Bi-County Fair-It’s a Golden Celebration
By Kathy Polich If you have lived in Cibola or McKinley Counties in the last 50 years, chances are you have made a trip out to Prewitt, NM, on Labor Day weekend. The annual Bi-County Fair is about to have its golden anniversary. 4-H kids from both counties will be competing in livestock shows on Friday and Saturday. The best of the best market animals will be presented in the livestock sale/auction on Sunday. Local businesses and individuals are encouraged to attend and purchase some prime meat. Agriculture is the backbone of our country. Our 4-H kids are the next generation and need all the support they can get! The 4-H kids will also be presenting exhibits is various projects vying for tops spots and a chance to compete at the New Mexico
State Fair. Baking, rocketry, sewing, welding, photography, and various other categories will showcase masterpieces. Stroll through the 4-H building and see just how talented these kids are! The community has a chance to participate, as well. If you have a green thumb, bring your vegetables! If your family thinks you have an award-winning dessert, now is your chance to prove it. Enter your painting or best photo! There are many other categories. Visit www. bi-countyfair.com for official rules. Saturday there will be an alumni dinner and dance. If you have ever competed or attended a Bi-County Fair, we want you back! Be prepared to see good friends, hear great stories, and share timeless memories. If you are a first-timer, come on out and see just why this extraordinary event has lasted 50 years! Check out the Bi-County Fair Facebook page for details.
50th Bi-County Fair
Proudly Sponsored by Marathon Petroleum
Prewitt , NM
Labor Day Weekend - Thursday, August 29th - Monday, September 2nd. FRIDAY - August 30, 2019 - Gate Sponsor Quest Title
THURSDAY - August 29, 2019
Gate Sponsor Rico Auto Complex
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All Market Animals check in
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
4-H Indoor exhibits check in
Noon - 5:00 pm
Open Building exhibits check in
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Rabbit and Poultry Check In 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cibola/McKinley County Farm & Livestock Bureau BBQ Dinner 7:30 pm
Mandatory Livestock Exhibitors Meeting in Show ring
**Please note some of the activities dates and times are subject to change**
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September 2019
9:00 am
Judging 4-H Indoor Exhibits
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vendor Booths Open
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Open Building exhibits check in
1:00 pm
Market Lamb Show
2:00 pm
4-H Indoor Exhibits Open
2:00 pm
Poultry Show and Showmanship Contest
3:00 pm
Market Goat Show Booster Lamb Show (follows the Market Goat Show)
4:00 pm
Livestock Skill-a-thon Contest
4:00 pm
Youth Rodeo (for more info 505-879-8529)
4:30 pm
Rabbit Show and Showmanship
6:00 pm
Judging for open building exhibit
QUEST TITLE COMPANY
SATURDAY - August 31, 2019
Gate Sponsor Sacred Wind Communications
SUNDAY - September 1, 2019 Gate Sponsor Continental Divide Electric 8:00 am
Pet Show and Stick Horse Race Entries
8:30 am
Pet Show and Stick Horse Race
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Vendor Booths Open 9:00 am
Cornhole Tournament (Text Zach at 505-240-1459 for more Information)
9:00 am
Salsa Contest (Contact Tina at 406-780-1496 for more information)
10:00 am
Team Roping (for more info 505-879-8529)
11:30 am
Buyers Luncheon
11:30 am
Awards Presentation
1:00 pm
Jr. Livestock Sale 50/50 Raffle (following Jr Livestock Sale)
5:00 pm
Cake Walk
9:00 am
Market Swine Show followed by the Booster Pig Show
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vendor Booths Open
10:00 am
Open Exhibit Building open for viewing
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Vendor Booths Open
10:00 am
CNRA & Open Rodeo (for more info 505-879-8529)
9:00 am
4-H Games and Activities
2:00 pm
Market Steer Show
9:00 am – Noon
Exhibits Open for Viewing
3:00 pm
CNRA & Open Rodeo (for more info 505-879-8529)
10:00 am
Animal Paperwork Due for ALL livestock
4:00 pm
Basket Bingo
Noon - 1:00 pm
Release of ALL Exhibits
5:00 pm
Watermelon Eating Contest to follow
6:00 pm
Reunion Dinner and Dance Sponsored by Homestake Mining Co.
MONDAY - September 2, 2019
Gate Sponsor Gurley Motors & iHeart Radio
