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Wyoming State Fair GET THE BLUES

Aug. 13-17, 2019 Douglas, Wyoming The Wyoming State Fair is returning for its 107th year of fun, food and agriculture. The fiveday event is packed with activities to showcase the wonders of Wyoming agriculture and celebrate the theme, “Get the Blues.”

After a tedious year of planning, this year’s event will feature an additional day and more events to appeal to a wider range of fairgoers, while still sticking to its deeply-rooted history of agriculture.

Admission to the fair is free prior to Wednesday. From Thursday to Saturday, admission will be $2 per person, with children under five being free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets for grandstand events do not include admission into the gate.

Season commemorative admission pins will be sold for $10, and the 100th anniversary buckle,

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pin and bracelet will grant a free gate admission.

Converse County Day will take place Thursday, Aug. 15 and admission will be reduced for residents of Converse County. Pepsi Can Day will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14 and will grant one free admission per family with a can of Pepsi featuring the special “Dew” coupon.

The Ag Hall ticket office will open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gate 1 will be open Wednesday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gates 3 and 4 will be open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Will call tickets can be picked up at gate 1 from Wednesday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day of show will call tickets will move to the south grandstand ticket office at 4 p.m. for the demolition derby and one-hour prior for the ranch and PRCA rodeos.

Each day the fair will be packed with family-oriented events in the evening, as well as a number of livestock shows and other competitions and exhibits throughout the day. Wyomingites of all walks are invited to come to the fair and GET THE BLUES.

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Welcome to the Fair Message from the Governor Schedule of Events Message from the WDA Director State Fair Endowment Welcome from the Board Ranch Weekend Parades Small Animal Shows Goat Shows Youth Horse Shows Carnival Cattle Shows Cattlemen’s Conference

Tear-Out Map/Schedule WY Ag Hall of Fame Picnic WY Ag Hall of Fame Awards WAIC Educator of the Year Sheep Shows Roundup Tent WY Pioneer Association Events Swine Shows Concerts 4-H Events FFA Events Rodeo and Roping Events Demolition Derby Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pagaent University of Wyoming Booth

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A Message From Governor Mark Gordon they compete here. This is a Welcome to Douglas for tradition. the 107th Wyoming State Fair

For more than a cenand Rodeo! The State Fair is tury, the State Fair has been a celebration of Wyoming’s a gathering place where we past, present and future. It pay tribute to Wyoming’s is a family event that brings farms and ranches and the together generations of prohard-working families that ducers, competitors and keep them moving forward. guests. Families have been Agriculture is one of Wyogathering in Douglas each ming’s top industries that year for decades to see old provides a strong economic friends, share information benefit to our state while and make new memories. maintaining our western First Lady Jennie and I look culture and heritage. These forward to the fair each year stewards of the land also help to see friends from across the GOV. MARK GORDON provide habitat for wildlife state and make new acquainand preserve the open spaces we all enjoy. tances every August.

Agriculture has always been the constant As a young man, I remember exhibiting thread woven through the fabric of our state and here and watching my dad, Crow Gordon, comthe Wyoming State Fair is the place to come pete. My sister and I also showed here. Our dad, celebrate this vital industry. As a ranching famI remember, encouraging our daughters in their ily, Jennie and I know firsthand the value of projects and competitions here, and even now this industry and the important role the Wyowe enjoy supporting the kids of our friends as ming State Fair plays in it through youth competition, education, relationship building and Wild West Fun and Excitement! growing our young entrepreneurs.

I am committed to a strong and successful State Fair now and going forward. The development of the new Wyoming State Fair Board and the Wyoming State Fair Endowment are going to help not only sustain the fair but also strengthen and stabilize this great event for years to come.

We want each fair to be better than the last.

To that end, whether you are attending for the first time or you come each year, it is important that we hear from you. Please share your thoughts and suggestions on what you enjoyed or what can be done to improve your experience on the State Fair mobile app or webRIDE THE LIVING site so this event can continue to improve. We HISTORY WAGON TRAINS! hope you enjoy your time on our beautiful fairTreks scheduled 7 days a week! grounds here in Douglas and plan to bring your family, friends and people in your community with you when you return next year.

Jennie and I thank you for attending and we look forward to visiting with you while you’re here. We thank the State Fair Board and staff, volunteers and sponsors whose hard work and contributions make the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo an event to remember.

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2019 Wyoming State Fair SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

2 p.m.

6 p.m.

Ft. Fetterman Horse Sale Preview, Silver Arena Ft. Fetterman Horse Sale, Pepsi Equine Center

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

8 a.m.

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

WDGA Dairy Goat Show, Show Arena Kidz and Kars Fair Parade, Fairgrounds Stock Horse Competition, Horse Arena Ranch Rodeo, Ford Grandstand Arena

All times and locations are subject to change, please visit wystatefair.com for the most up-to-date information.

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

7 a.m.

11 a.m.

Stock Dog Competition, Arena Cowboy Church, location TBA

MONDAY, AUG. 12

8 a.m.

11 a.m.

Youth Horse Show, Horse Arenas Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship, Ford Grandstand Arena

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

7:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

Youth Horse Show, Horse Arena Youth Dog Show and Showmanship, Grass Arena Hay Show Judging, Roundup Tent Official Opening Ceremonies, Flag Pole Weigh-in for MSLC Performance Lambs, Sheep Barn FFA Agronomy, Classroom and Ag Mechanics Judging UW Extension Performance Lamb Evaluation Contest, Show Arena Youth Meat Goat Showmanship, followed by Breeding Meat Goat Show, followed by Champion of Champions, Show Arena Natural Fiber Arts Judging, Wool Pavilion Pig ‘N Mud Wrestling, Ford Grandstand Arena

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

7 a.m.

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

4-H Livestock Judging Contest, location TBA 4-H Static Exhibit Judging, Exhibit Halls, public access limited Open and Youth Wool Show Judging, followed by Natural Colored and Spinning Wool Judging, location TBA 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship, Event Tent WJAA Heifer Show, followed by WAA Steer Show, Beef Arena Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship, Pepsi Equine Center AORB Cattle Shows, followed by Wyoming Maine-Anjou Market Beef Show, Beef Arena Youth Market Goat Show, Show Arena Farm Credit Services of America and Wyoming Livestock Roundup Cattlemen’s Conference, Ruthe James Williams Building Dock Dogs Registration, followed by Big Air Wave Performance Hay Show Awards, Beef Arena Youth Sheep Fitting Contests, Sheep Barn Youth Beef Team Fitting Contest, Beef Arena 4-H Swine Showmanship, followed by Youth Market Swine Champion of Champions, Tri-State G&T Show Center Farm Credit Services of America, Clark and Associates Land Brokers and Wyoming Livestock Roundup Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic, Riverside Park Youth Market Lamb Champion of Champions, followed by WVATA Youth Market Lamb Jackpot Show, Sheep Arena Motorsports Show, Ford Grandstand Arena PEPSI Sponsored 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Dance, ends at 10 p.m., Cafeteria Commons

THURSDAY AUG. 15

8 a.m.

4-H Sheep Showmanship, followed by Youth Breeding Sheep Show, Show Arena Youth Poultry Check-in

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2019 Wyoming State Fair SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (CONT.)

THURSDAY, AUG. 15 (CONT.)

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

Wyoming Pioneer Association Meeting, Ruthe James Williams Building Hereford Cattle Show, followed by Pen of 3 Bulls and Wyoming Hereford Steer Show, Beef Arena 4-H and FFA Poultry Showmanship, followed by Youth Poultry Show, location TBA Dock Dogs Registration, followed by Big Air Wave Performance Wyoming Pioneer Association Luncheon, Ruthe James Williams Building Angus Cattle Show, followed by Supreme Champion Beef Bull and Female Selection, Beef Arena FFA Swine Showmanship, followed by Youth Market Swine Show and Pen of 5 Swine Show, Tri-State G&T Show Center 4-H Fashion Review Judging, Douglas High School Youth Market Beef Champion of Champions and WVATA Youth Jackpot Beef Show, Beef Arena Concert, Ford Grandstand Arena

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

3 p.m.

7 p.m.

FFA Sheep Showmanship, followed by Youth Market Lamb Show, Show Arena Weigh-in for Open Prospect Calves WY Future Cattle Producers, NILE Merit Heifer and NWSS 4-H Catch-A-Calf Showcase, Beef Arena Youth Rabbit Show Check-in, location TBA PRCA Steer Roping and PRCA Slack, Ford Grandstand Arena Wyoming Mustang Days Show, Horse Arena FFA Beef Showmanship, followed by Youth Breeding Beef Show, followed by Open and Prospect Calf Show, Beef Arena 4-H and FFA Rabbit Showmanship, followed by Youth Rabbit Show, Ag and Natural Resource Center Commercial Heifer Show, Beef Arena Wyoming Ropefest, Silver Arena 4-H Modeling Judging Sheep Lead Contest, Event Tent Youth Breeding Swine Show, followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Swine Show, Touchstone Show Center USA Arm Wrestling Weigh-in, ends at 5 p.m.

PRCA Rodeo, Ford Grandstand Arena Crowning of Miss Rodeo Wyoming, during PRCA Rodeo

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

8 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

6 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

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4-H Beef Showmanship, followed by Youth Market Beef Show, Beef Arena 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Showmanship, followed by Youth Dairy Goat Show, followed by Pygmy and Fiber Goat Show, Show Arena Open Class Sheep Show and Natural Colored Sheep Show, Sheep Barn ARBA Rabbit Show Check-in, Ag and Natural Resource Center Wyoming Mustang Days Show, Pepsi Equine Center Fashion Review Judging, Douglas High School ARBA Rabbit Show, Ag and Natural Resources Center Wyoming State Fair Parade Dock Dogs Registration, followed by Big Air Wave Performance 4-H Modeling Judging MSLC Performance Lamb and UW Extension Evaluation Contests Awards, Sheep Barn USA Arm Wrestling Weigh-in, followed by USA Arm Wrestling Contest, Ford Grandstand Arena WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Goat Show, Show Arena Sheep Shearing Demonstration, Wool Pavilion Bonsai Demonstration, Lower Ft. Reno Youth Alpaca and Llama Show, Grass Arena State Fair Endowment Recognition, followed by BBQ for donors, location TBA Demolition Derby, Ford Grandstand Arena PEPSI Sponsored 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Dance, ends at 10 p.m., Cafeteria Commons 2019 Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo Program Guide

A Wyoming Agriculture Tradition Welcome to the 107th cultural core remains the Wyoming State Fair! same.

Each year, we look for Every August, young ward to the fair because people from across the it’s an amazing opportustate converge in Dougnity to showcase our agrilas to participate in the culture, our entrepreneurs Wyoming State Fair in and our young people in hopes of bringing home a this vital industry. Since title from the culminating 1905, the Wyoming State event of their year. There Fair has been an agriculare a lot of great entertainturally focused event and ment options and vendors that is no different today. to see at this year’s fair, For many, the State Fair is but the activities we are the summer meeting place always the most excited as DOUG MIYAMOTO of our industry where famthe Wyoming Department ilies come to see friends, of Agriculture happen in Wyoming Department share information and do the barns, show rings and of Agriculture Director business. exhibit halls.

Over the years, there The young people have been additions to this focus to make it a who come to compete at the fair each year are family friendly, affordable event with entertainsome of the best our state has to offer. Their ment options and educational opportunities for hard work, dedication and work ethic are on everyone. Even with these additions, the agrifull display during the fair. Do yourself a favor and walk through the barns and exhibition halls to visit with these exceptional 4-H and FFA members. Learn more about their animals, their projects and the time and effort these outstanding young people have dedicated to them.

Visiting with these kids will help you walk away with a deeper understanding of the agriculture industry in Wyoming and more confidence that the future of Wyoming is bright.

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Finally, thank you to the Wyoming State Fair Board, staff, volunteers, sponsors and others who put a lot of time and effort into planning the fair and preparing these beautiful fairgrounds. I’m confident you will all have a great time and I look forward to seeing you at the Wyoming State Fair.

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Endowment Meets Goal and Continues Moving Forward

During the 2018 session of the Wyoming Legislature, Rep. Bill Henderson introduced a bill to create an endowment for the Wyoming State Fair. The endowment was created with the goal of providing a more stable and consistent funding avenue for the future of the Wyoming State Fair (WSF).

The bill provides for matching funds up to $100,000 as seed money from the General Fund to start the endowment. Donations to the endowment from local communities, businesses, individuals and

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nonprofits are encouraged and will be matched by the Wyoming State Treasurer up to $100,000. Along with this, a penny of every dollar of revenue from the Wyoming State Fair in the off-season will go into the endowment to help it grow.

As of the 2019 Fair, the endowment has reached its $100,000 goal.

As the money in the account earns interest, 25 percent of the funds will go to the Wyoming State Fair to operate the fair and grounds, with the remaining 75 percent being put back into the Endowment to continue building the account.

“We want to keep moving forward,” says Doug Miyamoto, Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director. “I can’t stress enough how important continued donation to the endowment is to the fair.”

“We are excited about this opportunity and hope you are as well. After more than 100 years of success at the Wyoming State Fair, the WSF endowment was established to make sure the fair survives and flourishes for the next 100 years,” says the Wyoming State Fair. “As the account grows, the funds available for the fair will continue to grow and subsequently, ensure future funding for the Wyoming State Fair.”

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A Welcome From the Wyoming State Fair Board On behalf of the Wyoming State Fair Board and State Fair Staff, welcome to the 2019 Wyoming State Fair.

The Wyoming State Fair is the state championship round for our exhibitors, highlighting the “Best of the Best”’ of our 4-H and FFA youth from around the state of Wyoming.

Take a walk around the grounds and shop with our vendors, enjoy the entertainment on the free stage and eat some great food in the food court. Maybe you would like to spend time in the livestock barns, learning where your food comes from.

Enjoy the Rodeos, Demolition Derby, Dock Dogs and livestock shows. Don’t forget to visit the numerous other exhibits such as photography, sewing, quilting, woodworking, horticulture and more. If you enjoy history, visit the Wyoming Pioneer Museum. We have it all! Or just relax on a bench under a shade tree visiting with friends.

The Wyoming State Fair has seen many changes in the last few years. The new State Fair Board is planning on making the State Fair bigger and better without losing the many traditions that

make our fair great and Wyoming a special place.

We welcome your help. Become a volunteer or join the F.A.I.R Posse, but most of all come and enjoy the fun of the 107th Wyoming State Fair, which was planned just for you!

Joe Rankin Wyoming State Fair Board Chairman

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Ranch Weekend Celebrates Wyoming’s Ranching Heritage

In true Wyoming fashion, the state fair features events that put everyday working cowboys and their various four-legged companions to the test.

The stock horse competition, stock dog competition and Wyoming State Ranch Rodeo Finals allow for competitors to go head-to-head in ranch-related competitions.

Stock Horse Competition - Aug. 10

The first ever State Fair of Wyoming stock horse competition will be managed by the Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska Stock Horse Association (CoWN). The show consists of nine divisions - young horse (divided into non-pro and open), non-pro, limited non-pro, intermediate, novice, youth and novice youth.

Contestants within each division compete in ranch trail, stock horse pleasure and working cow.

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Contestants must qualify for the event by winning a qualifying rodeo. Contestants compete in five events - ranch bronc riding, team penning, team branding, doctoring and wild cow milking.

Top teams and individuals will also be awarded titles such as Top Hand and Top Horse based on performance in each of the events.

Cowkids aren’t to be left out, the ranch rodeo will also feature a mutton bustin’ contest. The action will kick off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the Ford Grandstand Arena.

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Annual Parade Marks the Beginning and End of Fair Festivities Opening and closing parades during the Wyoming State Fair return once again this year with the Kidz and Kars Parade taking place Saturday, Aug. 10, followed by the Wyoming State Fair Parade Saturday, Aug. 17.

Prizes will be awarded to numerous categories of floats, including classes for youth, equestrian, nonprofit, wagons, collectable cars and more.

Kidz and Kars – Aug. 10

Line-up for the Kidz and Kars Parade will take place at 10 a.m. at Brownfield Road and Cowboy Drive and will end at the Ruthe James Williams Center within the Wyoming State Fairgrounds.

Youngsters of all ages are encouraged to take part and dress up on their bikes to join in the parade festivities.

Wyoming State Fair Parade - Aug. 17 On the final full day of the fair, Aug. 17, the 107th Wyoming State Fair Parade will bring fun and excitement to the city streets, beginning at 10 a.m.

Check-in for the Wyoming State Fair Parade will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Douglas High School parking lot. Shortly thereafter, at 10 a.m., the parade will run from Hamilton Street north to Fourth Street, then turn West onto Center and end at First Street.

Don’t miss the biggest celebration in Douglas during this year’s parades!

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Small Animals, Big Competition

Although small in size, youth exhibitor’s furry and feathered prized pets offer big competition. This year, pets of all shapes and sizes will be showcased throughout the week of Wyoming State Fair. All small animal shows are free to spectators, and additional information can be found at wystatefair.com.

Dog Show - Aug. 13

The talent of man’s best friend will be showcased in the 4-H Dog Show Tuesday, Aug. 13. The show begins at 8:30 a.m. preceded by check-in at 8 a.m.

4-H students have the chance to compete in a variety of classes including sporting, hunting, working and toy groups. Showmanship, obedience and agility classes will also be available for judging.

Cat Show - Aug. 14 Fairgoers will show off their favorite feline friends in the 4-H Cat Show Wednesday, Aug. 14. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the show starts at 9 a.m. in the Event Tent. The show consists of showmanship classes as well as kitten and adult classes. There will also be fun classes where competitors can vie for the honors of oldest cat, most colorful cat, cat with the best trick and more.

Poultry Show - Aug. 15 On Thursday, Aug. 15, 4-H and FFA poultry

showmen will have their chance to compete. The 4-H and FFA Poultry Show begins with check-in at 8 a.m. and judging will start at 10 a.m. in the Event Tent.

Rabbit Show - Aug. 16-17

Hop on over to the Ag and Natural Resource Center Friday, Aug. 16 for the 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show, beginning with check-in at 8 a.m. and judging at 9 a.m.

The show will start with 4-H and FFA Rabbit Showmanship immediately followed by the Youth Rabbit Show. Rabbit showmen will have another chance to compete Saturday, Aug. 17 at the ARBA Rabbit Show beginning at 9:30 a.m. preceded by check-in at 8 a.m.

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As the popularity of goat products in the U.S. increases, the goat industry in Wyoming continues to grow. Goat exhibitors at the Wyoming State Fair have a chance to show up and shine at several shows throughout the week.

Dairy Classes - Aug. 10-17

Dairy classes are judged according to the American Dairy Goat Association rules and regulations.

Dairy goats will be divided into two classes with the first class made up of goats registered as purebred or American and the second, Recorded Grade class, made up of all other goats.

Dairy classes will kick off Saturday, Aug. 10 with the Wyoming Dairy Goat Association (WDGA) Dairy Goat Show followed a week later by the Youth Dairy Goat Show Saturday, Aug. 17.

Market Classes - Aug. 13-17 During market classes, judges look for heavy muscled, structurally sound goats with volume, style and finish. Goats must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds with no set upper weight limit and will be placed into three or more classes determined by the Show Committee following weigh-ins, using natural weight breaks. Market goats must also be shorn,

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and milk teeth must be in place, with no evidence of the permanent front teeth emerging.

Market classes begin with the Youth Market Goat Show Wednesday, Aug. 14 starting at 1 p.m. and end with the Wyoming Vocational Teachers Association Youth Market Goat Jackpot Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.

Showmanship, Breeding and Other Classes Aug. 13-17 Exhibitors are also judged on how well they cared for their animal prior to the show and how well they present their animal on show day. These showmanship classes will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13 with the Youth Meat Goat Showmanship contest at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 17 with the 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Showmanship contest at 8 a.m.

Following the Youth Meat Goat Showmanship contest there will be a Breeding Meat Goat Show and the prestigious Champion of Champions show, which showcases the Champion Market Goats from each of the 23 county fairs.

There will also be a Pygmy Goat Show and a Fiber Goat Show, open to Angora, Cashmere and other fiber type breed does on Saturday, Aug. 17.

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Young Horse Enthusiasts Take to Douglas The Wyoming State Fair will attract youth equine competitors of all types to Douglas. Competitors from around the state will bring their horses, ponies, mules and donkeys to Douglas to compete in competitions such as halter, Western, English and timed events.

Halter Classes - Aug. 13

Halter classes judge horses on their conformation and how the animal falls in line with breed standards. During this class, youth exhibitors will lead their horse on a halter for the judge to evaluate. Horses will be divided into a Quarter Horse class and All Other Breeds class.

Halter classes will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 a.m. in the indoor arena.

Performance Classes - Aug. 12-13

Performance classes couple the skills of both horse and rider in the arena. Classes include both Western and English style riding as well as ranch and rodeo events.

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Maneuvers include spins, lead changes and various gaits.

Competitors will also have the chance to compete in traditional rodeo events such as roping and barrel racing. Performance classes kick off at 8 a.m. Monday and Tuesday morning the various events will be held simultaneously in the indoor, yellow, silver and grass arenas.

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High-Flying Thrills Will Take Center Stage THE CRABTREE CARNIVAL RETURNS TO THE WYOMING STATE FAIR

Youngsters will once again have the chance to win their favorite carnival game and accompanying stuffed toy from a wide variety of games and offerings to take home as memorable keepsakes for years to come.

The carnival will be open for the majority of each of the five main fair days, so folks will have numerous chances to come out and experience some fun.

Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 14, the carnival will run from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. each day through Friday, and will extend one extra hour on Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at midnight.

Special wristband pricing for kids will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14 for Youth Day. Daily wristbands are available every day for $30, while a mega-pass will grant attendees full access to ride the entire fair for $50.

Tickets and additional information for the Crabtree Carnival can be found at the Wyoming State Fair’s website at wystatefair.com.

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Exhibitors Showcase Their Unwavering Passion for the Cattle Industry

The Wyoming State Fair weeklong event offers an abundance of cattle shows for fairgoers. Every year, a large number of contestants, animals and spectators show up for the occasion to show their support for the cattle industry. This year, the beef shows are looking to carry on the tradition.

Cattle Breed Shows - Aug. 14-15 Cattle of all shapes, sizes and colors can be found at the Wyoming State Fair and will be showcased in several breed-specific shows throughout the week.

The Wyoming Junior Angus Association (WJAA) will kick off the week with their heifer show Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. followed by the Wyoming Angus Association (WAA) steer show.

If there is no competition in, or show for, any one breed, cattle will be grouped into the All Other Registered Breeds (AORB) Show. Cattle in this show are divided into two groups, English Breeds, made up of Aberdeen (Lowline) Dexter, Galloway, Highland, Murray Grey, Miniature Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus, and Continental Breeds, made up of Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, Simmental and any other registered breeds. The AORB show will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. followed by the Maine Anjou Show.

Wyoming Hereford producers will get their chance to shine in the Hereford Cattle Show, hosted by Wyoming Hereford Association (WHA), Thursday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. immediately followed by the Hereford Pen of 3 Bulls Show and the Wyoming Hereford Steer Show.

Following the Hereford Show on Thursday, the Wyoming Angus Association will host their Angus Cattle Show, Supreme Champion Beef

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Market shows - Aug. 14-17

Each and every year, the Wyoming State Fair hosts a highly competitive beef show. This year the event will continue its reputable tradition with a multitude of competitive beef exhibitors.

Grand Champion steers from each of the 23 counties have the honor of competing in the Champion of Champions Show Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. followed by the Wyoming Vocational Ag Teachers Association Beef Jackpot.

The Youth Market Beef Show will take place Saturday, Aug. 17 following 4-H Beef Showmanship at 8 a.m.

Breeding Shows - Aug. 16

During breeding classes, judges look for animals well suited to reproduce on a cattle operation, exhibiting sound feet and legs, proper breed and sex characteristics as well as adequate reproductive organs.

The Wyoming State Fair Youth Breeding Beef Show will take place Friday, Aug. 16 after FFA Beef Showmanship and the Commercial Heifer Show will follow.

Other Shows - Aug. 14-17 The cattle in the Wyoming State Fair Beef Show wouldn’t be the stars of the show without the diligent, passionate young producers preparing them for fair week. Cattle exhibitors have the chance to show off their hard work, devotion and knowledge of the industry several times throughout the week.

On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 4 p.m., teams of three will show off their ability to fit and prepare a beef for show day during the Kristi Barkhurst Memorial Youth Team Beef Fitting Contest. Teams will be broken up into three divisions based on age and are allotted 30 minutes to fit the animal in preparation for show. Judging is based upon skills demonstrated to prepare the animal including teamwork, accepted use of equipment, handling of the animal and quality of the end result.

Exhibitors have another chance to show of their skills during showmanship classes. FFA Beef Showmanship is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. and 4-H Showmanship is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 a.m.

Following FFA Showmanship on Friday, an open Prospect Calf Show will be held.

The State Fair will also feature a Commercial Heifer Show on Friday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. There will be a Yearling Heifer Pen of 3 Show as well as an Individual Yearling Heifer Show. This event is sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America, Joe Rankin and the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

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Cattlemen’s Conference

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The Wyoming Livestock Roundup and Farm Credit Services of America will host their annual Cattlemen’s Conference at the Ruthe James Williams Building during the Wyoming State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The conference will feature a number of speakers including Rep. Liz Cheney, University of Wyoming (UW) Acting President Neil Theobald, UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Barbara Rasco, Director of Wyoming Department of Agriculture Doug Miyamoto and UW Rodeo Coach Beau Clark.

“We are really excited about the speakers coming to the conference this year,” says Wyoming Livestock Roundup Publisher Dennis Sun. “These speakers have a variety of backgrounds and will cover a broad range of agriculture topics for attendees.”

Rep. Liz Cheney will start the program off with updates from Washington D.C. and will cover topics affecting Wyoming’s farmers and ranchers.

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update attendees on university happenings and upcoming plans for the college.

Director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture Doug Miyamoto will discuss state agriculture issues and topics and provide an overview of the State Fair Endowment.

Beau Clark, University of Wyoming rodeo coach will be present to discuss the recent successes of the team during the 2018-2019 season and what the future holds for UW rodeo.

The conference will begin at 1 p.m. and will conclude in time to give attendees a chance to attend the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame picnic.

For more information on the conference, contact the Wyoming Livestock Roundup office at 307-234-2700 or roundup@wylr.net.

For location, see the map on pages 42-43.

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Riverside Park will house the annual Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Farmers and ranchers from across Wyoming will gather to celebrate the newly inducted members.

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Brokers of Lusk and Wyoming Livestock Roundup and will recognize Dick Hiser and Jim Wilson. The picnic brings together the production agriculture community of Wyoming in celebration of the year’s successes and fellowship.

Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, as well as Rep. Liz Cheney have been invited to honor the inductees, as well as the Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom Educator of the Year Ashlee Siedel of Sheridan.

Flip to pages 46 to 48 for more information about the Ag Hall of Fame inductees and Educator of the Year Award.

“The Hall of Fame induction is a great opportunity for people in production agriculture to get together to socialize, honor our inductees and enjoy great barbecue,” says Wyoming Livestock Roundup Publisher Dennis Sun. “Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Riverside Park to enjoy the fun.”

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2019 Wyoming State Fair SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

2 p.m.

6 p.m.

Ft. Fetterman Horse Sale Preview, Silver Arena Ft. Fetterman Horse Sale, Pepsi Equine Center

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

8 a.m.

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

WDGA Dairy Goat Show, Show Arena Kidz and Kars Fair Parade, Fairgrounds Stock Horse Competition, Horse Arena Ranch Rodeo, Ford Grandstand Arena

All times and locations are subject to change, please visit wystatefair.com for the most up-to-date information.

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

7 a.m.

11 a.m.

Stock Dog Competition, Arena Cowboy Church, location TBA

MONDAY, AUG. 12

8 a.m.

11 a.m.

Youth Horse Show, Horse Arenas Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship, Ford Grandstand Arena

TUESDAY, AUG. 13

7:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

Youth Horse Show, Horse Arena Youth Dog Show and Showmanship, Grass Arena Hay Show Judging, Roundup Tent Official Opening Ceremonies, Flag Pole Weigh-in for MSLC Performance Lambs, Sheep Barn FFA Agronomy, Classroom and Ag Mechanics Judging UW Extension Performance Lamb Evaluation Contest, Show Arena Youth Meat Goat Showmanship, followed by Breeding Meat Goat Show, followed by Champion of Champions, Show Arena Natural Fiber Arts Judging, Wool Pavilion Pig ‘N Mud Wrestling, Ford Grandstand Arena

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

7 a.m.

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

4-H Livestock Judging Contest, location TBA 4-H Static Exhibit Judging, Exhibit Halls, public access limited Open and Youth Wool Show Judging, followed by Natural Colored and Spinning Wool Judging, location TBA 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship, Event Tent WJAA Heifer Show, followed by WAA Steer Show, Beef Arena Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship, Pepsi Equine Center AORB Cattle Shows, followed by Wyoming Maine-Anjou Market Beef Show, Beef Arena Youth Market Goat Show, Show Arena Farm Credit Services of America and Wyoming Livestock Roundup Cattlemen’s Conference, Ruthe James Williams Building Dock Dogs Registration, followed by Big Air Wave Performance Hay Show Awards, Beef Arena Youth Sheep Fitting Contests, Sheep Barn Youth Beef Team Fitting Contest, Beef Arena 4-H Swine Showmanship, followed by Youth Market Swine Champion of Champions, Tri-State G&T Show Center Farm Credit Services of America, Clark and Associates Land Brokers and Wyoming Livestock Roundup Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic, Riverside Park Youth Market Lamb Champion of Champions, followed by WVATA Youth Market Lamb Jackpot Show, Sheep Arena Motorsports Show, Ford Grandstand Arena PEPSI Sponsored 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Dance, ends at 10 p.m., Cafeteria Commons

THURSDAY AUG. 15

8 a.m.

4-H Sheep Showmanship, followed by Youth Breeding Sheep Show, Show Arena Youth Poultry Check-in

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2019 Wyoming State Fair SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (CONT.)

THURSDAY, AUG. 15 (CONT.)

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

Wyoming Pioneer Association Meeting, Ruthe James Williams Building Hereford Cattle Show, followed by Pen of 3 Bulls and Wyoming Hereford Steer Show, Beef Arena 4-H and FFA Poultry Showmanship, followed by Youth Poultry Show, location TBA Dock Dogs Registration, followed by Big Air Wave Performance Wyoming Pioneer Association Luncheon, Ruthe James Williams Building Angus Cattle Show, followed by Supreme Champion Beef Bull and Female Selection, Beef Arena FFA Swine Showmanship, followed by Youth Market Swine Show and Pen of 5 Swine Show, Tri-State G&T Show Center 4-H Fashion Review Judging, Douglas High School Youth Market Beef Champion of Champions and WVATA Youth Jackpot Beef Show, Beef Arena Concert, Ford Grandstand Arena

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

3 p.m.

7 p.m.

FFA Sheep Showmanship, followed by Youth Market Lamb Show, Show Arena Weigh-in for Open Prospect Calves WY Future Cattle Producers, NILE Merit Heifer and NWSS 4-H Catch-A-Calf Showcase, Beef Arena Youth Rabbit Show Check-in, location TBA PRCA Steer Roping and PRCA Slack, Ford Grandstand Arena Wyoming Mustang Days Show, Horse Arena FFA Beef Showmanship, followed by Youth Breeding Beef Show, followed by Open and Prospect Calf Show, Beef Arena 4-H and FFA Rabbit Showmanship, followed by Youth Rabbit Show, Ag and Natural Resource Center Commercial Heifer Show, Beef Arena Wyoming Ropefest, Silver Arena 4-H Modeling Judging Sheep Lead Contest, Event Tent Youth Breeding Swine Show, followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Swine Show, Touchstone Show Center USA Arm Wrestling Weigh-in, ends at 5 p.m.

PRCA Rodeo, Ford Grandstand Arena Crowning of Miss Rodeo Wyoming, during PRCA Rodeo

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

8 a.m.

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10 a.m.

11 a.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

6 p.m.

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Excellence and Involvement Earn Hiser a Spot in The Ag Hall Of Fame

With nearly 60 years of rodeo arena and the “Heifer Proinvolvement in the agriculture comgram” that is still in effect today. munity in Wyoming and beyond, Fleming explained that the Dick Hiser, a native of Saratoga, has Heifer Program starts with students made significant impacts on the catapplying to be a part of the program tle industry, all the while volunteerand producers give selected stuing his time with political and youth dents a heifer calf to raise. The stugroups throughout the state. dent corresponds with the producer Agriculture Involvement for a year, takes the yearling heifer

Ralph Brokaw of Arlington has to the fair the first year and the folbeen ranching alongside Hiser since lowing year brings the cow and calf 1976. back as a pair.

“For the 43 years we have been

“This program has lasted close involved with Dick he has been to 30 years and many kids in Carunwavering in his commitment to bon County got a start to their ‘cow DICK HISER producing better cattle to reach his business’ through the program Dick Saratoga, Wyoming three goals,” Brokaw says. “He started,” says Fleming. taught me that cattle need to be functional in their envi “Dick is unwavering in his commitment to the ronment, structurally correct to compete in the market youth of Wyoming,” says Brokaw. “He has spent a and ultimately grade well once they’re on the rail.” lifetime serving the 4-H and FFA students throughout

Brokaw notes Hiser’s commitment to high qualthe state. He has gotten countless kids involved with ity cattle is marked by his successes in national cattle raising and caring for animals.” shows such as National Western Stock Show and the “He was always there to share the joys in their Arizona National. success and console them through their losses,” Bro Hiser has dedicated much time to agriculture interkaw notes. “He is always trying to share his knowlest groups across the state including the Wyoming Liveedge and experience with the younger generation so stock Board, Wyoming Beef Council, Wyoming Stock they can improve and look forward to their own jourGrowers Association, Wyoming State Board of Veterineys in the industry.” nary Medicine as well as county and state fair boards.

Hiser has also hosted a number of foreign

Hiser was named the Wyoming Beef Cattle exchange students from as far as China, Russia and Improvement Association Commercial Producer of the India.

Year in 1987. He has also been recognized as an OutCivics Centered standing Alumni of the University of Wyoming College Aside from his numerous involvements in agriof Agriculture, holds Honorary State and National FFA culture groups, Hiser has been a longtime supporter degrees and is in the Carbon County 4-H Hall of Fame. of the Republican Party in Wyoming. He has been a

“Dick is a very successful rancher and has raised, county chairman for the Republican Party as well as marketed and shown cattle across the state and nation,” a precinct committeeman and a state delegate to the says nominator Cody Talbott.

Republican National Convention.

In his letter of support, Talbott noted Hiser embod Fleming notes when she served as the County ies the spirit of Wyoming and agriculture.

Commissioner from 1990 to 2004, Hiser continuously Youth Involvement demonstrated leadership skills and interest in the bet Hiser spent the early portion of his career as an terment of his community.

Extension Agent in Carbon County.

“Dick worked through multiple land use, energy “I was a senior in high school when Dick was development and public service projects, and was assigned to be our Extension agent in Carbon County,” always there to assist or give advice and physical help says Linda Fleming. “During his time in this position, on projects when he was needed,” says Fleming. he led our 4-H program to great success and helped

“Dick and his wife have showed unwavering dedmyself and many others on judging teams and with ication to the agriculture and the state of Wyoming as scholarships.” a whole,” says Talbott. “Hiser’s values, traditions and

“The Hisers encouraged my efforts early on in my work ethic exemplify the way of life in Wyoming and career and even after he left Extension, Dick continued should make everyone proud.” to be active with youth programs,” says Fleming.

“I have always enjoyed working with and visiting Fleming notes that in his time on the Carbon with Dick at the State Fair,” says Wyoming Livestock County Fair Board many improvements were made to Roundup Publisher Dennis Sun. “He quietly goes about the fairgrounds including brand new bleachers in the his work and has always been there to help the youth.”

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Wilson Recognized For Local, State and National Involvement in Agriculture

Jim Wilson, a lifelong resident cialist Dawn Peil. of Hot Springs County, has been Peil has known Wilson since able to touch the lives of both youth her youth and noted he was always and professionals of Wyoming agrithere to support the youth of Hot culture throughout his career, all the Springs County and welcomed her while continuing to serve his local back to the area with open arms. community.

“I always heard Jim say he Agriculture Involvement wasn’t striving to grow better beef

In relation to agriculture, Wilbut was instead trying to grow betson is the owner of the V Ranch ter grass that will grow better beef,” located outside of Thermopolis. says Peil. “Jim has a way of lookHis experience with registered cating at the big picture and making tle began with Herefords, but he recthe small components work from ognized changing trends and eventhere.” tually began raising Salers. Wilson’s

Peil notes working with Jim in JIM WILSON longtime veterinarian Dan Miller the natural resource field has been Thermopolis, Wyoming points out the family was involved a great experience and landowners in the “Story of a Steak” documentary in 2013, which that want to make their land better are the reason he detailed how cattle producers overcome the complex loves his job. process of producing beef from the ranch to the plate.

“Jim epitomizes a great landowner,” says Peil.

“Jim is proactively involved in the health, genet“He wants his land to be better and is always willing ics, nutrition and management of his cattle and puts to try new things to achieve that.” a major focus on health,” says Miller. “Hot Springs

“I have worked with Jim on water conservation, County has long benefitted from Jim’s commitment to grazing and wildlife habitat projects, and the pride those in the community.” he puts into installing these practices is exciting and

Wilson has been actively involved in many orgaencouraging,” says Peil. “Jim is the first to say he is nizations, including a term as president of the Wyoalways learning.” ming Stock Growers Association (WSGA).

Community Involvement “Jim brought unique vision to his role as pres “Jim never forgot his roots,” says Phillips. “He ident,” says WSGA Executive Vice President Jim has made time to serve on the local school and hosMagagna. “He inspired us all to look beyond what we pital boards and has always looked to better his comhad always done and look to new direction to remain munity.” relevant in the 21st century.”

“Jim and his wife Terry have been actively “He was particularly focused on bringing the involved in the Kirby Creek Coordinated Resource next generation into WSGA and as a result there are Management Group and Jim has served as the Chairan increasing number of young people assuming an man,” says Phillips. “This group looks to better the expanding role in the organization,” says Magagna. water quality and condition of Kirby Creek, which “Wilson was also a part of the Wyoming State benefits the Wilsons but also their neighbors.”

Livestock Board, coming in at a time when there were Phillips points out Wilson has always been many thorny issues that needed immediate solutions, greatly involved with the youth in his community and according to Reg Phillips, WSGA regional vice presiacross the state. dent.”

“He has always been a huge supporter of the “He worked with many parties to help find soluyouth in Wyoming and has judged livestock shows tions to issues, knowing these solutions may not be across the state,” Phillips says. “He always talks to popular among everyone,” says Phillips. the kids, asked them about their projects and encour Additionally, Wilson has served as a National Cataged them with advice.” tlemen’s Beef Association Director, WSGA endow Wilson has been a member of the Hot Springs ment trust trustee and the 150th WSGA anniversary County Hospital Board for 10 years and has been a campaign chairman. member of the state-wide campaign committee for Stewardship gubernatorial candidates.

“Jim is not only a huge promotor of the beef “Jim has always been a well-respected friend industry, always trying to build better cows, bulls and that I have learned a lot from,” says Wyoming Livefeeders, he is also a great steward of the land and prostock Roundup Publisher Dennis Sun. “On and off the motor of the agriculture industry as a whole,” says Disranch he is a leader and his decisions are well thought trict Conservationist and Rangeland Management Speout and well made.”

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Ashlee Seidel Recieves Top Teacher Honors

Wyoming Agriculture in the Classardship Project and shares that her room (WAIC) would like to congratustudents have learned what it takes to late Ashlee Seidel, the 2019 Educator of make good stewardship decisions after the Year. Seidel currently teaches fifth considering multiple points of view. grade at Big Horn Elementary in Sheri “It was fun to see my students take dan County. an interest in our school garden after

Seidel is active in her school, comlearning about what they could do to munity and WAIC programs. She has care for our local/school resources. been involved with the writing and It was really helpful last year to have teaching units for the Wyoming StewWyoming specific resources to pull ardship Project. from that kids could connect to and Seidel commented, “Participating were familiar with,” says Seidel. in the Wyoming Stewardship Project Seidel will be working with WAIC has been a rewarding experience that again this summer as a facilitator for has given me a greater appreciation for regional educator workshops. She will all the resources Wyoming has and how also be involved in a final set of unit ASHLEE SEIDEL they are managed. I feel that this curricrevisions. WAIC is grateful for Seidel’s ulum is an excellent resource for teachers to supplecontinued enthusiasm and work for our programs. ment their instruction with Wyoming-based units. It’s As the 2019 Educator of the Year, Seidel will be been a pleasure the past three years to work with topawarded a cash prize of $5,000 through Wyoming notch teachers from around the state to develop this Agriculture in the Classroom. The award is funded by curriculum. Seeing the process through from start to Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Wyoming Livestock finish has been a highlight of my teaching career.”

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A Variety of Shows Promotes Wyo. Sheep and Wool Industries

The Wyoming State Fair offers a four-day stretch of sheep shows, highlighting the popularity and importance of the state’s sheep and wool industries. A large variety of contests featuring sheep can be witnessed during the week.

Market Classes - Aug. 14-16

Market lamb classes include Dorset, Hampshire, Southdown and Suffolk breeds. These animals are evaluated for their market readiness, including proper muscling and fat.

The Champion of Champions show will be the first to take place, starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, immediately followed by the Wyoming Vocational Agriculture Association Youth Market Lamb Jackpot.

4-H and FFA exhibitors will keep the ball rolling with the Youth Market Lamb Show Friday, Aug. 16 at 8 a.m.

Breeding Classes - Aug. 15 The breeding sheep classes identify the top animals in 10 breed categories including Columbia, Dorset, Hampshire, Rambouillet, Suffolk, Targhee, Any Other Meat Breed, Any Other Wool Breed, Any Other Hair Breed and Commercial Crossbred Sheep.

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Sheep entered in breeding classes during the fair, may not be cross-entered into market classes. Sheep will be judged against their contemporaries based on ideal breed standards.

The Youth Breeding Sheep Show is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15 at 8 a.m.

Showmanship and Fitting - Aug. 14-16

When it comes to showing livestock, the ultimate goal is to present an animal that is adequately prepared to enter the show ring. This requires long hours spent in the barn practicing for the big day. The Sheep Fitting contest, scheduled for Aug. 14 at 4 p.m., as well as several showmanship classes, allow exhibitors to showcase their skill and hard work.

Two showmanship classes will take place during the week. 4-H Sheep Showmanship will be held Thursday, Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. while FFA Sheep Showmanship will be held Friday, Aug. 16 at 8 a.m.

Open Classes - Aug. 16-17

The Sheep Lead contest is a unique presentation of sheep using wool garments to add a touch of glamour and style to the Wyoming State Fair Sheep Show, while also promoting the state’s sheep and wool industries. The costumes must be made of at least 60 percent wool. Classes are divided by age of the exhibitor and include tots, pre-junior, junior, intermediate, senior and adult. For each division, a panel of three judges will rank the contestants on their selection of clothes, fashion consciousness, style and poise, as well as the condition, fitting, training and decoration of the sheep and the overall showmanship and appearance of the pair.

The Sheep Lead contest will take place Friday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Event Tent.

The Open Class Sheep Show is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. and will be followed by the Natural Colored Sheep Show. Natural colored sheep must be 35 percent colored and are judged 60 percent on wool and 40 percent on conformation. The wool for all natural colored sheep must be at least two inches in length and must be free of excessive vegetable contamination, manure, paint, permanent stains, wool rot, breaks and cotting. Depending on their severity, animals will be penalized for these problems.

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“The Roundup Tent has always been a great place for ag businesses to showcase themselves,” says Wyoming Livestock Roundup Publisher Dennis Sun. “It is also a great place for those visiting State Fair to meet up, visit with old friends and make new ones.”

The tent will feature booths from national and statewide livestock organizations, Wyoming hay and forage organizations, livestock genetics companies, livestock equipment companies and livestock nutrition companies, as well as the University of Wyoming Extension Service, Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Additionally, the Roundup Tent will host the Wyoming State Fair Hay Show, judged by a panel of three forage industry professionals on maturity, texture, leaf retention, bale quality, color, odor, foreign material and mold. Judging will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13.

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Wyoming Pioneer Association Events

In annual fashion, the Thursday of the Wyoming State Fair week will once again feature the celebration of the pioneer traditions of the Cowboy State. The Wyoming Pioneer Association will host its annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15. Registration will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in the Ruthe James Williams Building.

Immediately following, the winners of the Beef Bolln’ Essay Contest will be recognized at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., the annual meeting will take place, also at the Ruthe James Williams Building.

Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., with a full afternoon of presentations to follow. Beginning at 1 p.m., the association’s historic preservation award will go out to a crew that restored the “Big Boy” steam engine in Cheyenne, along with a man who restored a family bread truck in Casper. The truck will also be on display throughout the day for attendees to check out.

Later in the afternoon, Larry Gomez will be hosting a presentation where he will tell the story of famed first American Triple Crown winner Sir Barton’s trainer. Mary Flitner will be speaking about her 2018 book, My Ranch, Too: A Wyoming Memoir. Mary will have copies of her book available for purchase at the event.

Other Wyoming Pioneer Association festivities this year include at art show, which will take place on Aug. 10 with a reception to follow.

Association members will also be in the cabin adjacent to the museum with various wares for sale, including Navajo and custom jewelry, quilts, ceramics and culinary delights.

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Youth Compete For Top Honors in Swine Shows

Swine exhibitors will have the chance to compete in market, breeding and showmanship competitions at the 2019 Wyoming State Fair.

Swine show action kicks off with the 4-H swine showmanship and Youth Market Swine Champion of Champions. These contests will be held back-to-back on Wednesday, Aug. 14 beginning at 4 p.m. Catch the swine competitors back in action on Thursday the 15th

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at 1 p.m. for FFA showmanship and the market swine show, with the breeding show rounding out the swine action on Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.

Showmanship - Aug. 14-15 The showmanship competition judges a competitor’s ability to maneuver their hog around the arena and showcase their conformation. While the hog itself is not judged, the showmen will be placed based on their ability to “show off” their animal and avoid confrontations with other hogs in the ring. 4-H students will compete on August 14 at 4 p.m. and FFA students will compete on Thursday, August 15 at 1 p.m.

Champion of Champions Challenge - Aug. 14 The Champion of Champions Challenge is an educational competition designed to provide an analysis of improved swine selection and pork quality for the consumer by highlighting the champion market hog from each county in Wyoming and its exhibitor/ owner.

Market Swine and Pen of 5 - Aug. 15 Thursday, Aug. 15 marks the start of the market swine shows. The market show crowns a champion based on conformation qualities. Animals will be sorted into classes based on weight and each class will be sorted and placed, with class winners coming back to compete for the title of Grand Champion.

After an individual champion is crowned, the Pen of 5 competition will begin. In this competition hogs are judged in groups of five based on their uniformity and market qualities.

Breeding Show - Aug. 16 The breeding show allows competitors to bring in top-quality Durocs, Yorkshires, Hampshires, Crossbreeds, Other Colored Breeds and Other White Breed hogs to compete for the title of Champion Gilt or Champion Boar.

The breeding show will begin at 3 p.m on Friday, Aug. 16.

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Wyoming Musicians Take Center Stage

Put on your fanciest pair of dancing boots, grab your friends and prepare to have a full night of fun under the Cowboy State sun as the Wyoming State Fair brings touring acts back to town for a night of live music. Join us Friday, Aug. 15 as we welcome Rocky Mountain-grown musicians to the stage.

This year’s lineup brings Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band back to Douglas for the second year in a row.

A Wyoming native growing up in Moorcroft, Williams and his band have shared the stage with artists including Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Gary Allan and Travis Tritt.

The band’s latest studio album, Rodeo Cold Beer debuted at number one on the Billboard Mountain Heat Seekers Chart after its release in 2017.

Opening the night of music will be musical performances from both Tris Munsick and Sean Curtis.

Born in Ft. Morgan, Colo., Curtis spent

much of his childhood growing up in Cheyenne and is where he and his wife Amy make their home today.

Influenced by country greats including George Strait, Blake Shelton and Merle Haggard, Curtis prides his musical style as something unique and special, not conforming to any single country sub-genre.

In addition, Sheridan-based Tris Munsick and the Innocents will bring music that will sure to make you dance as they are known for playing dance music and cover a wide variety of songs commonly heard in the bar, along with more edgy original songs.

The night of live music will take place on Aug. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the show can be purchased at the Wyoming State Fair officer either in person, over the phone or at wystatefair.com. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for youth ages three-12. Children two and under get in free with a paid adult.

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4-H Members Show Off Diverse Talents in a Number of Exhibits and Contests

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Home Arts Exhibits Puts Wyoming Creativity on Display Check out all of the creativity Wyoming folks have to offer at this year’s home arts exhibits at the Wyoming State Fair.

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variety of other 4-H exhibits on display and contests scheduled for the week.

4-H Exhibits 4-H members interested in the great outdoors may exhibit projects in entomology, geology, nature and ecology, archery, muzzle loading, rifle, shotgun, pistol, wildlife and hunting, sportfishing, range management and gardening.

The more creative 4-H members may complete art projects such as cake decorating, crocheting, knitting, quilting, fabric and fashion, interior design, leathercraft, photography, ropecraft, visual arts and woodworking.

Still other 4-H members may present projects in aerospace, citizenship, computers, electricity, food and nutrition, health, recreation, robotics, veterinary science and youth leadership.

4-H Contests 4-H members can also compete in numerous other contests during fair week. These include Livestock Judging and Fashion Review.

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FFA Exhibitors Engage in a Wide Variety of Competition

Throughout the Wyoming State Fair, FFA exhibitors have a chance to compete in several different events outside of the show ring.

One of these events is the FFA Agriculture Mechanics exhibit. Entries in this division will be judged on the workmanship, evidence of sound planning, number and degree of skills involved, practicality and agricultural usefulness.

FFA members may also compete in the agronomy exhibit. Agronomy classes include common weeds, grasses, legumes, noxious weeds and poison-

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The classroom contest requires individuals to submit one notebook and one record book with the current year’s notes. Judging is based on content, organization, neatness and special effort.

FFA Herdsmanship is the final contest members may take part in. Judging will be based on care and grooming of exhibits at all times, promptness in showing exhibits, cooperation with State Fair officials, neatness of stalls and alleys, care of equipment, courtesy to visitors and personal appearance.

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Rodeo Events Bring Top Competitors to Douglas

There couldn’t be a fair in the Cowboy State without a little rodeo action. The 2019 Wyoming State Fair will bring a full Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo as well as steer roping and team roping competitions.

PRCA Slack and Steer Roping Aug. 16

Before they can compete under the lights of the big stage, rodeo competitors must qualify for the performance by doing well in the “slack,” or qualifying round. The slack round of the PRCA rodeo will begin Friday at 8 a.m. in the Ford Grandstand Arena.

In addition to the slack round, the steer roping event will take place simultaneously in the grandstand.

Similar to tie down roping, three of the steer’s feet will be tied after the steer is roped and “tripped.”

PRCA Rodeo - Aug. 16

The PRCA Bob Ruwart Motors RAM Rodeo will take place on Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m. in the Ford Grandstand Arena.

Cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation will compete in timed and rough stock events for cash prizes. Money earned at the Wyoming State Fair will go towards contestants’ year end standings and ability to compete at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo held in December.

In addition to rodeo competition, Miss Rodeo Wyoming will be crowned during the performance.

Rodeo tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

Visit wystatefair.com for tickets.

Team Roping - Aug. 16

Team ropers will have an additional chance to compete during the National Team Roper’s Association Tour of Champions sanctioned event. Amatuers and professionals alike are invited to show off their skills and compete for cash and prizes.

Entries close at 9 a.m. and roping will start at 9:30 a.m. on Friday in the Silver Arena. The roping is put on

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Demolition Derby Brings Auto Action Back to State Fair Cars smashing into each other as they kick mud high into the air in front of jam-packed grandstands of screaming fans is always a fun time for all. Returning by popular demand, the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Demolition Derby take center state at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Ford Grandstand Arena.

Thrills abound as vehicles pursue demolition glory in rounds that last two minutes. Drivers engage in an allout battle for who can last the longest in order to reign supreme as the most durable vehicle and talented driver.

Participants will be scored based on these factors as they attempt to take out the competition.

Once a champion is named following each heat, prizes wil be awarded soon thereafter.

The derby is a great family-friendly event to bring the whole gang out to, as this kind of action is something you don’t want to miss.

Tickets are avaliable for purchase at wystatefair.com and cost $15 for adults and $10 for youth. Children two and under are free with a paid adult. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.

To enter the derby, participants are asked to check their vehicles in between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of the derby to allow for inspection. Registration forms can be found at wystatefair.com or in the Wyoming State Fair Premium Book.

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In August of 2018, Hannah Ostheimer of Sheridan County was honored to take home the gold and jade crown as the 62nd Miss Rodeo Wyoming!

Hannah is the 21-year-old daughter of Gib and Debbie Ostheimer. Growing up along the Tongue River at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains, she developed a passion for fly fishing, archery, hunting and horsemanship. Her parents supported her love of the outdoors and instilled both a strong work ethic and faith.

She began competing at the age of eight in 4-H and won multiple state titles in both horsemanship and knitting. Her countless hours spent training were rewarded in 2016 when she won the prestigious American Quarter Horse Youth Association Show Jumping World Championship.

Hannah holds herself to exceedingly high standards both in education and life. Being a dedicated student, she graduated from high school at the age of 16 as Valedictorian. Hannah subsequently graduated with distinction from Casper College in 2016 with an Associate’s degree in Agriculture. In 2018, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wyoming (UW) with a Bachelors of Science degree

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Throughout college, Hannah augmented her busy school schedule with real world experience.

She worked for equine barns in Oregon and Arizona, assisted in the equine reproduction facility at the Jan Pamela Polo Ranch in Big Horn, assisted vets as a tech and interned at the University of Wyoming Research and Extension Center in Sheridan.

Hannah uses her God-given talents to benefit not only herself and her family, but also her community and beyond. Locally, she has given back through Toys for Tots, the Sheridan Community Christmas Dinner and numerous fundraising events and abroad in Nicaragua.

As the 2019 Miss Rodeo Wyoming, “I am genuinely honored to represent the great state of Wyoming, the western way of life and the toughest sport on dirt. I extend my sincerest appreciation to my sponsors, my community and my parents for their unwavering support. I am excited to tackle my next challenge…Miss Rodeo America! Go Cowboys!”

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Miss Laramie Jubilee Days RACHEL DERNER

Rachel Derner is Miss Laramie Jubilee Days 2019. She is the 22-year-old daughter of Justin and Tansie Derner, and big sister to Rebecca, Teigen and Sage. Rachel was an active member of 4-H and FFA, using these organizations to find her voice for agriculture.

In high school, she developed a passion for advocating for agriculture. Rachel served as the 2015-2016 Wyoming FFA State Reporter. With the public speaking experience she gained from FFA, and the deep rooted family history in the cowboy way of life, the role of a rodeo queen seemed like a perfect fit for Rachel.

She is pursuing a degree in Agriculture Communications from the University of Wyoming, where she also served as the captain of the Cowboy Joe Mascot Handlers. She hopes to use this degree to help farmers and ranchers make profitable decisions and help to preserve the agriculture industry.

Rachel believes in the agriculture industry, the sport of rodeo, cowboy heritage and the western way of life. She says she can’t think of a better way to serve those people than as Miss Rodeo Wyoming.

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UW Extension Agriculture and Horticulture Team PROMOTING WYOMING’S VAST AG INDUSTRY AT BOOTH IN ROUNDUP TENT

The University of Wyoming Extension Agriculture and Horticulture Team will once again be hosting a booth at the Wyoming State Fair in the Roundup Tent.

The booth will display new publications, fact sheets and other current information relevant to agricultural production in Wyoming as well as a diverse schedule of topics and daily activities to engage kids in the topics as well.

These activities will be held once per day from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and include judging hay by visual inspection Wednesday, Aug. 14, digging into Wyoming soils Thursday, Aug. 15, a hog hazing contest Friday, Aug. 16 and understanding our wonderful pollinators Saturday, Aug. 17.

Each day the booth will also feature a new topic of the day. Extension Educators and University of Wyoming’s specialists will be on hand to discuss these topics and to answer any questions.

Themes each day include hay and forage production Wednesday, Aug. 14, crop production and soil health Thursday, Aug. 15, the economics of

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Mustang Days - Aug. 17

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The 2019 Wyoming State Fair Mustang Days will be the best chance for horse enthusiasts to add to their equine collection.

Beginning on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will have wild horses and burros up for adoption.

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