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WSF Board of Directors welcome fairgoers

The Wyoming State Fair (WSF) Board of Directors welcomes you to the 109th annual Wyoming State Fair! The WSF Board of Directors have been diligently preparing since the close of the 2020 fair to ensure the 2021 state fair will be a great event with fun activities, agricultural education and exciting entertainment to fit every age range!

The state fair board has also been hard at work to

create a safe and healthy environment for the fair to be able to take place; with a newly designed health and safety plan to foster an environment where people can come together and enjoy a safe, responsibly curated event during a year that has held many challenges.

The Wyoming State Fair Board of Directors looks forward to seeing you at Wyoming’s premier summer event, the Wyoming State Fair!

Wyoming State Fair Board Members Jill Tregemba – Wyoming Business Council Diane Shober – Wyoming Tourism Board Steve Price – Agriculture (at-large) Joe Rankin – Converse County and City of Douglas Shawn Steffen – Energy Industry Darin Westby – State Parks and Cultural Resources Dan Barks – Northeastern Wyoming Diana Berger – Southwestern Wyoming Joe Bridges – Northwestern Wyoming Vicki Haley – Southeastern Wyoming Stacy Broda – Wyoming Vocational Ag Teacher’s

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Johnathan Despain – University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension

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Doug Miyamoto – Wyoming Department of Agriculture Gov. Mark Gordon – State of Wyoming Dr. Barbara Rasco – University of Wyoming

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Fair Administration Courtny Conkle – General Manager Reba Sundseth – Assistant General Manager Devin Finson – Vendor Specialist Kris Mitchell – Exhibit Specialist A.J. Deines – Maintenance Supervisor Frank Gorsuch – Maintenance Staff Chris Becher – Maintenance Staff Jamas Pickinpaugh – Maintenance Staff

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Wyoming State Fair celebrates generations of agricultural tradition Welcome to Douglas for supporting the kids of our the 109th Wyoming State Fair friends as they compete here. and Rodeo! The Wyoming This is a tradition.

State Fair is a celebration of For more than a century, Wyoming’s past, present and the Wyoming State Fair has future. It is a family event been a gathering place where that brings together generawe pay tribute to Wyoming’s tions of producers, competifarms and ranches and the tors and guests. hard-working families that

Families have been gathkeep them moving forward. ering in Douglas each year Agriculture is one for decades to see old friends, of Wyoming’s top industries, share information and make which provides a strong econew memories. First Lady nomic benefit to our state, Jennie and I look forward while maintaining our westto the fair each year to see ern culture and heritage.

Gov. Mark Gordon friends from across the state These stewards of the land and make new acquaintances also help provide habitat every August. for wildlife and preserve the open spaces we all

As a young man, I remember exhibiting here enjoy. and watching my dad, Crow Gordon, compete.

Agriculture has always been the constant My sister and I also showed here. I remember our thread woven through the fabric of our state and dad encouraging our daughters in their projects the Wyoming State Fair is the place to come celeand competitions here, and even now, we enjoy brate this vital industry. As a ranching family, Jennie and I know firsthand the value of this industry and the important role the Wyoming State Fair plays in it through youth competition, education, relationship building and growing our young entrepreneurs.

I am committed to a strong and successful Wyoming 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 this 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 Wyoming State Fair mobile app or website so this event can continue to improve.

We hope you enjoy your time on our beautiful fairgrounds 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 Wyoming 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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Future of agriculture in Wyoming shines bright

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Welcome to the 109th Wyoming State Fair! Each year, we look forward to the fair because it’s an amazing opportunity to showcase our agriculture, our entrepreneurs and our young people in this vital industry.

Since 1905, the Wyoming State Fair has been an agriculturally focused event and that is no different today. For many, the Wyoming State Fair is the summer meeting place of our industry where families come to see friends, share information and do business.

Over the years, there have been additions to this focus to make it a family friendly, affordable event with enterDoug Miyamoto tainment options and educaWyoming Department of Agriculture Director tional opportunities for everyone. Even with these additions, the agricultural core remains the same.

Every August, young people from across the state converge on Douglas to participate in the Wyoming State Fair in hopes of bringing home a title from the culminating event of their year. There are a lot of great entertainment options and vendors to see at this year’s fair, but the activities we are always the most excited about as the Wyoming Department of Agriculture happen in the barns, show rings and exhibit halls.

The young people who come to compete at the fair each year are some of the best our state has to offer. Their hard work, dedication and work ethic are on full 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.

Along with this, if you are interested in helping ensure the future of the Wyoming State Fair, I encourage you to contribute to the Wyoming State Fair Endowment Fund. Your donations to this important fund will help stabilize the funding stream and sustain this incredible 2021 Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo Official Guide

event into the future. After more than 100 years of success at the Wyoming State Fair, the WSF Endowment was established to make sure the fair flourishes for the next 100 years. If you are interested in contributing, visit the Wyoming State Fair webpage or app for more information.

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!

Doug Miyamoto Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director

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Douglas offers array of activities during WSF I would like to formally burn off some extra energy. We welcome you and your famalso have great fishing along ily to Douglas for the 109th the river for both trout and catannual Wyoming State Fair and fish.

Rodeo, August 17-21, 2021.

We have an amazing As a former 4-H member, Railroad Museum at the ChamI have very fond memories of ber of Commerce complete showing my horses at the Wyowith an engine, dining car, ming State Fair. I commend caboose, sleeper car, etc. and every 4-H and FFA youth for all open to the public to enjoy. all of their hard work over the There is also a really well-done last year. The Wyoming State working train set inside of the Fair is one of the few fairs chamber office. left where youth have to win We have the Wyoming a county competition to qualPioneer Museum located on the ify to show at state. All of the fairgrounds as well as the Pioyouth deserve our sincere conneer Cemetery located on Highgratulations for making it to way 59. Both are a great way to the top. connect with Wyoming’s past.

While you are in Douglas, And, you won’t want to miss Rene’ Kemper Mayor of Douglas I hope you will enjoy our many out on the Camp Douglas Offiattractions. Come and visit the cers’ Club State Historical Site Jackalope at Jackalope Square. There is a statue of on Riverbend Drive if you are interested in learnSir Barton, the first Triple Crown winner, located ing more about Wyoming’s housing of prisoners in Washington Park. We also have a beautiful of war during WWII. There are amazing westwalk along the Platte River, which includes storyern-themed murals in the club that were drawn boards for the children to read and enjoy as they and painted by the prisoners themselves. All of these attractions are free.

We also have a wide variety of restaurants, covering everything from traditional American cuisine, to Mexican, Japanese and Indian food.

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MONDAY, August 16

6 pm – Youth Dairy Goat and Meat Breeding Goat

7 am – Youth Horse Show Check-in

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State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Coach’s

Meeting (Cafeteria)

8 am –

7 pm –

4-H/FFA Exhibitor Meeting (Cafeteria) Open Wool Exhibits in place

8 pm –

4-H Extension Educator Meeting (Cafeteria)

9 pm –

FFA Member/Advisor Meeting (Cafeteria)

Youth Horse Show (Horse Arenas) Open Home Arts Judging (Exhibit Buildings) Youth Livestock Begin Arrival – 4-H and FFA Exhibit Buildings open to receive entries

10 am – Open Garden Judging (Lower Ft. Reno) 5 pm –

All 4-H/FFA exhibits and Youth Livestock in place

10:30 pm – 4-H/FFA Curfew

WSF holds horsemanship contest for youth In typical Cowboy State fashion, 4-H and FFA members from across the state bring their horses to the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) to

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compete in a variety of horsemanship competitions. Youth have been preparing all summer for halter and performance classes and Western and English showmanship. The two-day event kicks off on Monday, Aug. 16 at 8 a.m.

The horse show starts with the halter classes. In halter classes, exhibitors lead their horses through the arena while being judged on balance, conformation and breed characteristics. The WSF allows youth to exhibit all recognized breeds of horses, as well as offering mule and donkey classes. Each breed class has specific expectations the judge requires.

The first day also features performance classes where exhibitors demonstrate their ability and their horse’s ability to perform. Horse and rider teams memorize specific patterns and execute spins, lead changes and gait changes for both showmanship classes and performance classes including reining and pleasure.

Horse exhibitors also have the opportunity to demonstrate their traditional rodeo skills at the WSF with contests like goat tying, barrel racing, pole bending and roping.

All around, horse showmen compete to win champion honors in their respective events.

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Entertainment galore wows at this year’s WSF The musicians and performers lined up for this year’s Wyoming State Fair (WSF) are out of the world.

Country Music Artist Walker Hayes is the headliner for the 2021 Wyoming State Fair. Walkers’ fans follow him around the country to catch his shows, whether he’s playing in Nashville, Tenn. or right here in Douglas – where he has a solid fan base as well.

Walker will perform at the FORD Grandstand Area Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.

Big events taking place this year include the PRCA Rodeo and Wyoming State Championship Ranch Rodeo Aug. 17, 18 and 19 and the metal-twisting action of the Demolition Derby on Aug. 21.

Other exciting performances include Chainsaw

Carver Clint Henik of Carve R Way, who will be carving statues and figures with a chainsaw throughout the days at the fair; Country/Christian Music Artist Chad Bushnell; World Top Sword Swallower Dan Meyer; Heather Pearl‘s Cowgirl Stilt Walking Shows; duo Pierce Avenue, a cross between American and country music; Play With Gravity, a progressive Mototrials team; Slim and Curly, the biggest little cowboys on the Old West Trail; and the self-styled hillbilly-soulful-rock sounds of the Rock Bottom Boys.

Be sure to check out wystatefair.com for the entertainment schedule, locations and tickets for all the great events offered at the Wyoming State Fair.

Kidz ‘n’ Karz Parade an annual favorite The Kids’n’Karz Parade, held the Saturday prior to the official start of the Wyoming State Fair, Aug. 14, will feature your little ones in wagons, walking or in carts that you can choose to decorate delightfully and pull along the mini-parade route.

The Kidz’n’Karz Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Cowboy Drive entrance to the Wyoming State Fairgrounds located along Brownfield Road and ends at the Pioneer Museum on the fairgrounds.

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TUESDAY, August 17 7 am –

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7:30 am – Youth Horse Show 8 am –

Weigh Youth Market Goats 4-H Dog Show (Check-In) 4-H Judging of All Exhibits (NOT ANIMALS) (public access limited during all judging)

8:30 am – 4-H Dog Show and Showmanship

Youth Breeding Beef, Sheep & Swine Check-In

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Weigh Youth Market Swine

10 am – Ticket Booths Open

Outside Vendors Open Hay Show Judging Process/Weigh Youth Market Beef and Youth Commercial Ewe Breeding Lambs followed by Youth Market Lambs Official Opening Ceremonies (Flag Pole)

11 am –

Corn Hole Tournament (located behind the Saloon) Home Arts Exhibit Buildings Open

11:30 am – Weigh-in for MSLC Performance Lamb

Contest (Open Sheep Barn)

12 pm – Vyve Shopping Plaza Opens 12:30 pm – State 4-H Judging Contest 1 pm – FFA Agronomy, Classroom and Ag

Mechanics Judging (Ft. Laramie) Hay Show Awards (Beef Show Ring)

CARNIVAL OPENS

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4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Official Reasons and Awards Program (times and location TBA)

7 pm –

WSF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RANCH RODEO (FORD Grandstand Arena)

7:30 pm – State 4-H Judging Contest, Awards 8 pm –

Exhibit Buildings close

9 pm –

Fair Ticket Booths Close

10 pm – Vendors close 10:30 pm – 4-H and FFA curfew 11 pm –

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Small animal companions also have a time to shine with their exhibitors at the Wyoming State Fair. Youth have the opportunity to compete with their dogs, cats and rabbits.

The 4-H Dog Show will be held Aug. 17 starting at 8:30 a.m. Showmanship classes will kick off the morning, followed by obedience, conformation and agility and rally classes.

The Wyoming State Fair also gives youth exhibitors the chance to bring their prized felines to the event for show. The 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship contest will being Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. in the Event Tent. Along with showmanship and conformation classes, fun classes will be held to award the oldest cat, the longest tails and whiskers, shortest tail, best groomed, most colorful, best tricks, best costume and the best decorated cage.

The Youth Rabbit Show at the Wyoming State Fair gives 4-H and FFA members the chance to demonstrate their ability to show their passion for the rabbit industry. The entire Youth Rabbit Show will be held Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. in the Event Tent. The show will start with

4-H and FFA Showmanship, immediately followed by the Youth Rabbit Show.

Cowboys shine in Ranch Rodeo The annual Ranch Rodeo and Mutton Bustin’ opens at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17 with real-life cowboys and cowgirls of all ages sharing their talents.

The championship event is the premier rodeo for the hard-working men and women to showcase their everyday skills. Preforming tasks like bronc riding, trailer loading, wild cow milking, branding and doctoring, cowboys are competing for the highest honor.

While the more experienced cowboys and cowgirls demonstrate their skills in the Wyoming State Championship Ranch Rodeo, ranch kids get the chance to share their talents in their own event. The Mutton Bustin’ is the perfect opportunity for the future rodeo generation to shine.

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ENtertainment schedule TUESDAY, AUGUST 17

2:30 pm – Barrel of Fun Magic Show (Pepsi Family

Stage) 3:30 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 4 pm – The Rock Bottom Boys (Platte River Stage) 4:30 pm – Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

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Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 6:30 pm – Barrel of Fun Magic Show (Pepsi Family Stage) 7 pm – WSF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RANCH

RODEO (FORD Grandstand Arena)

The Rock Bottom Boys (Platte River Stage) 7:30 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 8:30 pm – Chad Bushnell (Platte River Stage)

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PRCA Steer Roping (FORD Grandstand Arena) 1 pm – Dance Studio (Pepsi Family Stage) 2:30 pm – Barrel of Fun Magic Show (Pepsi Family Stage) 4 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 4 pm – Chad Bushnell (Platte River Stage) 4:15 pm – Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

Family Stage) 5:30 pm – The Rock Bottom Boys (Platte River Stage)

Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 7 pm – PRCA RODEO (FORD Grandstand Arena) 6:30 pm – Barrel of Fun Magic Show (Pepsi Family Stage) 7 pm – Chad Bushnell (Platte River Stage) 7:30 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 8:30 pm – The Rock Bottom Boys (Platte River Stage)

Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19

2:30 pm – Barrel of Fun Magic Show (Pepsi Family Stage)

3 pm – Chad Bushnell (Platte River Stage) 3:30 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 4:15 pm – Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

Family Stage) 4:30 pm – Pierce Avenue (Platte River Stage) 5:30 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 6:30 pm – Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

Family Stage) 7 pm – PRCA RODEO (FORD Grandstand Arena)

Chad Bushnell (Platte River Stage) 7:30 pm – Pierce Avenue (Platte River Stage)

Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 9:30 pm – Free Concert (Pepsi Family Stage)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20

3 pm – Ellie Renkert (Platte River Stage) 3:30 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 4 pm – Pierce Avenue (Platte River Stage) 4:15 pm – Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

Family Stage)

Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage)

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6:30 pm – Chad Bushnell (Platte River Stage)

Barrel of Fun Magic Show (Pepsi Family Stage) 7 pm – CONCERT WALKER HAYES

(FORD Grandstand Arena) 7:30 pm – Pierce Avenue (Platte River Stage)

Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 8:30 pm – Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

10 am – WYOMING STATE FAIR PARADE

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1:30 pm – Sheep Shearing Demonstrations (Wool

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Bonsai Demonstration (Lower Ft. Reno) 2:30 pm – Sword Swallower Dan Meyer (Pepsi

Family Stage) 3 pm – Ellie Renkert (Platte River Stage) 3:30 pm – Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 4 pm – Pierce Avenue (Platte River Stage) 4:15 pm – Barrel of Fun Magic Show (Pepsi Family Stage) 5:30 pm – Ellie Renkert (Platte River Stage)

Play With Gravity (Pepsi Family Stage) 6 pm – DEMOLITION DERBY

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Producers boast Wyoming’s top hay in show

In Wyoming, hay is the mainstay winter livestock feed for many ranchers and a leading crop in terms of value of production. In the Cowboy State, hay comes in second on the commodity list, only after cattle and calves. At the Wyoming State Fair, attendees can catch a glimpse at hay production in Wyoming at the Premier Wyoming Hay Show located in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup Tent.

To participate in the Premier Wyoming Hay Show, participants must have core samples taken by University of Wyoming Extension Educators. The samples are then sent to the Forage Analysis Laboratory. Entries can be made in either the open division or the young hay producers division, based on the hay producer’s age.

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physical characteristics such as maturity, texture, leaf capture and retention, bale quality, color, odor, foreign material and mold, prior to evaluating the forage analysis. The final decision takes both the forage analysis and the evolution of the physical characteristics into consideration.

Premiums are given in three areas in both divisions – alfalfa hay, grass hay and mixed hay.

The Wyoming Hay and Forage Association (WHFA) awards the Alan M. Gray Best of Show Trophy Plaque, buckles for champions in the open and young producer division, plaques for category grand champions, along with cash prizes, rosettes and ribbons for class winners.

Judging will take place Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. with an award presentation to follow at 3 p.m. The public is invited to participate in their own judging of the entries.

UW Extension will coordinate a people’s choice judging format from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. People’s choice awards will be held on Aug. 21 at 12 p.m.

A yet to be determined number of alfalfa hay entries and grass hay entries will be selected by the superintendent for entry in the World Forage Analysis Superbowl during the World Dairy Expo in October in Madison, Wisc. with the entry fees paid by WHFA. The remaining hay will be raffled off in one lot.

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Thursday, Aug. 19 Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center

8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration in the lobby of the Ruthe James Memorial Conference Center 9:30 a.m. Beef Bolln Essay Contest Winners recognized 10 a.m. Annual Meeting 11:45 a.m. Lunch 1 p.m. Presentation by Kylie McCormick on the history of women’s suffrage in Wyoming

SUBMIT A HISTORIC PHOTO ARTISTS & CRAFTSPEOPLE IN PIONEER CABIN Weeklong

Kylie Louise McCormick is a historian based out of Casper, Wyo. Born and raised in Casper, Kylie returned home after studying in Roanoke, Va.; Berlin, Germany; London, England; and Lincoln, Neb. She holds two bachelor of arts degrees, summa cum laude, and a master of arts degree in history.

Upon returning home to Wyoming, Kylie has dedicated herself to education and Wyoming history. She is a recipient of the 2021 Homsher Research Grant from the Wyoming State Historical Society for her work on Wyoming women’s suffrage.

Leading up to the meeting, e-mail your favorite photograph with a caption for the image to wyomingpioneer@icloud.com, or mail it to P.O. Box 1545, Douglas, WY 82633 Pioneer Cabin, adjacent to the Wyoming Pioneer Museum, was built as a meeting place for the Association in 1926. The group quickly outgrew the historic cabin, but continues to utilize the building each year during State Fair Week. Vendors set up in the building and its a favorite gathering place for friends from across the state and region.

WyomingPioneerAssociation.com • 307-351-6617 • Watch the site for a full schedule and event details.

Please consider joining the Wyoming Pioneer Association!

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The exhibits include artifacts from the Buffalo Jump and Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, knives, scrapers, spears and axes.

There are pictorials, shares and stock certificates from the Big Muddy Oil Field and the Lusk Royalty Coal Company. An old fashioned dentist chair, spinning wheels, clothing, jewelry, rifles, swords, hand tools and the old post office chamber sort boxes are just some of the donated and on loan items to be seen!

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BY THE TIME members of the 1870 Geological Survey stopped at the site, scores of westbound emigrants had already visited the unique natural bridge southwest of Douglas. But it wasn’t until 1919 — a century ago — that the son of rancher Alvah Ayres donated the bridge and 150 acres surrounding it to Converse County.

Crafted by the hands of Mother Nature, Natural Bridge, located just south of the Oregon Trail, is one of only three natural bridges in the United States with water beneath. Considered one of Wyoming’s first tourist attractions, scenery seekers enjoy this breathtaking wonder that includes a picnic area, hiking paths, a sand volleyball court, fishing areas and horseshoe pits.

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With a guide you will get to view the current public display, prep lab-where bones are being worked on, and the modern mammal display. Groups tours and dig opportunities are also available.

Wednesday, August 18 8 am –

Youth Meat Goat Showmanship, followed by Breeding Meat Goat Show followed by Champion of Champions Youth Market Goat Challenge Open and Youth Wool Show Judging; Natural Colored and Spinning Wool Judging

8:30 am – 4-H Cat Show Check-in (Event Tent) 9 am – 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship Contest

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PRCA Steer Roping (FORD Grandstand Arena)

WJAA Heifer Show & WAA Steer Show

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New to the 2021 Wyoming State Fair, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo invites cowboys and cowgirls from around the nation to compete exclusively on stock provided by Wyoming-based rodeo contractors. The top competitors will see roughstock provided by Triple V Rodeo Company, Muddy Creek ProRodeo and Southwick Rodeo Company.

The PRCA Rodeo at the Wyoming State Fair will also add the Women’s Professional Rodeo

Association’s event, women’s breakaway, to the lineup this year.

Aug. 18-19 will feature traditional rodeo events including saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing, tie-down roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, breakaway roping and bull riding at the FORD Grandstand Arena starting at 7 p.m.

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Youth Market and Dairy Goat Shows Showcase Meat, Dairy and Fiber The Youth Meat and Dairy Goat Shows at the Wyoming State Fair gives showmen the opportunity to showcase their knowledge in goats raised for meat, dairy and fiber.

On Wednesday, Aug. 18, the Youth Meat Goat

show kicks off with 4-H and FFA Showmanship at 8 a.m. and is followed by the Breeding Meat Goat Show.

Classes include Boer goat, Boer cross, Dairy wethers and Any Other Purebred (AOB). The Market Goat Champion of Champions rounds out the evening with the selection of Wyoming’s best champion market goat from each county fair.

The Wyoming Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (WVATA) Youth Jackpot Market Goat Show starts at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19. Goats will be broken into classes by weight.

Saturday, Aug. 21 showcases the Youth Dairy Goat Show starting at 8 a.m. in the Goat Arena. 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Showmanship classes open the competition, followed by the Youth Dairy Goat Show.

Breeds featured in the show include Saanen, Alpine, Lamancha, Nubian, Nigerian Dwarf, AOB and Grade.

The Grand Champion Junior and Senior Doe of Show will be awarded, along with the Best Uddered Doe of Show and Overall Best Doe of Show.

The Dairy Goat Show is followed by the Fiber Goat Show, open to Angora, Cashmere and other fibertype does. The Pygmy Goat Show rounds out the week of goat shows.

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Thursday, August 19 8 am – 4-H Sheep Showmanship followed by

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Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Meeting

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The poultry showmanship contest starts at 10 a.m. in the Events Tent at the WSF. Following showmanship is the breed show.

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Retiring Wyoming State desire to work through diffiVeterinarian Dr. Jim Logan cult animal health regulatory has served livestock proissues, promote the Wyoducers across the state – ming livestock industry from and nation – for many years both within and outside of in a number of capacities. the state, educate producers Throughout his career, Jim and develop a deep-seated played a key role in develpassion for agriculture in the oping animal disease reguyouth of Wyoming, as well lations, provided common as over 20 years with the sense approaches to animal Wyoming Livestock Board health issues, and above all, deem Jim deserving of this worked with a passion for honor.” agriculture.

Dedication to animal In recognition of Jim’s health great works and enthusiasm Jim began his veterinary for the agriculture indusjourney at the University try, he has been selected for of Wyoming in 1969, and Dr. Jim Logan, DVM induction into the Wyoming earned his Doctor of VeterAgriculture Hall of Fame inary Medicine (DVM) from (HOF) Class of 2021.

Colorado State University in 1975. At this time, “Dedication to the agriculture indushe returned home to Riverton to practice vetertry through veterinary medicine defines Jim’s inary medicine with Doug McLean, opening his career,” shares the nominating committee. “His own practice in 1981.

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Protecting both livestock and producers with a common-sense approach placed Jim on many working groups and regulatory boards.

According to nominators, Jim played a key role in the development of current Wyoming Brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area regulations to increase trust in the sale of Wyoming cattle.

He also worked to revise language in the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to brucellosis eradication and control.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinarian Morgan Hennessey says, “Jim has established working relationships with producers in Wyoming to ensure control of brucellosis within a designated surveillance area around the Greater Yellowstone Area, and these relationships have ensured testing and management for brucellosis have occurred using a common-sense approach in the best interest of Wyoming cattle producers.”

Jim’s long list of service includes activity and leadership positions within the U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA), the American Veterinary Medical Association, Wyoming Veterinary Medical Association, the Wyoming Livestock Board, American Sheep Industry Association, USDA APHIS National Animal Health Surveillance System Steering Committee, Wyoming Wool Growers Association and Western States Livestock Health Association.

“As a veterinarian in private practice and in administrative leadership capacities, Jim has made livestock management issues and concerns manageable and comprehensible and can always be found providing resolutions to ongoing developments,” notes Mark Eisele. “Jim is well respected and admired by veterinarians and livestock practitioners locally, statewide, around the Intermountain West and nationally.

His dedication is unlike any other in veterinary medicine and animal welfare that I have seen.”

Livestock promotion and passion for agriculture

In addition to serving in many positions to enhance animal health, Jim has shown his dedication to the promotion of livestock, especially sheep, for many years. Nominators share through raising his own livestock, and pursuing similar adventures with his daughters, Jim has supported 4-H and FFA tirelessly.

Betsy Milek, Jim’s daughter, shares, “He would diligently and patiently work with us and our 4-H friends to prepare us to fit and show our sheep at the fair. He also served on the Fremont County 4-H Council, and has always been willing to help the 4-H kids in any way possible, from writing out health certificates or doctoring animals to giving animal health lectures or being a narrator for the annual 4-H Fashion Revue.”

Wyoming Livestock Board Director Steve True shares, “Jim has given his career to the livestock industry, not only of Wyoming, but the nation as a whole. He has been an exemplary representative of Wyoming at events, conferences, conventions and in the dirt and mud of corrals.”

Eisele adds, “Jim’s experience, knowledge and humble way of explaining issues to agricultural producers, the general public and outside industry is the best that Wyomingites could have ever asked for. Jim is proving he will always have the Wyoming animal and livestock industry health at heart.”

Jim says, “I have been privileged and blessed to have been allowed to work with the Wyoming livestock industry all of my veterinary career, for 27 years in veterinary practice and since 1998 working for the Wyoming Livestock Board in regulatory veterinary medicine. I have a great deal of respect, admiration and affection for livestock producers and the animals they raise. I have many friends in the industry and I look forward to continuing to work with them in some capacity, even after retirement.”

Dr. Jim Logan, alongside Keith and Linda Hamilton, will be inducted into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame at the ceremony and picnic set for Aug. 18, 5 p.m. at Riverside Park in Douglas.

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Keith and Linda Hamilton exhibit strong leadership and community-based values

From improving their lic lands boards, wildlife own operation near Hyatworking groups and livetville through range imstock organizations. provement, sage brush “He is currently our control, stock water develvalued representative as opment and timber manthe Wyoming Board of Diagement to serving their rector to the National Publocal and state commulic Lands Council and he is nities in leadership posithe type of person I would tions in many agricultural like to have as a neighbor,” working groups and orgashared Wyoming State nizations, Keith and Linda Grazing Board Chairman Hamilton are prime examMark Anderson. “He and ples of Wyoming’s finest Linda have also contribagricultural leaders. uted a lot to the sheep in “Keith and Linda are dustry in Wyoming and hard workers,” writes Wythe West. His family have oming Farm Bureau Fedranched in the Basin for Keith and Linda Hamilton eration Media and Memmany, many years and he ber Relations Director is a wonderful example of Kerin Clark. “The ranch keeps them very busy, the types of family ranches Wyoming needs to but they both make time to serve Wyoming agriremain in our business.” culture.”

The nominating committee shares, Keith has The nominating committee continues, also served as a member of the Big Horn Ba“They’ve served on many committees and in sin Sage Grouse Working Group, the Big Horn many organizations over the years to improve County Predator Management Board and is the the conditions of agriculture and its sustainabilpast chairman of the Wyoming State Grazing ity in Wyoming, as well as to influence policy Board. to promote the success and needs of agriculture.

Linda – agriculture involvement They are truly an outstanding pair in this re There is no doubt both Keith and Linda gard.”

Hamilton represent the epitome of hard work, Due to their unwavering dedication to Wyintegrity, giving, sharing and Wyoming hospitaloming’s ag industry, Keith and Linda Hamilton ity, note the nominating committee. In fact, nomwere hand-picked as Wyoming Agriculture Hall inators share Linda leads with selfless volunteerof Fame (HOF) 2021 inductees. ism, a community-based spirit and outstanding Keith – agriculture involvement work ethic.

Growing up as the fourth generation on the

“Linda is a leader in the field of agriculHamilton Ranch, Keith’s agricultural involveture and is an invaluable asset to the Hamilton ment holds deep roots in working to advance Ranch,” writes a member of the nominating agricultural leadership and conserve natural committee. “She is a progressive leader and has resources important to the western lifestyle. shared much of her extensive knowledge of agThroughout the years, Keith has been recognized riculture and financial matters within our local as a strong voice for agriculture and a great role community and other agricultural communities model for younger leaders. throughout the state.”

Keith joined Wyoming Farm Bureau in 1975, With a servant heart, Linda has dedicated and began taking on leadership positions in 1981 her time and efforts to many events and organias the Big Horn County Farm Bureau vice preszations within the Hyattville community, as well ident. In 1988, Keith joined the Wyoming Farm as serving as a founding member of Wyoming Bureau Federation Board of Directors and repAgriculture in the Classroom (WAIC). She has resented Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park also served on the Northwest College Alumni and Washakie counties as the northwest district Board of Directors, WAIC Board of Directors director until 2010. and the Hyattville Methodist Church Board of In addition to serving the agricultural comDirectors. munity through the Wyoming Farm Bureau, “Linda joined the South Big Horn ConserKeith has been very active in serving on pubvation District Board in 1991 and has served 46

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ever since, holding the position of chairwoman for much of this time,” explains South Big Horn Conservation District Chairman George Kelso. “She has actively promoted the district and its efforts to assist farmers and ranchers in the southern part of Big Horn County in improving their operations and protecting soil, water, plant and wildlife resources.”

In addition, the committee shares Linda served on the Wyoming Association of Conservation District (WACD) Board for several years, and served as an important role as a spokesperson for conservation districts in both state government and the legislature. Linda served as a WACD councilman from 2009-13 and again from 2015-18. In addition, Linda represented the sheep industry on the Department of Environmental Quality Non-Point Task Force since 2005.

Nominators add, “Linda is dedicated to the promotion of local agriculture and the ranching way of life. She continues to demonstrate resilience and dedication, and will continue to do so for years to come.”

Leaders in agriculture

In addition to their involvement in civic activities, Keith and Linda Hamilton’s love and passion for agriculture show both in their dedication to organizations, as well as in the improvement of operations on their ranch.

The Hamiltons were one of four operations to initially enroll in the Wyoming Stewardship Program in 1982, later known as Coordinated Resource Management (CRM). This program opened the door for the Hamiltons to work closely with agencies such as Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Wyoming Department of Agriculture on improving ranch operations. The Hamilton Ranch continues their involvement with these agencies to this day using the CRM format.

Additionally, the Hamilton Ranch was recognized as the 1998 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner, as well as a Wyoming Centennial Ranch in 2015 – both of which reflect the nature of Keith and Linda as leaders in agriculture.

Keith, Linda and the Hamilton Ranch are longtime members of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association and Wyoming Stock Growers Association. They are also past members of the Mountain States Lamb Co-op.

Keith shares, “It is a tremendous honor to be associated with the folks who have received this before us. We are tremendously thrilled.”

Keith and Linda will be recognized, alongside Dr. Jim Logan, at the Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame Picnic at 5 p.m. Aug. 18 at Riverside Park in Douglas.

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2021 Wyoming state fair Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 8 am –

Sheep Wagons Arrive

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

8 am – WDGA Dairy Goat Shows (Show Rings) Jr. Does 10 am – Open Home Arts entries accepted until 6 p.m.

6 pm –

Kids’n’Karz Parade (Cowboy Drive) Youth Livestock Show entry deadline (required for stalling allocation)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 8 am – 9 am – 10 am – 11 am – 4 pm – 5 pm –

6 pm –

WDGA Dairy Goat Shows (Show Rings) Sr. Does Youth Horse Arrival Open Home Arts entries accepted until 6 p.m.

Cowboy Church (Pepsi Stage) Youth Horses in place Programmed Ride Youth Horse Show (all ages at will) All Home Arts entries in place

MONDAY, AUGUST 16

7 am – Youth Horse Show Check-in 8 am – Youth Horse Show (Horse Arenas)

Open Home Arts Judging (Exhibit Buildings) Youth Livestock Begin Arrival – 4-H and FFA Exhibit Buildings open to receive entries 10 am – Open Garden Judging (Lower Ft. Reno) 5 pm – All 4-H/FFA exhibits and Youth Livestock

in place 6 pm – Youth Dairy Goat and Meat Breeding Goat check-in

State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Coach’s

Meeting (Cafeteria) 7 pm – 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Meeting (Cafeteria)

Open Wool Exhibits in place 8 pm – 4-H Extension Educator Meeting (Cafeteria) 9 pm – FFA Member/Advisor Meeting (Cafeteria) 10:30 pm – 4-H/FFA Curfew

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17

7 am – Youth Horse Show Check-in 7:30 am – Youth Horse Show 8 am – Weigh Youth Market Goats

4-H Dog Show (Check-In) 4-H Judging of All Exhibits (NOT ANIMALS) (public access limited during all judging) 8:30 am – 4-H Dog Show and Showmanship

Youth Breeding Beef, Sheep & Swine Check-In 9 am – Weigh Youth Market Swine 10 am – Ticket Booths and Outside Vendors Open

Hay Show Judging

Process/Weigh Youth Market Beef & Youth

Commercial Ewe Breeding Lambs followed by

Youth Market Lambs

Official Opening Ceremonies (Flag Pole) 11 am – Corn Hole Tournament (located behind

the Saloon)

Home Arts Exhibit Buildings Open 11:30 am – Weigh-in for MSLC Performance Lamb Contest

(Open Sheep Barn) 12 pm – Vyve Shopping Plaza Opens 12:30 pm – State 4-H Judging Contest

1 pm –

FFA Agronomy, Classroom and Ag Mechanics Judging (Ft. Laramie) Hay Show Awards (Beef Show Ring)

CARNIVAL OPENS 1:30 pm – UW Extension Performance Lamb Evaluation

Contest (Show Rings) 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Official

Reasons and Awards Program (times and

location TBA) 7 pm – WSF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RANCH

RODEO (FORD Grandstand Arena) 7:30 pm – State 4-H Judging Contest, Awards 8 pm – Exhibit Buildings close 9 pm – Fair Ticket Booths Close 10 pm – Vendors close 10:30 pm – 4-H and FFA curfew 11 pm – CARNIVAL closes

2 pm –

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18

TOUCHSTONE ENERGY COOPS PRESENTS: “ARMED FORCES DAY” 8 am – Youth Meat Goat Showmanship, followed by

Breeding Meat Goat Show followed by Champion of Champions Youth Market Goat Challenge Open and Youth Wool Show Judging; Natural Colored and Spinning Wool Judging 8:30 am – 4-H Cat Show Check-in (Event Tent) 9 am – 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship Contest

(Event Tent)

PRCA Steer Roping (FORD Grandstand Arena)

WJAA Heifer Show & WAA Steer Show

(Beef Show Rings) 10 am – Ticket Booths and Outdoor Vendors Open 11 am – All Exhibit Buildings Open

CARNIVAL OPENS-YOUTH DAY 12 pm – Vyve Shopping Plaza Opens

Youth Beef Fitting Contestant Meeting

(Beef Show Ring) 1 pm – AOB Cattle Shows followed by Wyoming

Maine-Anjou Market Beef Show

(Beef Show Ring)

Youth Market Goat Show (Show Rings)

Dance Studio (Pepsi Family Stage) 3 pm – Youth Market Swine Champion of Champions

4-H Swine Showmanship 3:30 pm – Natural Fiber Arts Judging (Wool Pavilion) 4 pm – Youth Beef Team Fitting Contest

(Beef Show Ring) 5 pm – Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Ceremony

and Picnic (Riverside Park) 5:30 pm – 307 Livestock Show Year End Awards 6 pm – Youth Market Lamb Champion of Champions,

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Lamb Show (Show Rings) 7 pm – PRCA RODEO (FORD Grandstand Arena) 8 pm – All Exhibit Buildings close 9 pm – Fair Ticket Booths Close 10 pm – Vendors close 10:30 pm – 4-H/FFA curfew 11 pm – CARNIVAL closes

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19

WYOMING PIONEER ASSOCIATION DAY 8 am – 4-H Sheep Showmanship followed by Youth

Breeding Sheep Show (Show Rings) Youth Poultry Check-in/In Place (Event Tent) 9 am – PRCA Slack & WPRA Breakaway Slack

(FORD Grandstand Arena) 8:30 am – MRW Horsemanship Round #2 (PEPSI

Equine Center) 10 am – Ticket Booths Open

Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Meeting (Ruthe James

Williams Building)

Hereford Cattle Show followed by Pen of 3 Bulls

and Wyoming Hereford Steer Show

4-H and FFA Poultry Showmanship followed by

Youth Poultry Show (Event Tent)

WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Goat Show

(Show Rings) 10 am – Outside Vendors Open 11 am – CARNIVAL OPENS 12 pm – Vyve Shopping Plaza Opens

Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Luncheon and Heart of

Ag Recognition (Ruthe James Williams Building) 1 pm – Angus Cattle Show followed by Supreme

Champion Beef Bull and Female Selection

(Beef Show Ring)

FFA Swine Showmanship followed by Youth

Market Swine Show and Pen of 5 Market Swine

(Touchstone Show Center)

307 Livestock Judging Team Recognition 3 pm – Mustang Days (Pepsi Equine Center) 6 pm – Youth Market Beef Champion of Champions

and WVATA Youth Jackpot Beef Show

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Lobatos is active in her school, her virtual classroom, Lobatos education communities and has used resources from the WPS WAIC programs. WAIC shared, as she and her students explored “She has been involved with writDevils Tower and a Wyoming ing, revising and teaching the trona mine through virtual field Wyoming Stewardship Program trips.

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As the 2021 WAIC Educator “Using the WAIC materials of the Year, Lobatos will be provided my students with inforawarded a cash prize of $2,500, Riva Lobatos mation about the state they live funded by the Vermillion Ranch in and inspired many of them Limited Partnership, Mantha Philto talk their grown-ups into exploring more of the lips and the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. In addition, state,” said Lobatos. “Not only have we talked about Lobatos will be recognized at the 2021 Wyoming Agricaring for the land, water and animals, but we have culture Hall of Fame Picnic Aug. 18 at Riverside Park also introduced the idea of recycling and its impact in Douglas during the Wyoming State Fair.

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Miss Rodeo Wyoming Rachel Derner

The gold and jade crown of in the industry who are workMiss Rodeo Wyoming returned ing hard to provide food, clothes to the Gem City of Laramie atop and shelter that we all need. This the hat of Rachel Derner. Rachel passion has directed Rachel into is the 24-year-old daughter of the agriculture communications Justin and Tansie Derner and field, she is pursuing a degree big sister to Rebecca, Teigen from the University of Wyoand Sage. ming.

Growing up on the back Once finished with her of a horse built a solid foundadegree and her time as Miss tion for Rachel’s love of rodeo, Rodeo Wyoming, Rachel is agriculture and western heridetermined to find her role tage. From a very young age, in supporting the agriculture she has been involved in 4-H, industry. She would like to serve raising and showing livestock as a public relations adviser for while learning important life agricultural professionals. lessons and developing leaderRachel knows her time as ship skills.

Miss Rodeo Wyoming will Rachel Derner Rachel transitioned into help prepare her for this career, FFA and found her passion for and that her passion and love advocating for agriculture. She worked on her speakfor rodeo will be an asset in her service to you all, ing skills and gaining knowledge of industry issues so as your Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2021. She is lookshe could be an educated voice for agriculture. ing forward to a year of adventures and a lifetime Rachel enjoys being a positive voice for those of memories!

4-H and FFA sheep showmen come to compete The Wyoming State Fair (WSF) hosts four days of competitive shows for sheep exhibitors. The Champion of Champions Lamb Show is the first chance for sheep showmen to enter the ring. Starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, county fair grand champions from across the state will compete for overall honors.

On Thursday, Aug. 19, 4-H exhibitors begin with Sheep Showmanship. Following showmanship is the Youth Breed Sheep Show, featuring Columbia, Dorset, Hampshire, Rambouillet, Suffolk, Targhee and Any Other Wool, Meat or Hair Breed and Commercial breeds.

Friday, Aug. 20 is the FFA sheep exhibitor’s day to shine. Starting at 8 a.m., showmanship participants compete for the champion award. Then, the Youth Market Lamb Show and Pen of Five Market Lamb show begins. These shows include blackface, whiteface, speckled face and natural color sheep as well as Suffolk, Hampshire, Southdown, Dorset and Shropshire breeds.

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Miss Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous Rodeo Holly Riesland

Holly Riesland is the 2021 Holly has been a member of Thermopolis Cowboy Rendeza local riding club called Cheyvous Rodeo Queen. She is the enne Saddle Tramps. She has daughter of Connie and Dr. Rick shown horses in all English and Riesland. Her sister and official Western classes and competed in photographer is Lori Riesland. the gymkhanas. Along with winHer dad being a veterinarian ning several buckles and other sparked her interests in mediawards, Holly was honored to be cine – along with her desire to selected as the queen. As queen, help people – and caused her she represented them in parades, to peruse a degree in nursing at fundraising activities and other Laramie County Community events.

College. She would eventually Holly has also been active in like to continue her education Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD). and become a nurse practitioner.

First, she was selected for the Growing up, Holly had the Dandies Drill Team. Then, she privilege of working cattle on her was named to ride in the CFD family’s ranch. This experience, Color Guard where she led the Holly Riesland along with 4-H and FFA involvemilitary and CFD Committee ment, gave her an appreciation of in the grand entry and parades. agriculture. Her 4-H and FFA activities included showAdditionally, she serves as a volunteer for CFD night ing most animals as well as numerous static exhibits. shows.

This earned her many awards, titles and honors at the This broad background would serve her well as county and state levels.

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Miss Teton County Fair and Rodeo Jordan Lutz

Jordan Lutz is Miss Teton County Fair and Rodeo 2021 and the 20-year-old daughter of Jeff and Debbie Lutz of Jackson. Inspiring young women and girls through the sport of rodeo and western heritage is her passion.

Born and raised in Teton County as a second generation Wyoming native and first generation cowgirl, Jordan has been representing the Jordan Lutz sport of rodeo and the tradition of rodeo queens since she was seven years old.

When Jordan isn’t rodeo queening or working her summer job astride a horse, she is attending Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah, studying agriculture, animal science and industries as well as equine science. She is a member of the Southern Utah University College Rodeo team where she proudly competes in barrels.

Jordan loves supporting and sharing her

passion of rodeo as an ambassador to her local and college rodeos. One can even find her showing her spirit for American patriotism by singing the National Anthem at many rodeos and sporting events.

From Jordan’s beginnings in the world of rodeo queens, her goal has been to one day represent our great state of Wyoming as Miss Rodeo Wyoming.

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Miss Laramie Jubilee Days Madelaine McElwee

Madelaine McElwee earned her private pilots was born and raised in license, followed by her Laramie. Growing up, Madinstrument rating in Decemelaine, commonly known as ber of the same year, her “Lainie,” had a natural love tailwheel endorsement in for horses.

January of 2021 and her When she was fivecommercial pilots license years-old, Lainie began takthe following May. She ing riding lessons, and from is excited to continue her then on her passion for ridflight training with her ing and the western way of multi-engine rating, and life flourished. She comflight instructor licenses. peted in 4-H horse shows, In 2019, Lainie was her local Jubilee Days kids’ crowned Miss Laramie horse show, and eventually Jubilee Days 2020. She continued on to compete had an amazing time as in American Quarter Horse Lady-In-Waiting, however, Association (AQHA) reindue to the COVID-19 paning shows. She competed demic was not able to fulat the AQHA Youth Worlds fill her duties and had her Horse Show in 2018. title extended to 2021. In Madelaine McElwee When Lainie was 16, the future, Lainie hopes to she took up an interest in aviation and began be able to fly airplanes for a living and continue taking flying lessons. In May of 2020, Lainie to embrace the western lifestyle.

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Miss Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Sierra Butler

Born and raised where the nursing, which will fulfill her three rivers converge in beauRegistered Nurse Licensure. tiful Star Valley, Sierra ButUpon graduation in August ler is the 2021 Miss Lincoln 2022, Sierra plans to continue County Fair and Rodeo Queen. her education towards her bachAs a Wyoming cowgirl, Sierra elor’s of science degree in nursembodies what it means to reping. Sierra hopes to work as a resent the Cowboy State. registered nurse and eventually Growing up in Star Valley, gain her certification as a life Sierra is an avid supporter of flight nurse.

Wyoming’s agriculture industry, When Sierra is not attending showing both horses and pigs in classes, she enjoys hunting her local 4-H club. Sierra repretrophy mule deer with her dad sented Lincoln County as their among Wyoming’s breathtaking princess in 2014, and looks formountainous landscape. ward to representing Lincoln Sierra has been riding horses County at Afton’s very own from a young age and enjoys Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s competing in cutting and sorting Sierra Butler Association (PRCA) Rodeo as events. Sierra also enjoys paddle their 2021 queen. boarding, camping, hiking and

In the Cowboy State, children are raised with the traveling the country.

Sierra is excited to represent Lincoln County for ideas and morals from a young age to always lend a the year of 2021 and looks forward to the memories helping hand. Keeping in tune with her empathetic and friendships she will make. roots, Sierra is pursuing an associate’s degree of

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Miss Sheridan WYO Rodeo Shayla Conner

Miss Sheridan WYO Her unique background has led Rodeo Shayla Conner is makher to compete for Miss Rodeo ing cultural history as the secWyoming while pursuing her ond member of the Northern long-term goals to contribute Cheyenne Tribe to hold this more to her tribal community prestigious title since 1958 – and a career in veterinary medher grandmother being the first. icine.

Shayla is the daughter of Shayla has a passion for Berta and Leo Conner and a addressing Missing and Murgraduate of Northwest College dered Indigenous Women in Powell, where she played (MMIW). As Miss Shericollegiate soccer and earned dan WYO Rodeo, she hopes a degree in Farm and Ranch to spread awareness and supManagement. Shayla was also port for the MMIW movement a member of the Block and along with Hanna’s Act, in Bridle Club and worked at the memory of her cousin Hanna Boys and Girls Club while Harris whose life was taken competing in team roping and tragically.

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Shayla gives her heartfelt Growing up on her famgratitude to the Sheridan WYO ily ranch, raising bucking horses and cattle, while Rodeo Board, Royalty Board, sponsors, her family and attending rodeos throughout the U.S. and Canada the Northern Cheyenne Tribe for their support as she has provided Shayla with a true grit attitude to not continues her journey to make a positive impact while only appreciate hard work, but to always persevere. making history in the rodeo queen world.

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Agriculture mechanics students display different projects made from welding, wood, metal and plasma. Students in the agronomy projects have put together the best samples of crops, forages,

weeds or seeds from across the state to be judged.

Every contest area will be judged and honors will be presented to the winners.

The FFA Exhibit Hall is open to the public Tuesday, Aug. 17 to Saturday Aug. 21. For first look at all the exhibits, visit the Exhibit Hall 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17. On Wednesday, Aug. 18, the hall is open to the public from noon until 8 p.m. Throughout the rest of the week, the hall is open for viewing skilled FFA members projects from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Youth compete for top honors in swine shows The Wyoming State Fair features multiple chances to see youth exhibitors and their pig friends in action.

Starting at 3 p.m. on Aug. 18, fairgoers can catch the Champion of Champions Market Swine Challenge. 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. 4-H Swine Showmanship will immediately follow where 4-H members will compete to show they make the best team player with their show pig.

Swine shows will continue on Aug. 19, starting with FFA Swine Showmanship at 1 p.m., followed by the Youth Market Swine Show and rounding out the day with the Youth Market Swine Best Pen of Five. Hogs will be judged on overall appearance, uniformity and market pork quality and the showmanship, appearance and attitude of exhibitors will also be considered.

The Youth Breeding Swine Show will begin Aug. 20 at 1 p.m., where youth display Duroc, Yorkshire, Hampshire, crossbred, any other colored breed and any other white breed gilts, as well as junior and senior boars.

The Wyoming Vocational Agriculture Teacher (WVATA) Market Swine Jackpot Show, which follows the Breeding Swine Show, will round out the week of hog shows at the fair.

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Family fun to be had at the Midway

On your marks, get ready, go! The Wyoming State Fair features family-friendly focus at the carnival on the midway, opening Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.

New ride attractions are planned not only in the regular midway section, but Wyoming State Fair Director Courtny Conkle said the biggest addition to the carnival this year is a new “Kiddie Land” planned on the grass near the WSF offices.

Carnival Midway Attractions is coming back for their second year, featuring a wide variety of spectacular big kid, adult and kiddie rides, fabulous food confessions and fun games for all ages.

“Kiddie Land will be a second carnival targeted specifically for younger kids, located by the flag pole.

We’re hoping to make it as family-friendly of an area as possible,” Conkle said.

The carnivals are open Aug. 17-21, with hours of 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 17; 11 a.m.-11 p.m Aug. 18 with Youth Day Wristband Special; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 19; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 20; 11 a.m.-midnight Aug. 21.

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