JAMES MONROE’S HIGHLAND FAIRGROUNDS
JULY 26, 27, 28 Admission Prices:
$5 • Children under 6 Free
Operating Hours: Thursday, July 26, 4–9pm Friday, July 27, 10am–9pm Saturday, July 28, 10am–9pm
A FUN AND FESTIVE TIME IN THE COUNTRY
Come Celebrate The Agricultural Community: Livestock, Agriculture, Craft Exhibits, Live Music, Games, and so much more!
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• Carry cash (no ATM available) • Drink plenty of water • Apply (and reapply) sunscreen • Don’t forget sunglasses, umbrella, or wear a hat • Check the weather beforehand (bring a sweater or umbrella just in case!) • Bring a camera! • Set a meeting place and time in case anyone in your group gets disoriented or lost • Make sure you turn your car lights off and store your keys and valuables in a safe place 2
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A G R I C U LT U R A L A G O O D O L D C O U N T R Y FA I R
In the early 1800s, the first agricultural fairs gave rural families an opportunity to celebrate their harvests and to see first-hand the latest in agricultural techniques, state-of-theart equipment, innovative crops, and showcase livestock breeds. The fairs also gave businessmen in the area of agricultural or horticultural products an opportunity to present, display, and demonstrate the latest machinery and equipment on the market. Over the course of the nineteenth century, fairs began to incorporate a wide range of educational, recreational, competitive, and social activities into their programs. Agricultural fairs celebrated human progress, science, education, and the agrarian ideal. 4
Today, fairgoers continue to celebrate agricultural achievements and enjoy exhibitions, food, entertainment, competitions, and well-known concert performers. The Albemarle County Fair began in 1982 when a group of volunteers made a financial investment by loaning money to launch the first fair. It is the continued support of community leaders, patrons, and businesses that make the fair successful year after year. The fair has something for everyone, including agriculture, livestock, craft exhibits, and live music. The programs strive to provide wholesome entertainment and activities that emphasize the deep human, natural, and agricultural resources of Central Virginia. In addition to this year’s attractions, the fair, in collaboration with James Monroe’s Highland, will offer demonstrations of historic and cultural significance, including: blacksmith, handspinners, reproduction button maker and reproduction handweaver and photographic silhouettes. Come and explore the natural beauty which makes up the presidential home of James Monroe’s Highland and tour the historic grounds. 5
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7. Vendors and Food Court
2. Ticket Booth, Information and Entrance
8. Farmyard Tent: Central Virginia Beekeepers
3. James Monroe’s Highland Museum Gift Shop
9. Pavilion: Entertainment and General Seating
4. Lower Barnyard Grounds
10. Small Animal Tent
5. Upper Barn and Barnyard: Agriculture and Home Arts 6. Peacock Yard: Historic Demonstrations and Vendors
11. Livestock Tent 12. Statue of James Monroe
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Monroe, the fifth president of the Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Monroe in 1793 and home to the Highland—owned and operated by Monroe’s alma mater—offers tours rivate events and features a robust the Virginia Artisans Room. explore our country’s rural heritage! 11
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THURSDAY, JULY 26 Beekeeping—Honey production in progress—sweee-t! Sponsored by Central Virginia Beekeepers Assoc.
FRIDAY, JULY 27 Children’s Crafts—Ongoing. Sponsored by James Monroe’s Highland. Beekeeping—Honey production in progress—sweee-t! Sponsored by Central Virginia Beekeepers Assoc.
SATURDAY, JULY 28 Children’s Crafts—Ongoing. Sponsored by James Monroe’s Highland. Beekeeping—Honey production in progress—sweee-t!
BOUNCE HOUSES, presented by Fun Stuff 4 Kids, available all weekend!
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Sponsored by Central Virginia Beekeepers Assoc.
Central Virginia Beekeepers WWW.CENTRALVIRGINIABEEKEEPERS.ORG
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COUNTY FAIR G CONTEST Open to Children 12 years old and under.
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IN COLLABORATION WITH JAMES MONROE'S HIGHLAND, THERE WILL BE DEMONSTRATIONS OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE TAKING PLACE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. 26
ORIC TRATIONS FRIDAY, JULY 27
Historic Crafts(Children’s Crafts)—10am–9pm. The Farmyard Tent Blacksmith—Paul Fritz 10am–6pm. Peacock Yard Blue Cat Buttonworks—10am–6pm. Peacock Yard Spinning and Weaving—Central Virginia Fiber Arts Guild, weaving and spinning. 10am–6pm. Upper level of Barn Studio Zero Photography—Studio Zero Photography presents photographic silhouettes. 10am–9pm. Conference Room
SATURDAY, JULY 28 Blacksmith–Paul Fritz 10am–6pm. Peacock Yard Blue Cat Buttonworks—10am–6pm. Peacock Yard Delectable Hills Farm—Handwoven decor and soaps. 10am-6pm. Peacock Yard
Historic Crafts(Children’s Crafts)— 10am–9pm. The Farmyard Tent Spinning and Weaving—Central Virginia Fiber Arts Guild, weaving and spinning. 10am–6pm. Upper level of Barn
Studio Zero Photography—Studio Zero Photography presents photographic silhouettes. 10am–9pm. Conference Room 27
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2018 ENTERTAINM THURSDAY, JULY 26
TOMMY WOOD 6-9PM Country
Born and raised in Ruckersville, VA, musical seeds of faith and family were planted in rich, melodious soil for singer-songwriter Tommy Wood. To date, he has recorded five albums of heartfelt country songs and has performed hundreds of shows along the east coast and in the mid-west, sharing the stage with many National acts. His music can be heard by the whole family, and is filled with lyrics that will forever soak into your ears and heart. Tommy has recently landed a spot on the Shenandoah Jamboree show at Cooter’s in Luray. His biggest influences come from Haggard and Jones to Daryle Singletary. Tommy’s fans regard him as a balladeer and certified downhome country singer.
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MENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JULY 27
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA FIDDLE AND BANJO ASSOCIATION JAM SESSION 10AM-4PM
The groups performing will include: Earlysville Bluegrass Boys, Wishful Thinkin, Brandon Wayne and the Lonesome Drifters, Blue Mountain Boys, and the Greg Herring Band
FRIDAY, JULY 27
VIRGINIA RAMBLERS 6-9PM Bluegrass
The Virginia Ramblers are a traditional bluegrass band based out of central Virginia, in the Charlottesville area. They honor the legends of bluegrass, such as Jimmy Martin and the Stanley Brothers, and strive to carry on in that tradition. As a band of bluegrass veterans, they focus on rich, vocal harmony and strong instrumentation. The Ramblers perform secular and gospel bluegrass, along with some original tunes. 33
2018 ENTERTAINM SATURDAY, JULY 28
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA FIDDLE AND BANJO ASSOCIATION JAM SESSIONS 10AM-12PM 2-4PM
The Virginia Piedmont Virginia Fiddle and Banjo Association is a group that works to preserve and promote bluegrass, old-time and acoustic music in the Piedmont region of Virginia. They accomplish this through monthly meetings and public jam sessions; promotion and support of local concerts and events; and increasing public awareness and enjoyment of their music and organization. . The groups performing will include: Earlysville Bluegrass Boys, Wishful Thinkin, Brandon Wayne and the Lonesome Drifters, Blue Mountain Boys, and the Greg Herring Band
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MENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JULY 28
ROCKY HILL BLUEGRASS 6-9PM Bluegrass Gospel
Rocky Hill Bluegrass is a Central Virginia Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel Band playing traditional music with inspiration from the founders of Bluegrass music as well as from a few slightly newer bluegrass artists. They really like the old music and that is reflected in their performances. They strive to be the best young bluegrass band in the area with sibling harmonies, driving lively traditional bluegrass music, and entertaining performances!
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LIVESTOCK Thursday, July 26 Livestock Tent: Animal Check-In 12–3pm Show Starts at 5pm: SHEEP CLASSES: 401–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19) 402–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13) 403–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience) 404–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8) 405–Open Lamb 407–Market Lamb (over 85 lbs) 408–Breed Ewe FIBER ANIMAL CLASSES: 500–Fiber Sheep MEAT GOAT CLASSES: 601–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19) 602–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13) 603–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience) 604–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8) 605–Open Goat 606–Feeder Goat (under 50 lbs) 607–Market Goat (over 50 lbs) 608–Breed Meat Goat Doe DAIRY GOAT CLASSES: 700–Dairy Goats POULTRY CLASSES: 801–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19) 802–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13) 803–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience) 804–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8) 805–Open Poultry 806–Market Chicken 807–Market Turkey 808–Chicken 809–Turkey 810–Duck 811–Guinea RABBIT CLASSES: 901–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19) 902–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13) 903–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience) 904–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8) 905–Open Rabbit 906–Market Rabbit 908–Breed Rabbit (Doe or Buck) 38
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, July 27 Show starts at 5pm: BEEF CATTLE CLASSES: 101–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19) 102–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13) 103–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience) 105–Open Steer 106–Feeder Steer (min 400 lbs, max 999 lbs) 107–Market Steer (min 1000 lbs, max 1400 lbs) 108-109–Beef Heifer DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES: 202–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13) 203–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience) 207–Dairy Heifer Calf SWINE CLASSES: 301–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19) 302–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13) 303–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience) 304–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8) 305–Open Hog 306–Feeder Hog (under 200 lbs) 307–Market Hog (min 200 lbs, max 300 lbs) 308–Breed Gilt
Saturday, July 28 OLD TIMER’S FUN CLASS: 11am BUYER’S LUNCH: 12:30pm MARKET ANIMAL AUCTION: 2pm
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Ballyshannon Fund A Donor-Advised Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Founder: Fred W.Scott, Jr.
Ballyshannon Fund 5440 Ballyshannon Lane North Garden, VA 22959-1550 ballyshannonfund.com
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Bama Works Fund A Donor-Advised Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band was established in 1999 to support charitable programs primarily in the Charlottesville, VA area. www.davematthewsband.com/ bamaworks
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A Special Thanks to The Albemarle County Fair Sponsors and Volunteers
Southern States albemarle Magazine James Monroe’s Highland Ballyshannon Fund of CACF Bama Works Fund of CACF Bob’s Wheel Alignment New Virginia Tractor Farm Bureau Farm Credit Luck Stone Van der Linde Recycling Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company/Dr. Pepper Plain Dealing Farm/LEAW Family Foundation ...and the MANY other Friends of the Fair
Operating Hours: Thursday, July 26, 4–9pm Friday, July 27, 10am–9pm Saturday, July 28, 10am–9pm
Admission Prices: • Tickets $5 • Children 6 and under are Free The sole mission of Albemarle County Fair, Inc. (ACF, Inc.) is to operate the annual Albemarle County Fair. The Fair provides the region with events that entertain, educate, showcase, and celebrate the unique human, natural, community, and agricultural resources of the Greater Charlottesville area.
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