Fair fun, frenzy here again

August 25, 2008 09:54 am

— The hustle and bustle of people and animals coming and going, at times almost in a frenzy, will again be a common sight in Pauls Valley with the start of yet another county fair this week.
The 89th version of the Garvin County Fair officially gets started Tuesday at the county fairgrounds located in PV’s Wacker Park.
Really getting things started is a district livestock show for Pauls Valley, Wynnewood and Stratford students earlier that same day at the same facility.
That’s followed by the start of non-livestock entries later Tuesday and the county fair itself, complete with some judging, on Wednesday.
Indications are all the work that goes into getting ready for the year’s second county show is just about wrapped up.
“All the preparations are coming along fine,” said Garvin County agent Bob Leadford
“I think most are done. We’re as ready as we can be.”
Activities in the livestock category get started Wednesday with judging set for Thursday when it comes to goats, sheep, market lambs, dairy and breeding beef cattle and prospect and market steers.
A full day of judging on Friday will focus on breeding swine and market barrows.
“I don’t know what we’re looking at with the numbers,” Leadford said.
“We won’t know that until the entries start coming in, but they’re never quite as big as the spring show.”
One of the changes expected for this fair is the first big push to attract interest for an open goat show.
As a result, Leadford said expectations are there for some big numbers in that particular category.
Wrapping up the entire event will be the Garvin County Horse Show scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Pauls Valley Round-Up Club Arena located next to the fairgrounds.
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. Wednesday, Aug. 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.-noon. 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.
Noon. 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.
Noon-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 Fairgrounds.