Colorado County Citizen | 2019 Fair Magazine

41st ANNUAL COLORADO COUNTY FAIR Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

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New Trails Old Friends

September 5-7, 2019

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Welcome to the 41st annual

Colorado County Fair

Pamela Potter ‘81 – Executive Director Emeritus

Jason Pausewang ‘16 – First-Vice President

Liska Pilsner ‘19 – Secretary

Steven Foster ’18 – Director

David Freeman ’16 – Director

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Our music lineup this year is one ’d like to extend to you a peryou’ll really enjoy. On Thursday, get sonal invitation to come to the up there and let us hear YOU sing – fairgrounds at the Colorado we’re having Karaoke Night! Friday, County Ag Complex for our 2019 Fair listen to Mama Tried, Masizzo, and, to support the youth of our county returning by popular demand, Derek and to enjoy the many exhibits, attracSpence’s George Strait Tribute show. tions and activities we’ve got planned.

On Saturday you just can’t miss the We try to have a little something for Black Cat Choir, William Kyle Appelt, everyone.

Micky and the Motorcars, and Flatland The Fair starts Thursday, SeptemCavalry! Be sure to come for the muber 5 and runs through Saturday, Melissa Parks sical entertainment every night of the September 7. Our theme this year is ‘06 – President Fair that you can, because each night “New Trails, Old Friends,” and one of the new trails we’re blazing is our Kick-Off Trail we’re bringing you some old and new favorites.

We urge you to support the youth who are Ride, scheduled for August 23 – 25 at the Fairgrounds. We hope this will be the start of a new the future leaders of our county by observing and being impressed with their various projects, tradition and will get our Fair kicked off in high from livestock to home economics to ag megear!

Also new for us this year is a different carni- chanics, and from western art and fine arts to val company. Come enjoy the rides provided by photography. These students have worked quite Texas Born Amusements. Before the Fair you can hard over the past year, and we really hope you buy discounted carnival tickets for $15 from our will come and celebrate this with them. We also hope you’ll consider helping them finance their Fair Queen and Fair King contestants, and then trade in each ticket at the Fair for a ride wrist- higher education by purchasing a project or two at our livestock sale on Saturday. band. Give it a try!

We’re thankful for the countless hours of Another new attraction is provided by Rorring Entertainment, which is bringing the race to Col- time contributed by so many volunteers, be they orado County with its micro-reality 1/10 scale Fair directors, committee members, Ag teachers, stock car racing system. Try your hand at racing parents, citizens, students, community groups, cars around a mini-track that’s actually not so City and Colorado County officials, the Junior small! Look for the checkered flag tent and see Fair Board, the Ag Complex Board, and any other person or group who gives of their time to if you can beat your friends and family in a race! the Fair. And we certainly appreciate the genNew for us last year was our wine garden.

We’re bringing it back, and this year the wine will erosity of our sponsors, be they businesses or be provided by The Courtyard Wine Bar under a individuals. I personally thank each of you for tent sponsored by Lone Star Bank. The wine gar- your hard work, contributions, and the commitden proves to be a delicious option for you when ment you provide for the youth of our county.

The Fair is a community effort. We all get you are enjoying your time at the fairgrounds.

Other exciting activities include our Ranch Ro- out of it what we put in to it. With your help and support, we intend to keep blazing new deo and Exceptional Rodeo on Thursday and the CPRA rodeo on Friday and Saturday. We’ve also trails, making new friends, and keeping our old friends, all so that the youth of Colorado Coungot the Fair Queen and King pageants, Pet Show, Barbecue Cookoff, Senior Citizen Day, RoboCars, ty will gain the benefit of the life lessons and Redneck Tractor Pull, Mutton Bustin’, Antique opportunities provided by the Fair.

God bless you all, and we hope to see you at Car Show, Petting Zoo, great Vendors, Parade, the Fair!

Calf Scramble, and, what might be considered the heart of it all, our Livestock Shows and Sale.

Sincerely, I haven’t even named all the activities and attracMelissa Parks tions; just take a look at the daily schedules and President you can see everything we have in store for you!

Kim Koehl ‘17 – Director

David Pilsner ’01 – Director

Jody Primrose ’18 – Director

Chase Ritter ’18 – Director

Shannan Gerik ‘15 – Executive Director

Racheal Schneider ’16 – Second-Vice President

Melanie Frank Ross ‘14 – Treasurer

Christine Grafe ‘19 – Director

Wendy Herman ‘17 – Director

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2019 Fair Association President Melissa Parks – Fine Arts, Photography, Western Art, Budget, Insurance, Parade, Scholarships Executive Director Emeritus Pamela Potter – Life Memberships, Pageants, Program, Scholarships, Special Events First -Vice President Jason Pausewang – Grounds, Rodeo Chairman Second-Vice President Racheal Schneider – Barbecue Cook-Off, Petting Zoo, Sponsorships, Vendors

Immediate Past President Billy Macek – Carnival, Entertainment, Grounds, Set Up and Break Down

DIRECTORS Steven Foster – Gates, Ticket Sales David Freeman – Livestock Show Christine Grafe – Grounds Rental, Sponsorships Wendy Herman – Creative Homemaking, Opening Ceremonies, Senior Citizen Day

Treasurer Melanie Ross – Advertising, Rajun Cajun Fest, Program, Season Passes

Kim Koehl – Junior Fair Board Sponsor, Gates

Secretary Liska Pilsner – Minutes and Records, Volunteer Sign Up

David Pilsner – Beverages, Beer Ticket Sales

Executive Director Shannan Gerik – Entertainment, Pageants, Rajun Cajun Fest, Sponsorships

Jody Primrose – Livestock Show Chase Ritter – Rodeo

Season Pass............... $25 (In advance from queen contestants)

AT GATE

Thursday............$10 all day Friday..................$10 all day Saturday..............$10 all day Ages 5 and under...................FREE Ages 6 - 12 years old.. $5 per day Ages 13 years old and up pay adult prices Senior Citizens............. $5 per day

For information call (979) 732-9266, or visit www.ColoradoCountyFair.org

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QUEEN CONTESTANTS

Alexandria Coufal: Age 16, of Columbus. Parents are Kevin and Jessica Coufal. Sponsor: West Oaks Realty.

Fair Queen and King contestants

Destany Williams: Age 15, of Alleyton.

Parents are Matt and Jennifer Williams. Sponsor: Live Oak Art Center.

KING CONTESTANT 2019 Fair contestants are, back row, from left: Destany Williams, Alexandria Coufal, Bryn Kunz. Front, Clayton Zinnante. Not pictured Caylie Neisner.

Bryn Kunz: Age: 17, of Columbus.

Parents are James Kunz and Donna Kunz Sponsor: Blake Street Sports Bar and Grill.

Clayton Zinnante: Age: 15, of Weimar.

Parents are Pete and Katrina Zinnante. Sponsor: Oak Creek Ranch.

JUNIOR FAIR QUEEN CONTESTANT Caylie Neisner: Age: 11, of Columbus. Parents are Troy and Shana Neisner. Sponsor: Quality Fertilizer.

The 2019 Colorado County Fair King and Queen pageant will be Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Jerry Henneke Pavilion on stage at the Colorado County Ag complex and fairgrounds in Columbus.

The pageants will begin at 5 p.m., with the Little Miss.,

Little Mister, Junior Miss contests first, with the Queen contest following.

The King and Junior Queen contestants automatically win their award after selling season passes, thus fulfilling

the rules outlined by the fair committee.

We welcome you to Columbus and hope you enjoy your stay in our city and the

2019 Colorado County Fair!

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Schedule of Events

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 — SCHOOL AND SENIOR CITIZEN DAY LIVESTOCK OPENS (Permit Parking Only) FAIRGROUND OPENS (Main Gate) OFFICIAL FAIRGROUND OPENING (Main Gate) Market Hog Show Market Hog Showmanship SCHOOL DAY (School Children Free Admission until Noon) Senior Citizen Day Activities (Ages 65 & Up) Founders Hall (Sr Citizen Free Admission/Lunch Provided) Exceptional Rodeo Rodeo Arena Market Lamb Show Market Lamb Showmanship Market Goat Show Market Goat Showmanship Ag Mechanics Show Ag Mechanics Show Awards Directly Outside Founders Hall RoboCars On Grounds **NEW** RORRing Entertainment Micro-Reality stock car racing system FOUNDERS HALL OPENS TO PUBLIC Opening Ceremony At Flagpole Bar-B-Q Cook-Off Check In Colorado County Fair Youth Pageant Entertainment Pavilion **NEW** TEXAS BORN AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL **NEW** (Pre-Sale Wristbands $15) ($20 Wristbands from 5pm to 10pm) Ranch Rodeo Rodeo Arena OPEN MIC KARAOKE NIGHT with Chris Wilson FOUNDERS HALL CLOSES (Creative Homemaking/Fine Arts) FAIRGROUND CLOSES

6:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.

(Immediately after Market Hog Show) 8:30 a.m. – Noon 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – NOON 11:00 a.m.

(Immediately after Market Lamb Show) 1:00 p.m.

(Immediately after Market Goat Show) 1:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Performing Throughout the Day Available Throughout the Day 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

MIDNIGHT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 LIVESTOCK OPENS (Permit Parking Only) FAIRGROUND OPENS (Main Gate) Fryer Rabbit Show Fryer Rabbit Showmanship Breeding Rabbit Show Academic Rodeo Registration Founders Hall - Sponsored by Garwood Lions Club Pen of Three Heifer Judging Broiler Show Academic Rodeo High School Competition FOUNDERS HALL OPENS TO PUBLIC Commercial Heifer Show Market Steer Show Market Cattle Showmanship Academic Rodeo Junior High School Competition Noah’s Way Petting Zoo & Pony Rides RoboCars **NEW** RORRing Entertainment Micro-Reality stock car racing system Scramble Heifer Show Colorado County Junior Beef Heifer Show Junior Beef Heifer Showmanship Bar-B-Q Cook-Off Check In **NEW** TEXAS BORN AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL **NEW** (Pre-Sale Wristbands $15) ($20 Wristbands from 3pm to 10pm) Check-In for Open Prospect Lamb, Sheep and Goat Shows

6:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

(Immediately after Fryer Rabbit Show) (Immediately after Fryer Rabbit Show) 8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

(Immediately after Commercial Heifer Show) (Immediately after Market Steer Show) 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Performing Throughout the Day Available Throughout the Day 1:00 p.m.

(Immediately after Scramble Show) (Immediately after Junior Beef Heifer Show) 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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4:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

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6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m. – Midnight 10:00 p.m.

Midnight

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 LIVESTOCK OPENS (Permit Parking Only) FAIRGROUND OPENS (Main Gate) Livestock Judging Contest FOUNDERS HALL OPENS TO PUBLIC Bar-B-Que Cook’s Meeting Fair Parade Downtown Columbus Noah’s Way Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Antique Tractor Pull Tractor Pull Area Antique Car, Truck and Tractor Show Registration RoboCars **NEW** RORRing Entertainment Micro-Reality stock car racing system Buyer’s and Sponsor’s Hospitality Room Opens (Lunch and Refreshments Provided) Antique Car Show Judging JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE Livestock Pavilion **NEW** TEXAS BORN AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL **NEW** (Pre-Sale Wristbands $15 for each time block on Saturday) ($20 Wristbands from Noon to 6pm) ($20 Wristbands from 6pm to MIDNIGHT) Bar-B-Que Cook Off Category Turn in Times • Beans • Chicken • Pork Spare Ribs • Brisket • Margaritas • Bar-B-Que Cook Off Awards Children’s Mini Tractor Pull Registration Pavilion Sponsored by Chappell Antique Tractors of El Campo & Sealy Tractor Inc Car Show Awards Entertainment Pavilion Mutton Bustin Sign Up Rodeo Press Box CPRA RODEO Rodeo Arena BLACK CAT CHOIR On Ground Floor WILLIAM KYLE APPELT MICKY AND THE MOTORCARS FLATLAND CALVARY FOUNDERS HALL CLOSES (Creative Homemaking/Fine Arts) FAIRGROUND CLOSES

6:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Performing Throughout the Day Available Throughout the Day 11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Noon - Midnight

See Below 10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

(After Last Judging) 2:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 7:15pm 7:30pm – 8:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

11:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

10:00 p.m.

1:00 a.m.

Schedule of Events

Children’s Pet Show Entertainment Pavilion Registration Bar-B-Q Cookers Pot Luck Social Breeding Lamb & Prospect Sheep Show Open Goat Prospect Show, Open Goat Breeding Show Redneck Truck & Tractor Pull Mutton Bustin Sign Up Rodeo Press Box CPRA RODEO – Pink Out Night Rodeo Arena MAMA TRIED MASSIZO DEREK SPENCE (A GEORGE STRAIT TRIBUTE BAND) FOUNDERS HALL CLOSES (Creative Homemaking/Fine Arts) FAIRGROUND CLOSES

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Junior fair board

Members Back, left to right: Zane Wanjura, Brock Polak, Lucas Mazac, Robert Stavinoha, Clayton Zinnante, and Natalia Arizpe 2nd row: Randice Nelson, Carina Alonso, Raegan Nelson, Kim Koehl-Advisor 3rd row: Anica Rodgriguez, Everardo Esquivel, Maria Arizpe, Rayel Aiken Front: Lauren Dvorak Pictured below: Claire Henke and Laurece Silcox Not Pictured: Zachary Kleimann

Officers

Claire Henke WISD

Front, left to right: Lauren Dvorak - President, Robert Stavinoha - Vice President Back: Randice Nelson - RISD Reporter, Anica Rodriguez - Treasure, Zane Wanjura CISD Reporter, Rayel Aiken - Secretary Pictured at right: Claire Henke - WISD Reporter

Laurece Silcox Home School

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2019 Colorado County Fair Parade Marshal The Board of Directors of the Colorado County Fair Association is pleased to honor the memory and life of Cody Wayne Thompson by naming him as honorary parade marshal for our 41st annual Colorado County Fair Parade.

The parade will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 in downtown Columbus at 10 a.m. with Cody’s wife, Shelley Boenisch Thompson, and their girls Faith, Ria and Brynn - leading the parade. The parade will proceed down Milam Street to Walnut, turning left and continuing on Walnut until the procession reaches the vicinity of the Veterans Memorial Center and the Columbus Swimming Pool.

Cody Thompson lived in Colorado County most of his life, except when he moved away for a bit during college.

The same goes for his wife, Shelley. They each participated in the Colorado County Fair when they were growing

up. Shelley began showing animals in 1993 and Cody in 1996. Cody and Shelley Thompson married and settled in Garwood. Cody was involved in the agriculture industry most of his life, working at his father’s crop dusting business, ANF Air Service, doing his dream job of flying for the last seven years.

Cody passed away in May of this year, and is greatly missed by his family and friends and many others in the community. In addition to his work and being a loving husband and father, he was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 3371, the Garwood Lions Club, Crop Dusters United, the Texas Agricultural Aviation Association and the National Agricultural Aviation Association.

Cody and Shelley have three daughters, Faith, Ria and Brynn.

Ten-year-old Faith has been showing animals at the Fair since 2017, and her sisters will do the same when they are old enough.

Cody and Shelley showed animals at the Fair for many years and they have passed along that tradition to their daughters. They have supported and attended the Fair’s annual Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish boil, and they have also supported the annual Go-Texan Scholarship Fundraiser. During his life Cody was always willing to help others and he did so whenever and however he could.

The Fair selected Cody as

this year’s parade marshal because of the life he lived.

We are also honored to have had his long-time participation in and service to the Fair.

We hope that naming Cody as our 2019 parade marshal in some small way honors his life and his family.

Please participate in the 41st Annual Colorado County Fair Parade, and give a wave, handshake or salute to Shelley, Faith, Ria and Brynn Thompson!

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Colorado County Fair Scholarship Recipients

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he Colorado County Fair Association (CCFA) offers 17 scholarships totaling $14,250 to the youth of Colorado County annually. In addition, Junior Fair Board members are eligible for scholarships supported by the group’s own fundraising efforts.

The 2019 recipients include: from Columbus High School, Brittany Koehl, daughter of Rose and Gerald Koehl, who received $1000; Nicole Hoelscher, daughter of Judy and Allen Hoelscher, who received $500; from Rice High School, Maisyn Stancik, daughter of Christi and Darrell Stancik, who received $1000; Madelyn Peacock, daughter of Jennifer and David Peacock, who received $1000; Carter Cook, son of

Denise and Billy Cook, who received $500; Carlee Dopslauf, daughter of Carla and DeWayne Dopslauf, who received $500; from Weimar High School, Avery Elstner, daughter of Kim and Craig Elstner, who received $1000; Rebecca Moreno, daughter of Rebecca and Eleazar Moreno, who received $1000; Houston Heger, son of Stacy and Jimmy Heger, who received $500; Haylie Hattermann, son of Kellie and Bryon Hattermann, who received $500.

The scholarships given to Koehl, Stancik, and Elstner were given in memory of the late Eddie Orange of Columbus, who was a member of CCFA’s Board of Directors. Orange was serving as president of the Colorado County Ag Complex Board

at the time of his death in 2001. The scholarship given Peacock was given in memory of the late Steven Meinecke of Eagle Lake, a member of CCFA’s Board of Directors from 1996-2006.

In addition, $5,250 in scholarships was awarded to winners in the 2018 Fair King and Queens Pageant.

Fair Queen McKinley Center, daughter of Karen and Brian Center, received the $1000 Leslie Heard Memorial Scholarship. The late Heard was 1985 Fair Queen. Fair King, Coy Koehl, son of Kim and Michael Koehl, received $1000. Koehl also received the $2000 Pamela Potter Honorary Scholarship for having sold the most advance season passes to the fair. Potter has been a pageant director

since 1979 and a CCFA board member since 1981. Cassie Schaeffer, daughter of Mary Jane and Woodrow Moore, was first runner up for Fair Queen and received the $500 Meagan Bloecker Memorial Scholarship. The late Bloecker was Junior Fair Queen in 2000. Madelyn Peacock was first runner up in sales and received a $750 scholarship.

Junior Fair Board recipients were: from Columbus High School, Coy Koehl who received $700; from Rice High School, Larry Henderson who received $800; Madelyn Peacock who received $700; Jazmine Esquivel who received $300; Mikia Richardson who received $250; Maisyn Stancik who received $250; and Brian Stovall who received $125.

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Colorado County Fair Scholarship Recipients

McKinley Center

Carter Cook

Carlee Dopslauf

Avery Elstner

Jazmine Esquivel

Haylie Hattermann

Houston Heger

Larry Henderson

Nicole Hoelscher

Brittany Koehl

Coy Koehl

Rebecca Moreno

Cassie Schaeffer

Madelyn Peacock

Maisyn Stancik

Makia Richardson

Bryan Stovall

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Helicopter rides Beekeeping Exhibit Get airborne and see the fair, as well as portions of Colorado County from the air by taking a helicopter ride during the 41st annual Colorado County Fair!

Helicopter rides will be $35 per person, and will be available during most fair operating hours.

Behlen Bees will be a featured exhibition at the Colorado County Fair this year. Learn about beekeeping and the importance of bees to agriculture, gardening and the environment.

41st Annual Western and Fine Arts Exhibits The Fair Board encourages you to visit Founders Hall, formerly known as the exhibit hall/fine arts building, and enjoy over an expected 1,000 drawings and other anticipated artworks created by local school age children and artists of all ages that will be exhibited at the 2019 Colorado County Fair. The western art exhibit will feature all manner of western lore, from cowboys and cowgirls, horses, rodeo and circus scenes, to landscapes, sunsets and other western-themed pieces. Western art entrants might also be inspired by the Fair’s 2019 theme “New Trails, Old Friends.”

These entries will be hung for viewing at the Fair and will likely put you in the western

frame of mind and will definitely make you smile!

The Western art and fine art exhibitions and judging at the Colorado County Fair began in 1979 to highlight the arts in the area. County fairs focus on many areas, and the arts is an area that allows people who may not directly participate in agriculture or livestock events to be involved in the Fair.

The Western art division is for school age children who live in Colorado County, while the fine arts division is for Colorado County residents of any age.

The rules and guidelines for the Western art division are similar to those of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art pro-

gram, after which our Fair’s program was fashioned. Western art entries must be “western” themed. All school districts in Colorado County are invited to submit entries.

Each Western art entry is awarded a ribbon, be it white, red or blue. Several finalist rosettes will be awarded in each of the three divisions: Elementary (pre-K through 5th grade), Junior (6th through 8th grades) and Senior (9th through 12th grades).

From the finalists in each division, Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show winners will be chosen. There is no entry fee for Western art.

The fine arts division is open to all ages, and unlike the Western art division, the

artwork may portray any subject. For fine arts entries, a pre-registration card must be completed and turned in, and a per-piece entry fee much be paid, except for preschool age. Each age division is judged separately, with paintings and drawings separate from sculpture and constructions. Please see the Fine Arts and Special Events catalog for more details on both the fine art and Western art shows. An electronic copy of the catalog is available on the Fair’s website at coloradocountyfair. org under the Activities tab; go to Fine Arts & Special Events and then click on the 2019 Fair Fine Arts and Special Events catalog.

All Western art and

fine art entries will be accepted in Founders Hall at the Colorado County fairgrounds on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.

No late entries will be eligible for judging.

The art will be judged Wednesday morning and be on display for public viewing beginning Thursday afternoon.

The art will remain on display throughout the Fair, with photographs taken of Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show winners beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8.

If you have questions or would like more information, please call Melissa Parks (Western Art) at (713) 444-9059 or Deborah Petrosky (Fine Arts) at (979) 733-2802.

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Honorary Lifetime Directors In Loving Memory of Joyce Kemper, Steven Meinecke, Eddie Orange, Sandra Robinson and T.J. Smith

Sandra Berger

Leon Dittmar, Jr.

Wade Gibson

Molly Strunk Janak

Rita Ruffino

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Colorado County Fair 2019 Senior Citizens Day Thursday, September 5, 2019 9:00 am Doors Open Donuts, Coffee and Music 10:00 am BINGO 11:30 am Meal of Chicken & Dumplings provided By Pilsners CafÊ—BB Pilsner 12:30 pm Music Provided by The American Idles 2:00 pm Thank you for enjoying our Senior Day Park & Ride to Senior Day at the fair!

Park in the back parking lot at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ride to the fair and back FREE!!!!

Courtesy of Colorado Valley Transit.

Musical Entertainment Provided By The American Idles Home Health Care Providers will be on site for you to visit with. There will be lots of information for services you or a family member may need. All free of charge.

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CCFA Life Members K.R. Abel † Mrs. K.R. Abel Franklin Addicks Rita Addicks Dale Alexander Doreen Alexander Bob Anderson † Maridel Dungen Anderson Mark Anderson Pat Anderson Rebecca Anderson Joyce Arthur Pierce Arthur Bobbie Barnett Darren W. Bartek Brett Bartels Gayle Bartels Pat Bartels Ray Bartels Ray Bartels Jr. Taylor Bartels Mark Barten Polly Barten Elrose Baumgart Ernest “Bub” Baumgart Arthur Ray Beken Beth Beken Brad Beken Earlyne Beken † Heine Beken † Henry L. Beken Karen Cook Beken Clement J. Belota III Erwin J. Belota † Greg Belota Sheral Belota Stephen Belota Tom Benton, Jr. Jim Pat Berger Norda Berger Robert Berber Sandra Berger Shannon Eden Binder Jim H. Booth Ryan P. Brandt Mary Elizabeth Brandt Ted Brandt Virginia Brandt † Dora Briscoe Lee Briscoe † Billy Brown Dale Brown Kay Brown Nathan Brown Brune Land & Cattle Co. Arline Brune Chad Brune Daryl Brune Jennifer Cain Brune Kaylee Robinson Brune Kenneth Brune † W.J. Brunner William W. Brunner † Bill Bucek Pat Bucek Carla Cain Tony Cain Dan Canaris

Mrs. Dan Canaris Ann Canik Rusty Canik Cattlemen’s Café Pam Cernoch Donella Cernosek Gayle Coble Colorado County Citizen Col. County 4-H Council Col. Co. Jr. Fair Board Colorado County Oil Columbus Butane Columbus FFA Alumni Columbus Livestock Co. Columbus Metal Building & Roofing Products Jerry C. Cook Mary K. Cook Robbie Cook Millycent Cranek Cordes † Cherry Corman Vic Corman Madelyn Courtney Carissa Blair Cox James R. Cranek † Julia Cranek † L.V. Cranek † Kristen Danklefs Austen Dittmar Chris Dittmar Dawn Dittmar Dusty Dittmar Dwight Dittmar Leon Dittmar, Jr. Regan Dittmar Verna Nell Dittmar Brandy Heinsohn Divin Shannon Divin Donald Dopslauf Lauren Dvorak Cheryl Draper John Draper Norma Draper Ross Draper Stephen Draper I.V. Duncan Ranch Janet Duncan Wesley Duncan Raymond Dungen † Taylor Dungen Candelario Elizondo Ellison Chevrolet Cadillac Craig Elstner Kim Elstner DeAun Blair Emmons Brad Engstrom Mrs. Brad Engstrom Herbert Engstrom † Mrs. Herbert Engstrom † Lynda Appelt Evans Arthur Faldyn Damon Faldyn Wanda Faldyn Fayette Savings First National Bank – Eagle Lake James Fox Dawn Frazier

L.D. Frazier FreBo Ranch Ewald Friedrich Jr. Shannon Gerik Stephani Gertson Curtis “Wade” Gibson John Gibson Priscilla Gibson Gindler’s Dept. Store Cindy Glueck Charles Glueck Mickey Glueck Richard Glueck Margaret Golla Jack Greenwade Linda Greenwade Lew Ellyn Gross Evelyn Grunewald Raymond O. Grunewald Peggy Guenther Lauren Guthmann Tara Guthmann Matthew Hagendorf Monica Hagendorf † Barbara Hahn † Case Hahn Tommy Hahn Thusnelda Hajdik Carole Bunge Halla † Chris Hancher † Tom Hancher Alfred Hankins Margo M. Harrison Roseanne S. Harrison † William H. Harrison Jr. William H. Harrison Sr. † Addy Jo Hastedt Belinda Hastedt Cullen Hastedt Laura Hastedt Leigh Hastedt Stuart Hastedt Taylor Hastedt Teri Haworth Heffley’s Mill & Grain Roy Heffley Bernice Heinsohn Calvin Heinsohn † Dale Heinsohn Leslie Heinsohn Mark Heller † Chad Henneke Dwayne Henneke Eric Henneke Herman Lee Henneke † James Lee Henneke Jerry Henneke Katharine Henneke Mary Lou Henneke Robert Henneke Ruby Belle Henneke Roxanne Herbrich Carol Cody Herder Charles Henry Herder II Charles Herzik Rita Herzik Allan Hill † Cindy M. Hill

Daryl Hill Jane Hill Joan Hill Karl Hill Stuart Hill Fred Henry Hilscher James Hilscher Julianne Hoegemeyer William H. Hoegemeyer Dessie Hoppe † George L. Hoppe Jr. Gladysue Hovis Todd Hovis Stacy Markwardt Hudson Chad Huebner Bob Huette Sharon Huette Darryl Hurst Kathy Hurst Jenny Hajovsky Inabinet Jack’s Body Shop Al Jamison Matthew Janak Molly Strunk Janak Jimmy Jaynes Pat Jaynes Byron Jobe Jeri Jobe James E. Jordan Kayla Kana Ashley Kansteiner Chance Kansteiner Janice Kansteiner † Mark Kansteiner Joyce Kemper † Carol Key W.E. Key † Melissa Kilpatrick Natalie Knackstedt Mark Knebel Linda Kobersky Coy Koehl Savannah Konvicka Christy Kotrla Koy Concrete Ken Kram Bill Ray Krenek Sue B. Krenek Ann Shupak Krueger Lora Weishuhn Kuenstler Tompo Kuhn Henry F. Kunz Kimberly Kunz Madison Laird Clayton Langhoff Preston Langhoff Melissa Templeton Larkin W.N. Lehrer † Mrs. W.N. Lehrer † Dorothy Lehrer Lewis † H. I. Lewis † Leopold Bros.

April Linkhart M-G, Inc. Arthur E. Mahalitc Clara L. Mahalitc

Mary Mahalitc Stephen Mahalitc Amie Maletek Mindy Malatek Lucy Markwardt Mindy Mazoch Markwardt Patrick Markwardt Steven Markwardt Raul Martinez Patrick M. Mascheck Heidi Heinsohn May McCandless Cattle Co. Steven Dale Meinecke † Jane Alley Meldahl Evelyn Meyer † Jerry Mikeska Gus H. Miller Jr. Mrs. Gus H. Miller Jr. Dan Moody, Jr. Arthur J. Moeller † Barbara Moeller Doyle Moore Barry D. Mosley Trucking Co. Sandy Mosley August Mrkwa, Jr. † Patsy Mrkwa Nita Kay Navarette Betty Jean Nelson † Milton O. Nelson Amber Noles Katie Northrup Tom Northrup Nicole Noska Obenhaus-Grodhaus Foundation Brianna Orange Eddie Orange † Evelyn Orange Hannah Orange Scott Orange Tammy Orange Mary Ordner † Gaylor Pantel Bob Parish Jo Ann Parish David Perkins Eric Pesak Earl W. Pitchford Peggy J. Pitchford Kyle Poppe Audrey Potter Brian M. Potter C. Henry Potter Jr. Charles H. Potter Craig Potter Dorothy Potter † Doug Potter Hagen Potter Jackie Potter Joe Potter Keith Potter Lana Potter Lynden Potter Pamela Potter Tina Potter Barbara Prause

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CCFA Life Members Jennifer Brown Prause Terri Prihoda Quality Electronics R&D Construction Bessie Rainer † Clarence Rainer Stephanie Simmons Rainosek Eileen G. Rau Laura Ann Rau R.F. “Buddy” Rau † Richard H. Rau G. Jean Richie Koree Robinson Mark Robinson † Sandra Robinson † Tara Hagendorf Rooks Rocky Creek Ranch Sally Rogers Tex Rogers † Ben Rosenbaum, Jr. Billie Marie Rosenbaum Kamila Roskotova Rita Ruffeno

James Russell Andy Salchak John Eric Salchak Robert Salchak Sondra Dittmar Salchak Anna Schindler Karen Schlortt Robert E. Schlortt Charles “Chip” Schneider Luke Schneider Rhonda Schneider Will Schneider William Schneider Jr. † Carl Sebesta Patty Sebesta Richard Seifert Marion Seymour † Sam K. Seymour Jr. † Donna Shafer Robert Shafer J.W. Shavers † Jimmy D. Simmons Randa Simmons Emily Schneider Skokna

Loraine Smith † T.J. Smith † Diane Spanihel Joe Mike Spanihel Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Gary Stavinoha Heather Stavinoha Patricia Stavinoha Draper Stephens Alice Ball Strunk Billy Bob Strunk Blanche Adams Strunk Henrietta Strunk H.O. “Butch” Strunk Tim Strunk † Lois M. Sumbera Dorothy Svetlik Steve A. Svetlik Bob Tait Charles Tait Karen Tait Valerie Tait Virginia Tait David A. Todd

Emily L. Todd Lucy Wray Todd Russell Trefny Gerald Trojacek Joan Trojacek Ralph M. Truly † Joey Vykoukal Bruce W. Waddell † Gary P. Waddell James M. Waddell Joe Waligura Leanne Waligura Ann V. Wegenhoft Kenneth Wegenhoft Sharon Wegenhoft Travis Wegenhoft Harlean Weido Laura Weido Paul Steven Weido Weimar Vet. Clinic Heath Weishuhn Kylee Werland James H. Whitcomb † Joan Whitcomb †

Judy Wick Wildseed, Inc. Amanda Potter Williams Ashley Wilson Helen Wilson V.B. Wilson David R. Wintermann † Mrs. David R. Wintermann † Katie Marie Wolters Lucas John Wolters Robert E. Wolters † Dorothy Wosterak Michael Wostarek Stephanie Wostarek Phyllis Yates Tom Yates Youens & Duchicela Clinic Ron Zabadal Wendi Zabadal Summer Zarate Cassidy Zajicek Cole Zajicek Kelly Zajicek Neal Zajicek

Join CCFA with a Lifetime Membership Life memberships to the Colorado County fair association are available at $500 each.

Life members receive a gold pin embossed with the fair association’s logo, which admits them, at no additional charge, to all activities during Fair week. All life membership money is used for capital improvements on the grounds.

Persons interested in purchasing a life membership should contact fair director Pamela Potter (979) 732-2705.

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Colorado County Seifert & Son, Inc. Fair Academic Rodeo Butane Gas and Equipment Co. 979-725-6237

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The Garwood Lions Club will host the 13th annual Colorado County Fair Academic Rodeo during the 41st annual Colorado County Fair.

The idea of a way to challenge those students who don’t show an animal during the fair was hatched by Bill Carpenter, and has been moderated by himself and emcee Tom Kallina.

For several years, the event was held under the entertainment pavilion, but was moved into the exhibit hall a few years ago.

The academic rodeo is enjoyed by those who attend in cool, air conditioned comfort.

Mr. Carpenter says, “It is a fun event to academically challenge the youth, and for anyone who has watched the competition, you know it is entertaining.”

Please make plans to come out on Friday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. and cheer on your favorite team! High school academic rodeo begins at 9 a.m., and junior high will begin at 10 a.m.

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King Arthur Flour Baking Contest back for fair Home bakers it is time to pull your King Arthur Flour from your cupboards and fire up your ovens – your creativity and skill could earn you prizes during this year’s baking contests at the Colorado County fair Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.

“King Arthur Flour is America’s oldest flour company. We have been providing premier flour, baking ingredients, and instruction for the last 225 years,” said Julie Christopher, Program Manager with the company. “It is our mission to support and inspire bakers worldwide and we could not be more excited to sponsor these contests.”

The categories include pies, cakes, cookies, and breads. The contest will be judged on Wednesday, Sept 4.

Having the best quality ingredients produces the best and most consistent baked goods, so contestants must use King Arthur Flour in their recipes. Prizes are provided by King Arthur Flour and include

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Colorado County Fair Pedal Pull

Courtesy photos by Jennifer Peacock

Gus Peacock competes in the Kiddie Tractor Pull during the 2013 Colorado County Fair.

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he Colorado County Fair will once again host the Pedal Pull for children ages 3-8 years of age. Registration will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. behind the bleachers of the large tractor pull track, and the event will begin within an hour to hour and a half after registration opens.

There will be three divisions: 3-4 year olds; 5-6 year olds and 7-8 year olds with medals being awarded in each division for first, second and third places.

Participant ribbons will be awarded to each child participating in the event.

Special presale carnival tickets

Last day to buy carnival season tickets pre-sale will be Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Pageant contestants will have pre-sale carnival tickets available for $20. This

is for 4 hours of carnival rides.

These special ticket rates are only available for a limited time, sold by pageant contestants.

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THE FIRST STATE BANK Internet Banking: https://fsbcolumbus.com 979-732-2332 420 Walnut St, Columbus, TX

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Livestock Exhibitors COMMERCIAL HEIFERS Ella Berger Micah Ehlert Taylor Eichelberger Breelyn Freeman Sydney Psencik Tristan Radley Kayla Reck Megan Ruether Robert Stavinoha Brooke Wanjura Zane Wanjura Kase Weishuhn Kaden Zinnante

MARKET STEERS Kaylee Christen Bradi Freeman Addyson Fucik Chase Glueck Randice Nelson Sam Peacock Brock Polak Gabi Theut Brooke Wanjura Zane Wanjura

PEN OF THREE

Kason Brown Madalene Edmiston Curt Graves Lukas Mazac Logan Stanley Austin Stech Mackenzie Thames Clayton Zinnante

PEN OF THREE

Emily Elstner Brinlee Freeman Hudson Hauerland Will Hauerland Caitlyn Klam Carson Klam Madison Klam Kennedy Koehn Colten Koy Jacob Koy Kaleb Schimcek

GOATS AND LAMBS Robert Abell, Jr. Brendan Brandt Dawson Brandt Kyler Cadriel Kelsee Cowart Madalene Edmiston Brayden Fisher Bristol Freeman Willa Fucik Mady Garcia Molly Garcia Harper Gerik Mary-Kate Heger Claire Henke Cy Henke Abigail Hilley Danielle Hilley Callie Jo Janak Lauren Joines Claire Klausmeyer Kallin Koehl Hunter Mangum Saxon McBride Kylie Ohnheiser Claire Pavlu Augustus Peacock Abigail Psencik Jason Raabe Aggie Rodriguez Taylor Rohan Layne Schimcek Waylon Schimcek Rylie Schmidt Micheal Smidovec Adam Strieder Rylee Strieder Monika Villa Fallan Wied

MARKET HOGS

Rayel Aiken Maria Arizpe Natalia Arizpe Emma Beauchamp Erica Billeck Trey Billeck Jacob Blunston

Jack Dudensing Hannah Fisbeck Abigail Fisher Abigail Gasca Laura Gasca Aiden Glueck Avery Glueck Chase Glueck Hannah Glueck Madi Glueck Chloe Grifalao Blessin Hamilton Paityn Hudec Tucker Janak Tristin Leal Logan Mazac Alazay Mereno Alejandra Palacios Paige Pavlu Kaden Pilat Parker Pilat Jakelyn Primrose Jase Rau Adalyn Rodgers Taft Rodgers Teresa Samaniego McKinsey Smidovec Ava Torres Madilyn Vasek Macey Wilke Morgan Wilke

BROILERS

Carina Alonso Damien Alonso Faith Cantwell Troy Cantwell Kasey Eggemeyer Paige Eggemeyer Nathan Eichelberger Taylor Eichelberger Connor Estler Joshua M. Evans Carter Findeisen Daniel Findeisen Emma Rerich Ty Rerich Devon Schmidt

Laurece Silcox Trey Silcox Dillon Stech Ethan Stech

RABBITS Robert Abell, Jr. Paige Ausmus Rylie Ausmus Kason Brown James Brune Cole Norman Brooklyn Eden McKenna Eden Alinna Elizondo Lawson Floyd Weston Floyd Benjamin Hayner Liliana Hayner Nathaniel Hayner Kylie Helcamp Abigail Hoelscher Emma Hoelscher John Micheal Hoelscher Brady Janecka Isabel Kainer Riley Ann Kainer Kaleb Kuhn Kyndal Kuhn Hadleigh Lankford Malarie Rae Mican Taitlyn Allyse Mican Raegan Nelson Raelee Nelson Ashlee Owers Ariana Palacios Brock Polak Lionel Porras Reyna Rodgers Ty Rodgers Kendall Rollins Madeline Schmidt Rylie Schmidt Emily Schneider Faith Thompson Kaelyn Williams Addison Zinnmark

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Entertainment - Thursday OPEN MIC KARAOKE NIGHT

Entertainment - Friday MAMA TRIED BAND Rock out to your favorite classics plus more with Mama Tried Band! Band members include: Blake Hermes (Lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Derek Kapavik (Lead guitar/Bass guitar, backup vocals), Colby Blahuta (Bass/Acoustic guitar), Tyler Kraatz (Drums).

DEREK SPENCE (GEORGE STRAIT TRIBUTE BAND) This is the No. 1 International George Strait Tribute Production in the world. Derek Spence captures the look, sound, and mannerisms of “The King of Country” in such amazing detail, that even Texan’s have a difficult time telling the difference! Having grown up in Texas, with over 25 years of Entertainment experience as a performer (vocalist/guitarist), production manager, and director, Derek knows what it takes to make it an extremely “real” experience for all audiences.

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Entertainment - Friday MASIZZO After belonging for years in an Intocable group on the electric bass and recording the first albums of that group,Albert Ramírez decided to give way and open a new path with his ideas and concerns.

In this way Masizzo was born in the city of Dilley Tx in 1997. Now, Albert Ramírez on the accordion and 2nd voice, with his brother Bryan Ramírez on the electric bass and backing vocals, decide to form this excellent and successful group, being true fans of Mexican regional music.

Thus, totally convinced that his thing was to record with said musical style, in ’97 they released their first album entitled “The Other Half” , where the song “I Love You So Much, So Much” emerges, being this theme that opened the doors to “The Excellence of Northern Music” throughout Mexico and the United States.

In the year 1998, they launched their 100 percent album where they won their first gold disc and platinum disc, with just one year the group.

With 22 years, Masizzo has managed to obtain important awards such as “Revelation Group of the Year”, 3 gold records, 3 platinum records, Texano music awards, among others. This in addition to selling thousands of

copies of its 11 productions.

With the passage of time, Masizzo decides to renew without leaving his unmistakable style and he is injected with experience and youth in his voice, with the entry of Isaías Ramírez in the bass fifth and first voice, being the son of Albert Ramírez.

With this painting, the most recent titled “Do Not Say No” of Wences Romo’s authorship is recorded, which a few days after leaving the subject on digital platforms has liked a lot and is being placed on the popularity charts very quickly.

Después de pertenecer por años Albert Ramírez en grupo Intocable en el bajo eléctrico y grabar los primeros discos de dicha agrupación, decide darle paso y abrir un nuevo camino con sus ideas e inquietudes.

De esta manera Masizzo nace en la ciudad de Dilley Tx en el 97; Ahora Albert Ramírez en el acordeón y 2da voz junto a su hermano Bryan Ramírez en el bajo eléctrico y coros, deciden formar esta excelente y exitosa agrupación, siendo ellos verdaderos fanáticos de la música regional Mexicana.

Así, totalmente convencidos de que lo suyo era grabar con dicho estilo musical, en el 97’ sacan su primer álbum titulado “la otra mitad” donde se desprende el

tema “te quiero tanto, tanto” siendo este tema que le abriera las puertas a “La excelencia de la música norteña” en todo México y Estados Unidos.

En el año 98´lanzan su disco 100% donde se ganan su primer disco de oro y disco de platino, con apenas un año la agrupación.

Con 22 años Masizzo ha logrado obtener importantes premios como, “grupo revelación del año”, 3 discos de oro, 3 discos de platino, texano music awards, entre otros; además de vender miles de copias de sus 11 producciones.

Con el paso del tiempo, Masizzo decide renovar sin dejar su estilo inconfundible y se le inyecta experiencia y

juventud en la voz, con la entrada de Isaías Ramírez en el bajo quinto y primera voz, siendo el, hijo de Albert Ramírez.

Con este cuadro se graba lo más reciente titulado “No digas que no” de la autoría de Wences Romo, que a pocos días de salir el tema en plataformas digitales ha gustado mucho y se va colocando en las listas de popularidad muy rápidamente.

Band members: Accordion/second voice: Albert Ramirez Bass/chorus: Bryan Ramirez Bass sixth/first voice: Isaias Ramirez Percussion/Animation: Walter Posada

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Entertainment - Saturday

Black Cat Choir Black Cat Choir is that little ol’ party band from Round Top, made up of Frank Hillbolt, Doug Byers, John Holmes, Jay Robinson, and Rob Edgar. They are classic rock at the core, with some pop, blues, jazz, and country thrown in.

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Entertainment - Saturday

William Kyle Appelt William Kyle Appelt is a small town kid from Columbus, Texas.

Growing up in a rural town, he was constantly exposed to not only true country living, but also true country music.

William graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, where he enjoyed playing two years of collegiate football. There he re-

ceived a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

William Kyle is now a 2nd Lieutenant and recently moved to Oklahoma City.

He just released his first CD “Worth the Drive” that contains the nostalgic patterns and progressions of traditional country; a genre that remains alive only because of the good ol’ boys of the Texas Country Music scene.

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Entertainment - Saturday

Micky and the Motorcars Their 2003 debut, Which Way From Here was followed by subsequent releases like 2004’s Ain’t In It For the Money, 2007’s Careless, 2008’s Naïve, 2009’s Live at Billy Bob’s Texas, and Raise My Glass and most recently Live in Germany.

Micky & the Motorcars have toured Europe three

times and even recorded a live album over there.

Mickey and Gary Braun, are the sons of outlaw country and western swing musical icon Muzzie Braun of Stanley, Idaho and are the brothers of Cody Braun and Willy Braun of the Texas based roots rock band Reckless Kelly.

BAND MEMBERS: Micky Braun: Lead vocals and guitar Gary Braun: Guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and vocals Josh Owen: Lead guitar, pedal steel guitar Joe Fladger: Bass Bobby Paugh: Drums

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Entertainment - Saturday

Flatland Cavalry Their first full-length album, Humble Folks, was released to positive reviews and comparisons to the music of the Turnpike Troubadours.

Humble Folks peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Americana/Folk albums chart and

number 38 on the Top Country Albums chart.

The band’s second studio album, Homeland Insecurity, was released on January 18, 2019.

Their new single “Old School” a twangy, classic-country-inspired tune is climbing the Texas Music Charts.

BAND MEMBERS: Lead Vocals/Guitar: Cleto Cordero Electric Guitar: Reid Dillion Fiddle: Wesley Hall Bass: Jonathan Saenz Percussion: Jason Albers

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Lamb and Goat Show

Annual Lamb, Goat Prospect Show Set The tenth annual lamb and goat prospect show will take place Friday, Sept. 6 at the Colorado County fairgrounds.

Entry fee for the event is $20. Goat and lamb check in will be from 4:30 p.m. on at the fairgrounds. Belt buckles and jackpot money will be awarded.

Participants must show out of trailer as no pens will be available and will be released immediately after the show. For goat information, call Gerald Koehl at 979-732-4088. This is a junior meat goat show circuit

sanctioned event.

Tenth Annual Lamb, Goat Breeding Show Friday The tenth annual lamb and goat breeding show will be Friday, Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds. Entry fee for the event is $10 with goat and lamb check in time from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The show will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Belt buckles and jackpot money will be awarded.

Participants must show out of trailer as no pens will be available and will be released immediately after the show. For information, contact Gerald Koehl at 979732-4088.

Mutton bustin’ is back at the fair!

Mutton bustin’ will again be part of the Colorado County fair rodeo events. Friday and Saturday nights all little cowboys and cowgirls can sign up for the mutton bustin’ during the rodeo performances. Sign up opens at 6:30 p.m. each night under the announcer’s stand.

There will be no early registration.

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The first 20 riders to pay up the $20 entry fee will compete for the best ride of the night during the rodeo performance.

Champion trophy buckles will be awarded each night for the best ride determined by the judges.

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CCFA Pen of Three Heifers The Colorado County Fair pen of three heifers contest is designed to provide an opportunity for the personal growth and development of youth exhibitors through the ownership, care and showing of commercial heifers.

Members of Colorado County 4-H, FFA and Junior FFA clubs are eligible to take part in the contest.

The program has four key parts: record keeping, public speaking, written examination and grading of cattle.

Each program part is judged by a set of judges knowledgeable in that area.

The champion overall pen of three is the total combined score from each section with maximum scores possible of record book worth 15 points, public speaking 35 points, examination 20 points and grading of the cattle 30 points.

The record keeping component includes physical recording of project information, analysis of data and presentation of a record book.

The exhibitor describes their project and answers questions about their heifers and beef animal husbandry in the public speaking part of the contest.

Exam questions are related to the beef industry. The exhibition of the project at the fair shows the results of the ownership, selection and care given by the exhibitor to their beef heifers.

Adults (family and others) play an important role as they guide and assist the exhibitors with their projects.

This interaction strengthens family bonds and provides an opportunity to meet and gain knowledge from a wider range of people than might otherwise occur.

The heifers are required to be purchased in Colorado County or adjoining counties and are sold during the fair’s junior sale.

This aspect of the project encourages the improvement of local beef herds.

There are 11 pen of three entries at this year’s fair.

Judging is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and projects will be offered for sale Saturday, Sept. 7 beginning at 1 p.m.

The heifers are suitable replacement heifers in commercial beef operations.

Come meet these young people with an interest in the beef cattle industry and support them at the sale.

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COLUMBUS COUNTRY MARKET The LAST SATURDAY of Every Month March thru November

9 am to 1 pm Courthouse Square Downtown Columbus

Support our local farmers, gardeners, bakers and craftspeople

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Colorado County Fair Rodeo Rodeo Sponsors

Arena sponsor Tommie Vaughn Auto Country

Muttin’ Busters Brasher Motor Co.

Pink Out sponsors Potter’s Western Store Tommie Vaughn Auto Country Breast cancer awareness – Sept. 7

Rough stock added money sponsor Washington County Tractor

Chute sponsors Potter’s Western Store Rocking M Hay Service Tiemann Construction LOT Bar Services Colorado County Citizen

Friend of the rodeo Republic Ropes AL&M, Columbus Trailers Unlimited KW International Columbus Livestock Weimar Veterinary

The Colorado County Fair Rodeo kicks off Wednesday night Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. with ropers throughout the state in a timed event Team Roping. It will be a 10 draw.

Thursday night September 5 will be the wild event of Ranch Rodeo, with four man teams from local and around the state. The events will be mugging, double mugging, branding and waffling. The winning team will represent Colorado County in the Best of Texas Ranch Rodeo in Bryan.

They will compete with teams from throughout the state for a $50,000 grand prize.

Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 will see cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Lone Star State compete in the Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association with events like Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing and the fan favorite Bull Riding. This year’s Stock Contractor will be IROC Rodeo Company from Muldoon, Texas. The Colorado County Fair & Rodeo is a perfect family event sure to please everyone. Proceeds from the rodeo will go to the Colorado County Fair & Rodeo scholarship fund.

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For more information on Wednesday and Thursday nights events, please contact Lee Adams (979) 7435399, Jason Pausewang (979) 7324850 or jtpausewang@yahoo.com, or you can sign up prior to the events.

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2018 Fair Sponsors The Colorado County Fair would like to thank the 2018 Fair Sponsors. Your support is invaluable.

The Colorado County Fair also sincerely thanks all 2019 Fair Sponsors.

Without you, the 41st Annual Colorado County Fair would not be possible.

An advertisement thanking all 2019 Fair Sponsors will appear in a future edition of the Colorado County Citizen newspaper.

PLATINUM SPONSOR 2018 ($10000 AND UP) Holiday Inn Express GOLD SPONSOR 2018 ($5000 - $9999) Tommie Vaughn Auto Country BRONZE SPONSOR 2018 ($1000 - $2499) Brasher Motor Company of Weimar Double G Realty First National Bank of Eagle Lake Gary and Terry Braun KWI International Leyco Real Estate KTEX 106.1 FM STAR SPONSOR 2018 ($500 - $999) Big Easy Ranch Cliff Jones RV/Mihindra Tractor of Sealy Columbus Butane Co

Columbus Livestock Co Dairy Cone Delgado’s Wrecker Service Hallmark Realty Klam Farm & Ranch Potter’s Western Store The Colorado County Citizen FRIENDS OF THE KIDS ($100 - $499) Billy Kahn Bluebonnet Master Gardner Assoc Cattlemens Brenham Livestock Columbus Garden Club Colorado County Oil Co Country Fresh Cleaners Don’s Repair Shop Meridian LTE Schneider Hall Snappy’s Market of Alleyton The Vintage Shop Trailers Unlimited WoodmenLife - Chapter 7 of Columbus

All sponsors listed are sponsors at time of printing.

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2018 Colorado County Fair Royalty

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Junior Miss Macey Wilke

he Colorado County Fair is proud to support our local Relay for Life team members who come out on Friday, Sept. 6 and inform our fair goers about their fundraisers and events.

Remember - wear pink!

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to end cancer.

Funds raised through the events enable the Society to help people facing the disease today, educate people about how to reduce their risk for cancer or detect it early when it’s the easiest to treat, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations.

But our work is not done.

By becoming a Relay for Life event leadership vol-

Junior Fair Queen Brooklyn Eden

Fair Queen McKinley Center and Fair King and Membership Scholarship Recipient Coy Koehl

unteer, we all have the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the fight against cancer, gain valuable leadership skills, and receive the honor and satisfaction of helping others in your community enjoy a memorable experience!

Together, we can do this!

Colorado County in 2016 1 Raised a grand total of $58,349 1 With 7 registered teams 1 With more than 50 registered survivors In 2016, Colorado County hit the million dollar mark in total funds raised to support the American Cancer Society. It is so exciting and something that all the volunteers were striving for.

An interesting fact is that right now the American Cancer Society is funding 53 grants here in Texas for a total of $30,226,000 at different places including Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, University of Houston and at different UT campuses.

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he Colorado County Fair will again host an Exceptional Rodeo geared toward special needs students.

This year’s Exceptional Rodeo will be on Thursday, Sept.

5 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

If you would like to donate to the Exceptional Rodeo, please call Jason at (979) 732-4850 or email jpausewang@ yahoo.com.

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he always-popular petting zoo will be a feature again at this year’s fair.

Animals provided by Noah’s Way Petting Zoo and pony rides will be on the grounds Friday and Saturday for the enjoyment of children and their families.

Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity for teachable

moments and quality time with their children.

2019 Building Projects The Colorado County Fair Association gladly accepts donations and contributions for constructing facilities to be used in hosting our annual fair events. Mail donations to P.O. Box 506, Columbus, TX 78934.

Welcome from the City of Weimar!

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41st Annual Colorado County Fair Pet Show

The children’s pet show is a fun-filled event at the Fair that draws more entries every year! The show is open to children between the ages of 3 and 14 who live in Colorado County or attend school in the county. Pets of all kinds may be entered, from common kitties and merry mutts to pedigreed cats and dogs. There is also a category for the unusual, such as frogs or snakes and guinea pigs or ferrets. Come and show everyone your animal and see if yours is the cutest, ugliest, best dressed, largest, smallest, or another winning type out of many more categories!

The 2019 show is scheduled to take place Friday, September 6 at 5:00 p.m. under the far end of the

entertainment pavilion. No pre-registration is required, but the children and their pets should arrive at 4:30 p.m. at the far end of the entertainment pavilion to sign up for the event.

Additional information and rules are available in the Fine Arts and Special Events catalog. An electronic copy of this catalog is available on the Fair’s website at coloradocountyfair.org under the Activities tab. Go to the Fine Arts and Special Events category and then click on the 2019 Fine Arts catalog. If you have questions or would like more information, please call pet show chairwoman Kathie Ridlen at Colorado Valley Veterinary Services at 979732-9981.

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The Texas Colorado River Rolling River Exhibit

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lso known as The Mobile River, the Texas Colorado River Rolling River exhibit allows visitors to explore a mobile museum full of interactive models, video games, and learning tools to inspire the next generation of Texas water stewards. Science and technology merge to encourage critical thinking about the beautiful Texas Colorado River and how we can protect it!

NEW TO THE COLORADO COUNTY FAIR IN 2019

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ome to the Colorado County Fair and enjoy the newest addition to the Fairgrounds, a trackless train featuring an engine car that looks like on old steam train with music and lights.

The train will be available for rides Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon – 9 p.m.

Rides will be $2 each.

This train is sponsored by Columbus State Bank and will be located near the kids’ attractions tent.

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here’s a new bank in town with some old familiar faces.

Lone Star Bank is located at 1515 Fannin St, Suite D in Columbus. Carrie Foster, Amy Hartigan and Vertina Jones are excited to bring Lone Star Bank to the Columbus area, and are happy to be able to support the Colorado County Fair as a Silver Sponsor.

This year the bank will be teaming up with The Courtyard Wine Bar, located at 1014 Milam in Columbus to bring Fair attendees a Wine Garden extraordinaire!

Lone Star Bank will be providing a large tent area complete with evaporative cooling fans, lighting and comfortable seating, as well as a fun atmosphere to enjoy the great wine selection The Courtyard will be serving.

Your favorite Peach Moscato, Sparkling Rose’ and Pi-

not Grigio will be for sale as well as other white wines and a nice selection of reds.

Lone Star Bank will be giving out complimentary plastic wine tumblers and fans while they last.

Both businesses are proud to support and be a part of the Colorado County Fair and are looking forward to working together to create a Wine Garden that will bring a new experience and more variety to this year’s fair.

So make sure you stop by, cool off and have a glass of wine at the Lone Star Bank/ Courtyard Wine Bar WINE GARDEN at the Colorado County Fair!

Tractor Pull

It’s time to get down and dirty and pull some sleds!

Does your ride have what it takes?

Starting Friday at 6 p.m., you will be able to enter into a Redneck tractor pull to test

your rides ability!

And Saturday starting after the parade come browse and watch the Antique beauties do their thing!

Sled provided by HWH Pulling Sled, Inc.

Colorado County Fair Photography Contest The Colorado County Fair photography contest is open to all residents and property owners of Colorado County and all youth attending school within Colorado County.

There are divisions for Youth (Primary/4-8 years; Junior/9-13 years; Senior/14-19 years), Amateur, Professional, and Amateur/Professional-Enhanced-Altered-Special Effects.

There is an entry fee per photograph entered of $2 for adults and $1 for youth, with a limit of 5 photographs per person. This year, the size of a Youth entry has increased to a 5” x 7” photograph.

Categories by section are Scenic/

Nature’s Wonders, Animals, People/ Family, Sports, Spirit of the Fair, Portrait, Nature, Farm & Ranch/Western Heritage, and Miscellaneous.

Each entry is judged on its own merit and will be awarded a red or blue ribbon. Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show awards will be selected in all divisions from the blue ribbon/ Best of Section winners.

For more details on the photography contest, please refer to the 2019 Fine Arts and Special Events catalog.

An electronic copy of this catalog is available on the Fair’s website at coloradocountyfair.org under the Activities tab. Go to the Fine Arts, Home-

making and Special Events category and click on the 2019 Fine Arts catalog.

If you have questions or would like more information, please call photography department chairwoman Mary DiGiovanni at 979-733-3764.

Give us your best shots! We hope everyone will come out to the Fair to see all of the photographs in Founders Hall, formerly known as the Exhibit Hall. In past years, people have marveled at the fantastic photographs on display, and we have no reason to be lieve it will be any different this year. Come see high-quality photographs, right here at the Fairgrounds!

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Rev up your engines Robocars at the fair for the 2019 car show Cars from Hot-Rods to Classics, Tractors and More

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Fair Association Board is seeking entries for the 2019 Colorado County Fair & Rodeo Car, Truck, and Tractor Show, set for Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Colorado County Fair & Rodeo Grounds in Columbus.

The address for the fairgrounds is 1146 Crossroads Blvd., Columbus, TX 78934.

Registration is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. the day of

the show. There is no entry fee. Judging begins at 1 p.m., and awards will be presented at 4 p.m.

Cars, trucks, and tractors are welcome.

Visit the Colorado County Fair website at www.coloradocountyfair.org or follow the Fair’s Facebook page for updates.

Come out and enjoy the fair and some cool cars, trucks and tractors.

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Come to the Colorado County Fair to be entertained by its unique attraction, Robocars, which are people inside driving, robotic costumes who love to put on a show.

These Robocars will be featured in the Fair Parade and will also be at the Fairgrounds for everyone to enjoy where there will be a photo opportunity available on both Friday and Saturday evenings near the kids’ attractions tent.

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“We are very excited to have King Arthur Flour join our baking contest for the 41st annual Colorado County Fair. They have been a valued asset to our Creative Homemaking Department.

The Founder’s Hall will smell delicious in September with all the fresh baked goodies,” Wendy Herman, CCFA Creative Homemaking Department Director.

For more information about the County Fair and complete contest rules, please visit coloradocountyfair.org. or call

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