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2008 Fair Schedule |
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Sunday, September 14 |
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FAMILY DAY
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8:00 am |
Antique Tractor Pulls |
Grandstand |
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Sponsored by:
Archbold Equipment, Anderson Grains, Bates Tractor and Equipment Co., Bronsink & Fink Eqipment, Dury Oil Co., Finnerman's Farm and Garden, Fun Time Pullers, and St. Jose Valley Old Engine Associaton |
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8:00 am |
Miniature Mull Pulls |
Infield |
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8:30 am |
4-H Horse Show (Day 1) |
Outside Arena |
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9:00 am |
4-H Rabbit Show |
Show Arena |
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11:00 am |
Large Mule Pulls |
Infield |
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NOON |
Midway Opens |
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5:00 pm |
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Sponsored by:
River Country Tourism |
Ple
ase bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our local food banks. |
Grandstand |
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Monday, September 15 |
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CHILDREN'S DAY |
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Sponsor of the day:
Meijer |
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8:30 am |
4-H Horse Show (Day 2) |
Horse Arena |
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8:30 am |
4-H/Open Class Goat Show |
Show Arena |
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9:30 am |
4-H Swine Show |
Show Arena |
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11:00 am |
Midway Opens |
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7:00 pm |
SJO Motocross Series |
Grandstand |
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Tuesday, September 16
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8:30 am |
4-H Horse Show (Day 3) |
Horse Arena |
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9:00 am |
4-H Beef Cattle Show |
Show Arena |
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9:00 am |
4-H Dairy Beef Show |
Show Arena |
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NOON |
Harness Racing - Bronze Series |
Grandstand |
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12 - 7 pm |
Demo: 4-H Demonstrations |
Home Arts |
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3:00 pm |
Midway Opens |
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5:00 pm |
4-H Sheep Show |
Show Arena |
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7:00 pm |
JLO Autocross
Sponsored by:
Bison Laser Works and Grafix |
Grandstand |
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Wednesday, September 17 |
SENIOR'S DAY
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Sponsored by:
FNB Financial |
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8:00 am |
Lightweight & National Heavyweight Pulls |
Grandstand |
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9:00 am |
Open Class/Minor Breed Sheep Show |
Show Arena |
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9:00 am |
Open Class Beef Show |
Show Arena |
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NOON |
Harness Racing - Silver Series |
Grandstand |
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2:00 pm |
4-H / Open Class Dairy |
Show Arena |
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3:00 pm |
Midway Opens |
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7:00 pm |
4-H Style Revue |
Home Arts |
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7:00p.m. |
Demolition Derby
Sponsored by:
Dave Smith |
Grandstand |
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Thursday, September 18 |
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LADIES' DAY |
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Sponsored by:
Three Rivers Health |
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8:00 am |
National Heavyweight & Lightweight Pony Pulls |
Grandstand |
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10:00 am
10:30 am |
4-H Large Animal Sale |
Show Arena
Show Arena |
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NOON |
Harness Racing |
Grandstand |
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3:00 pm |
Midway Opens |
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7:00 pm |
Farm Truck Pulls
Sponsored by:
WMSH Oldies 99.3, Thunder Country WTHD 105.5,
ESPN AM 1230 |
Grandstand |
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Friday, September 19 |
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VETERANS' DAY |
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9:00 am. |
Draft Horse and Pony Hitch Show |
Horse Arena |
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NOON |
Harness Racing |
Grandstand |
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3:00 pm |
Midway Opens |
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7:00 pm |
4-H Sweepstakes Showmanship |
Show Arena |
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7:00 p.m. -
NEW TIME |
Modified/SS Tractors & Truck Pulls
Sponsored by:
Cole Motor Company |
Grandstand |
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Saturday, September 20 |
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COUNTRY DAY |
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8:00 a.m. |
4-H Horse Show (Day 4) |
Horse Arena |
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9:00 a.m. |
High School Band Festival |
Show Arena |
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NOON |
Midway Opens |
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NOON |
Parade |
Grandstand |
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2:00 pm |
Finnerman's Kid's Tractor Pulls |
Finnermans Display |
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7:00 p.m. |
Sponsored by:
Sturgis Bank and Trust Company and WIN 98.5 |
Grandstand |
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 Community Tent |
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Sponsored by -
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. |
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FREE entertainment and shows by local bands and area talent. Please check the schedule outside the tent for specific information. |
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Kandu & Company Magic Shows |
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Sponsored by -
Kitchen Craft Cookware |
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FREE Stage Shows featuring Balloon Bonanza, Wild & Wacky Game Show, Hollywood Sound Effects Show, Games & Prizes, laughs and magic! Performances Daily. Located by Kiddie Land. |
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Wizard of Wood |
Sponsored by -
ITC
J
erry Ward, a chainsaw artist, dazzles us with his unique wood sculptures!
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Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom |
Sponsored by -
Friends of the Fair: Ayres Insurance, Century Real Estate, C.L. VanDeventer Insurance Agency, Farmer's State Bank, G & K Gas Corporation, Home Depot, Indiana Michigan Power, The Kickstand Schwinn Cyclery, P & P Transportation Services, St. Joseph Conservation District, Sturgis Veterinary Hospital, Thurston Woods Village, Tri-State Security, and WLKM Radio
Features a Black Panther, Spotted Leopards, African Porcupine, Binturong, Two-Toed Sloth, Ringtail Lemurs, Fennec Fox, Armadilo, Kangaroos, Camels, Large Tortoise, Variety of Reptiles (including an alligator and 11-foot python), Goats, Sheep, Llamas, Alpaca, and a Baby Bison. Located by Kiddie Land.
Features a Black Panther, Spotted Leopards, African Porcupine, Binturong, Two-Toed Sloth, Ringtail Lemurs, Fennec Fox, Armadilo, Kangaroos, Camels, Large Tortoise, Variety of Reptiles (including an alligator and 11-foot python), Goats, Sheep, Llamas, Alpaca, and a Baby Bison. Located by Kiddie Land.
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Kiddie Land
Featuring a variety of kiddie rides, pony rides, magic shows and much more. |
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Women's Activity Building
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Daily demonstrations and hands on activities held at the Women's Activity (Home Arts) Building throughout the week. Check schedule outside the building for date and times.
Demonstrations: Stamping & Kids Tattoos, Quilting, Needlework, Wool Carding & Spinning, Knitting, Baskets, Rug Hooking, Bobbin Lace, Tatting, Crocheting and Painting.
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