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Important DatesMONDAY, JULY 28 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. Enter and judge 4-H/FFA home economics and science, arts and mechanics (SAM) exhibits. State Fair judging following. MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Entries must be in for all open class livestock by 6 p.m. of this date. This includes 4-H and FFA club members planning to show in the open class. Secretary’s office on fairgrounds open 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Secretary’s office on fairgrounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 All 4-H and FFA home economics and science, arts, and mechanics (SAM) must be checked in the 4-H exhibits building between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
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office on fairgrounds open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fair Schedule of Events THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 FREE ADMITTANCE TO THE FAIR GATES TODAY! 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fairgrounds Secretary’s office open. 4-H and FFA horse, rabbit and poultry exhibits may check in, and beef and swine weighed-in between 12 noon and 6 p.m. Dairy cattle and goats may check in, and market goat and sheep exhibits weighed-in between 3 and 5 p.m. All livestock must be checked in by 5 p.m. due to livestock shows starting at 6 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest will be 6 p.m. Announcement of award winners following contest. 6:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA dog show followed by Open Class 6:00 p.m. Blues Amusement “Buck Night”. Rides for $1.00. 7:00 p.m. Clover Kids “Show of Show” at horse arena 7:00 p.m. Kristi Vance Studio entertainment 8:00 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Show sponsored by Guthrie Center Communications and Panora Telecommunications FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 *Champion Pictures will be taken following each show. 7:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Horse show followed by Open Class 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fairgrounds Secretary’s office open 10:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Poultry show followed by Open Class 12 Noon 4-H Exhibits Building opens 12 Noon Son-o-ray swine production pigs followed by beef 12 Noon Horse Shoe pits open 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Dairy and Goat show followed by Open Class 4:30 p.m. 4-H Pet Show animals arrive at Large Show Ring 5:00 p.m. 4-H Pet Show followed by Open Class 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Blues Amusements Wristband Rides 6:00 p.m. Entries must be in for Art and Agriculture Department at Secretary’s Office 6:30 p.m. Mutton Busting. Sign up at Secretary’s Office before 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Grand River Bullarama, IRCA Sanctioned. Sponsored by Guthrie County Banks and Guthrie County Fairboard SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 *Champion Pictures will be taken following each show. Helicopter Rides available on the fairgrounds 7:00 a.m.4-H and FFA Rabbit show followed by Open Class 7:00 a.m. Registration for “Heat the Streets” 5K Run/Walk, Guthrie County Hospital Fitness Center. Proceeds benefit Fitness Center and Guthrie County Fair. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fairgrounds Secretary’s office open. 10:00 a.m. Parade. Theme: "Generations of Fairgoers-Celebrating 150 Years!" 11:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Sheep show followed by Open Class 12:00 Noon Mud Volleyball sign up. Competition starts at 1:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon – 10:00 p.m. Blues Amusements Wristband Rides 12:00 Noon Horse Shoe pits open 1:00 p.m. Grand River Rodeo, IRCA Sanctioned, sponsored by Guthrie County Banks and Guthrie County Fair Board 1:00 p.m. Antique Truck and Tractor Show with Oat Threshing and Plowing 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. The Horse Whisperer, Craig Cameron. Location to be announced. 1:30 p.m. Children’s Pedal Pull, Grand Concourse 3:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Swine show 6:30 p.m. Guthrie County Saddle Club Fun Show at horse arena 8:00 p.m. Grand Stand Entertainment: Rock and Roll Reunion Bands
*Champion Pictures will be taken following each show. Helicopter Rides available on the fairgrounds 7:00 a.m. Ecumenical Church Services in Grandstand followed by Dedication of New Grandstand 10:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Jr Cattle Feeder Pens followed 4-H and FFA Beef show, Open show following 11:00 a.m. Mud Bogs in front of grandstand 11:30 a.m. Announcement of J.R. Hodges Award 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fairgrounds Secretary’s office open. 12:00 Noon – 10:00 p.m. Blues Amusements Wristband Rides 1:00 p.m. Antique Tractor show with oat threshing and plowing 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. The Horse Whisperer, Craig Cameron. Location to be announced. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Arm Wrestling Weigh-In. Competition begins at 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Horse Shoe pits open 8:00 p.m. Grandstand Entertainment by Jason Brown. Country Music entertainment sponsored by Farmers Mutual of Guthrie County and Grinnell Mutual. Fireworks to follow 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Teen Dance MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fairgrounds Secretary’s office open. 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock sale in show ring (Laughery & Sons Sale Barn and Guthrie County Auctioneers Cooperating) 10:00 a.m. Horse Shoe pits open 11:00 a.m. Mud Bogs in front of grandstand 12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m. Blues Amusements Wristband Rides 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 4-H home economics, science, arts and mechanics exhibits released 2:00 p.m. Livestock to be released. By 4:00 p.m., all exhibitors must clean their stalls and carry bedding and manure outside the barn. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Art and agriculture departments exhibits released
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