53nd ANNUAL
CLARKE COUNTY FAIR
2007 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(Updated March 1, 2007: Subject to Change)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

1:00 P.M.  Rodney Atkins Concert Tickets  Available at the Fair Office (if any are left)
1:00 P.M. Pig Scramble Applications Available and Accepted at the Fair Office

1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. Youth Show Poultry and Rabbits accepted
3:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Open Show Poultry and Rabbits accepted
3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Homemaking & Photography exhibits accepted
5:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONY - Welcome by local officials, CCHS Band

5:30 P.M. Bailey Mountain Cloggers 
     followed by Miss Clarke County Fair Contest

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

CARNIVAL OPENS - HENRY T. COLE 

9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. All other livestock exhibits accepted
11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Homemaking, Fine Arts and Photography exhibits accepted
12:00 Noon All Sheep entries on grounds
1:00 P.M. Pig Scramble Applications Due
1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Agriculture and Horticulture exhibits accepted
1:00 P.M. Weigh and Grade Market Lambs
2:00 P.M. Weigh and Grade Market Steers and Hogs
4:00 P.M. Gates Open
5:00 P.M. Beef or Chicken Barbecue (sauce prepared by Ruritan Club)
6:00 P.M. Carnival opens - Ride All Night for One Money (All ticket info announced later)
7:00 P.M. Little Miss Clarke County Fair Contest (Grandstand)
     followed by Pig Scrambles (Clarke County residents only) - 6 thru 8 year olds, and 9 thru 18 year olds (4-H & FFA youth)
     followed by Open Ladies Pig Scramble (open to ladies age 19+)

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Agriculture, Horticulture and Floral exhibits accepted
9:00 A.M. Sheep Shows (Show Barn)
    followed by Rabbit Shows/ Poultry Shows
10:00 A.M. Gates Open
10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Judge all exhibits, except Beef, Dairy, Swine and Floral
5:00 P.M. Beef or Chicken Barbecue - Sauce prepared by Ruritan Club
5:00 P.M. Pet Show (Show Barn)
5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Floral exhibits accepted
6:00 P.M. Chicken/Rabbit Parade (Show Barn)
6:00 P.M. All building exhibits, except Floral, open to public
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:30 P.M. Goat Shows (Show Barn)
7:00 P.M. Figure 8 Demolition Derby with Back Seat Driver Contest (New Track)
10:30 P.M. All building exhibits closed to public

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

SENIOR CITIZEN DAY AND CHILDREN'S DAY
All adults (62 and over) and children (15 and under)
admitted FREE until 5:00 P.M.

10:00 A.M. Gates & Building Exhibits Open
10:00 A.M. Junior Beef Showmanship (Show Barn)
10:00 A.M. Judge Floral Exhibits
1:00 P.M. Sr. Citizens Horseshoe Pitching (62 and over)
1:00 P.M. Open Beef and Junior Beef Heifer Show
    followed by Junior Beef Steer Show (30 min. after the Open Show)
1:00 P.M. Berryville Baptist Rascals performance (Grandstand)

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Reduced rates for carnival rides
5:00 P.M. Beef or Chicken Barbecue - Sauce prepared by Ruritan Club
5:00 P.M. Pretty Animal Contest (Show Barn)
5:00 P.M. The Vanishing Point (Grandstand)

5:45 P.M. Rooster Crowing Contest
6:00 P.M. Chicken/Rabbit Parade (Show Barn)
6:30 P.M. Interstate Truck & Tractor Pull (New Track)
7:00 P.M. Llama Display (Show Barn)
10:30 P.M. All building exhibits closed to public

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

9:00   A.M. 4-H Horse & Pony Show (New Horse Ring)
10:00 A.M. Gates & Building Exhibits Open
10:00 A.M. Dairy Shows
2:00 P.M. Sheep Olympics
5:00 P.M. Beef or Chicken Barbecue - Sauce prepared by Ruritan Club
4:00 P.M. Junior Swine Show (Show Barn)
5:30 P.M. Bunny Carrot Eating Contest
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
7:00 P.M. Extreme Dirt Wars ATV & Dirt Bike Race (New Track) 
7:30 P.M. Chicken Flying Contest

9:00 P.M. Entertainment: The VanDells  (Grandstand)
10:30 P.M. All building exhibits closed to public

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

9:00 A.M. Clarke County Ruritan Horse & Pony Show (New Horse Ring)
9:00 A.M. Tractor Driving Contest
9:00 A.M. Round Robin Showmanship Contest
10:00 A.M. Gates & Building Exhibits Open
10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. PREMIUM MONEY MAY BE PICKED UP IN THE PREMIUM OFFICE
1:00 P.M. Livestock Bowl (Show Barn)
5:00 P.M. Beef or Chicken Barbecue - Sauce prepared by Ruritan Club
5:30 P.M. Presentation of Special 4-H and F.F.A. Awards (Show Barn)
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:00 P.M. Lawn Mower Race (Infield)
6:30 P.M. Chicken/Rabbit Parade (Show Barn)
7:00 P.M. Rabbit Scramble
8:00 P.M. Bull Riding (New Track) featuring Tyrone the Ventriloquist
10:30 P.M. All building exhibits closed to public

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

CARNIVAL RIDES
Reduced Rates from 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

9:00 A.M. Sale of 4-H & F.F.A. Livestock  (Show Barn)
    followed by Milk Auction
9:00 A.M. Western & Gaited Horse & Pony Show (New Horse Ring)
10:00 A.M. Gates & Building Exhibits Open
10:00 A.M. Horseshoe Pitching - Open Class
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Reduced Rates for Carnival Rides
3:30 P.M. Auto Demolition Derby
4:30 P.M. Beef or Chicken Barbecue - Sauce prepared by Ruritan Club
5:00 P.M. All breeding Livestock released
5:00 P.M. Sale of Chickens and Rabbits (Poultry Barn)
8:30 P.M. Grandstand Entertainment (Rodney Atkins)-  (There will be a charge: Grandstand - $20.00 and Track Seat - $25.00)
10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. PREMIUM MONEY MAY BE PICKED UP IN THE PREMIUM OFFICE
10:30 P.M. All building exhibits closed to public
 Exhibits cannot be picked up Saturday Night

 

 SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. All exhibits can be picked up
 PREMIUM MONEY WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PREMIUM OFFICE

No Pets Allowed on Fairgrounds