Advertising for the 1913 County Fair lauded,
"The Best County Fair in the State!"
Join us for this special celebration!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2008
ENTRY DAY for:
- ALL NON LIVESTOCK OPEN CLASS
- 4-H Non Livestock Exhibits
- 4-H CONFERENCE JUDGING (3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.)
- Grains and Forages (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
- Horticulture (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
- Fine Arts (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
- Home Activities-Needle Arts (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
- Hobby Craft (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
- Pantry Stores (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
- Flowers (10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.)
** A REMINDER TO THOSE EXHIBITORS WHO RECEIVED A THIMBLEBERRIES PATTERN LAST YEAR ENTER YOUR COMPLETED PROJECT INTO A SPECIAL CATAGORY SPONSORED BY THIMBLEBERRIES**
Red Star Yeast presents to each exhibitor in the Yeast Baking Classes a supply of yeast and to the Champion of the Baking Classes, gifts of Red Star Products.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008
4-H Livestock, Open Class Livestock - Sheep/Goats; Draft and Pleasure Horses check Department schedules for entry times.
Entry Day - CELEBRATING COMMUNITY
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9:00 A.M. 4-H Livestock Exhibits Entered (Sheep/Goats and Draft Horses/Pleasure Horses Check Premium Lists)
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9:00 A.M. Children's Barnyard Opens For The Day
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9:00 A.M. Open Class Livestock Exhibits Entered Including Pleasure Horses
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10:00 A.M. Market Lamb Weigh-In
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12:30 P.M. 4-H Poultry Show
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3:30 P.M. 4-H Beef Show
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4:00 P.M. Pleasure Horses In Place
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5:00 P.M. GATE BEGINS TO CHARGE ADMISSION
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5:00 P.M. GOLD STAR AMUSEMENTS MIDWAY OPENS
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5:30 P.M. 4-H Lamb Lead
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6:30 P.M. 4-H Sheep Show
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7:00 P.M. Grandstand Show - Auto Cross
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8:00 P.M. Silv-R on the Corporate Stage
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10:00 P.M. Fireworks to Follw Nightly Drawing
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10:00 P.M. Chirdren's Barnyard Closes For The Day
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10:30 P.M. Buildings Close for the Night
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
CELEBRATING EDUCATION
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9:00 A.M. 4-H Dairy Show
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9:00 A.M. Clowns on the Corporate Stage
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9:00 A.M. Children's Barn Yard Opens For The Day
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9:00 A.M. 4-H Dairy Show
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9:00 A.M. 4-H and Open Class Goat Judging
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9:30 A.M. Zoo to You Animal Productions on The America's Promise Stage
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9:30 A.M. Open Class Poultry Judging
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10:15 A.M. Snack on The America's Promise Stage
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10:30 A.M. All Exhibit Buildings Open
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| 10:30 A.M. Tom Whitcomb - Magician on The America's Promise Stage |
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11:30 A.M. Zoo to You Animal Productions on The America's Promise Stage
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12:30 P.M. Tom Whitcomb - Magician on the America's Promise Stage
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1:00 P.M. Chuck Thiel in the Pavilion
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| 1:00 P.M. GOLD STAR AMUSEMENTS MIDWAY OPENS |
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3:00 P.M. Rock N Recess on the Promis Stage
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6:00 P.M. 4-H Swine Show
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6:00 P.M. Pleasure Horse and Pony Halter Judging Open Class
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7:00 P.M. Grandstand Show - Moto Cross
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8:00 P.M. The Rhythum Kings in Perform on the Corporate Stage
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10:00 P.M. Children's Barnyard Closes For The Night
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10:00 P.M. Nightly Drawing
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
CELEBTRATING SENIOR CITIZENS
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9:00 A.M. 4-H Rabbit Show and 4-H Camp Fair
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9:00 A.M. Children's Barnyard Opens For The Day
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9:30 A.M. Raptor Center on the Promise Stage
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10:00 A.M. 4-H Fun Horse Show
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10:15 A.M. Snack on the Promise Stage
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10:30 A.M. All Exhibit Building Open
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10:30 A.M. Wonerful World of Woody on the Promise Stage
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11:30 A.M. Raptor Center on the Promise Stage
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12:30 P.M. Wonderful World of Woody on the Promise Stage
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1:00 P.M. Senior Citizen Entertainment - David Malmberg Ventriloquist
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1:00 P.M. GOLD STAR AMUSEMENTS MIDWAY OPENS
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1:00 P.M. Good Old Days Threshing Bee - NE Fairgrounds
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3:00 P.M. MEADA Sponsors the 2ND Annual Battle of Bands on The Promise Stage
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3:00 P.M. Lyndon Peterson - in the Pavilion
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4:00 P.M. Pedal Pull - Pavilion
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4:00 P. M. Energy Forum - Corporate Tent
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5:00 P.M. 4-H Buyer Appreciation Supper
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5:30 P.M. Phoenix Drum Line Performs - Center Mall
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6:00 P.M. 4-H Fun Center open in the 4-H Building
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6:00 P.M. 4-H Livestock Auction Indoor Arena
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7:00 P.M. Grandstand Show - Moto Cross
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7:30 P.M. 4-H Round Robin Contest Indoor Arena
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8:00 P.M. Shaw Brothers on the Corporate Stage
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10:00 P.M. Nightly Drawing
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10:00 P.M. Children's Barnyard Closes For The Day
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10:30 P.M. Buildings close for the day
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008
CELEBRATING KIDS
**THE McLEOD COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.**
For more information and entry forms contact
Don and Sandy Buffington
Buffington Rodeos
SD 605-255-4374
MN 218-657-2255 (After May 10)
| 9:00 A.M. Open Class Sheep Show |
| 9:00 A.M. Children's Barnyard Opens For The Day |
| 9:30 A.M. Open Class Dairy Show |
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10:00 - 12:004-H Activities on the Promise Stage
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10:00 A.M. Draft Horses must be in Place
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10:00 A.M. Sky Hawks Air Show
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10:00 - 1:00 Entries taken for Chocolate Lovers Contest Judging to begin at 1:00 P.M.
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10:30 A.M. Exhibit Buildings Open
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10:30 A.M. The Cogley Sisters
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10:30 -12:00 Lego Building in the Creative Activities Building winners announced at 12:00 Noon.
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11:00 A.M. GOLD STAR AMUSEMENTS MIDWAY OPENS
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11:00 A.M. Hutchinson Clown Club
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1:00 P.M. Chocolate Lovers Judging
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1:00 P.M. Special Kids Contests on the Corporate Stage
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2:00 P.M. Grandstand Show - McLeod County Championship Rodeo
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2:00 P.M. Lester Schuft Performs in the Paviliion
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2:00 P.M. Veggie Races on the Promise Stage
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3:00 P.M. Matachines Dancers
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3:30 P.M. Drawings for Boys and Girls Bikes
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4:00 P.M. Draft Horse Hitch Classes
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6:00 P.M. Parade of Champions
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6:00 P.M. 4-H Fun Center open in the 4-H Building
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7:00 P.M. Grandstand Show - McLeod County Championship Rodeo
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8:00 P.M. Prairie Rose Performing on the Corporate Stage
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10:00 P.M. Nightly Drawing
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10:00 P.M. Children's Barnyard Closes For The Night
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10:30 P.M. Buildings Close For The Day
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008
CELEBRATING FAMILY
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9:00 A.M. Children's Barnyard Opens For The Day
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10:00 - 12:00 4-H Activities on the Promise Stage
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1:00 P.M. McLeod County Talent Contest - Show Arena
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12:00 P.M. Share the Fun on the Promise Stage
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12:30 P.M. Antique Tractor Pulling In the Grandstand
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1:00 P.M. 4-H Fashion Review - Corporate Stage
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1:30 P.M. Veggie Races on the Promise Stage
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1:00 P.M. GOLD STAR AMUSEMENT MIDWAYS OPENS
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1:00 P.M. McLeod County Talent Contest in the Show Arena
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2:00 P.M. All Star Wrestling, featuring Buck "Rock and Roll" Zumhofe
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2:00 P.M. Wally Pikal Performing
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2:00 P.M. Chocolate Chapters Al's Carfoonary on the Promise Stage
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3:00 P.M. Draft Horse Halter Judging
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3:00 P.M. Presentation of Herdsmanship Awards
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3:00 P.M. 4-H Fun Center Open in the 4-H Building
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4:00 P.M. 4-H Dairy Judging Contest Show Arena
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3:00 P.M. The Cogley Sisters Perform on the Promise Stage
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4:00 P.M. Mazie the Clown on the Promise Stage
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6:00 P.M. McLeod County Fair Demolition Derby
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8:00 P.M. Clover Performing on the Corporate Stage
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8:00 P.M. Exhibits Released
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9:00 P.M. Grand Prize Drawing
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9:00 P.M. Children's Barnyard Closes For The Season
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**Official Close of the 136th McLeod County Fair**
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MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
All $50.00 attendance awards must be claimed by 12:00 Noon.
Grandstand Events 2008
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008
AUTO CROSS 7:00 PM
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 15, 2008
MOTO CROSS 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008
McLEOD COUNTY FAIR CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO 2:00 and 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL 12:30 P.M.
McLEOD COUNTY DEMOLITION DERBY 6:00 PM
2008 Featured Music
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008
Silv-R
THUTSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
The Rhythum Kings
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
The Shaw Brothers
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008
The Prairie Rose Band
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008
Clover
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