Albemarle County Fair

JAMES MONROE’S HIGHLAND FAIRGROUNDS

AUGUST 3, 4, 5 Admission Prices:

$5 • Children under 6 Free

Operating Hours: Thursday, August 3, 4–9pm Friday, August 4, 10 am–9pm Saturday, August 5, 10 am–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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IPS FOR A FUN AND SAFE DAY THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY FAIR

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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.

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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.

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7. Vendors and Food Court

2. Ticket Booth, Information and Entrance

8. Farmyard Tent and Playground: 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

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 Beekeeping—Honey production in progress—sweee-t!

Sponsored by Central Virginia Beekeepers Assoc.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 Children’s Crafts—Ongoing.

Sponsored by James Monroe’s Highland.

Beekeeping—Honey production in progress—sweee-t!

Sponsored by Central Virginia Beekeepers Assoc.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Children’s Crafts—Ongoing.

Sponsored by James Monroe’s Highland.

Beekeeping—Honey production in progress—sweee-t!

Sponsored by Central Virginia Beekeepers Assoc.

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Central Virginia Beekeepers WWW.CENTRALVIRGINIABEEKEEPERS.ORG

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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. 24

ORIC TRATIONS FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 Historic Crafts(Children’s Crafts)—10am–9pm.

The Farmyard Tent.

Spinning and Weaving—The Whirling Whorls, weaving and spinning 10am–6pm.

Upper level of Barn - The Whirling Whorls Studio Zero Photography—Studio Zero Photography presents photographic silhouettes.

10am–9pm. Conference Room. - Studio Zero Photography

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Blacksmith–Paul Fritz 10am–6pm.

Peacock Yard.

Historic Crafts(Children’s Crafts)— 10am–9pm. The Farmyard Tent.

Spinning and Weaving—The Whirling Whorls, weaving and spinning. 10am–5pm.

Upper level of Barn - The Whirling Whorls Studio Zero Photography—Studio Zero Photography presents photographic silhouettes. 10am–9pm. Conference Room Studio Zero Photography

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

GRIT CITY GRASS 6:30-8:30PM Bluegrass Zeek Shifflett, Guitar and Vocals; Brandon Johnson, Banjo and Vocals; Liza Sapir, Fiddle and Vocals; JW Brown, Bass and Vocals; Fred Anderson, Mandolin, Dobro and Vocals

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

GLEN SHELTON 4-6PM Country

Glen’s performances include popular country music (cover songs) as well as a few of Glen’s own songs. His show is very high energy and entertaining, and suitable for all ages.

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TAINMENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

DARK HOLLOW BLUEGRASS 6-8:30PM Bluegrass

Paul Fincham, Vocals, Banjo, Guitar; Larry Haynes, Sings Lead & Tenor, Guitar; Hank Utz, Bass Guitar, Audio Tech; Bob Cook, Vocals, Guitar; David “Buck” Morris, Mandolin, Vocals

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

THE VIRGINIA RAMBLERS 6-8PM Bluegrass

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LIVESTOCK Thursday, August 3, 2017 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) 34

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Friday August 4, 2017 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 August 5, 2017 OLD TIMER’S FUN CLASS: 11am BUYER’S LUNCH: 12:30pm MARKET ANIMAL AUCTION: 2pm

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eed any animal of the owner/handler The Albemarle County Fair wants you to support our special community by planting, eating, and buying locally.

The Albemarle County Fair will feature locally grown products, agriculture, livestock, art, food, and entertainment.

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The L.E.A.W. Foundation The Farm, the People and the Farm Animals Love to Support the Albemarle County Fair and it’s Mission www.plaindealingfarm.com

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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 Bob’s Wheel Alignment 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, August 3, 4–9pm Friday, August 4, 10 am–9pm Saturday, August 5, 10 am–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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