County fair not that far away

August 17, 2008 02:27 pm

— The 89th Garvin County Fair is just around the corner!
Fair entries, with the exception of livestock, will be accepted from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 in the East building.
Baked goods, Wheatheart baking entries, fresh flowers, and fresh flower arrangements may also be entered from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. These are the only exceptions – no other entries will be accepted Wednesday.
Livestock entry deadline is at noon Wednesday, Aug. 27, except dogs and horses.
Below is a complete schedule of events. Fair catalogs and other entry information are available at the Garvin County Extension Office at 201 W. Grant, Room 7, Courthouse, Pauls Valley.
The catalog is also posted on the Extension’s web site at HYPERLINK “http://www.oces.okstate.edu/garvin” www.oces.okstate.edu/garvin.
Tuesday, August 26
4 -7 p.m. Entries accepted in East building with the exception of livestock. NOTE: Baked goods, Wheatheart baking entries, fresh flowers, and fresh flower arrangements may also be entered from 8 – 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27 - these are the only exceptions.
Wednesday, August 27
8 - 9 a.m. Baked goods, Wheatheart baking entries, fresh flowers, and fresh flower arrangement entries accepted in East building.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed Judging of entries in East building. Building will reopen at 1 p.m.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Start weighing lambs, goats and steers. Vo Ag Instructors will be present at weigh time to certify length of ownership on both prospect and market steers.
12 p.m. Entry deadline for livestock (except horses and dogs)
1 p.m. Judging of poultry; Tractor Driving Contest; East building opens for viewing. Educational displays by O.H.C.E. and 4-H in East Building.
4 p.m. Judging of rabbits and cavies (Guinea Pigs).
7 p.m. East building closed.
Thursday, August 28
8 a.m. East building opens for viewing.
9 a.m. Barrow weights must be turned in.
9 a.m. Goat judging; Breeding Sheep judging (Adult and Junior together); Market Lamb judging.
2 p.m. Dairy judging; Breeding Beef Cattle judging (Adult and Junior together) ; Prospect Steer judging; and Market Steer Class judging 2:30 p.m. FFA Farm Shop Exhibit.
5 - 5:30 p.m. Dog Obedience Trials entries accepted (please note that dogs must have prior obedience training to enter).
5:30 p.m. Judging of Dog Obedience Trials (will be judged outside if weather permits).
8 p.m. East building closed.
Friday, August 29
8 a.m. East building opens for viewing.
8 a.m. Breeding Swine judging (Adult and Junior together); Market Barrow judging.
12 - 2 p.m. Release of East building exhibits.
Saturday, August 30
Garvin County Horse Show, 9 a.m. at Pauls Valley Round-Up Club Arena next to the Garvin County Fair Grounds.
Note: Fair premiums will be disbursed approximately 14 days after the conclusion of the fair. In order to receive premium, entry forms must include name and mailing address.