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.

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Labor Day Weekend - Thursday, August 29th - Monday, September 2nd.

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** FRIDAY - August 30, 2019 - Gate Sponsor Quest Title

9:00 am Judging 4-H Indoor Exhibits 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Vendor Booths Open QUEST 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Open Building exhibits check in TITLE COMPANY 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 4:00 pm Livestock Skill-a-thon Contest Youth Rodeo (for more info 505-879-8529)

4:30 pm 6:00 pm Rabbit Show and Showmanship Judging for open building exhibit

SATURDAY - August 31, 2019 Gate Sponsor Sacred Wind Communications

9:00 am Market Swine Show followed by the Booster Pig Show

9:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Vendor Booths Open Open Exhibit Building open for viewing CNRA & Open Rodeo (for more info 505-879-8529) Market Steer Show CNRA & Open Rodeo (for more info 505-879-8529) Basket Bingo Watermelon Eating Contest to follow

6:00 pm Reunion Dinner and Dance Sponsored by Homestake Mining Co.

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 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Cornhole Tournament (Text Zach at 505-240-1459 for more Information) Salsa Contest (Contact Tina at 406-780-1496 for more information) Team Roping (for more info 505-879-8529) Buyers Luncheon Awards Presentation Jr. Livestock Sale 50/50 Raffle (following Jr Livestock Sale) Cake Walk

MONDAY - September 2, 2019 Gate Sponsor Gurley Motors & iHeart Radio

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Vendor Booths Open 9:00 am 4-H Games and Activities 9:00 am – Noon Exhibits Open for Viewing 10:00 am Animal Paperwork Due for ALL livestock Noon - 1:00 pm Release of ALL Exhibits

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