2013 Marion County Fair!
Dates July 12-18, 2013
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Happenings
Marion County
Fair Program
JULY 12, 2013 @ MARION COUNTY FAIR

Hairball is performing at the Marion County Fair this year! Get your tickets at the ticket office or give us a call at 641-842-5431. You can also order your tickets on line at www.knoxvilleraceway.com

Schedule and times subject to change. Check on site for updated information at www.marioncofair.com



Format
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Purse
Marion County
Fair Program

PREFAIR
May 18 Cooking Day, Knoxville Middle School
June 8 Communications Day/Clothing Day
July 1 ALL ANIMAL ENTRIES DUE in Extension Office by 4:00 PM
July 6 Fair Queen Crowning, 7 pm, First United Methodist Church, Knoxville. Introduction of Queen and Candidates to follow at Knoxville Raceway.
July 11 Dyer-Hudson Judging 9 am-4 pm
July 11 Open Class Drop off from 4-8 pm
July 11-12 Decorate –A-Bale, 4-H Clubs can decorate between 3:00 p.m. Thursday and 3:00 p.m. Friday
July 11 Bucket Calf Interviews

FRIDAY, JULY 12

9:00 Dyer-Hudson and Bingley Building Opens
9:30 Clover Kids Critter Show
10:00 Pet Show, Show Pavilion
10:00 Fruit & Grains, Seeds & Vegetables Judging - Dept. C & D/Open Class
Noon Bucket of Flowers Silent Auction, Bids Open, Dyer-Hudson
Kids Craft Corner – Tent Area, Kids Joke Contest, Barker Implement Area
Carnival Midway Open
12 – 4:00 Face Painting by Knoxville Music Boosters
12:30 Check In for Dog Obedience Show
1:00 Dog Obedience Show
1:00 Earliest livestock may arrive at fairgrounds
1:00 Arts, Crafts & Photo Judging - Dept. A – Open Class
2:00 Textiles Judging – Dept. F – Open Class
3 & 5 Absolutely Jim – Family Entertainment
3:00-6:00 Open Skate – Skate Pit
3:00 Hairball Concert Gates Open
4:00 Dog Agility Show (Following Obedience)
4:30 Pony Express Pony Rides
5:00 FUN Group Meal – Tent Area
6:00 Horse check-in (until 10 am Saturday)
8:00 Dyer-Hudson and Bingley Building Close
8:00 All Swine in Place
8:00 Hairball in Concert – Racetrack Infield


SATURDAY, JULY 13
7:00-11:30 ¬Knoxville AM Kiwanis & 4-H Pancake Breakfast, Tent Area
8:00 Sheep in Place & Check-in for Purebred Breeding lambs and Commercial Yearling Ewes
8:00 Beef in Place, Check-in & Weigh in
8:00 Goats in Place and Meat Goat Check-in and Weigh-in
8:30 Market & Commercial Ewe Lamb Weigh-in
8:30 –10:30 Rabbits & Poultry in Place & Check-in
8:30 Cat Check-in, Show Pavilion
9:00 Dyer-Hudson Building and Bingley Building Open
9:30 Cat Show, Show Pavilion
10:00 All Horses in Place
10:00 Swine Check-in and Weigh-in
10:00 Pinewood Derby, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum
10:30 Flower Arrangements – Open Class – Group 1& Children’s - Judging
11:00 Horse Trail Classes, Horse Arena
12:00 Bucket Bottle Calf Show, Show Pavilion
12:00 Kids Craft Corner – Tent Area, Kids Joke Contest, Barker Implement Area
Carnival Midway Open
12 – 4:00 Face Painting by Knoxville Music Boosters
12:30 Kiwanis Kiddie Tractor Pull - Registration
1:00 Dairy Goat Show, Show Pavilion
1:00 Kiwanis Kiddie Tractor Pull
1:00 Cribbage Tournament, Area TBD
1:00 Culinary Judging, Dept. B – Open Class
2:00 Meat Goat Show (Following Dairy)
2 & 4 Absolutely Jim – Family Entertainment
3-5 Open Skate
4:30 Pony Express Rides
5-7 Family Skate
5:00 Adrenaline Pro Wrestling-Free Show – Show Pavilion
7:30 Sprint Car Races, (4-H Night), Introductions of Fair Queen & Candidates
8:00 Dyer-Hudson Building and Bingley Building Close

SUNDAY, JULY 14

8:00 Church Service Provided by Columbia Methodist Church
8:30 Horse Show, Horse Arena
9:00 Farmers Market
11:00 Dyer-Hudson Building and Bingley Building Open
11:00 Farm Bureau Scavenger Hunt
11:00 Farm Bureau Marion County Fair Cook Off Contest – Check In- For More Information Contact Dan Findley 641-891-4513.
12:00 Kids Craft Corner – Tent Area, Kids Joke Contest, Barker Implement Area
Carnival Midway Open
1:00 Bingo (tent area)
1:00 Farm Bureau Watermelon Feed
1:00 Backseat Driver
2 & 4 Absolutely Jim – Family Entertainment
2:00 Farm Bureau Skidsteer Rodeo
2:30 Baby Contest Registration, Dyer-Hudson
3:00 Baby Contests, Dyer-Hudson
3:00 Horticulture Judging – Dept. E - Open Class
3:00 Farm Bureau Marion County Fair Cook Off Judging
3-7 Open Skate
4:30 Pony Express Rides
7-9 Family Skate
4:00 Farm Bureau Showing and Fitting Demonstrations
5:00 Sheep Dog Demonstrations
7:00 Barker Implement Lawn Mower Enduro
8:00 Dyer-Hudson and Bingley Building Close

MONDAY, JULY 15
8:00 Sheep Show
9:00 Dyer-Hudson Building and Bingley Building Open
10:30 Flower Arrangement Judging – Group 2 - Open Class
12:00 Kids Craft Corner – Tent Area, Kids Joke Contest, Barker Implement Area
Carnival Midway Open
12 – 4:00 Face Painting by Knoxville Music Boosters
1 & 3 Absolutely Jim - Family Entertainment
3-5 Open Skate
5-7 Family Skate
4:00 Livestock Judging Contest
4:30 Pony Express Rides
5:00 Mr. Nick’s Entertainment
6:00 Family Night and Barnyard Olympics, Show Pavilion
6:00 Bill Riley Talent Search, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
8:00 Dyer-Hudson and Bingley Building Close
8-10:30 4H DANCE – Skate Pit



TUESDAY, JULY 16

7:00 Rabbit Show in barn
8:00 Beef Show, Show Pavilion (Breeding Cow/Calf , Market)
9:00 Dyer-Hudson Building and Bingley Building Open
Noon Beef by Marion County Cattlemen’s Assoc. in 4-H Concession Stand
12:00 Kids Craft Corner – Tent Area, Kids Joke Contest, Barker Implement Area
Carnival Midway Open
12 – 4:00 Face Painting by Knoxville Music Boosters
1 &3 Absolutely Jim – Family Entertainment
3-5pm Open Skate
5-7pm Family Skate
4:30 Pony Express Rides
4:30 Notification deadline for NOT SELLING MARKET Animals and FIRST SELLING BEEF, Bingley Building
5:00 Mr. Nick’s Entertainment
5:30 Bucket of Flowers Silent Auction Ends – pick up @ Dyer-Hudson
7:00 Full Blown Rodeo – Wright Rodeo Company
8:00 Dyer-Hudson and Bingley Building Close

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
7:00 Swine Show, Show Pavilion
9:00 Dyer-Hudson Building and Bingley Building Open
10:00 Poultry Show - Poultry Barn
12:00 Kids Craft Corner – Tent Area, Kids Joke Contest, Barker Implement Area
12 – 4:00 Face Painting by Knoxville Music Boosters
1 & 3 Absolutely Jim - Family Entertainment
3-5pm Open Skate
4:30 Pony Express Rides
5-7pm Family Skate
4:00 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
5:00 Mr. Nick’s Entertainment
5-7pm Appreciation Dinner –Show Pavilion, Marion County Bankers Association
5:45 Quilt Raffle Winner Announced followed by
6:00 4-H Foundation Recognition Events, Show Pavilion
Senior Member Recognition
Parade of Champions/Winners
4-H Bucket of Junk Auction
6-8pm Open Class Exhibits Released
6-10pm Car & Motorcycle Cruise Night, Ugly Pickup Contest (preregistration required – Ron Spurgeon (641) 842-4015
7:00 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Mtg., Dyer-Hudson
7:30 4-H Exhibits released from Dyer-Hudson
Dyer-Hudson exhibits must be removed for exhibitor to receive premium
9:00 All Non-Market Animals Released

THURSDAY, JULY 18
8:00 Buyers’ Appreciation Breakfast and Registration, Show Pavilion
8:30 Livestock Sale, Show Pavilion (Market Livestock released following Sale)
6:00 All Livestock Exhibits Must Be Removed
7:00 Harris Clash Modified Race

Schedule and times subject to change. Check on site for updated information at www.marioncofair.com.



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