September 01, 2010

Walworth County Fair

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Shirley Coulman

It hard is to believe that it is time for the Walworth County Fair.  This means that Summer for 2010 is at the end. Walworth County Fair is September 1st - 6th, 2010. Admission is:  Adults $9 daily or $30 season pass, Juniors (6-12 yrs) $3 daily or $10 season pass, 5 & under free or lifetime membership $300. Parking is $5 per day or $20 for a season pass.

Here are a few things in the line up at the Walworth County Fair that caught my eye. For the complete line up go to the Walworth County web site.

Wednesday September 1st

Judging: Swine, Horticulture, Dogs, Dairy, Antiques, Baking, Photography and Draft Horse

10:00 am - Opening Ceremony - Main Gate
10:00 am - Clydesdale and Belgian Halter Class - Draft Horse Arena
11:00 am - Tractor/Truck Pulls - Grandstands
12:00 pm to 11 pm -  Moonlight Madness $25 Wristband - Midway
1:00 pm - Pig Races - Kiddieland
5:00 pm - 2010 Fairest of the Fair - Park Stage
5:00 pm - Scare Crow Making Contest - Barnyard Adventure Stage
6:30 pm - Country Idol Contest Semi Finals - Park Stage
6:30 pm - Tractor/Truck Pulls - Grandstand

Thursday September 2nd

Judging: Swine, Beef, Sheep, Calves, Antiques, Arts & Crafts, Home Ec, Draft Horses

10:00 am -  Clydesdale & Belgian Hitch Class - Draft Horse Arena
11:00 am - Main Street Big Band - Park Stage
12:00 pm - Nick’s Kids Show - Barnyard Adventure Stage
2:00 pm - Outstanding Senior & Exhibitor Award - Park Stage
2:30 pm - Pie Eating Contest - Barnyard Adventure Stage
4:30 pm - Pickle Eating Contest - Barnyard Adventure Stage
6:00 pm - Country Idle Finals - Park Stage
7:00 pm - Badger State Tractor & Truck Pulls - Grandstand

Friday September 3rd

Judging: Dairy, Rabbits, Sheep, Open Clothing and Home Furnishings

 8:30 am -  Smiles Open Horse Show - Horse Arena
10:00 am - Meat Animal Sale - Wiswell Center
11:00 am - 6 pm -  Carnival Reduced Ride Prices - Midway
1:00 pm - Horse Drill Team - Grandstand
  Parade to follow Drill Team
3:00 pm - Meat Animal Sale of Champions - Wiswell Center
5:30 pm - Bosworth Family Lumberjack Show - Kiddieland
7:00 pm - 1969 - Park Stage
7:30 pm - Josh Turner/Gloriana - Grandstand

Saturday September 4th

Judging: Goat, Rabbit, Poultry, Dairy, Draft Horse and Beef

7:00 am - United Way of Walworth County Fun Run/Walk - Park Stage
8:30 am - Boots & Saddle Open Speed Show - Horse Arena
9:30 am - United Way Awards Ceremony - Park Stage
10:00 am - 60’s/70’s Style Show - Park Stage
11:00 am - Fox River Trio - Pepsi Stage
12:00 pm - Unusual House Pets Show - Wiswell Center
1:00 pm - Harness Races - Grandstand
1:30 pm - Carol and the Keynotes Polka Band - Park Stage
2:30 pm - Watermelon Eating Contest - Barnyard Adventure Stage
5:00 pm - Exotic Bird Show - Barnyard Adventure Stage
6:00 pm - YMCA 3rd Annual Chicken Dance - Total Fairgrounds
7:00 pm - Gary McAdams Band - Park Stage
7:30 pm - Gretchen Wilson - Grandstand

Sunday September 5th

Judging: Goat, Rabbit, Poultry, Dairy, Draft Horse and Beef

8:00 am - Walworth County Strongman Competition - Grandstand
9:00 am - Linn Youth Benefit Horse Show - Horse Arena
10:00 am - Walworth County Cloggers - Activity Center
10:30 am - Ecumenical Church Service - Park Stage
11:00 am - Pig Races - Kiddieland
12:30 pm - Future Fair Royalty - Barnyard
1:00 pm - Harness Racing - Grandstand
2:30 pm -  Ice Cream Eating Contest - Barnyard
3:00 pm - Woodcarving Auction to Benefit the Walworth County Fair Foundation - Kiddieland
5:00 pm - Exotic Bird Show - Barnyard Stage
7:00 pm -  Kings Highway - Park Stage
7:30 pm - Beach Boys - Grandstand

Monday September 6th

8:30 am - Open Labor Day Horse Show - Horse Arena
8:30 am - Horse Pulling Contest - Grandstand
10:00 am - Bale Throwing Contest - Activity Center
1:45 pm - Demolition Derby - Grandstand
11:00 am - Support Our Troops Rally - Park Stage
11:30 am - Fur & Feather Sale - Wiswell Center
11:45 am - Andrew Sisters Review - Park Stage
2:30 pm - Milk Chugging Contest - Barnyard Adventure Stage
3:00 pm - Honey Bee Keeping Demo - Barnyard
3:00 pm - Last Blast $25 Wristband - Midway until 9:00 pm
4:30 pm - Demolition Derby - Grandstand
7:00 pm - Demolition Derby - Grandstand

Plus all the great fair food.  My personal favorite, that I look forward to, is the deep fried cheddar cheese (yum). It looks like it will be a another great year at the fair!

Posted by:  Shirley Coulman

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