set-up

Aug. 7

Construction of Commercial Exhibits or Booths until 10 p.m. (Construction of exhibits or booths between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. 12-6 p.m. Livestock barns open for stalling of beef, sheep, swine & goats 4-6 p.m. Caging of market rabbits and market poultry 7-8 a.m. Junior Horse Show Registration 8:30 a.m. Junior Horse Show (Showmanship, Halter, Equitation, Trail & Performance) 1-7 p.m. Barn Office open 12-6 p.m. Open Weighing for Livestock

August 8

6:30 a.m. Livestock Weigh-in: Swine, sheep, goat, beef, poultry and rabbit 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Barn Office open 10 a.m. Junior Horse Show (Cattle Classes, Gymkhana) 12-1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Barbecue (members/ family only), Pavilion Sponsored by Premier Farm Credit $2 per ticket until Monday, Aug. 3; $4 per ticket day of BBQ 5-11 p.m. Bingo 5 p.m. Carnival Rides open 7 p.m. Next Era Energy Bull Riding, Grandstands Sponsored by Next Era Energy

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

Aug. 9

6:30-7:30 a.m. Cowboy Breakfast, Elks Club 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Barn Office open 8 a.m. Junior Market Sheep Show Junior Market Goat Show 12 p.m. All commercial booths and displays in place 4 p.m. Commissioner’s Cookie Jar 4 p.m. 4-H & Open Class Food Sale, under grandstand 5-11 p.m. BINGO, Pavilion - Sponsored by Catholic Daughters & K of C 5 p.m. Carnival Rides open 5 p.m. Catch-It Contests, Grandstands 6 p.m. Logan County Junior Rodeo, Grandstands

Aug. 10

7-9 a.m. Free Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Logan County Farm BureauLivestock Exhibitors & families 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Barn Office open 8 a.m. Junior Swine Show 12-2 p.m. Breeding Poultry Check-in for show 2:30 p.m. Junior Poultry Show 5 p.m. Carnival Rides open 5:00-11:00 p.m. BINGO, Pavilion - Sponsored by Catholic Daughters & K of C 7:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ 7:00 p.m. Dick Stull Memorial PRCA RodeoSupport 4-H & FFA, Grandstands

Aug. 11 “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” – Show support of Cancer research & screenings

7 a.m.-4 p.m. Barn Office open 7-8:30 a.m. Breeding Rabbit Check-in 8 a.m. Junior Beef Show 8 a.m. Junior Dog Show, Pavilion 8 a.m. Steer Roping, Rodeo Arena (FREE admission) 8:30 a.m. Junior Rabbit Show 11 a.m. Tiny Tot Rabbit Show, Pavilion 4 p.m. Carnival Rides Open 4:30 p.m. Round Robin Showmanship Contest 5-11 p.m. BINGO, Pavilion - Sponsored by Catholic Daughters & K of C 7 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ 7 p.m. Dick Stull Memorial PRCA Rodeo & Miss Rodeo Logan County Coronation, Grandstands

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Aug. 12

7 a.m. 5k “4-H Race of the West” 9 a.m. Parade, Downtown 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Barn Office open 10 a.m. Korrey Family Watermelon Feed, Pavilion 10 a.m. Stick Horse Rodeo, Queens and Little Misses 11 a.m. Carnival Rides open 11 a.m. Buyer’s Barbecue (Invitation Only) 11:30 a.m. Enter Youth Pedal Tractor Pull (boys & girls 4-12 years), Pavilion 12 p.m. NJC Young Farmer’s Pedal Tractor Pull, Pavilion 12 p.m. Enter Pet Rock Show & Race, by Exhibit Office 12 p.m. Presentation of buckles to Logan County Junior Rodeo Winners, Sale Ring (must be present to receive award) 12:30 p.m. Bud Van Berg Memorial 4-H/ FFA Junior Livestock Sale 1 p.m. Curtis Long Memorial Pet Rock Show & Race 1 p.m. Robotics Showcase & Contest, Under North End Grandstands 1 p.m. Hobby Wine Judging, Beer Garden 1:30 p.m. Cricket Races, Pavilion 2 p.m. Lion’s Club Friendly Dog’s “Tail Wagging” Contest, East end of Pavilion 5:30-11 p.m. BINGO, Pavilion - Sponsored by Catholic Daughters & K of C 8 p.m. Grandstand Show featuring Big and Rich with Cowboy Troy

Aug. 13

1-2 p.m. All 4-H & Open class exhibits released-Pick up projects in display area 1-3 p.m. Barn Office open 1-3 p.m. Premiums paid at Barn Office 1 p.m. Carnival Rides open 2-6 p.m. BINGO, Pavilion - Sponsored by Catholic Daughters & K of C 5:30 p.m. Demolition Derby, Grandstands

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

Tuesday, July 25

5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7–8 p.m.

5:30–6:25 p.m. Qualifying 6:25 p.m. National Anthem 6:30–9 p.m. Mayhem Show Thursday, July 27 5 p.m. PBR gates open 5:55 p.m. National Anthem (mounted guard) 6 p.m. PBR Show

Tractor, Belles & Dance Show Frontier Belles Show Antique Tractor Pull Show Inspire Dance Troupe Show

Wednesday, July 26 Noon Moto Mayhem gates open 12:30–1 p.m. Kid’s Matinee 5 p.m. Moto Mayhem gates open

COLORADO

GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO Mesa County FAIR www.mesacountyfair.com JULY 25-29, 2017

Friday, July 28

5 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6–7 p.m. 7–9 p.m.

HHoF/WRR/Flat Hat gates open Horseman Hall of Fame presentation Flat Hat Broncs show Working Ranch Rodeo Show

Saturday, July 29

5 p.m. Demo Derby gates open 5:45 p.m. T-Shirt Launch 6 9 p.m. Derby Show

BRUSH, COLORADO Morgan County FAIR www.morgan.colostate.edu JULY 29- AUG. 10, 2017

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 29

Aug. 7

Aug. 4

4 p.m.

8 a.m. Open Horse Show, Indoor Arena

1 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Poultry Judging, Multi-Purpose Building 10 a.m. Rabbit Judging, Multi-Purpose Building 2 p.m. Ranch Horse Event, Outdoor Arena

Aug. 5 10 a.m.

Breeding Sheep Judging, Multi-Purpose Building 12 p.m. Goat Showmanship Judging, Market Goat Judging, Breeding Goat Judging, Multi-Purpose Building 5 and 6:30 p.m. Morgan County 4-H Foundation Dinner, Mark Arndt Event Center

Aug. 6 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

Open Class Home Economics Bake Sale, Mark Arndt Event Center Market Sheep Show, MultiPurpose Building Church Service, 4-H Building

Cake Decorating Contest, Mark Arndt Event Center Market Swine Judging, MultiPurpose Building

Aug. 8

7:30-9:30 a.m. Free Breakfast, Sponsored by the Morgan County Farm Bureau 10 a.m. Breeding Beef Judging, Market Beef Judging, Breeding Beef, followed by Beef Showmanship 12 p.m. Morgan County Cattlemen’s Beef Sandwich Concession 3 p.m. Open Class Bottle Calf, Lamb, Goat Show, Indoor Arena 4 p.m. Kickball Tournament, JoslinNeedham Softball Park, Brush 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tyler Walker Band, Concert at the Fairgrounds, sponsored by City of Brush! and Morgan County Fair Board

Aug. 9

All Day Bonfils Blood Drive, Fairgrounds 9 a.m. Dairy Cattle Judging, Indoor Arena Noon Catch-it-Dairy Heifer Sale, Indoor Arena 12:30 p.m. Mud Volleyball, Location Doty Ponds 1:30 p.m. Master Showmanship Grooming Contest, Indoor Arena/Multi-Purpose 2 p.m. Master Showmanship Contest, Indoor Arena 2 p.m. Cricket Races, Multi-Purpose Building 3 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull Contest, Multi-Purpose Building 4-7 p.m. Ag Olympics Competition, Outdoor Arena 5-7 p.m. Steak Fry, Indoor Arena 6 p.m. Dog Demonstration, Outdoor Arena 7 p.m. Catch-it-Contests, Outdoor Arena 8 p.m. Wild West Carnival, 4-H Building

Aug. 10

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale Barbecue, Mark Arndt Event Center 5:30 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale, MultiPurpose Building

MONTROSE, COLORADO Mountain States RANCH RODEO FINALS mountainstatesranchrodeo.com & WESTERN HERITAGE EXPO SEPT. 8-10, 2017 The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

Sept. 8 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Western Heritage Expo opens Team sorting competition Horsemanship demonstrations MSRR finals rodeo performance

Sept. 9

7:30 -10:30 a.m. FFA pancake breakfast 9 a.m. Western Heritage Expo opens 9 a.m. Working cow horse competition 10:30 a.m. MSRR Parade of Champions (pending) downtown Montrose 12 p.m. Draft horse feed hauling competition

2 p.m. 8 p.m.

Sept.10

MSRR fnals rodeo performance Concert-Chancey Williams & the Younger Brother Band

8:30 a.m. Cowboy church 10 a.m. Preview/ Working ranch horse sale 11 a.m. Working ranch horse sale

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Park County FAIR

FAIRPLAY, COLORADO JULY 12-16, 2017 www.parkcofair.com

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

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July 8 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon

County shoot — South Park Shooting Range Open shoot— South Park Shooting Range Barbecue — South Park Shooting Range

July 10

10 a.m. Open exhibits received — Knotty Pine, Bailey.

July 11

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4-H exhibits received — Exhibit Hall Open class exhibits received — Exhibit Hall 4-H interview judging — Exhibit Hall Open class judging — Exhibit Hall

July 12

8 a.m. – Noon Vet check — Southeast gate 9 a.m. – Noon Weigh in — Livestock Scales 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 1 p.m. 4-H Dog Show — Indoor Barn 3– 5 p.m. 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Show — Small Animal Barn 3 – 5 p.m. Open Class Poultry and Rabbit Show — Small Animal Barn 5 p.m. Estes/4-H rocket launch — South Arena 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Round Robin — Small Animal Barn

July 13

8 a.m. – Noon Vet check — Southeast gate 8 a.m. 4-H English and Western Show — South Arena and Joe Linch Arena 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Noon County Employee Family Barbecue Noon Carnival Opens Noon – 3 p.m. Open Livestock Judging — Indoor Barn Noon – 3 p.m. Tiny Tots Open Swine and Lamb Show — Indoor Barn 3 p.m. 4-H Goat Show — Indoor Barn 4 p.m. 4-H Gymkhana — South Arena 4 – 9 p.m. Beer Garden Open — Indoor Barn 5 p.m. 4-H Market Swine Show — Barn Area 6 p.m. Chili Cook-off Fundraiser and VJ Show — White tent 8:30 p.m. Kids Big Screen Movie Night — Outdoor stage

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July 14

8 a.m. – Noon Vet check — Southeast gate 8 – 10 a.m. Open Horticulture — Exhibit Hall 9 a.m. 4-H Market Lamb Show 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Noon Carnival Opens Noon 4-H Lamb Lead Show — Indoor Barn 2 p.m. 4-H Breeding Heifers and Ewes — Indoor Barn 3 – 5:30 p.m. 4-H Market Beef Show — Indoor Barn 4 – 9 p.m. Beer Garden Open 6 p.m. Rodeo — Joe Linch Arena 8:30 p.m. Elvis Live in Concert — Outdoor Stage

July 15

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Vet check — Southeast gate 8 a.m. 4-H Large Animal Round Robin — Indoor Barn 9 a.m. – Noon 4-H Ranch Horse — Southeast Arena 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. WPRA Barrel Racing — Joe Linch Arena 10 a.m. Bicycle Rodeo — Bogue Street 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Noon Carnival Opens Noon – 3 p.m. Open Gymkhana — South Arena 3 p.m. Market Livestock Auction — Indoor Barn 5 – 8 p.m. Dinner — White Tent 6 p.m. Rodeo — Joe Linch Arena 8:30 p.m. RETRO Live in Concert — Outdoor Stage

July 16

7:30 a.m. Cowboy Church Service – White Tent 8:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast — White Tent 9 a.m. – Noon Vet Check — Southeast Gate 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Stick Horse Rodeo — Joe Linch Arena 10 a.m. Carnival Opens 10 a.m. – Noon Exhibit Hall open 10:30 – 11 a.m. Family Fun (Mutton Bustin’, Greased Pig) — Joe Linch Arena 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beer Garden Open 11 a.m. Ranch Rodeo — Joe Linch Arena

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COLORADO

Phillips County FAIR

HOLYOKE, COLORADO JULY 20-24, 2017 www.phillipscofair.com

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July 20

9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show/Gymkhana Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch Break 1 p.m. Resume Horse Show/Gymkhana 1 – 6 p.m. Enter all Open Garden, Floriculture, Baked and Preserved Goods, Crafts, Fine Arts, Quilts, Special Themes Contests and Pre-K - 3rd Grade Arts and Crafts show 4 – 8 p.m. Enter all Rabbits and Poultry 5 – 8 p.m. Market Animal Weigh in and Entry

July 21

8:45 a.m. Tiny Tot Rabbit and Poultry Show 9 a.m. Poultry and Rabbit show (Immediately following Tiny Tots) 9 a.m. Judge open class exhibits 1 p.m. Enter Farm mechanics and judging 4 p.m. Goat and dairy cow judging 4 p.m. Beer Garden open 6 p.m. Ranch Rodeo

July 22

9 a.m. Beef Judging 9 a.m. Exhibit Building open Noon – 7 p.m. Planet Bounce Carnival 1 p.m. Sheep judging 1 p.m. Horseshoe pitching 3 p.m. Beer Garden 4 p.m. Parade of Champions and Press time 4-H/FFA Livestock and 4-H general 5 p.m. Barbecue — Homesteader’s Park 5:30 p.m. 4-H fashion review — Homesteader’s Park during barbecue 6 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock sale 7:30 p.m. Concert: Dustin Evans and Good Times featuring Ned Ledoux

July 23

8:30 a.m. Parade Entries being judged in line 10 a.m. Parade 10 a.m. Exhibit Building open

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. “Chrome Stacks & Headache Racks” working truck show — South Parking lot 11 a.m. Orphan Grain Train Brat Feed — Biesemer Room Event Center Noon – 7 p.m. Planet Bounce Carnival 12:30 p.m. Cow Patty Bingo 1 p.m. Salsa Contest 1 p.m. Horseshoe pitching 2 p.m. Rabbit Bingo Contest 2:30 p.m. Jr. Livestock Sale 7 p.m. 3rd annual Bulls Gone Wild! bull riding, bull fighting and mutton bustin’

July 24

9 a.m. Exhibit Building Open 9 – 10 a.m. Community Cowboy Church Service — Homesteader’s Park 10:30 a.m. Round Robin Showmanship — Show Arena

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July 27

10 a.m. 4-H Dog Show — Indoor Arena 3-4 p.m. Stalling of 4-H/FFA Horses 2-4 p.m. Vet Check and stalling of all livestock animals 4:30 p.m. Weigh in of all animals in order Beef – Scale Facility northeast side of large animal housing Sheep, Goat, Swine - Designated scale area in small animal housing

July 28 8 a.m.

4-H/FFA Horse Show and Speed Events — Outdoor arena 8 – 9:30 a.m. All open class entries for Floriculture, Garden and Crops in Exhibit Building 5:30 p.m. Swine Show 8 p.m. Exhibit Building Closes

July 29 8 a.m.

Sheep Show, Bottle Lamb, Goat Show Bottle Goat 1 p.m. Rabbit and Poultry Show 4 p.m. Root Beer Float Social 4:30 p.m. Bucket Calf, Beef Show 7 p.m. Horshoe Pitching — East end of Indoor Arena 7 p.m. Jackpot Junior Rodeo -Royalty Crowning of Lil’ Miss -Release of horses following Junior Rodeo -Karaoke Contest in the Beer Garden following Rodeo 8 p.m. Exhibit building closes 9 p.m. – Midnight Teen Dance — Under canopy outside grandstands

COLORADO

JULESBURG, COLORADO Sedgwick County FAIR www.sedgwickcountygov.net/servicesdepartments/county-fair JULY 27-31, 2017

July 30

7:30 – 9 a.m. Pancake Feed 10 a.m. Parade Noon Kids Games — six and under — under canopy outside grandstands 2 p.m. Master Showman Contest — Indoor Arena 2 p.m. Watermelon Feed 8 p.m. Concert — grandstands and rodeo arena -Dylan Boom Band, Union Grey 8 p.m. Exhibit building close

July 31 8 a.m. 1 p.m.

Worship Service Sedgwick County 4-H/FFA Parade of Champions — Livestock show ring 1:30 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale 6 p.m. 1st Annual Julesburg Volunteer Fire Department Blind Golf Cart and 4-wheeler races

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Weld County FAIR

GREELEY, COLORADO JULY 22-31, 2017 www.weldcountyfair.com

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 21

9 a.m.–3 p.m Rocky Mountain Miniature Club Horse Show — Warm Up Arena 4-6 p.m. Open Class Quilt Check In — Event Center West Meeting Room C

July 22

8 a.m.–6 p.m. Ranch Sorting National Championship Event — Weld County Fair Grandstand Arena 8 a.m.– 6p.m. Northern Colorado Draft Horse Association Show — Weld County Fair Saddle Club Arena

July 23

7:30 a.m. Dog Show Arrival & Check-In 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Ranch Sorting National Championship Event — Weld County Fair Grandstand Arena 9 a.m. Dog Show — Exhibition Building 1 p.m. Open Boer Goat Show — Weld County Fair Event Center

July 24

6 a.m.

7–11 a.m. Horse Animal Health Inspection — Parking Lot South of Centennial Village 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Goat and lamb barn setup – pens will be assigned 10–11:30 a.m. Horse Exhibitor CheckIn — Grandstand Arena Noon 4-H Horse Show, Halter Classes, Green Horse Classes, English Division Classes

July 25

6- 7:30 a.m. Horse and Leadline Horses Animal Health Inspection — Parking Lot South of Centennial Village 6– 9 a.m. Dairy Cattle and Goats Animal Health Inspection — Parking Lot South of Centennial Village 6.–7:30 a.m. Horse Exhibitor Check In — Grandstand Arena 8 a.m. 4-H Horse Show Western Performance Classes — Grandstand Arena 8–11 a.m. Open Class Better Living and Check-In — Event Center West Meeting Room A & B 9–11 a.m. Market Goats Weigh-In 9–11 a.m. Breeding Goats Check-in — Event Center Noon 4-H Horse Show Leadline 1 p.m. WC Bred & Fed Market Goat Show — Weld County Fair Event Center 1 p.m. Open Class Better Living Exhibits Judging — Event Center West Meeting Rooms 3 p.m. 4-H Horse Show Timed Events Immediately following Western Performance but not before 3 p.m. — Grandstand Arena

Good luck to all rodeo and fair contestants!

July 26

All Day Sandpile for Fun — Center Oval 6–9 a.m. Beef and Dairy Cattle, Horse, Lamb Animal Health Inspection — Parking Lot South of Centennial Village 38

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Ranch Horse Exhibitor Check In — Grandstand Arena 7 a.m. 4-H Horse Show Ranch — Horse Grandstand Arena 8 a.m.–8 p.m. All buildings open to the public 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 4-H Youth Rock Café Open — 4-H Building, now open in Event Center during Goat Show 9 a.m. Market & Breeding Goat Show — Event Center 9–11 a.m. Market Sheep Weigh In, Breeding Sheep Check In (all animals must have arrived by 9 a.m. for Health Inspection) — Event Center 8:30–11 a.m. Vegetables, Field Crops & Creative Weeds Exhibits Check In — Event Center Great Room Noon Ranch Horse Classes — Grandstand Arena 1 p.m. Dairy Cattle Check-In — Livestock Barn 9 p.m. All livestock buildings close

Thursday, July 27

All Day Sandpile for Fun — Center Oval 6 a.m. Livestock Buildings Open to Exhibitors 6–9 a.m. Animal Health Inspection and Stalling for Beef, Rabbits & Poultry — Parking Lot South of Centennial Village 6–9 a.m. Poultry, Rabbit CheckIn — Event Center 7-10 a.m. Weld County Farm Bureau Free Breakfast — In Front of Exhibition Building 8 a.m. Dairy Cattle Showmanship and Show — North Oval 8 a.m.–8 p.m. All buildings open to the public 8–11 a.m. Market Beef Weigh-In — Livestock Barn 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 4-H Youth Rock Café Open — 4-H Building, now open in Event Center during Sheep Show 9 a.m. Market & Breeding Sheep Show — Event Center Noon–1 p.m. Breeding Beef CheckIn — Livestock Barn 1 p.m. Dairy Heifer Sale — Oval 5 p.m. Blow-n-go Beef Showmanship — North Oval 6 p.m. Restoration Check-In — Event Center 6 p.m. Agricultural Mechanics Check-In — Event Center 7 p.m Restoration Check-In — Event Center 7 p.m. Agricultural Mechanics Check-In — Event Center 9 p.m. All livestock buildings closed

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July 28 Noble Energy Senior Day All Day

Sandpile for Fun Center Oval 5:30–9 a.m. Animal Health Inspection for Swine 5:30–9 a.m. All Swine arrive, weigh in (market) or check in (breeding) and in place —Exhibition Building 6 a.m. Livestock Buildings Open to Exhibitors 8 a.m.–8 p.m. All buildings open to public 8 a.m. Market Beef Show — North Oval 8–11 a.m. Flower/Horticulture Checkin — Historic Bunkhouse 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 4-H Youth Rock Café Open — 4-H Building 9 a.m. Poultry Showmanship — Event Center 10 a.m. Rabbit Showmanship — Event Center 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Historic 1900’s Admission fee of $2 to visit Centennial Village 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Special Events – Celebrating Seniors — Pavilion 1 p.m. (approx.) Breeding Beef Show Following the Market Beef Show — North Oval 1 p.m. Flower/Horticulture Judging — Historic Bunkhouse 4 p.m. Weld County Swine Breeders Association Show — Weld County Fair Exhibition Building 5 p.m. Open Team Roping — Weld County Fair Grandstand Arena 9 p.m. All livestock buildings close

8 p.m.- Midnight Fair Dance — South Grand Stands, Concessions by 4-H Hard Rock Cafe 9 p.m. All livestock buildings close

July 30 Anadarko Family Fun Day

All Day Sandpile for Fun — Center Oval 6 a.m. Livestock Buildings Open to Exhibitors 7 a.m.–4 p.m. 4-H Leaders Food Booth — North Side of 4-H Building 7 a.m. Rocket Fly Day — Dirt Parking Lot West of Centennial Village North of 4-H Building 8 a.m. Cowboy Church Sermon and Worship by Justin Todd Herod, Public Invited — Pavilion 8 a.m.–3 p.m. All Buildings Open to Public 8 a.m.–10 a.m. Animal Health Inspection for Bucket Calves 8 a.m. Vette Fest 2016 Car Show Presented by Corvettes West Car Club — Weld County Fair South East Oval 9 a.m. All Around Large Animal Showmanship — North Oval 10 a.m. Bucket Calf Show — North Oval

10 a.m.

All Around Small Animal Showmanship —Event Center 10:30 a.m. Parade (after Bucket Calf Show) Staging at Bunkhouse 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Fair Barbeque Pavilion Noon–5 p.m. Historic 1900’s Admission fee of $2.00 to visit Centennial Village 1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony Immediately following BBQ Pavilion, Horse Awards immediately following Awards Ceremony — Exhibition Building Room 5 1–6 p.m. Premium Payout — Event Center Lobby Ticket Window 3 p.m. 4-H and Open Exhibits Closed

July 31 6 a.m

Livestock Buildings — Open to Exhibitors 8 a.m. Ultrasound for Sheep, Goat and Swine Carcass Contest 2:30 p.m. 4-H Rock Café Open 3 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale — Event Center

July 29 University of Colorado Health Community Day All Day 6 a.m.

Sandpile for Fun — Center Oval Livestock Buildings Open to Exhibitors 7–9 a.m. Hot Air Balloons, weather permitting — Southeast Oval Grass Area 7 a.m.–7 p.m. 4-H Leaders Food Booth — North side of 4-H Building 8 a.m.–8 p.m. All buildings open to public 8 a.m. Market and Breeding Swine Show — Exhibition Building 8 a.m. Rabbit Show — Event Center 9 a.m. Poultry Show — Event Center 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 4-H Youth Rock Café Open — 4-H Building 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Historic 1900’s Admission fee of $2.00 to visit Centennial Village 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Fiddle Fest (entries begin at 9:00) — Pavilion 10 a.m. Garden Tractor Pull — Weld County Fair Grandstand Arena 5 p.m. Open Team Roping at Weld County Fair — Grandstand Arena 6 p.m. Catch-It Program — North Oval

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Wallace (left) with his dad, hunting elk in 2008.

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Wallace as a young kid.

Bull rider grew up on the back of a horse helping with the family business

y Wallace is in a pretty desirable place.

The Collbran, Colo., cowboy is ranked in the top 5 in the PRCA’s world standings for bull riding. It’s where he’s wanted to be for all of his 23 years. He grew up on the back of a horse, helping with his family’s outfitting business in the Grand Mesa National Forest and the Rocky Mountains.

Top: Wallace rode steers at the Collbran Junior Rodeo when he was about 7 years old. PHOTO COURTESY WES HAWKINS PHOTOGRAPHY.

Bottom: In seventh grade, Wallace competed at the National Junior High Finals in the goat tying. 42

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His bull riding career began as a little kid, riding sheep, then graduating to calves, steers and then the big bulls. His parents hauled him over the mountains to Denver nearly every weekend to ride bulls. But he didn’t just ride bulls; he roped calves, team roped and tied goats. “My parents said, if I’m going to (youth rodeo), I’m going to do it all,” Wallace said. Wallace’s first venture on a calf might have sidelined his future career. “I remember the first

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calf I ever got on,” he said. “He slammed me on my back so hard, I can remember thinking, I am never going to do that again.” But his parents thought differently. “We went to a junior rodeo the next weekend, and my parents said, ‘you’re going to do it again.’ I got on another calf, and ended up riding him, and said ‘Hey, that wasn’t too bad. That was kind of fun.’” From there, it snowballed. He competed in junior high and high school rodeo, winning the Colorado High School Rodeo Association’s bull riding title as a sophomore and qualifying for the National High School Finals his freshman, sophomore and junior years. Wallace received a rodeo scholarship to attend Odessa (Texas) College, where he won the Southwest Region’s bull riding title, and qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo in

Wallace ranked in the top 5 IN PRCAâ€™S WORLD STANDINGS

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Wallace competes at the National Finals Rodeo in 2015, his best trip there, where he won round seven. PHOTO BY HUBBELL PHOTOGRAPHY

2013 and 2014. He finished both of his college years in fourth place in the nation. Wallace got his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association permit when he turned 18, and, in those five years, has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo twice, in 2014 and 2015. His first time at the NFR wasn’t the best; he rode three out of 10 bulls. “It was rough on me,” he said. “I was pretty frustrated and dang sure wanted to get back and redeem myself. I felt like I could have performed better.” First-time NFR qualifi-

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ers find out quickly that there’s more to being at the NFR than competing; sponsor obligations, appearances and the pressure of being on rodeo’s biggest stage can distract.

MUCH BETTER In 2015, he did better at the WNFR. “I felt like it was meant to be,” Wallace said. “I was there for a reason.” He covered five of 10 bulls and won the seventh round.

Injury kept him from qualifying for the 2016 NFR. In August, 2016, he was ranked 11th in the world (the top 15 in each event qualify for the NFR), when he tore his groin muscle in half at the Hermiston, Ore., rodeo. Doctors determined that he would not need surgery, the groin might heal itself but it would take anywhere from three weeks to six months. The timing was terrible; the rodeo year ends on Sept. 30, and his spot in the top 15 wasn’t secure enough for him to stop competing and stay ranked in the top 15. Wallace rehabbed it, riding horses bareback and resting it, and two weeks later, got on a bull in Lewiston, Idaho. The next morning, it was swollen, bruised and hurting. “It hurt so bad I couldn’t block it out,” Wallace said. “So I came home and took the rest of the year off. It was tough to do.” The groin tear wasn’t his first bout with injury; over his career, he’s broken two legs, an arm, a jaw, and torn the MCL in one knee and the PCL in the other. But right now, he feels good, and that’s what counts. “I’m 100 percent healthy, and I feel great.” The winter rodeos have helped Wallace jump up in the standings. He won a little money at Rodeo Rapid City in South Dakota, and in Jackson, Miss., but his biggest paychecks came from San Antonio, Texas. At the Xtreme Bull Riding in San Antonio, he won first place with a 90 point ride, to earn a check for a little over $25,000, and at the PRCA rodeo in San Antonio, he won over $27,000. At the Xtreme Bulls, his 90 point score was the highest of his career, aboard a Powder River bull named Shocker who had bucked him off last fall. Wallace knows that bull riding is more of a mental game than it is a physical game; the sport is played out in a cowboy’s mind before he even gets on a bull. “I believe bull riding is at least 75 or 80 percent mental. As soon as you show up at the rodeo, if you have in your mind set that it’s not going to work out, you’ve already beat yourself before you show up. There’s not any sense in getting on because your mind isn’t where it needs to be.”

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“If I’m going to do something, it’s going to be something I love to do.” HELP ALONG THE WAY

Wallace and Ryann Bevan, the daughter of Ty’s good friend Ty Bevan, hold hands as they trail cows down the mountain.

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He also credits a lot of people with helping him get to where he is today. His parents, Fred and Missy Wallace, got him started in rodeo and still offer their support. He also is thankful for a good friend, Ty Bevan and his family, who ranch in Collbran. Wallace owns 60 mother cows and runs them with Bevan’s herd, and when Wallace is home, he works for Bevan. “If it wasn’t for him and his family, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” And Wallace has a retirement plan, too. He hopes to add to his cow herd and eventually own a ranch. When his bull riding days are over, “There’s no limit,” he said.

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“I’d like to have as many cows as I can, and do the second thing I love to do, ranch. I love to ranch and ride colts and cowboy. I don’t want to be working a nine to five job, five days a week. If I’m going to do something, it’s going to be something I love to do.” The busiest part of the rodeo season is still ahead, and Wallace will compete nearly every week from here through the end of the rodeo year, with the goal of making his third trip to the NFR. And, if he does, he’s thankful. And if he doesn’t, he’s still doing something he loves: riding bulls.

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Bertrand Days FAIR & RODEO JULY 24-27, 2017

BERTRAND, NEBRASKA www.bertrandareachamber.com

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

June 24 Anytime 2-10 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

Enter flower show exhibits for display Enter 4-H exhibits and open class Betrand 4-H horse show Sand volleyball tournament Joe Kennedy Memorial Corn Hole Tournament 5-6 p.m. Register Bertrand/Smithfield alumni dinner, $25 per person, reservations due by June 18 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Street Dance

June 25

All day Tractor display All day Enter flower show exhibits 7:30 a.m. VBC’s fun run (5K run and 2 mile run/walk registration 8 a.m. Tractor drive 10 a.m. All community continental breakfast 10:30 a.m. Community workshop service

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bertrand Chamber smoked beef and pork lunch 1 p.m. Tractor games 3:30-11 p.m. Bertrand community serving committee, serving food and drink 6 p.m. Kiddies parade 6:30-7 p.m. Special awards and band music 7 p.m. Crowning of 2017 Miss Bertrand 7:15 p.m. Music with a message 7 p.m. - midnight McWhorter entertainment LLC

June 26

8 a.m. Exhibit hall open 8:30-10 a.m. Weigh in for beef and sheep shows 9- 1 a.m. Bertrand Community Serving Committee, serving food and drink 11 a.m. Open “Blow and Show” beef and sheep show 1:30 p.m. Games and contests 3 p.m. Water games

7:30 p.m. Kids activities 8 p.m. 68th annual Bertrand Rodeo 4:30 - midnight McWhorter Entertainment LLC

June 27

1 p.m. Parade registration and line up 2 p.m. Bertrand Days Parade 3 p.m. Pedal tractor pull 3:30-11 p.m. Bertrand Community Serving Committee, serving food and drink 3-5 p.m. “Walk down Medina” 7:30 p.m. Kids activities 8 p.m. 68th annual Bertrand Rodeo 4:30 p.m. - midnight McWhorter Entertainment

Box Butte County FAIR AUG. 7-13, 2017

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“Treasure the Past, Imagine the Future”

Aug. 9

Queen contest

Aug. 10

Rubber Check Race

Aug. 11

Heartland tractor and truck pull

Aug. 12

Parade and William Michael Morgan in concert

Aug. 13

Demolition derby

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The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 26

5-7 p.m. Drive out hunger: Food drive 6-11 p.m. Carnival 6-9 p.m. Commercial Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building 7 p.m. - midnight Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open

July 27

4-9 p.m. Open Class Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building 5:30 p.m. 4-H Cake and Pie Auction in the Exhibit Building 6-9 p.m. Commercial Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building 5-6:30 p.m. Sponsor Party in the Buffalo Corral. Must have a ticket to enter 6-11 p.m. Carnival 7:30 p.m. Soca Jukebox in the Buffalo Corral – FREE Show. Open to the Public & All Ages 7 p.m. - midnight Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open

July 28

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Open Class, 4-H, FFA Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building and Extension Building 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Special Needs Day Activities located in the Exhibit Building and Carnival Midway 1-5 p.m. Carnival Open - Reduced Price Session

4-9 p.m. Commercial Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building 5 p.m. Beer Garden open 6-11 p.m. Carnival 6 p.m. Free Concert in Buffalo Corral – Switchbak 7 p.m. - midnight Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open 7:30 p.m. Toby Keith with High Valley, Doors open at 6 p.m., LandMark Implement Arena, Tickets on sale at www.etix.com 10 p.m. Free Concert in Buffalo Corral – Switchbak

July 29 9 a.m.

Draft Horse Competition in the Outdoor Arena 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Commercial, Open Class, 4-H, FFA Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building and Extension Building Noon - 9 p.m. Commercial, Open Class, 4-H, FFA Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building and Extension Building 1-5 p.m. Carnival 2 p.m. Buffalo County Agility Race, located at Exhibit Building 5 p.m. Beer Garden open 6-11 p.m. Carnival 6 p.m. Free Concert in Buffalo Corral – Switchbak

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KEARNEY, NEBRASKA Buffalo County FAIR www.buffalocountyfairgrounds.com JULY 26-31, 2017

7:30 p.m. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias in the LandMark Implement Arena, Doors open at 6pm, Tickets on sale at www.etix.com 7 p.m. - midnight Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open 10 p.m. Free Concert in the Buffalo Corral – Switchbak

July 30

7:30 a.m. Cowboy Church in the Exhibit Building Noon - 9 p.m. Commercial, Open Class, 4-H, FFA Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building and Extension Building 1-5 p.m. Carnival, Reduced Price Session 1 p.m. Joseph Hall Elvis Impersonator in the Exposition Center 1 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull in the Exhibit Building 5 p.m. Andersen Wrecking Demolition Derby in the Outdoor Arena 6-11 p.m. Carnival 7 p.m. - midnight Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open

July 31 5-7 p.m.

Free Public BBQ Sponsored by Farm Bureau in the Exposition Center 5-6:30 p.m. Galaxy of Stars on stage in the Exposition Center 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Farm Family Awards, Good Neighbor Award in the Exposition Center 7 p.m. - midnight Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open

SIDNEY, NEBRASKA Cheyenne County FAIR & RODEO www.cheyennecountyfairandrodeo.com JUNE 16-23, 2017 See website for full schedule and schedule updates.

July 16

10-11:30 p.m. Registration 4-H Open Class Horse Show 12 p.m. Open Horse Show

July 17 9 a.m. 7 p.m.

July 18 9 a.m. 7 p.m.

4-H Dummy Roping, Working Ranch Horse and Trail Barrel Racing Horse Show Rodeo Mayfield horse company

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Carnival 7:30 p.m. Monster trucks

July 20

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July 21

July 22

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Kimball Banner County RODEO KIMBALL, NEBRASKA AUG. 8-14 www.visitkimball.com Please check the websites for updated event calendars.

Aug. 8 9 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.

Fashion revue and clothing judging Kimball High School Archery competition Kimball Event Center Public Fashion revue - Kimball High School Auditorium

Aug. 9

8:30 a.m. 4-H Horse Showmanship & Halter Horsemanship and pleasure, trail, reining, pole bending and barrel racing

Aug. 10 8 a.m.

Small animal show - rabbit, poultry, small animals 8:30 a.m. Dog show 1 p.m. Weigh-in market swine, beef, sheep and meat goats 5:30 p.m. Gymkhana

Aug. 11

6:30 a.m. 4-H breakfast concession stand 8 a.m. Swine show 9 a.m. 4-H & FFA exhibit hall open 11 a.m. Dairy showmanship Dairy and dary goat show 1 p.m. Sheep & Goat show

Aug. 12 6 a.m.

4-H breakfast concession stand 8 a.m. Rodeo Slack 8:30 a.m. Beef Showmanship 9 a.m. 4-H & FFA exhibit hall open 1 p.m. Market Beef show, Club goup of three Round Robin showmanship 5 p.m. Mare and foal parade - Downtown Kimball 8 p.m. Rodeo in the arena with Mutton Bustin’

Aug. 13 Noon

Mare and Foal parade - Downtown Kimball 1 p.m. 4-H & FFA exhibit hall open 2 p.m. Rodeo in the arena with Mutton Bustin’ 4 p.m. Release 4-H & FFA exhibits 5 p.m. 4-H and FFA parade of cha.m.pions 5:30 p.m. Free BBQ 7 p.m. Chore time relays

Aug. 14

6:30 a.m. 4-H breakfast concession stand 9 a.m. 4-H & FFA Market Livestock Auction

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The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

June 11

2-4 p.m. Miss Rodeo Nebraska Queen Horsemanship Competition — The Wild West Arena 5-7 p.m. Miss Rodeo Nebraska Horsemanship BBQ — The Wild West Arena

June 12 6-7 p.m.

Miss Rodeo Nebraska speech competition — North Platte Community College

June 13 1-7 p.m.

NLD Buffalo Bill Rodeo Golf Classic — River’s Edge Golf Course 2:30-7 p.m. Melvin, Swanson, Halligan Memorial Steer Wrestling — Sutherland Rodeo Arena 7-11 p.m. Demolition Derby — Lincoln County Raceway 7-9 p.m. Miss Rodeo Nebraska Style Show — North Platte Community Playhouse

June 14

7-10 a.m. Sweet Saloon — Westfield shopping center 8-11 a.m. Buffalo Bill rodeo slack —The Wild West Arena 9-10 a.m. Miss teen rodeo Nebraska coronation — North Platte Community Playhouse 10 a.m.-noon Kid’s costume parade — Westfield shopping center 6-11 p.m. Beer garden and food court open — The Wild West Arena 8-10 p.m. Buffalo bill rodeo — The Wild West Arena 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Pavilion party — The Wild West Arena

June 15 7-9 a.m.

Mayor’s prayer breakfast — Harvest Christian Church 7-10 a.m. Sweet saloon — Westfield shopping center 8-11 a.m. Buffalo Bill rodeo slack — The Wild West Arena 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Golden games — North Platte recreation complex 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cake bake — Wild Bill’s wings and bowling 4:30-7 p.m. BBQ pork sandwich feed — Moose Lodge 6-11 p.m. Beer garden and food court open — The Wild West Arena 7-9 p.m. N’Route music series — Fort Cody Trading Post 8-10 p.m. Buffalo Bill rodeo — The Wild West Arena 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Pavilion Party — The Wild West Arena

June 16

7-10 a.m. Jaycees Flapjack Feed — Cody Parker Shelter

7-10 a.m. Sweet Saloon — Westfield Shopping Center 8 a.m.-noon Junior Tennis Tournament — Cody Parker Shelter 9 a.m.-noon Antique Car Display — Memorial Park 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NEBRASKAland DAYS Quilt Show — McKinley Education Center 11:30 a.m.-noon Sandcastle Building/Money Scramble — Parkade Plaza 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch with the Wild Bunch — Wild Bill’s Wings and Bowling Noon-1 p.m. Antique car show — Memorial Park 1-2 p.m. Cake auction — Wild Bill’s Wings and Bowling 6-11 p.m. Beer garden and food court open — The Wild West Arena 7-11 p.m. Golden Spike Tower Twilight Tours — Golden Spike Towe 8-10 p.m. Buffalo Bill Rodeo — The Wild West Arena 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Pavilion Party — The Wild West Arena

June 17

6:30-11 a.m. NEBRASKAland DAYS Road Run — The Wild West Arena 7-11 a.m. Eagles Pork Breakfast — Platte River Mall 8-11 a.m. Adult Tennis Tournament, doubles — Cody Park Shelter 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NEBRASKAland DAYS quilt show — McKinley Education Center 10 a.m.-noon Youth road run — Memorial Park Noon-3 p.m. NEBRASKAland DAYS On parade 3:30-5 p.m. Post parade party — Platte Bar 6-11 p.m. Beer garden and food court open — The Wild West Arena 7-11 p.m. Golden Spike Tower Twilight Tours — Golden Spike Tower 8-10 p.m. Buffalo Bill Rodeo — The Wild West Arena 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Pavilion Party — The Wild West Arena

June 18

8-11 a.m. Adult tennis tournament, singles — Cody Park Shelter 8:15-10 a.m. Field mass — NPCC north campus 9 a.m.-2 p.m. NEBRASKAland DAYS junior rodeo — The Wild West Arena 2-4 p.m. Frontier revue — North Platte Community College 6:30-9 p.m. Competitive art show — Art and Gift Gallery 7-11 p.m. Golden Spike Tower Twilight Tours — Golden Spike Tower

June 19

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Competitive art show — Art and gift gallery 6-8 p.m. Family night — The Wild West Arena

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7:30-9:30 p.m. Frontier revue — North Platte Community Center

June 20

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids fun festival — The Wild West Arena 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Competitive art show — Art and gift gallery 4-6 p.m. Kids fun festival — The Wild West Arena 4:30-7 p.m. Prime rib sandwich feed — 6th and Bailey 5-7 p.m. Muttin Bustin’ — The Wild West Arena 7:30-9:30 p.m. Frontier Revue — North Platte Community College

June 21

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Competitive Art Show — Art and gift gallery 6-11 p.m. Cowboy kickball — The Wild West Arena 6-10 p.m. Beer garden and food court open — The Wild West Arena 6-11 p.m. Heart of America Show Carnival — The Wild West Arena

June 22

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Competitive art show — Art and gift gallery 6-11 p.m. The Wild West Arena — Taps and Tunes 6-11 p.m. Heart of America Show Carnival — The Wild West Arena 7-9 p.m. N’Route Music Series — Fort Cody Trading Post

June 23

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Competitive art show — Art and gift gallery 6-11p.m. Heart of America Show Carnival — The Wild West Arena 6-11 p.m. Beer garden and food court open 8 p.m. Alan Jackson with special guest Dwight Yoakam — The Wild West Arena 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Pavilion Party — The Wild West Arena

June 24

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Competitive art show — Art and gift gallery 4-11 p.m. Heart of America show carnival — The Wild West Arena 6-11 p.m. Beer garden and food court open 8-11 p.m. Chris Stapleton with special guest Brothers Osborne — The Wild West Arena 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Pavilion Party — The Wild West Arena

June 25

Noon-2:30 p.m. Competitive Art Show — Art and gift gallery

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Nebraska STATE FAIR

NEBRASKA

GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AUG. 25-SEPT. 4, 2017 www.statefair.org

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

Aug. 25 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

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4-H Exhibits Ag Commercial Exhibits/Shopping Agricultural Products Competitive Exhibits Agriculture Education Trading Cards AGtivity Acres Antique Tractor & Machinery Display Bee Culture - Competitive Exhibits Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic Bingo by the Knights of Columbus: Pay to Play Attraction Cattle Avenue of Breeds CNH Case and New Holland Simulators, Pedal Combines, and Tractors Commercial Exhibits / Shopping indoors Commercial Exhibits Marketplace Education - Competitive Exhibits Fine Arts - Competitive Exhibits Foods - Competitive Exhibits Grounds-wide Scavenger Hunt Grow Nebraska General Store Commercial Exhibit Honoring Our Veterans Piece by Piece: A Quilt Block Project Horticulture - Competitive Exhibits J-Tech Solar Sustainability Pavilion Livestock Birthing Pavilion Model Planes and Boats Display Model Railroad Display Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter Nebraska Operation Lifesaver Nebraska Public Power Station Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop Nebraska State Historical Society Nebraska State Patrol Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar Nebraska’s Largest Steer Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit Photography - Competitive Exhibits Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits Rabbit Avenue of Breeds Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It Recycled Garden Display & Contest Sheep Avenue of Breeds Swine Avenue of Breeds Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits Truckin’ Through Nebraska: A Mobile Children’s Museum Wine - Competitive Exhibits Opening Ceremony New & Unique Food Contest, Celebrity Judging Draft Horse Hitch Show

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

State Fair Opening Celebration Parade An Evening with the Llamas and Alpacas Brad Paisley Concert with special guests Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell

Aug. 26 — $1.50 off gate admission all day

6:30 a.m. The Nebraska State Fair Marathon and 1/2 Marathon presented by Pump & Pantry 7:20 a.m. The Nebraska State Fair 5K presented by Pump & Pantry 9 a.m. 4-H Exhibits 9 a.m. Ag Commercial Exhibits/Shopping 9 a.m. Agricultural Products Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Agriculture Education Trading Cards 9 a.m. AGtivity Acres 9 a.m. Antique Tractor & Machinery Display 9 a.m. Bee Culture - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic 9 a.m. Bingo by the Knights of Columbus: Pay to Play Attraction 9 a.m. Cattle Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. CNH Case and New Holland Simulators, Pedal Combines, and Tractors 9 a.m. Commercial Exhibits / Shopping indoors 9 a.m. Commercial Exhibits Marketplace 9 a.m. County Fair Day 9 a.m. Education - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Fine Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Foods - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Grounds-wide Scavenger Hunt 9 a.m. Grow Nebraska General Store Commercial Exhibit 9 a.m. Honoring Our Veterans Piece by Piece: A Quilt Block Project 9 a.m. Horticulture - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. J-Tech Solar Sustainability Pavilion 9 a.m. Livestock Birthing Pavilion 9 a.m. Model Planes and Boats Display 9 a.m. Model Railroad Display 9 a.m. Nebraska Freemasons Child ID Program 9 a.m. Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter 9 a.m. Nebraska Lineworker’s Rodeo 9 a.m. Nebraska Operation Lifesaver 9 a.m. Nebraska Public Power Station 9 a.m. Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop 9 a.m. Nebraska State Historical Society 9 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Steer 9 a.m. Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit 9 a.m. Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits

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Rabbit Avenue of Breeds Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Truckin’ Through Nebraska: A Mobile Children’s Museum 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 9:30 a.m. Photography - Competitive Exhibits 10 a.m. Nebraska Lineworker’s Kids Rodeo 11 a.m. Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office NEST on the Farm Scholarship Presentation 1:30 p.m. Cheer & Dance Stage Exhibition 2 p.m. Superball Drop 6 p.m. Draft Horse Hitch Show 6 p.m. State Fair Celebration Parade 8 p.m. Pentatonix Concert

Aug. 27 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

4-H Dog Show & Skill-A-Thon 4-H Exhibits Ag Commercial Exhibits/Shopping Agricultural Products Competitive Exhibits Agriculture Education Trading Cards AGtivity Acres Antique Tractor & Machinery Display Bee Culture - Competitive Exhibits Bingo by the Knights of Columbus: Pay to Play Attraction Cattle Avenue of Breeds CNH Case and New Holland Simulators, Pedal Combines, and Tractors Commercial Exhibits / Shopping indoors Commercial Exhibits Marketplace Education - Competitive Exhibits Fine Arts - Competitive Exhibits Foods - Competitive Exhibits Foods - Competitive Exhibits Grow Nebraska General Store Commercial Exhibit Honoring Our Veterans Piece by Piece: A Quilt Block Project Horticulture - Competitive Exhibits J-Tech Solar Sustainability Pavilion Livestock Birthing Pavilion Lutheran Worship Service Model Planes and Boats Display Model Railroad Display Nebraska Freemasons Child ID Program Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter Nebraska Operation Lifesaver Nebraska Public Power Station

9 a.m.

Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop 9 a.m. Nebraska State Historical Society 9 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol 9 a.m. Nebraskappella! 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Steer 9 a.m. Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit 9 a.m. Photography - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Rabbit Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Sherri’s Summer Pom Camp 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Truckin’ Through Nebraska: A Mobile Children’s Museum 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 10 a.m. Nebraska Pedal Pullers Association State Championship Kids Pedal Pulling Contest 10:30 a.m. Catholic Worship Service

10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

4-H Dog Show: Agility Superball Drop Draft Horse Hitch Show Finals State Fair Celebration Parade Nebraskappella! Mass Chorus

Aug. 28 — $5 gate admission all day 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

Midwest Cattle Dog Trials Open Ranch Sorting 4-H Exhibits Ag Commercial Exhibits/Shopping Agricultural Products Competitive Exhibits Agriculture Education Trading Cards AGtivity Acres Antique Tractor & Machinery Display Bee Culture - Competitive Exhibits Bingo by the Knights of Columbus: Pay to Play Attraction Cattle Avenue of Breeds CNH Case and New Holland Simulators, Pedal Combines, and Tractors Commercial Exhibits / Shopping indoors

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Commercial Exhibits Marketplace Education - Competitive Exhibits Fine Arts - Competitive Exhibits Grounds-wide Scavenger Hunt Grow Nebraska General Store Commercial Exhibit Honoring Our Veterans Piece by Piece: A Quilt Block Project Horticulture - Competitive Exhibits J-Tech Solar Sustainability Pavilion Livestock Birthing Pavilion Model Planes and Boats Display Model Railroad Display Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter Nebraska Operation Lifesaver Nebraska Public Power Station Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop Nebraska State Historical Society Nebraska State Patrol Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar Nebraska’s Largest Classroom

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

NEBRASKA

(Con’t.) Nebraska STATE FAIR

GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AUG. 25-SEPT. 4, 2017 www.statefair.org

9 a.m.

Nebraska’s Largest Classroom presented by Green Line Equipment 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Steer 9 a.m. Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit 9 a.m. Photography - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Rabbit Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Spinners & Weavers 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 9:30 a.m. Sheep Shearing Demonstrations 6 p.m. State Fair Celebration Parade 6:45 p.m. Antique Tractor Games 7 p.m. State Fair & Midwest Regional Cattle Dog Trial: Semi-Finals

Aug. 29 — $2 gate admission all day 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 54

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

9 a.m.

Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop 9 a.m. Nebraska State Historical Society 9 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Classroom 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Classroom presented by Green Line Equipment 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Steer 9 a.m. Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit 9 a.m. Photography - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Rabbit Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Spinners & Weavers 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 9:30 a.m. Sheep Shearing Demonstrations 6 p.m. State Fair Celebration Parade 7 p.m. State Fair & Midwest Regional Cattle Dog Trial: Finals

Aug. 30 — $5 gate admission 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

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9 a.m.

Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter 9 a.m. Nebraska Operation Lifesaver 9 a.m. Nebraska Public Power Station 9 a.m. Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop 9 a.m. Nebraska State Historical Society 9 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Steer 9 a.m. Older Nebraskan’s Day 9 a.m. Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Day 9 a.m. Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit 9 a.m. Photography - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Rabbit Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Spinners & Weavers 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 2 p.m. Ronnie Milsap Concert 6 p.m. State Fair Celebration Parade 6:30 p.m. KMMJ Gospel Concert

Aug. 31 — $3 gate admission all day 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

$3 Thursday specials 4-H Exhibits Ag Commercial Exhibits/Shopping Agricultural Products Competitive Exhibits Agriculture Education Trading Cards AGtivity Acres Antique Tractor & Machinery Display Bee Culture - Competitive Exhibits Bingo by the Knights of Columbus: Pay to Play Attraction Cattle Avenue of Breeds CNH Case and New Holland Simulators, Pedal Combines, and Tractors Commercial Exhibits / Shopping indoors Commercial Exhibits Marketplace Education - Competitive Exhibits Fine Arts - Competitive Exhibits Foods - Competitive Exhibits Grounds-wide Scavenger Hunt Grow Nebraska General Store Commercial Exhibit Health, Wellness, and Informational Booths Honoring Our Veterans Piece by Piece: A Quilt Block Project Horticulture - Competitive Exhibits J-Tech Solar Sustainability Pavilion

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Livestock Birthing Pavilion Model Planes and Boats Display Model Railroad Display Nebraska Cattleman’s Day Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter Nebraska Operation Lifesaver Nebraska Public Power Station Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop Nebraska State Historical Society Nebraska State Patrol Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar Nebraska’s Largest Steer Nebraska’s Largest Classroom Nebraska’s Largest Classroom presented by Green Line Equipment Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit Photography - Competitive Exhibits Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits Rabbit Avenue of Breeds Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It Recycled Garden Display & Contest

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Sept. 1 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

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Sheep Avenue of Breeds Spinners & Weavers Swine Avenue of Breeds Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits Wine - Competitive Exhibits Sheep shearing demonstrations State fair celebration parade For King & Country concert

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Commercial Exhibits Marketplace Education - Competitive Exhibits Fine Arts - Competitive Exhibits Foods - Competitive Exhibits Grounds-wide Scavenger Hunt Grow Nebraska General Store Commercial Exhibit Health, Wellness, and Informational Booths Honoring Our Veterans Piece by Piece: A Quilt Block Project Horticulture - Competitive Exhibits J-Tech Solar Sustainability Pavilion Livestock Birthing Pavilion Model Planes and Boats Display Model Railroad Display Nebraska Cattleman’s Day Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter Nebraska Operation Lifesaver Nebraska Public Power Station Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop Nebraska State Historical Society

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

NEBRASKA

(Con’t.) Nebraska STATE FAIR

GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AUG. 25-SEPT. 4, 2017 www.statefair.org

9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

Nebraska State Patrol Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar Nebraska’s Largest Steer Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit Photography - Competitive Exhibits Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits Rabbit Avenue of Breeds Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Spinners & Weavers 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 1 p.m. Midwest Mutton Bustin Finals 6 p.m. Draft Horse Pull 6 p.m. State Fair Celebration Parade 7:30 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert

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Nebraska Public Power Station Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop 9 a.m. Nebraska State Historical Society 9 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Steer 9 a.m. Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit 9 a.m. Photography - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Rabbit Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Spinners & Weavers 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 11 a.m. Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge 2 p.m. Superball Drop 6 p.m. Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Semi Finals 6 p.m. State Fair Celebration Parade 7:30 p.m. concert TBD

Sept. 3 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

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Model Railroad Display Nebraska Cattleman’s Day Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter 9 a.m. Nebraska Operation Lifesaver 9 a.m. Nebraska Public Power Station 9 a.m. Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop 9 a.m. Nebraska State Historical Society 9 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar 9 a.m. Nebraska’s Largest Steer 9 a.m. Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit 9 a.m. Photography - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Rabbit Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It 9 a.m. Recycled Garden Display & Contest 9 a.m. Sheep Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Spinners & Weavers 9 a.m. Swine Avenue of Breeds 9 a.m. Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits 9 a.m. Wine - Competitive Exhibits 10:30 a.m. Catholic worship service 11 a.m. Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge 1 p.m. UNL Ice Cream Social 2 p.m. Superball Drop 3 p.m. Queen Meet N Greet 4 p.m. #UNLREDOUT Pep Rally 6 p.m. Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals 6 p.m. State Fair Celebration Parade 7:30 p.m. TBA - Concert

Sept. 4 — Free gate admission for all military personnel with appropriate identification 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

Nebraska High School/College rodeo 4-H Exhibits Ag Commercial Exhibits/Shopping Agricultural Products Competitive Exhibits Agriculture Education Trading Cards

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AGtivity Acres Antique Tractor & Machinery Display Bee Culture - Competitive Exhibits Bingo by the Knights of Columbus: Pay to Play Attraction Cattle Avenue of Breeds CNH Case and New Holland Simulators, Pedal Combines, and Tractors Commercial Exhibits / Shopping indoors Commercial Exhibits Marketplace Education - Competitive Exhibits Fine Arts - Competitive Exhibits Foods - Competitive Exhibits Grounds-wide Scavenger Hunt Grow Nebraska General Store Commercial Exhibit Health, Wellness, and Informational Booths Honoring Our Veterans Piece by Piece: A Quilt Block Project

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Horticulture - Competitive Exhibits J-Tech Solar Sustainability Pavilion Livestock Birthing Pavilion Model Planes and Boats Display Model Railroad Display Nebraska Cattleman’s Day Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter Nebraska Operation Lifesaver Nebraska Public Power Station Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Gift Shop Nebraska State Historical Society Nebraska State Patrol Nebraska’s Largest Barrow & Boar Nebraska’s Largest Steer Omaha Children’s Museum Exhibit Photography - Competitive Exhibits Quilt Exhibit - Competitive Exhibits Rabbit Avenue of Breeds Raising Nebraska: Your Food and the Families Who Grow It

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Recycled Garden Display & Contest Sheep Avenue of Breeds Spinners & Weavers Swine Avenue of Breeds Textile Arts - Competitive Exhibits Veteran’s Day Wine - Competitive Exhibits 4-H Shopping in Style & Fashion Show 10 a.m. Public Power Zone Downed Power Line Safety Demonstrations 1 p.m. Demolition Derby 1:30 p.m. Veterans Day Program 2 p.m. Superball Drop 4 p.m. 4-H & FFA Market and Breeding Parade of Champions 4 p.m. 4-H Market Beef Grand Champion Selection 4 p.m. State Fair Closing Celebration Parade with Salute to our Veterans

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NEBRASKA

Scotts Bluff County FAIR

MITCHELL, NEBRASKA JULY 29-AUG. 5, 2017 www.scottsbluffcountyfairgrounds.com The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

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July 29

Aug. 5

Mexican Fiesta Day

Aug. 1

FFA Alumni Donkey Races

Aug. 2

34th Annual Rubber Check Race

Aug. 3

Heartland Truck and Tractor Pull

Aug. 4

Built Ford Tough Mud Bog

Headlining Band of LoCash the opening act is Two Way Crossing Throughout the week there will be: Stilts Rock Wall Bubble Tower Horn T Traveling Zoo (only at fair Wednesday and Thursday) Real Beal (1 man band) Beer Garden from WednesdaySaturday with live bands or DJ Sun Valley Rides for Carnival

AUGUST 2ND BEREAN GOSPEL MUSIC 34TH ANNUAL RUBBER CHECK RACE AUGUST 19TH DEMO DERBY

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

WYOMING

Albany County FAIR JULY 25-AUG. 5, 2017

LARAMIE, WYOMING www.albanycountyfair.org

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREELEY TRIBUNE

July 25

5:30 p.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Contests - Shotgun & Parents shoot

July 26 8 a.m.

Junior Horse Show - (Hansen Arena) Roping and speed events. 5 p.m. Junior Horse Show – (Hansen Arena) Programmed Ride 6:30 p.m. FFA Indoor Exhibits due

July 27 9 a.m.

4-H Fashion Revue & Fabric & Fashion (PACT) judging 11:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Indoor Superintendent meeting 11:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Indoor Judges meeting Noon-3 p.m. 4-H Interview Judging Noon-3 p.m. FFA Indoor Exhibit Judging 5 p.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Contests – Air Pistol & Rifle for Horse Show Participants

July 28 8 a.m.

Junior Horse Show – (Hansen Arena) Showmanship: FFA, Jr. 4-H, Int. 4-H, Sr. 4-H, Halter, English & Western Performance 8 a.m.-noon 4-H Shooting Sports Contest Muzzle Loader (at rifle range) 1 p.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Contests – Air Pistol & Rifle

July 29 8 a.m.

8 a.m. 8 a.m. 1 p.m.

Junior Horse Show - Western Horse Show Performance 4-H Shooting Sports Contests - .22 Pistols and Rifle 4-H Shooting Sports Contests – Archery 4-H Shooting Sports Contests – Air Pistol & Rifle

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

July 30

7-8 a.m. 4-H Dog Show Check In 8 a.m. Dog Showmanship, Obedience & Rally Following Rally - 4-H Dog Agility Classes 9 a.m. Open Rabbit Show 9 a.m. Kathy Sherwood Memorial Gymkhana Noon Barns open for set up, hog barn doesn’t open up until 6 p.m. 5-7 p.m. Junior Show Rabbits due on grounds following the open show

July 31 8 a.m.

Junior Rabbit Show - Showmanship: FFA, Jr. 4-H, Int. 4-H, Sr. 4-H 8-11 a.m. Open Dept. Exhibits Due 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Hogs, Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Market Poultry due on grounds. 9 a.m. Open Superintendent’s Meeting Noon Open Judges Meeting 1-4 p.m. Open Department Judging 5:30 p.m. Junior Leader BBQ 6-8 p.m. Market Poultry Check In 6:30 p.m. Supreme Cow Interviews

Aug. 1 8 a.m. 1 p.m.

Market Beef Weigh-in Market Lamb weigh Market Goat weigh-in Market Swine weigh-in Supreme Cow Contest preg check & weigh 2 p.m. 4-H Market Beef Showmanship 3 p.m. Breeding Beef Breed Classes 4 p.m. Dairy Goat Milk Out 4-8 p.m. Family Night at the fair 4:30 p.m. Sheep lead 5:30 p.m. Bucket baby show 6 p.m. 4-H Market Swine Showmanship 7:30 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue Style Show

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Aug. 2 8 a.m.

4 p.m.

Aug. 3 8 a.m.

9 a.m. 2 p.m 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Junior Dairy Goat Show Dairy Cow Show Junior Swine Show FFA Showmanship, Market & Breed classes Junior Sheep Show -Market Lamb, Feeder Lamb, Breed classes 4-H Cat Show .Junior Meat Breed Classes & Market Goat Show Pocket Pet Show-Activities Building Pig Penning Calcutta Pig Penning

Aug. 4

7 a.m. Cattle Women’s Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Supreme Cow - Phase 2 8:30 a.m. Junior Beef Show -FFA Showmanship, Market, Feeder Classes, Phase 1 Supreme Heifers 8-10 a.m. Breeding Poultry and Open check in 10 a.m. Poultry Show Show Order: Market classes, Showmanship, Breeding Classes then Open show. 1 p.m. Round Robin Showmanship Contests in the following order: FFA, 4-H Small Animal, 4-H Large Animal 2 p.m. Sale Consignment Closes 5 p.m. State Fair Livestock Entries close 5:30 p.m. (following Round Robin) Livestock Released - Sale Consignments must remain on the grounds, (No animals will be released on Saturday. Friday evening and Sunday only) 8 p.m. 4-H Junior Leader Youth Dance

Aug. 5 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon 3 p.m.

Barns open for buyers JLS Buyers Appreciation Lunch Junior Livestock Sale Indoor exhibits released

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

WYOMING

BASIN, WYOMING Big Horn County FAIR www.bighornfair.com AUG. 2-6, 2017

Aug. 2

Noon-5 p.m. FREE STAGE Noon-8:30 p.m. Bounce Off the Walls (Inflatable Fun Zone)

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Noon-7 p.m. FREE STAGE Noon-8:30 p.m. Bounce Off the Walls (Inflatable Fun Zone) 2:30 p.m. Sheep Lead 3 p.m. Pee-Wee Showmanship (Sheep Only) 5 p.m. 4-H Fabric & Fashion Revue (On Free Stage) 7 p.m. Pig Wrestling ($10.00 Gate Fee/5 and under free)

+ Freight + Freight

Aug. 4

Noon-6 p.m. FREE STAGE Noon-8: 30 p.m Bounce Off the Walls (Inflatable Fun Zone) 5-7 p.m. Buyers & Exhibitors Dinner 6 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale in the Big Horn REA Building Following sale Dance by the Rewinders

40’ Round Pen $ 1,370 + Freight 50’ Round Pen $ 1,670 + Freight 60’ Round Pen $ 2,040 + Freight

Aug. 5 9 a.m.

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Woodchopping Events Events Woodchopping

Big Horn County Farm Bureau Round Robin Contest 10 a.m. Big Horn County Fair Parade (Beginning at Library) 11 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE STAGE 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pie Baking Contest Noon Horseshoe Pitching Contest Noon Zucchini Carving Contest (in Show Arena) Following Zucchini Carving Contest Dress-A-Pet (In Show Arena) 2-2:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest 4 p.m. SLACK Team Roping & Barrel Racing 7 p.m. RODEO (juniors in main performance) ($10.00 Gate Fee/5 and under free) Following rodeo Dance by Jake Worthington

Aug. 6 2 p.m.

Demolition Derby, ($10.00 Gate Fee/5 and under free)

Nancy Anderson 2016 Grand Marshal

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

WYOMING

Cheyenne FRONTIER DAYS JULY 21-30, 2017 www.cfdrodeo.com

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 17 11 a.m.

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Timed Event Slack

July 18-19 7 a.m.

Timed Event Slack

July 20

7 a.m. Timed Event Slack 3:30 p.m. Art Show & Sale

July 21

7 a.m. Timed Event Slack 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 8 a.m. Old West Museum 9 a.m. Fort D.A. Russell Days 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 11 a.m. Indian Village 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon 12:15 p.m. Cinch Rodeo Shootout 8 p.m. Brantley Gilbert with Tyler Darr

July 22

8 a.m. Fort D.A. Russell Days 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 8 a.m. Old West Museum 9 a.m. Grand Parade 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 5 p.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 8 p.m. Little Big Town with David Nail

July 23

8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 8 a.m. Old West Museum 9 a.m. Fort D.A. Russell Days 9 a.m. Cowboy Church Service 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 11 a.m. Buckin’A Salon 11 a.m. Fiesta Day 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 5 p.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 8 a.m. Sawyer Brown with Joe Diffie and Bellamy Brothers

CHEYENNE, WYOMING

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

July 24

7 a.m. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. Timed Event Slack 8 a.m. Old West Museum 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 8 p.m. Championship Bull Riding

July 25

7 a.m. Timed Event Slack 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 8 a.m. Old West Museum 9 a.m. Grand Parade 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 8 p.m. Championship Bull Riding

July 26

7 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. Chuckwagon Cookoff 8 a.m. Old West Museum 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 9:30 a.m. USAF Thunderbirds 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 10:45 a.m. Wyoming National Guard Open House 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon 11:30 a.m. Challenge Rodeo 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 7 p.m. Pow-Wow 8 p.m. Luke Bryan with Chris Janson

July 27

8 a.m. Old West Museum 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 9 a.m. Grand Parade 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway

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10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon 11 a.m. Chuckwagon Cookoff 11:30 a.m. Challenge Rodeo 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 5 p.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 8 a.m. Thomas Rhett

July 28

7 a.m. Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. Old West Museum 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 9:30 a.m. Cookoff 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 5 p.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 8 a.m. Jason DeRulo with Flo Rida

July 29

8 a.m. Old West Museum 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 9 a.m. Grand Parade 9:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 11 a.m. Buckin’A Saloon Noon Chuckwagon cookoff 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 5 p.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 8 p.m. Jason Aldean

July 30

8 a.m. Old West Museum 8 a.m. Art Show & Sale 9 a.m. Cowboy Church Service 10 a.m. Behind the Chutes Tour 10 a.m. Indian Village 10:30 a.m. Old Frontier Town 10:30 a.m. Carnival Midway 12:15 p.m. PRCA Rodeo

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 11 8 a.m.

July 12 8 a.m.

4-H/FFA horse show, Halter & Performance Classes 4-H/FFA horse show, Speed and Stock Classes

July 14 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

July 15 8 a.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m.

July 16 4 p.m.

WYOMING

DOUGLAS, WYOMING Converse County FAIR www.wyoextension.org/conversecounty/4-h/county-fair JULY 11-21, 2017

4-H/FFA Poultry show 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show 4-H cat and pocket pet show 4-H Dog Show 4-H/ FFA Small Animal Round Robin 4-H Fashion Review Show (EWC- Douglas Campus) Ranch Rodeo (Qualifier for WSF Finals)

July 18

Real Western Adventures Ride the Train / Ride the Horses / Ride the ATVs

6 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Weigh-In 1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Ultrasound Clinic with Dr. Steve Paisley 3 p.m. OPEN Pee Wee Pet Show

July 19 8 a.m.

4-H/ FFA Dairy Cattle Show followed by Dairy Goat Show 9 a.m. 4-H/ FFA Market/ Breeding Beef Show 1 p.m. (Following Beef Show) OPEN Cow/Calf Class 2-8 p.m. Vendor and Craft Show Open- Static Exhibit Hall 6 p.m. 4-H/ FFA Market Swine Show

July 20 “The West the way you want it”

You will see the

Bison 100s &100s

National Mammal - United States of America

8 a.m. 4-H/ FFA Market Goat Show 9:30 a.m. (directly following Market Goat show) 4-H/FFA Market Lamb and Breeding Sheep Show 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Vendor and Craft Show Open 1 p.m. Alpaca show

July 21 8 a.m. 4 p.m.

4-H/FFA Large Animal Round Robin 4-H/ FFA Jr. Market Livestock Sale Immediately following duration of the sale will be a buyer appreciation dinner and dance.

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SUMMER EVENTS 2017

WYOMING

Crook County FAIR

SUNDANCE, WYOMING JULY 23-30, 2017 www.crookcofair.com The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 15 8 a.m. 9 a.m.

Open Class & 4-H Dog Check In Open Class & 4-H Dog ShowBig Barn, performance events: Agility, Obedience & Rally

July 22

8-10 a.m. Crook County Rodeo Royalty Competition – Hulett Noon Crook County Fair Team Roping Jackpot-Arena Sponsored by Steele Roping

July 23 TBD

Stock Dog Trials-Arena

July 24

7-8:30 a.m. Horse Check-In - Arena & Horse Stalls 8:30 a.m. Horse Show - Arena

July 25

Exhibit Hall closed to the public for judging 8-10 a.m. Big and Small Animal CheckIn – Livestock Barn and Rabbit/ Poultry Barn (vet check required prior to unloading) 8 a.m.-noon 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Static Exhibits due 10 a.m. 4-H Interview Judging, FFA Static Judging 1 p.m. Open Class Judging 1-3 p.m. Fabric & Fashion Judging – SHS Auditorium 4 p.m. Ranch Horse Competition – Arena 4-5 p.m. Weigh-in: Beef, Sheep, Goats 5-6 p.m. Weigh-in: Swine 6:30 p.m. Style Revue – SHS Auditorium

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

July 26

8 a.m. Poultry Show – Rabbit/Poultry Barn 10:30 a.m. Story Time with Miss Bonnie – Shade Structure Noon Trade & Commercial Booths Open Noon-7 p.m. Fun On the Go Inflatables

July 26

Noon-7 p.m. Dozer’s Games Noon-7 p.m. Miss Bows Messy Mania 2 p.m. Dog Showmanship, Conformation, Agility Demo, Top Dog Award 3:30 p.m. Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting – Shade Structure 3:45 p.m. Fair Kick Off & Ice Cream Social – Shade Structure 5 p.m. Swine Show 5 p.m. Locals Jam Session – Arena 7:30 p.m. Lazy L Band - Arena

July 27

8 a.m. Sheep & Goat Show – Big Barn 10:30 a.m. Story Time with Miss Bonnie – Shade Structure Noon-9 p.m. Trade & Commercial Booths Open Noon-7 p.m. Fun On the Go Inflatables Noon-7 p.m. Dozer’s Games Noon-7 p.m. Miss Bows Messy Mania 3 p.m. Cat Show – Shade Structure 5-7 p.m. Family Fun Night 5-7 p.m. Crook & Weston County Natural Resource Districts 5 p.m. Fishing Derby – Weigh-In 5:30 p.m. Youth Rough Stock Rodeo – Arena

July 28

6:30-7:30 a.m. FREE Pancake BreakfastShade Structure 8 a.m. Beef Show – Big Barn (Large Animal Round Robin to follow)

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Noon-9 p.m. Trade & Commercial Booths Open 1 p.m. Rabbit Show – Rabbit/Poultry Barn (Small Animal Round Robin to follow) 1:30 p.m. Wool Show 2 p.m. Painted Rock Contest – Exhibit Hall 2-4 p.m. 4H Archery Shootout – Arena 3 p.m. Little People & Their Creatures Parade– Big Barn 3 p.m. Chocolate Dessert Contest – Exhibit Hall 4 p.m. Mandatory State Fair 4-H Attendee Meeting – Shade Structure 4:30 p.m. Guinea Pig /Pocket Pet Show (or immediately after the Rabbit Show) 5 p.m. Pig Wrestling Calcutta 6 p.m. Pig Wrestling Contest ($5 admission) 5 p.m. Fishing Derby – Weigh-in

July 29

8:30 a.m. Bike Relay – Elementary Parking Lot 10 a.m. Crook County Fair Parade – Main Street 11 a.m. Car and Bike Show & Shine Judging – HS Parking Lot Noon-6 p.m. Trade & Commercial Booths Open Noon All Non-Sale Animals released

July 29

Noon Ranch Rodeo Calcutta - Arena 12:30 p.m. Ranch Rodeo – Arena ($5 admission, ages 5 and under free) 3 p.m. Buyers and Community BBQ-Shade Structure 4:30 p.m. All Static Exhibits released 5 p.m. JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE – Big Barn 5 p.m. Fishing Derby – Final Weigh-In

July 30 9 a.m.

10 a.m.

Crowning of Crook County Rodeo Royalty – Arena Youth Rodeo – Arena

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREELEY TRIBUNE

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 22 and 23

Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association Rodeo

July 29

8 a.m.

Aug. 2

Aug. 4

Aug. 3

Aug. 5

7:45 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m.

Weigh market goats Weigh market sheep, swine and beef Goat show Cat show Rabbit show followed by the poultry show 3 p.m. Sheep show followed by over the hill showmanship 6:30 p.m. Kiddie pet parade/ pocket pets on patio 7 p.m. Family fun night

Peewee horse show and 4-H and FFA youth horse show

July 31

5-8 p.m. Open class entries accepted at fair building 6 p.m. Dog show

Aug. 1

8 a.m.-noon 4-H building exhibits to be brought to the fair building and judged by interviews 8-11 a.m. Open class building exhibits to be entered at the fair building 1 p.m. Shooting sports 4-8 p.m. Fair building open for public viewing 7 p.m. Fair building open for public viewing 7 p.m. Pig wrestling

8 a.m.

Swine show, followed by over the hill showmanship 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fair building open for public viewing 2 p.m. Ag Olympics 5 p.m. Chili cook off in MP building 6 p.m. Beef show followed by over the hill showmanship

WYOMING

THERMOPOLIS, WYOMING Hot Springs County FAIR www.thermopolischamber.org JULY 31-AUG. 5, 2017

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fair building open for public viewing 10 a.m. Round robins in the MP building 1 p.m. Parade of champions, meet at east side of sheep/pig barn 2 p.m. Mandatory state fair meeting for county exhibitors going to state fair 6 p.m. Pre-sale buyers’ dinner in the MP building 7 p.m. Judges’ choice bake sale and junior livestock auction in the MP building 7-10 a.m. Building exhibits released 11 a.m. All livestock and exhibits must be removed

BUFFALO, WYOMING Johnson County FAIR & RODEO www.johnsoncountyfairgrounds.com JULY 29-AUG. 6, 2017 The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 28 8 a.m.

July 30 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

July 31

Rodeo royalty competition Dog show Horse show, halter class

8 a.m. Horse show — performance 1:30 p.m. Cat show 2 p.m. pocket pets

Aug. 1 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

Aug. 2 11 a.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Aug. 3 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.

Sheep show Johnson County Woolgrowers sheep feed, sheep lead and stock dog trials Goat Show Rabbit show Swine show Team penning Beef show All-county roping Poultry Show Team roping slack

Aug. 4 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m.

Youth rodeo Pie contest Rodeo slack Dance — Prosinski park

Aug. 5

10 a.m. Rodeo parade, main street 12:30 p.m. Rodeo 7 p.m. Junior livestock sale

Aug. 6

12:30 p.m. Rodeo

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WYOMING

Laramie JUBILEE DAYS

LARAMIE, WYOMING JULY 9-16, 2017 www.laramiejubileedays.com The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

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July 9

July 14

10 a.m. Ranch rodeo Albany County Fairgrounds

7 a.m. PRCA slack Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, and Team Roping

July 13 10 a.m.

Shotgun start, scramble format Fox Run Golf Course 5:30-8:30 p.m. TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage 7 p.m. Mr. T Extreme Bull riding Albany County Fairgrounds 7 p.m. Junior bull riding Albany County Fairgrounds 9 p.m.-midnight TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage Fox Run Golf Course

11 a.m.-2 p.m. TBA, Downtown Stage 2:30-5:30 p.m. TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage 6-8:45 p.m. TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage 7 p.m. PRCA rodeo 9:15 p.m.-midnight TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage

Noon-11 p.m. Carnival, Downtown Laramie 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage 7 p.m. PRCA rodeo 9 p.m.-Midnight TBA, Live Music, Downtown Stage

July 16 1:30 p.m.

PRCA rodeo

July 15

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Betty Kiser Memorial CASI Chili Cookoff, Downtown Laramie 10 a.m. Parade, Downtown Laramie 11 a.m.-2 p.m. TBA, Downtown Stage

Laramie County FAIR AUG. 5-12, 2017

CHEYENNE, WYOMING www.laramiecountyfair.com

The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 8 1 p.m.

LCF Ranch Rodeo- Arenas-Archer

July 30

4-7 p.m. 4-H & FFA Horse Show Check In Horse Arenas-Archer

July 31

7 -9 a.m. 4-H & FFA Horse Show Check In Horse Arenas-Archer 8 -6 p.m. 4-H & FFA Horse Show-Archer

Aug. 1 8 a.m.

AUG. 2 8 a.m.

Aug. 3 8 a.m. 9 a.m.

4-H & FFA Horse Show-Archer 4-H & FFA Horse Show-Archer Open To The World Horse Show Extravaganza Registration OpensArcher Fairgrounds Arenas Open To The World Horse Show Extravaganza-Archer Fairgrounds Arenas

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

Aug. 4

4-H STATIC AND 4-H CONTESTS 9 a.m. -noon 7 p.m. 4-H Fabric and Fashion Interview Judging (EHS) 4-H Foods Exhibits Interview Judging (EHS) 4-H Fashion Revue Show (EHSS) ALPACA/LLAMA 1 -5 p.m. Vet check-in Enter park on 8th Ave. 6-10 p.m. Alpaca Show- -Barn 12 (Poultry Barn) BEEF 1-5 p.m. Vet check-in -Enter park on 8th Ave. 5 p.m. Western Plains Heifer Jackpot Show animals allowed on grounds (BB) OPEN CLASS STATIC 9 a.m. Open Class Judging- Agronomy, Alpaca Fleece, Art, Crafts, Culinary, Fiber Arts, Floriculture, Horticulture, Needlework, Photography, Wool (EH)

Aug. 5

4-H STATIC AND 4-H CONTESTS 9 a.m.â€“1 p.m. 4-H Static Interview Judging (EH)

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ALPACA/LLAMA 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Vet check-in Enter park on 8th Ave. 9 a.m. 4-H Alpaca Show followed by Pee Wee Alpaca Show in Alpaca Show Barn (MB) (Poultry Barn) BEEF 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Vet check-in Enter park on 8th Ave. 7 a.m. Western Plains Heifer Jackpot Show animals allowed on grounds (BB) 10 a.m. Western Plains Heifer Jackpot Show (BB show ring #1) 12 p.m. All Market Beef allowed on grounds 1:30 p.m. Western Plains Heifer Jackpot Show (BB show) ENTERTAINMENT 9:30 a.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Tractor Show & Registration Table Opens (MW) 10 a.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Weigh In for Tractor Pull (Show 1 p.m.) (MW)

Laramie County FAIR (Con’t.) AUG. 5-12, 2017

CHEYENNE, WYOMING

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10 a.m.-8 p.m. Inflatables, Water Walkers, Laser Tag, Hippo Chow Down, Bubble Tower, Stilt Walkers, & Knocker Ball (MW) 11 a.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Parade of Tractors (MW) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ole Doc Ezee & Disgo Magical Medicine Show daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. performed by professionals The Party People 1 p.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Tractor Pull (CFDA) 1:30 -5:30 p.m. Alpacaglobo Balloon Tying & Funky Mugs Face Painting (The Garden) 3 p.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Antique Tractor Rodeo (CFDA) FAIR FUN 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Fair Fun Exhibits and Entry Forms Check In (EHC) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jenny’s Crafts for Kids 3 -5 p.m. Needlework Workshop with Fran Fooks FFA STATIC 7-10 a.m. All FFA Static Exhibits due in place (EH) 11 a.m. FFA Static Exhibits Judging GUINEA PIGS AND POCKED PETS 10 a.m. Guinea Pig Show & 4-H Pocket Pets Show (EH) SHEEP 7a.m.-8 p.m. Vet check-in-Enter park on 8th Ave. 10 a.m. Youth Breeding Sheep Showmanship & Youth Breeding Sheep Show (SHB) 12 p.m. All Market Sheep allowed on grounds SWINE 7 a.m.-8p.m. Vet check-in Enter park on 8th Ave. 12 p.m. All Market Swine allowed on grounds

Little Snake River Museum

Wyoming’s State Championship

CHILI COOK-OFF Saturday, June 17th 9am-5pm

Jared Rogerson - The Chugwater Band - Bryan Thomas Live Entertainment - All Day

Join us to help raise money for our local non-profit organizations Supported in part by the Tourism Joint Powers Board, a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council, and the Platte County Lodging Tax.

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Little Snake River Museum Savery - Wyoming “Preserving our history for the valley’s future”

Savery - Wyoming Aug. 6

BEEF 7a.m.-8 p.m. Vet check-in-Enter park on 8th Ave. 12 p.m. All Non-Laramie County Western Plains Heifer Jackpot Show Exhibitor Animals must be removed from the fairgrounds CATS 2 p.m. 4-H Cat Show (UGB) ENTERTAINMENT 9:30 a.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club ShowTractor Show & Registration Table Opens (MW) 10 a.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show Weigh in for Tractor Pull (Pull begins at 1 p.m.) (MW) 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Inflatables, Water Walkers, Laser Tag, Hippo Chow Down, Bubble Tower, Stilt Walkers, & Knocker Ball (MW) 11 a.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show Parade of Tractors (MW) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ole Doc Ezee & Disgo Magical Medicine Show daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. performed by professionals The Party People

Summer 2017 Events 4th of July, 10:00-4:00- FAMILY GAME DAYGames, homemade ice cream, costumes. July 8th & 9th, RODEO FUN DAYS- at Russell Park in Dixon-kid’s crafts, roping, leathercraft, photos July 29th & 30th, RIDE THE DIVIDE- Antique tractor drive over the divide to Encampment. August 12th, 10:00-4:00- 50’s FUN AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW- Activities, workshops, music, food.

Open June - October 7 days a week

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Laramie County FAIR CHEYENNE, WYOMING (Con’t.) AUG. 5-12, 2017 www.laramiecountyfair.com

1 p.m.

Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Tractor Pull (CFDA) 1:30-5:30 p.m. Alpacaglobo Balloon Tying & Funky Mugs Face Painting (The Garden) 3 p.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Antique Tractor Rodeo (CFDA) 5:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ entries taken Contestants must be present for weighing and measuring (The Garden)

5:30 p.m. Scarecrow Contest entries accepted (EHC) FAIR 9 a.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jenny’s Crafts for Kids 12-2 p.m. Knitting with Mary (EH) 3 -5 p.m. Cross Stitch Workshop & Embroidery Demo with Fran Fooks 4 p.m. Lovable Mutt Contest Open to Public (The Garden) 6 p.m. Judging of Scarecrow Contest (EHC) 7 p.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion) GOATS 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Vet check-in–Enter park on 8th Ave. 9 a.m. Youth Dairy Goat Show (SHB)

Aug. 7

BEEF 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Vet check-in Enter park on 8th Ave. 8 a.m. All Market Beef due on the grounds 2 p.m. Market Beef weigh-in and Market Beef Ultrasound (BB) 3 p.m. Breeding Beef Check-In (BB) ENTERTAINMENT All Day Tractors on Display by Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Inflatables, Water Walkers, Laser Tag, Hippo Chow Down, & Knocker Ball (MW) 1-5 p.m. Ole Doc Ezee & Disgo Magical Medicine Show daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. performed by professionals The Party People 1:30-5:30 p.m. Alpacaglobo Balloon Tying & Funky Mugs Face Painting (The Garden) 5 -7 p.m. Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show-Implements Demonstration, Hit and Miss Engines Demonstration and Free Supervised Drive/Ride Tractor-Any Age

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

FAIR FUN 9 a.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jenny’s Crafts for Kids 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cross Stitch Workshop with Fran Fooks 2 p.m. Bling-A-Bag Contest 5p.m.-7p.m. How to make your own drop spindle with Margaret Smith (EH) 7 p.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion) GOATS 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Vet check-in Enter park on 8th Ave. 8 a.m. All Market Goats due on the grounds 10 a.m. FFA Market Goats weigh in (SHB) 4-H Market Goats weigh in (SHB) 5 p.m. Market Goat Bred and Fed SHEEP 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Vet check-in Enter park on 8th Ave. 10 a.m. All Market Lamb weigh-in and ultrasound (SHB) 5 p.m. Sheep Bred and Fed SWINE 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Vet check-All animals must go through vet check before unloading. Enter park on 8th Ave. follow signs. 8 a.m. All Market Swine due on the grounds 12 p.m. All Market Swine weigh-in (SWB) 5 p.m. Swine Bred & Fed

Aug. 8 First Responders Day

BEEF 5 p.m. Supreme Cow Contest (BB) ENTERTAINMENT All Day Tractors on Display by Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Inflatables, Water Walkers, Laser Tag, Hippo Chow Down, & Knocker Ball (MW) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ole Doc Ezee & Disgo Magical Medicine Show daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. performed by professionals The Party People 12-4 p.m. Prehistoric Adventures presents Walking with Giants – Strolling 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (MW) 1:30-5:30 p.m. Alpacaglobo Balloon Tying & Funky Mugs Face Painting (The Garden) 6 p.m. Check-In for Mutton Bustin’ & Sign Up for Stick Horse Race (CFDA) 6:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ & Stick Horse Racing (CFDA) FAIR FUN 9 a.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion)

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10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jenny’s Crafts for Kids 5 -7 p.m. Basic spinning on a wheel with Barbara Iverson (EH) 7 p.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion) POULTRY 9 a.m. Poultry Show Judging (MB) SHEEP 9 a.m. FFA Market Sheep Showmanship and FFA Market Sheep Show (SHB) 11 a.m. 4-H Market Sheep Showmanship and 4-H Market Sheep Show (SHB)

Aug. 9 Military Day BEEF 10 a.m. 1 p.m.

Beef Bred & Fed (BB Show Ring) Bucket Calf Contest & Youth Feeder Calf Contest (BB) 3 p.m. Youth Breeding Beef Show (BB) ENTERTAINMENT All Day Tractors on Display by Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Inflatables, Water Walkers, Laser Tag, Hippo Chow Down, & Knocker Ball (MW) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ole Doc Ezee & Disgo Magical Medicine Show daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. performed by professionals The Party People 12-4 p.m. Prehistoric Adventures presents Walking with Giants – Strolling 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (MW) 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Alpacaglobo Balloon Tying & Funky Mugs Face Painting (The Garden) 6:30 p.m. Check-In for Pig Wrestlin’ (CFDA) 7:00 p.m. Pig Wrestlin’ (CFDA) FAIR FUN 9 a.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jenny’s Crafts for Kids 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cross Stitch Workshop & Embroidery Demo with Fran Fooks 1 -3 p.m. Backstrap Loom Workshop Fiber Arts Booth (EH) 2 p.m. Apron Contest (EH) 2 p.m. Straw Hat Contest (EH) 5 p.m. Weaving on a Triangular Loom with Barbara Price, other looms on display (EH) 7 p.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion) RABBIT 7:45 a.m. Class Rabbit check in Under the CFD Grandstands 9 a.m. Rabbit Show Under CFD Grandstands 5:30 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Under CFD Grand Stands, FFA Rabbit Showmanship Under CFD Grand Stands

CUSTOM POST FRAME BUILDINGS SHEEP 5:30 p.m. PeeWee Sheep Lead SWINE 9 a.m. FFA Market Swine Showmanship & FFA Market Swine FFA Breeding Swine 4-H Market Swine Showmanship & 4-H Market Swine Show Breeding Swine Light & Heavyweight Classes (SHB)

Aug. 10

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Aug. 11

4-H STATIC AND 4-H CONTESTS 12 p.m. 4-H Robotics Contest (EH Stage) 1 p.m. 4-H Rocketry Competition (CFDA photo pit)

BEEF 9 a.m.

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Laramie County FAIR (Con’t.) AUG. 5-12, 2017 www.laramiecountyfair.com

BEEF 8 a.m.

7 p.m. CATS 2 p.m. DOGS 2 p.m.

FFA Large Animal Round Robin (BB) 4-H Large Animal Round Robin, Junior and Intermediate will show together as one class (BB) Kiwanis Livestock Sale Cheyenne Ice and Event Center 4-H Small Animal Round RobinSheep Barn Show Ring

4-H Small Animal Round RobinSheep Barn Show Ring ENTERTAINMENT All Day Tractors on Display by Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Inflatables, Water Walkers, Laser Tag, Hippo Chow Down, & Knocker Ball (MW) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ole Doc Ezee & Disgo Magical Medicine Show daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. performed by professionals The Party People 1:30-5:30 p.m. Alpacaglobo Balloon Tying & Funky Mugs Face Painting (The Garden) 6 p.m. Demolition Derby Gates Open (CFDA) 8 p.m. Demolition Derby $10.00 12 yrs.Adults, $5.00 3 yrs-12 yrs., 3 & under free. Purchase tickets at the gate, Napa & Tom the Tire Man FAIR FUN 9 a.m. Milk A Goat (Dairy Goat Pavilion)

CHEYENNE, WYOMING

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jenny’s Crafts for Kids 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cross Stitch Workshop with Fran Fooks 12 p.m. Rabbit Fun Classes (no premiums) (UGB) Dress your Bunny Contest, Rabbit Agility Course, Bunny Poster Class 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Barbara Mincer-Coiled Basket Weaving (EH) 3:30 p.m. Scarecrow Contest (EH Cafeteria) 9 p.m. Street Dance - weather permitting (Concessions Committee Building) GOATS 8 a.m. FFA Large Animal Round Robin (BB) 4-H Large Animal Round Robin, Junior and Intermediate will show together as one class (BB) 7 p.m. Kiwanis Livestock Sale Cheyenne Ice and Event Center HORSES 8 a.m. FFA Large Animal Round Robin (BB) 4-H Large Animal Round Robin, Junior and Intermediate will show together as one class (BB) OPEN CLASS STATIC 2 p.m. Open Robotics Competition (EH Stage) POULTRY 2 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Round RobinSheep Barn Show Ring 7 p.m. Kiwanis Livestock Sale Cheyenne Ice and Event Center

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July 22 4 p.m.

July 24 9 a.m.

July 25 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

July 27 8 a.m.

July 28 8 a.m.

July 29

July 30

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July 31

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Fashion Revue Practice, 4-H Building Public Fashion Revue, 4-H Building

Aug. 1

Horse Show, Beef Show Ring & Arena ~ Showmanship, Halter, Trail Class, Programmed Ride, Western Pleasure, Western Riding, Western Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, & Hunt Seat Equitation

All open class exhibits due, except flowers 7:30 a.m. 4-H Foods & General Projects Judged, 4-H Building—4-H Exhibits unable to be interviewed are due in 4-H building at this time 8 a.m. - noon All livestock due Noon - 1 p.m. Rabbit weigh-in Noon - 1 p.m. Poultry weigh-in 12:30-2:30 p.m. Swine weigh-in 1-1:30 Sheep/market goat weigh-in 1:30-2:30 p.m. Beef weigh-in 3 p.m. Rabbit Show, Indoor Arena 7 p.m. PCHA Gymkhana – Outdoor Arena 8 p.m. Family Movie – West of Exhibit Hall

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All Open Class Flowers Due, 4-H Building 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 4-H & Exhibit Halls Open to Public 8 a.m. Dairy goat show, Indoor Arena 9 a.m. Beef show, Beef show ring Noon Supreme Cow Contest (Following Beef Show) 1 p.m. Market/Meat Goat Show, Indoor Arena 4 p.m. Poultry Show, Indoor Arena 5 p.m. Pet Show, West of Exhibit Hall 5:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social, West Concession Stand

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Youth Fun Night, PC Safety Fair, Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Planet Bounce Blow Ups & Games and More Platte County Roping Entries Due Platte County Roping Event Youth Dance- with DJ Magik

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 4-H & Exhibit Halls Open to Public 8 a.m. Dog Show – Agility, Rally, West of Exhibit Hall Noon Round Robin, Beef Show Ring/Indoor Arena 2 p.m. Sale BBQ Setup, Beef Show Ring 2-4 p.m. State Fair Meeting, Extension Office Meeting Room 4:30 p.m. Entry deadline for bucket calf entries in the extension office 5 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale, Buyers BBQ 6:30 p.m. Bucket Calf Contest, Indoor Arena 7 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale, Beef Show Ring 9 p.m. Dance, with Southern Fryed

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Pancake BreakfastDowntown Wheatland 10 a.m. Wheatland Wrangler Annual Charity Ranch Rodeo, Outdoor Arena, Ticketed Event, 10 a.m. Parade, Downtown Wheatland 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4-H & Exhibit Halls Open Noon Free BBQ, Hosted by First State Bank West Concession Stand 1 p.m. PeeWee Showmanship, Indoor Arena To Follow PeeWee Showmanship- Junior Ranch Rodeo, Beef Show Ring 5-7 p.m. 4-H Building & Open Class Exhibits Released 6 p.m. Pig Wrestling Calcutta- Help raise money for Building Upgrades 7 p.m. Pig Wrestling, Outdoor Arena, Ticketed Event 9 p.m. Dance, with Sean Curtis and the Divide

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WYOMING

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ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING JULY 29-AUG. 2, 2017 www.sweetwaterevents.com The following schedules may not be up to date, so please check the websites for updated event calendars.

July 29 Noon 1-5 p.m. 1-5 p.m. 1-5 p.m.

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July 30

8 a.m. -4 p.m. 4-H/FFA horse ID check in — indoor arena 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Booth and concessions move in — Exhibit hall, Midway & Tents 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open class & FFA static entries accepted— Exhibit hall 9 a.m. Open horse performance events — Indoor arena

July 31

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Aug. 1

9-11 a.m. Open and 4-H/FFA poultry & Rabbit check in — Small Hall 9- 10 a.m. 4-H/FFA sheep and goat weigh in — Scales in Indoor Arena 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA horse speed events — Indoor Arena

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4-H/FFA steer weigh in — Scales in Indoor Arena Rex — Grounds Main gates, exhibit hall and midway open — Grounds Double vision, twin magic — McDonald’s Family Fun Stage, west tent Fido 500 — Grass Area Lady Houdini – East tent stage Twinkle time & friends–McDonald’s Family Fun Stage, west tent Legends of the Pioneers and Marty Davis — East tent stage Fido 500 — Grass area Open horse costume class — Indoor arena Double vision, twin magic — McDonald’s Family Fun stage, west tent open speed horse events — Indoor arena Lady Houdini — East tent stage Beat of time — Pepsi Tent Brown’s Amusement Carnival open — Main parking lot Twinkle Time & Friends — McDonalds’s Family Fun Stage, West tent Legend of the Pioneers with Marty Davis — East tent stage Fido 500 — Grass area Double vision, twin magic McDonald’s Family fun stage, west tent 8 p.m. Lady Houdini — East tent stage 8:30 p.m. Dan + Shay — Main stage 8:30 p.m. Twinkle Time & Friends — McDonald’s Family Fun stage, west tent 10 p.m. Beat of time — Pepsi tent

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By Ruth Nicolaus Nicolaus is a freelance writer from Blue Hill, Neb., and a Great Plains girl at heart. She can be reached at Nicolaus@gtmc.net.

roy Tillard is carrying on the family tradition, in several ways.

He is the fourth generation of the Tillard family to ranch on the family place, 30 miles north of Douglas, Wyo. And he is the third generation of the Tillards to be involved as a steer roper.

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The 38-year-old cowboy follows in the footsteps of his dad, Tim, and his granddad, Bud, both steer ropers. Bud qualified for the National Finals Steer Roping twice, but competed only once, in 1969, because the other time the NFSR interfered with shipping cattle. Tim is the 2014 reserve champion steer roper in the Senior Steer Roping Association. Troy got his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association card in 1998, after competing in the Wyoming High School Rodeo Association as a tie-down roper, steer wrestler and team roper. He’s been to the NFSR four times, in 2004, 2014, 2015 and 2016. He’ may be headed there again this fall, being ranked fourth in the world standings, the highest ranking he’s ever had in his nearly 20 years of pro rodeo. His earnings of $22,482 have come mainly this winter from San Antonio, Texas, where he won the second round and the short round. His mount is a special horse, Weavers Diamond Bar, “Rowdy,” the 2015 AQHA/PRCA Steer Roping Horse of the Year. Tim bought Rowdy, who was originally owned by Tom and Carol Gibson, four years ago. Rowdy won the National Circuit

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Troy Tillard sits aboard Rowdy, his steer roping mount. The famed horse is excellent at steer roping and gentle enough that Troy’s sons can ride him.

Finals Steer Roping Horse of the Finals award in 2015 and 2016. Rowdy has that “it” thing, Troy said. “Whatever ‘it’ is, he’s got it. He gets across that (barrier) line so fast, and gives me an advantage right there. And he never, never messes up. He’s always on the money, stopping.” Rowdy was born and raised in Montana and purchased as a weanling by Guy and Pete Hawkins, who trained him. Rowdy has a huge personality, Troy said, and can untie himself. “If you tie him to the trailer with a normal knot, when you come back to the trailer with the brush, he’s gone.” And he plays Houdini with other horses, too. “The other day, all my horses were in six pens around the barn, and Rowdy opened every gate.” But he’s easy to catch. “He’s usually at the closest food source.”

GREAT HORSES The horse has made all the difference in Tillard’s steer roping. “There are so many guys who rope so good, and a good horse is just essential. You look at the guys who win year in and year out, Trevor (Brazile), Rocky (Pat-

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The Tillard family: Troy and Heidi, Ryder and Talon.

terson), Scott (Snedecor), Cody (Lee), all of them have a great horse.” And Rowdy gets special treatment at the Tillard ranch. “I let my wife, Heidi, take care of him with the barrel horses. He gets spoiled.” Rowdy is gentle enough that the couple’s youngest son, Talon, who is 7, can ride him. Tillard competes at about 40 rodeos a year, ranging from Texas to Pendleton, Ore. He’s won the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and is a five-time Mountain States Circuit champion and a 19-time qualifier. His boys: Talon, and Ryder, who is 11, often travel with him in the summer. “They love to go,” he said. “They’re broke in.” His steer roping travel partners are Travis Mills and Jess Tierney. Troy, Tim, and Bud aren’t the only steer ropers in the family. Tim’s brother, TK, along with Bud’s son Marty and his

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Talon at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

son Casey, rope. Bud’s third son, Andy, who passed away in 1991, had a son, Ty, who also ropes. The Tillards live on three ranches in the Douglas area; Bud, who is 93 years old, lives on the original ranch, homesteaded in 1915, as does Tim, Troy’s mother, Debbie and cousin Ty. Marty and Casey live on the 55 Ranch, near Glenrock, and Troy lives on the Cow Creek Ranch. Troy’s grandmother, Bette, who married Bud Tillard in 1947, passed away in 2001.

The boys help around the ranch and are involved in baseball and basketball.

The family runs black Angus cattle and Rambouillet sheep. The boys, Ryder and Talon, are the fifth generation of Tillards to be on the ranch, and they’re already being prepared for their responsibilities. “They ride and rope good,” Tillard said. “They’re handy little guys.”

The ranch and steer roping run through the veins of the Tillards. “That’s all we’ve ever done,” Tillard said. He is grateful for the life he and his family lead. “We are just blessed and lucky to be able to do what we do, and hopefully we can keep doing it for a long time.”

Tillard met his wife at the Pendleton, Ore., rodeo and dated long distance before they married in 2004. Heidi, who grew up in California, is a Women’s Pro Rodeo Association barrel racer who competes in the Mountain States Circuit and is a full-time mother to her two boys.

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