Colorado County Fair 2021 by Gretchen Dyson

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Welcome to the 43rd annual

Colorado County Fair

Amber McCarthy ’19 - Board Director

Kyle Thames ’19 - Board Director

Carol Braden ’19 - Assistant Treasurer

Liska Pilsner ’19 - Secretary

’d like to extend to you a personBand), and none other than the great al invitation to come to the fairMoe Bandy to wrap us up! Come on grounds at the Colorado County Ag out for the musical entertainment Complex for our 2021 Fair to support every night of the Fair, because each the youth of our county and to enjoy night we’re bringing you some old and the many exhibits, attractions and activnew favorites that you don’t want to ities we’ve got planned. We try to have a miss! little something for everyone. We urge you to support the youth The Fair starts Thursday, Sept. 9 and who are the future leaders of our county runs through Saturday, Sept. 11. Our by observing and being impressed with theme this year is “Country Pride Coun- Racheal Schneider their various projects, from livestock to ty Wide.” This year we are showing our home economics to ag mechanics, and ’16 - President country pride by honoring all divisions from western art and fine arts to phoof the military, veterans , and first responders! tography. These students have worked quite hard Also new for us this year is a different carnival over the past year, and we really hope you will company. Come enjoy the rides provided by the come and celebrate this with them. We also hope great HEART OF AMERICA SHOWS. Before the Fair you’ll consider helping them finance their higher you can buy discounted carnival tickets for $60 education by purchasing a project or two at our from our Fair Queen contestants, and then trade livestock sale on Saturday. in each ticket at the Fair for a ride wristband. Give We’re thankful for the countless hours of time it a try and let’s make this the best year yet! contributed by so many volunteers, be they Fair Other exciting activities include our Team Ropdirectors, committee members, Ag teachers, paring Rodeo and Exceptional Rodeo on Thursday ents, citizens, students, community groups, City and the CPRA rodeo entry on Friday and Saturand Colorado County officials, the Junior Fair day, provided by Hat Brand Rodeo Co. We’ve Board, the Ag Complex Board, and any other peralso got the Fair Queen Pageant, Pet Show, Barson or group who gives of their time to the Fair. becue Cook Off, Senior Citizen Day, RoboCars, And we certainly appreciate the generosity of our Mutton Bustin’, Antique Car Show, Petting Zoo, sponsors, be they businesses or individuals. I pergreat vendors, parade, Calf Scramble, and, what sonally thank each of you for your hard work, conmight be considered the heart of it all, our Livetributions, and the commitment you provide for stock Shows and Sale. I haven’t even named all the youth of our county. the activities and attractions; just take a look at The Fair is a community effort. We all get out of the daily schedules and you can see everything it what we put into it. With your help and support, we have in store for you! we intend to keep blazing new trails, making new Our music lineup this year is one you’ll realfriends, and keeping our old friends, all so that ly enjoy. On Thursday, we are bringing back Tethe youth of Colorado County will gain the benefit jano Day with the great Los Ligaditos. Friday, of the life lessons and opportunities provided by listen to some good ole Texas Country with Colthe Fair. by Swift, Southbound 955, Jon Stork and Shane God bless you all, and we hope to see you at Smith and The Saints. On Saturday you’re sure the Fair! to have a good time with the Black Cat Choir back Sincerely, at it again, Texas Dream Band, Texas Jamm Band Racheal Schneider (better known for George Strait’s Ace in the Hole President

Darilyn Henderson ’20 - Board Director

Doreen Alexander ’19 - Second Vice President

Cynthia Noles ’19 - Board Director

Christi Alonso ’19 - Treasurer

David Pilsner ’19 - Board Director

Heidi May ’19 - Board Director

Jason Pausewang ’16 - First Vice President

Pamela Potter ’81 - Executive Director

Pete Zinnante ’19 - Board Director

Shannan Gerik ’15 - Executive Director

David Freeman ’16 - Board Director

Caleb Pilsner ’19 - Board Director

Steven Foster ’18 - Board Director

Wendy Herman ’17- Board Director

Kim Koehl ’17- Board Director

Christine Grafe ’19 - Board Director

Jody Primrose ’18 - Board Director

Chase Ritter ’18 - Board Director

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2021 Colorado County Fair Board President - Racheal Schneider Carnival, Cook Off, Entertainment, Life Memberships, Rajun Cajun, Season and Day Passes

Board Director and Assistant Treasurer - Carol Braden Posters, Entertainment, Scholarships, Rentals

First Vice President Jason Pausewang Grounds, Rodeo

Board Director - David Freeman Livestock, Show and Sale, Disaster Preparedness, Calf Scramble

Second Vice President Doreen Alexander Advertising, Pageant, Entertainment, Sponsorships, Parade

Board Director - Steven Foster Gates, Ticket Sales

Executive Director - Pamela Potter Life Memberships, Pageant, Scholarships Treasurer - Christi Alonso Tejano Day, Scholarships, Hospitality Secretary - Liska Pilsner Minutes/Records, Volunteers, Clean Up, Parent Work Assignments Executive Director Shannan Gerik Pageants, Entertainment, Rajun Cajun, Carnival, Scholarships

Board Director - Darilyn Henderson Art Shows, Sponsorships, Photo and Poster Show Board Director - Wendy Herman Creative Homemaking, Opening Ceremony, Quilt Show, Senior Citizen Day, Awards Board Director - Kim Koehl Gates, Ticket Sales, Junior Fair Board, Rajun Cajun Board Director - Amber McCarthy Art, Catalog, Insurance, Junior Fair Board, Kid’s Events

Board Director - Cynthia Noles Sponsorships, Pageant, Hospitality Board Director - Heidi May Parade, Pageant, Advertising Board Director - David Pilsner Beer Service, Beer Ticket Sales Board Director - Caleb Pilsner Commercial Exhibits, Entertainment Board Director - Jodie Primrose Livestock Chariman, Calf Scramble Board Director - Chase Ritter Arena Events, Grounds, Lights Board Director - Christine Grafe Sponsorship, Grounds, Entertainment Board Director - Kyle Thames ATVs, Arena Events

2021 Ticket Prices Season pass.........................$25 Season carnival pass ........$60 Day pass for ages 13+ .....$15 Day pass for ages 6-12 ....$10 Ages 5 and under.............FREE

For information call (979) 732-7571, or visit www.Colorado CountyFair.org and on Facebook

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2021 Queen contestants

FAIR QUEEN CONTESTANTS, FRONT ROW FROM LEFT: Lexi Ybarra, Destany Williams. BACK ROW FROM LEFT: McKinsey Smidovec, Ashley Treece, Sydney Psencik. NOT PICTURED: Mary Kate Heger.

ASHLEY TREECE

The 2021 Colorado County Fair Queen pageant will be Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Founders Hall 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, and Queen contests. Thank you to the following local businesses for sponsoring the Queen and Junior Queen contestants and sashes:

COLORADO COUNTY FAIR QUEEN

RUNNING FOR

Queens B&D Sand And Gravel McKinsey Smidovec Tre-House Embroidery Ashley Treece Texas Irrigation & Pipe LLC Sydney Psencik

JC Castillo, Attorney at Law Destany Williams Drymalla Construction Company - Lexi Ybarra Johnny’s Sport Shop Mary Kate Heger

Junior Queens Blue Dolphin Realty LLC - Taitlyn Mican Mike and Alice Morton Trucking - Addyson Fucik

GOOD LUCK

Running for Fair Queen and showing Puppy! We are very proud of you and all of your hard work!

Love, Eric, Mom, Will, Caleb, Callie & Barrett

Schedule of Events

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 4

Fair Queen pageants start at 5 p.m., Founders Hall

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9

American Veterans Traveling Tribute Opens, Tejano Day, Senior Citizen Day

Livestock opens (permit parking only ................................................................................................................................................6 a.m. Fairground opens (main gate) ...............................................................................................................................................................7 a.m. Market Hog Show........................................................................................................................................................................................8 a.m. Market Hog Showmanship.................................................................................................................................................8:30 a.m. – noon School day (school children free admission until noon) ...............................................................8:30 a.m. – noon Exceptional Rodeo, Rodeo Arena...................................................................................................... 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Exceptional Rodeo lunch (provided by McDonald’s) ........................................................................................................... 11:30 a.m. Senior Citizen Day (ages 65 and up) .............................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fair Pavilion Doors open, coffee, donuts, music.................................................................................................................................................9:30 a.m. Bingo....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10:30 a.m. Meal of chicken spaghetti, salad, garlic bread......................................................................................................................... 11:30 a.m. Music by Billy Wayde as Elvis.......................................................................................................................................................... 12:30 p.m. Market Lamb Show ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 a.m. Market Lamb Showmanship................................................................................................... immediately after Market Lamb Show Market Goat Show......................................................................................................................................................................................1 p.m. Market Goat Showmanship.......................................................................................................immediately after Market Goat Show Ag Mechanics...............................................................................................................................................................................................3 p.m. Ag Mechanics Show Awards.................................................................................................................. Directly outside Founders Hall Opening Ceremony at flag pole........................................................................................................................ 4 p.m. Official fairground opening (main gate) ............................................................................................................................................4 p.m. Heart of America Carnival ................................................................................................................................................... 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Animal Connection Petting Zoo..................................................................................................................................................... 4-10 p.m. Barbecue Cook-off check-in...................................................................................................................................................5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Team Roping, Rodeo Arena ..............................................................................................................................................................7:30 p.m. Tejano Day with Los Ligaditos.................................................................................................9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Founders Hall Closes.......................................................................................................... (Creative Homemaking, Fine Arts) 10 p.m. Fairgrounds Close.................................................................................................................................................................................midnight

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10

American Veterans Traveling Tribute....................................................................................................................... Throughout the day Livestock opens (permit parking only)................................................................................................................................................6 a.m. Fairground opens (main gate)................................................................................................................................................................7 a.m. Fryer rabbit check-in and sift...........................................................................................................................................................7 – 9 a.m. Market Steer Show......................................................................................................................................................................................8 a.m. Commercial Heifer Show.................................................................................................................................follows Market Steer Show Broiler check-in and sift.................................................................................................................................................... 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Fryer Rabbit Show.......................................................................................................................................................................................9 a.m. Fryer Rabbit Showmanship.................................................................................................. immediately follows Fryer Rabbit Show Pen of Two Heifers Judging.....................................................................................................................................................................9 a.m. Founders Hall opens to public .......................................................................................................................... 9 a.m. Academic Rodeo, Junior and High Schools, Founders Hall......................................................................................9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Animal Connection Petting Zoo......................................................................................................................................................... 10 a.m. Broiler Show............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 a.m. Market Cattle Showmanship............................................................................................................immediately follows Broiler Show Pen of Two Awards...................................................................................................................................................................................12 p.m. Junior Beef Heifer Show............................................................................................................................................................................1 p.m. Junior Beef Heifer Showmanship.......................................................................................................follows Junior Beef Heifer Show Quilt show entries...................................................................................................................................................................................1-2 p.m. Quilt show judging ..............................................................................................................................................................................2:30 p.m. Bucket Calf Show...................................................................................................................................................................................3:30 p.m. Heart of America Carnival ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-10 p.m. Pet Show.................................................................................................................................................................................4:30 p.m. check-in Breeding Lamb and Prospect Sheep check-in.....................................................................................................4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Open Goat and Prospect Goat check-in.................................................................................................................4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Breeding Lamb Show............................................................................................................................................. follows weigh-in breaks Prospect Sheep Show................................................................................................................................. follows Breeding Lamb Show Open Goat Prospect Show........................................................................................................................follows Prospect Sheep Show Open Goat Breeding Show..............................................................................................................follows Open Goat Prospect Show Calf and Goat Scrambles................................................................................................................................during Rodeo performance Quilt Show entries awards.......................................................................................................................................................................5 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ sign up, Rodeo press box.....................................................................................................................................6:30 p.m. CPRA Rodeo............................................................................................................................................................................................7:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 11

Livestock opens (permit parking only).................................................................................................................................................6 a.m. Fairgrounds open (main gate).................................................................................................................................................................7 a.m. Registration for livestock judging....................................................................................................................................7 a.m. at pavilion Livestock Judging contest........................................................................................................................................................................8 a.m. Setup for Jr. Livestock Sale...................................................................................................... need parents help to set up, 10:30 a.m. Fair parade with Black Cat Choir performance , downtown Columbus........................................................10 a.m. Animal Connection Petting Zoo.......................................................................................................................................................... 10 a.m. Antique Car, Truck, Tractor Show registration.................................................................................................................11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Buyer sign up...............................................................................................................................................................11 a.m. in sponsor tent Scramble Appreciation Banquet............................................................................................................................11:30 am sponsor tent Heart of America carnival.................................................................................................................12 p.m. – 12 a.m. Junior Livestock Sale...........................................................................................................................................1 p.m. Antique Car Show judging....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 p.m. Black Cat Choir.....................................................................................................................................................2 p.m.

BARBECUE TURN IN TIMES

Beans.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 a.m. Chicken................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11:30 a.m. Pork Spare Ribs............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 p.m. Brisket........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2:30 p.m. Margaritas...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 p.m. Barbecue Cook-off awards................................................................................................................................................. after last judging Car Show awards......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 p.m. Second calf and goat scrambles..................................................................................................................during Rodeo performance American Veterans Traveling Tribute........................................................................................................................ Throughout the day

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

Texas Dream Band........................................................................................................................................6 p.m. and again at 11:30 p.m. Texas Jamm Band with members of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band...................................................................... 8:30 p.m. Moe Bandy...................................................................................................................................................................................................10 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12

Livestock show clean up.............................................................................................................................................................. 8 a.m. – until Exhibitors write “thank you” letters to buyers...................................................................................................................... 8 a.m. – until Check out for all animals..............................................................................................................................................................8 a.m. - until American Veterans Traveling Tribute................................................................................................ open until noon Photos of quilt show, home economics, collections winners..................................................................................................... 1 p.m.

HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

• Creative Homemaking Department Closed to Public • Accept Baked Goods & Horticulture Specimen Entries ................................................................. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. • Judging ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

• Creative Homemaking Department Open to Public........................................................................ 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. • Senior Day at The Fair .............................................................................................................................. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

• Creative Homemaking Department Open to Public........................................................................ 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. • Open Quilt Show Entries accepted ............................................................................................................. 1:00 to 2:00 pm • Open Quilt Show judging begins ............................................................................................................................. 2:30 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

• Creative Homemaking Department Open to Public........................................................................ 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

• Grand & Reserve Champion pictures taken .......................................................................................................... 1:00 p.m.

Schedule of Events

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

Colby Swift......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 6:30 p.m. Southbound 955........................................................................................................................................................................6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Jon Stork...........................................................................................................................................................................................9 - 10:15 p.m. Shane Smith and The Saints............................................................................................................................................................10:30 p.m. Founders Hall closes..........................................................................................................................................10 p.m. Fairgrounds close.......................................................................................................................................... midnight

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Junior Fair Board

Officers Front row, from left: Natalia Arizpe-Secretary, Brooke Wanjura-President, Carina Alonso-Vice President, Clayton Zinnante-Treasurer. Back row, from left: Colby McCarthy-Columbus Reporter, Chloe Grifaldo-Weimar Reporter. Not pictured: Adalyn Rodgers-Rice Reporter.

Directors Amber McCarthy and Kim Koehl

Members

Abigail Fisher

Brina Kent

Colby Williams

Adalyn Rodgers

Brooke Wanjura

Kallin Koehl

Alejandra Palacios

Carina Alonso

Chloe Grifaldo

Leydi Cortez

Alinna Elizondo

Clayton Zinnante

Matison David

Avery Glueck

Colby McCarthy

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Patriot Day: We remember, we rebuild, we honor O n Sept. 11, 2001, we were one year into the new millennium and just one week past Labor Day, the “working men’s” holiday long known for leisurely family fun at backyard barbecues and beaches nationwide. Little did any of us know how much our nation would change at 8:45 a.m. on that fateful day. It was a Tuesday morning, and the first American Airlines airplane flew into a tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. As people evacuated that building and its twin tower in front of a national television audience, 18 minutes later a United Airlines airplane flew into the second tower. The second crash caused an enormous explosion with billows of smoke, flames and debris scattering for blocks. We watched in shock and fear as planes were used as weapons of war to attack America on her soil. Glued to our televisions and radios, we were entranced by the horror unfolding in New York City. At 9:45 a.m. another American Airlines plane flew into the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C.

Less than 30 minutes after our nation’s military headquarters was attacked, the World Trade towers collapsed. Americans and the world watched helplessly as people trapped in the burning buildings teetered on window ledges, making the unimaginable decision to leap over 100 stories down to the sidewalk below instead of facing the choking smoke and deadly flames rapidly consuming the buildings. Meanwhile, yet another United plane was hijacked, and passengers and flight staff, who by this time had learned of the day’s previous events, courageously fought the terrorists aboard the flight. The plane flipped over and crashed into a rural field in Pennsylvania at 10:10 a.m., killing all on board. Over 3,000 people were lost on that single day in September, including 343 NYC firefighters and paramedics, 23 NYC police officers, and 37 Port Authority police officers, killed attempting to evacuate people out of the burning twin towers. Nearly 10,000 people sustained numerous injuries. Locally, neighbors came together in Columbus to console one another with a prayer service at the Colorado County courthouse. Cities across the country scrambled into action, uncertain if they would be next in the slew of attacks. Airports and public transportation nationwide came to a screeching halt, and buildings were evacuated in several major cities. Terrorists from Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations lived in the United States for over a year and learned to fly aircrafts at American

flight schools. Other terrorists who were part of the attack came into America in the months prior to the Sept. 11 attack. A total of 19 terrorists armed with box cutters and knives boarded four flights and changed America forever. In those hours and days to follow, we were no longer Democrats or Republicans, gay or straight, Black or white, officers or civilians – we were humans. We were Americans, and we joined hands and pleaded with God to bless America – to stand beside her, and guide her through the night with His light from above. In a televised speech later that night, President George W. Bush said, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.” President Bush proclaimed Sept. 11, 2002 as the first Patriot Day. Each year, Sept. 11 is known as Patriot Day, observed as a national day of service and remembrance for those Americans lost in the 2001 attacks. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, on the 20th anniversary of the day that changed the world, as we knew it, the Colorado County Fair proudly honors all first responders, active military and retired veterans as the 2021 Fair Parade Marshals. Trained to respond in emergencies, these men and women are the ones who run toward trouble instead of away from it, who risk their own lives to save ours, and for those selfless acts, we say “thank you.” Please join us at the fairgrounds any day of the fair for complimentary entrance (with identification).

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Colorado County Fair SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

he Colorado County Fair Association (CCFA) offers 16 scholarships totaling $13,250 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 2021 recipients include: from Columbus High School, Ryleigh Parr, daughter of Darlene Blaha and Donald Parr, $500; from Rice High School, Rayel Aiken, daughter of Demetria Aiken, $1,000; Everado Esquivel, Jr., son of Rocio and Everado Esquivel, Sr., $500; Leroy “Robert” Stavinoha, III, son of Tina and Leroy Stavinoha, $500; from Weimar High School, Kennedy Koehn, daughter of Rory Koehn, $1,000; Abigail Psencik, daughter of Tracy and Brian Psencik, $500. The scholarship given to Aiken was

given in memory of the late Steven Meinecke of Eagle Lake, a member of CCFA’s Board of Directors from 19962006.The scholarship given to Koehn was given in memory of 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. Rayel Aiken was also awarded the Case Beken Scholarship. She will receive $2,318 in 2021 and the same amount in 2022. In addition, $4,250 in scholarships was awarded to winners in the 2020 Fair King and Queens Pageant. Fair Queen, Emily Elstner, daughter of Sadie and Kevin Elstner, received the $1,000 Leslie Heard Memorial Scholarship. The

late Heard, of Eagle Lake, was 1985 Fair Queen. Elstner also received the $2,000 Pamela Potter Honorary Scholarship for having sold the most advance season passes to the fair. Potter, of Columbus, was pageant director for 41 years (1979-2019) and has been a CCFA Board member since 1981. Parr was first runner up for Fair Queen and received the $500 Megan Bloecker Memorial Scholarship. The late Bloecker, of Columbus, was Junior Fair Queen of 2000. Parr was also first runner up for Membership Queen and received a $750 scholarship. Junior Fair Board recipients were: from Rice High School, Leroy “Robert” Stavinoha, III $1,000; Rayel Aiken, $1,000; Everado Esquivel, Jr. $800; Maria Arizpe, $600; from Columbus High School, Mia Colletti, $300.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2021 COLORADO COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITORS!

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Colorado County Fair SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Rayel Aiken

Maria Arizpe

Mia Colletti

Emily Elstner

Everado Esquivel, Jr.

Kennedy Koehn

Ryleigh Parr

Abigail Psencik

Leroy “Robert” Stavinoha, III

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Special presale

CARNIVAL season passes

Last day to buy carnival season passes will be Wednesday, Sept. 8. This pass is a ticket for the Heart of America Carnival. This year’s carnival will feature approximately 18 rides and a dozen games. Pageant contestants will have presale carnival season passes available for $60. This will get carnival goers three wristbands, one for each day and unlimited rides. These special ticket rates are only available for a limited time, sold by pageant contestants.

Fair Thanks Wintermann Foundation The officers and directors of the Colorado County Fair Association sincerely thank the David and Eula Wintermann Foundation of Eagle Lake for their generous grant to our scholarship fund. Four graduating seniors were awarded Fair scholarships funded by the Foundation’s grant. Two students from Rice High School received scholarships, namely, Rayel Aiken, daughter of Demetria Aiken, of Eagle Lake and Everado Esquivel, Jr., son of Rocio and Everado Esquivel, Sr., also of Eagle Lake. Two students from Weimar High School were also awarded scholarships, those being, Kennedy Koehn, daughter of Rory Koehn, of Weimar and Abigail Psencik, daughter of Tracy and Brian Psencik, also of Weimar. The Fair Association is grateful to the Wintermann Foundation for helping us with our mission to support the youth of Colorado County.

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Cost of Freedom Wall

merican Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) travels the USA with the Cost of Freedom Tribute to provide a forum for the members of the community to come together to honor, respect and remember all those asked to stand in harm’s way to protect and defend this great country and freedom. Bring your children and educate them as to the significance of this important moment in history. The Cost of Freedom Tribute consists of: • Displays representing statistics from every war/ conflict that the USA has been involved in. • A series of World War II panels portraying the entire timeline of events.

• A Korean War tribute representing the timeline of the entire conflict with corresponding battle maps and photos. • The Traveling Vietnam Wall – 80 percent replica (largest replica) of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. The “wall” stretches over 380 ft. long from end to end and contains all 58,253 names. The

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“wall” is current through 2009 and is constantly being updated to accurately pay tribute to those who died during the Vietnam War. • A timeline, series of facts and figures, and a display of art from Vietnam veteran artists depicting patriotic and veteran themes. • A display of USA founding and significant histori-

cal documents including the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and other historical documents. • Panels for honoring Law Enforcement and Firefighters with pictorial display. • A panel memorializing the casualties at the Ft Hood 2009 shooting. • Pictures of each of our commanders in chief throughout history. • A 9/11 tribute with the names of all 2984 casualties organized by where they were located at the time of death. The AVTT “Gold Dog Tag” display. This one of a kind tribute honors those who have fallen and to which there is not currently a memorial for their honor and remembrance.

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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 †

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CCFA Life Members 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 † Gaylon 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 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 Fair 2021 Senior Citizens Day Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:30 am Doors Open, Donuts, Coffee and Music 10:30 am BINGO 11:30 am Meal of Chicken Spaghetti, Salad & Garlic Bread 12:30 pm Music Provided by Billy Wayde as ELVIS 2:00 pm Thank you for enjoying our Senior Day

Musical Entertainment Provided By Billy Wayde as ELVIS

Care Providers will be on site for you to visit with. There will be lots of Infor mation for ser vices you or a family member may need. All free of charge.

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Honorary Lifetime Directors In loving memory of Joyce Kemper, Steven Meinecke, Tom Northup, Eddie Orange, Sandra Robinson, T.J. Smith and Jerome Wicke.

Sandra Berger

Leon Dittmar, Jr.

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Lynda Appelt Evans

Darrell Gertson

Gail Gerston

Wade Gibson

Darlene Hayek

Stacy Heger

Mary Lou Henneke

Molly Strunk Janak

Raymie Kana

Katie Northrup

Scott Orange

Rita Ruffino

H. O. “Butch” Strunk

Gerald Trojacek

Patsy Warschak

Mack Janak

Carol Ripper

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Colorado County Open Quilt Show Friday September 10, 2021 Entries are $5.00 per quilt Entries are accepted from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Judging starts at 2:30 pm

You do not have to live in Colorado County to enter, we welcome all quilters to join us. Information and entry forms can also be found on coloradocountyfair.org under fair activities Contact Wendy Herman, 979-758-4113 with any questions.

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OPEN QUILT CONTEST Chairman: Wendy Herman, 979-758-4113

There will be a $5.00 entry fee per quilt entered. Entries will be accepted Friday, September 10, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Judging will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Entries will be released Friday, September 10, 2021 at 5 p.m. Grand & Reserve winners will have photos made at 5:00 p.m.

NOTE: Stitches should be even, neat and have appropriate tensions, knots or thread ends should be hidden and no loose threads, quilts should be attractive, clean and creative, no obvious signs of stretching or distortion of design shape, batting should be even and corners should be smooth and must be standard bed sizes (crib, twin, full, queen or king).

SPECIAL RULES 1. Competition is open all quilters, individual, club or group. 2. Competition is open to all quilters in the surrounding area. 3. Quilts must have been constructed in the last three years. 4. Each quilter/group/club may enter as many categories as desired. 5. Wall quilts must be at least 24” wide and 24” in length. 6. Quilts must be clean and in show condition.

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King Arthur Flour Baking Contest back

ome 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. 9 through Sept. 11. “King Arthur Flour is America’s oldest flour company. We have been providing premier flour, baking ingredients, and instruction for the last 227 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 8. 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 gift cards

to the Baker’s Catalogue/kingarthurflour.com and baking pans. “We are very excited to have King Arthur Flour join our baking contest for the 43rd 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

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fresh baked goodies,” said Wendy Herman, CCFA Creative Homemaking Department Director. For more information about the County Fair and complete contest rules, please visit coloradocountyfair.org. or call (979) 758-4113. About King Arthur Flour Founded in 1790, King Arthur Flour is America’s oldest flour company and premier baking resource, offering ingredients, mixes, tools, recipes, educational opportunities, and inspiration to bakers everywhere. The company’s high-quality flour is available in supermarkets nationwide. Additionally, more than 1,000 tested and trusted baking tools and ingredients are available through King Arthur Flour’s Baker’s Catalogue, online at kingarthurflour. com, and at The Baker’s Store in Norwich, Vermont. King Arthur Flour has been 100 percent employee-owned since 2004 and became a founding B (Beneficial) Corporation in 2007.

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Thanks to McDonald’s for providing student lunches at the 2021 Exceptional Rodeo!

Exceptional Rodeo

his year’s Exceptional Rodeo will be Thursday, Sept. 9 from 9-11 a.m. It includes all three school districts, and is geared toward special needs students. The participants will be instructed by the Rodeo Committee and members of the Junior Fair Board on the events of a Rodeo, and they will learn the art of roping and barrel racing. Following the activities, the students will be invited to a meal at the fair grounds. McDonald’s is a proud sponsor of the lunches provided for student participants in the Exceptional Rodeo. The Exceptional Rodeo is in memory of Steven Craig and Paul Steven Weido.

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he always-popular petting zoo will be a feature again at this year’s fair. Animals provided by Animal Connection, licensed by the USDA. Animal Connection ensures all animals are cared for under the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act, and are kept in a clean and safe environment. Hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes are provided

to patrons as they exit the petting zoo. Feed is sold as an option for patrons, and buckets of brushes are staged along the fence line so that visitors may “groom” the animals. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity for teachable moments and quality time with their children. Petting zoo hours are Thursday - Saturday from 4 - 10 p.m.

Rev up your engines for the 2021 Colorado County Fair Car Show

Colorado County Academic Rodeo

The Garwood Lions Club will host the 15th annual Colorado County Fair Academic Rodeo during the 43rd 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. Those who attend in cool, air conditioned comfort enjoy the academic rodeo. 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. 10 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.

Cars from Hot-Rods to Classics, Tractors and more COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Fair Association Board is seeking entries for the 2021 Colorado County Fair & Rodeo Car, Truck, and Tractor Show, set for Saturday, Sept. 11, 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 11 a.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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43rd ANNUAL

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Country Pride County Wide G ive us your best shots! The Colorado County Fair photography contest is open to all youth and adults within the county. For details on size, entry fees, divisions and categories please refer to the 2021 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, Homemaking and Special Events category and click on the 2021 Fine Arts catalog.

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. Show your amazing talent to the community. Photography is an inspiring display in the Founders Hall. If you have questions or would like more information, please call photography department chairwoman Mary DiGiovanni at (979) 733-3764.

Lamb and Goat Show

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. 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. Protective helmets are required (for the safety of the rider), and all riders must wear long pants, boots or sturdy shoes (no flip flops or sandals). A long sleeve shirt is highly recommended. A parent of legal guardian must sign release forms and waivers at the time of registration. The first 20 registered contestants will enter the event, and only a parent or legal guardian may register a child in the event. Riders ages 4 to 8 years old and less than 55 pounds in weight are eligible.

Annual Lamb, Goat Prospect Show Set The 12th annual lamb and goat prospect show will take place Friday, Sept. 10 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 the 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. 10 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 p.m. Belt buckles and jackpot money will be awarded. Participants must show out of the trailer as no pens will be available and will be released immediately after the show. For information, contact Gerald Koehl at (979) 732-4088.

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2021 Fair Sponsors CHAMPION ($10,000 OR MORE) Darmar Investments, LP YellaWood Cavender Auto Country WRANGLER ($5,000) FreBo Ranch LONE STAR ($2,500) Zapalac Electric, LLC Wintermann Foundation COWBOY ($1,000) Dale and Doreen Alexander Columbus Community Hospital Heller Materials Heidi May Leyco Realty Industry State Bank Leyco Realty Peters BBQ Potter’s Western Store Woodman Life Columbus Outfitters Colorado County Citizen First National Bank of Eagle Lake COWPOKE ($500) Banks Ranch Colorado County Oil Co. Columbus Transmission Colorado Valley Veterinarian Services Connie’s Bail Bond Delgado Wrecker Service Heller Materials, LLC Hruska’s Grocery Company Weimar Veterinary Clinic Leon’s Electric and Plumbing Kleiber Tractor and Equipment, Inc. Texas Tents

ROUND UP ($750) Scott and Cynthia Noles Sterling Noles Memorial Fund God’s Corner Store Colorado County Citizen Hallmark Realty SHOW SPONSOR ($250) Columbus Bearing and Industrial Supply D-Zee’s Automotive Drymalla Construction Company Frnka AC Sales and Appliance HEB Kountry Kritters, LLC Ortega Cattle and Agriculture, LLC Pesak Brothers Construction, Inc. Seifert and Son, Inc. Butane and Gas & Equipment Weido Ranch – In memory of Steven Craig and Paul Steven Weido Weishuhn Engineering Inc. Wick Insurance Services, LLC Youens & Duchicela Clinic Class Concrete FRIENDS OF THE FAIR Mrs. Pete Mikulenka Henry and Pam Potter Columbus Nails McDonald’s Doak and Roxanne Hartley

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Livestock Exhibitors and Sponsors EXHIBITORS Abell, Robert Jr. Alonso, Carina Alonso, Damian Arizpe, Carlos Jr. Arizpe, Natalia Ausmus, Paige Ausmus, Rylie Berger, Ella Berger, Kensi Berger, Lily Berger, Salah Berger, Sarah-Jane Billeck, Erica Billeck, Trey Brandt, Brendan Brandt, Chloe Brandt, Dawson Brandt, Hadley Bluntson, Jacob Cantwell, Faith Cantwell, Troy Castillo, Oralia “Lola” Catillo, Celest Christen, Kaylee Cranek, Ty Dippel, Myles Dudensing, Jack Ehlert, Micah Eichelberger, Taylor Elizando, Alinna Elstner, Connor Elstner, Olivia Ferretic, Ramiro Findeisen, Carter Findeisen, Daniel Fisbeck, Hannah Fisher, Abigail Fisher, Brayden Floyd, Lawson Floyd, Weston Fogleman, Kole Foster, Levi Foster, Peyton Freeman, Bradi Freeman, Breelyn Freeman, Bristol Fucik, Addyson Fucik, Willa Garmore, Olivia Gasca, Juliette Gasca, Laura Gerik, Harper Gerik, Saige Glueck, Aiden Glueck, Avery Glueck, Chase Glueck, Colson Glueck, Hannah Glueck, Natalie Glueck,Madison Graves, Curt Grifaldo, Chloe Hauerland, Hudson Hauerland, Will Heger, Mary-Kate Helmcamp, Kylie Henke,Cy Hilley, Abigail Hoelscher, Abigail

Hoelscher, Emma Hoffman, Kyle Hoffman, Wade Hudec, Logune Hudec, Paityn Janak, Callie Jo Janak, Tucker Janecka, Aubrey Janecka, Brady Joines, Colt Joines, Lauren Kent, Brina Klam, Caitlyn Klam, Carson Koehl, Ashlyn Koehl, Kallin Koehn, Caroline Koy, Caden Koy, Colten Koy, Jacob Leal, Samuel Leal, Tristin Lindemann, Dakota Lykke, Cannon Mangum, Hunter May, Savannah Mazac, Logan McAfee, Kelly Mican, Malarie Mican, Taitlyn Mikulenka, Mason Moreno, Alazay Mueller, Braden Nelson, Raegan Nelson, Raelee Nino, Evani Onheiser, Justin Onheiser, Kylie Palacios, Alejandra Palacios, Ariana Pavlicek, Charley Pavlu, Claire Pavlu, Paige Peacock, Abigail Peacock, Augustus Pesak, Heston Pieper, Anistyn Pilat, Brynn Pilat, Kaden Pilat, Parker Polak, Brock Primrose, Jakelyn Psencik, Sydney Rau, Jase Rerich, Emma Rerich, Ty Rodgers, Adalyn Rodgers, Reyna Rodgers, Taft Rodgers, Ty Rodriguez, Aggie Rodriguez, Aubrey Rodriguez, Avalyn Rohan, Taylor Rohan, Taylor Schimcek, Kaleb Schimcek, Layne Schimcek, Waylon Schmidt, Devon Schmidt, Rylie

Schneider, Emily Seifert, Carlee Silcox III, Larry “Trey” Simon, Hunter Smidovec, McKinsey Smidovec, Micheal Stanley, Logan Thames, Makenzie Thompson, Faith Thompson, Ria Tijerina, Lila Tijerina, Newt Torres, Ava Treece, Ashley Vasek, Brett Jr. Vasek, Madilyn Wanjura,Brooke Warschak, Gabrielle Weishuhn, Kase Westfall, Mason Westfall, Morgan Whalberg, Jaxon Wick, Reagan Wied, Emily Wied, Fallan Wied, Kelsey Wied, Rhett Wilke, Macey Wilke, Morgan Williams, Kaelyn Youens, Sloan Zinnante, Addison Zinnante, Clayton Zinnante, Kaden LIVESTOCK SHOW SPONSORS 3TK Cattle Co. AL&M Building Supply Armadillo Portable Toilets Austin’s BBQ B&D Services Back Porch Grooming Barten Industrial Coating LLC Bernardo Farm & Ranch Supply Bohuslav Feed Mill Inc. Bonham Ranch Broken Arrow Silver Company Caushatta Cattle Co Cavender Auto - Chevrolet Cavender Auto - Chrysler Cavender Auto - Ford Cavender Auto - Polaris Clark Welding Class Concrete Colorado County Farm Bureau Colorado County Rice Mill Colorado Valley Veterinary Services PA Columbus Animal Clinic Columbus Livestock Co Columbus Television & Appliance D&A Broken Arrow Ranch Darrell & Dana Pagel Delgado’s Wrecker Service Deven & Donna Nelson Doug and Ann Wessels Drew Freeman Services Eagle Lake Dental Associates Eagle Lake Drug Store El 7 Ranch

Elstner Cattle Co F&M Cattle F9 Equine Five Oak Construction Garwood Implement & Supply Glueck Concrete Glueck Tree Farm H&S Livestock and Ranch Service Hefner Farms Heidi May, Leyco Real Estate Hlavinka Equipment Company Hold ‘Em and Hit ‘Em Huette Ranches J&W Parts Jimmie L. Class Construction Jody & Michelle Primrose Johnny’s Sport Shop Juice Plus Kainer Pest Control Kase Beken Memorial, Robin Beken Kevin Schimcek Construction Klam Cattle Klam Farm & Ranch Services Koehl’s Show Lambs Lake Oil Co. Leopold Grain Main Package Store Maxwell’s Meat Market MG Inc Mike & Connie Whitlock Miller Steel & Fabrication Nelson Earth Works Pesak Construction Pete’s Custom Catering Poenitzsch Backhoe Service Potter Family Potter Western Store R & R Shaved Ice R. Hudec Well Service, LLC. Ralph & Linda Schmidt Robert & Paula Schaffer Robert Abell Farms San Bernard Electric Coop Schindler LPG Inc. Seybro Door & Weatherstrip Shoppa’s Farm Supply St. Anthony’s P.T.C. SWY Machine Taco Tony Texas Irrigation & Pipe LLC The Erwin Hattermann Family The Falls Theut Glass Co Todd & Lisa Krenek Tonkawa Farms (Hildebrand Fund) Traffco Industries Inc. Trefny Ranch United Ag Eagle Lake Vance Duncan Wegenhoft Ranch Weimar Trophies Inc Weimar Veterinary Clinic Wiese Crop Insurance Zbranek Gravel, LLC. Zoetis

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2021 Colorado County Fair

Entertainment Lineup THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 TEJANO DAY Los Ligaditos — 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 Colby Swift — 5 p.m. Southbound 955 — 6:45 p.m. Jon Stork — 9 p.m. Shane Smith and The Saints — 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 Black Cat Choir — 10 a.m. parade and 2 p.m. Texas Dream Band — 6 p.m. Texas Jamm Band — 8:30 p.m. Moe Bandy — 10 p.m. Texas Dream Band — 11:30 p.m.

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young singer songwriter whose rockytonk flare and soulful sound has quickly made a name in the Texas scene and beyond, Jon Stork was born and raised in Beasley, Texas. Growing up on the coastal plains and being from a musical family, he picked up a guitar after watching his older brother write, sing and perform in a band (shout out to Letters for June!). As the years went by, he began following new types of music, along with styles, that started influencing the young talent. Texas based artists such as Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Roger Creager and more, began taking hold, and the writing of original material started to flow. Working three jobs while going to college in College Station, Texas, Stork began to play locally and try his hand at sharing those songs

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that had come out over time. Eventually moving away from multiple jobs and the college scene, Stork found himself working in different cities across the country. Ultimately, this moving and shaking returned him back to Houston with not only a drive to make music work, but a pocket full of songs that he had been compiling out on the road. He was given the ultimatum of choosing between work and music, and the choice was made! Playing anywhere and everywhere he could, he found stability in regular gigs and paying shows around the area at local spots. Honing and learning as time went on, Stork recorded and released his debut EP, In Your Radio, in 2017, landing him amongst the top 10 artists on the iTunes country chart. Following the debut, the first stand-

alone single, Rodeo Blues was released in December of that same year, with One Night Stand to follow in 2018. Coming out of summer 2019, Stork’s first full length album, Radio Cowboy was released. The first radio single, Facts and Lies, went #1 on Texas radio in February, 2020. With the arrival of the second single, and the title track, Radio Cowboy, it emerged and climbed quickly, with it ultimately gracing the top of the charts at #2 for multiple weeks. Another Town was released shortly thereafter, in

Fall of 2020, and was crowned #1 in February, 2021. Stork released his final single from the Radio Cowboy album in March of 2021. If You Can Dance, hit the radio airwaves as requested by DJ’s across the state. As he tours and promotes his newest single, he looks forward to having new music on the horizon. “I’m so excited for the future. These songs are the best I’ve ever written. The next project is going to show how much I’ve grown and progressed as an artist and songwriter. I can’t wait for y’all to hear it!” -Jon

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Black Cat Choir

Texas Jamm Band

L to R: Mike Daily (steel guitar), Bobby Jarzombek (drums), Benny McArthur (guitar, fiddle, vocals), Rick McRae (guitar, fiddle, vocals), Jon Kemppainen (fiddle, vocals), Ronnie Huckaby (piano), Tom Batts (bass guitar, vocals).

ebruary 1993, San Marcos, Texas: a phone call is made to a couple of members of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band from a member of Clay Blaker’s Texas Honky Tonk Band, a group that had often played shows with George and Ace In The Hole. The inquiry was about starting up a coun-

try jam session at a small, but popular night club on the town square. The jam would provide a place for players and singers to hone their skills on a normally off night and give some of the Ace in the Hole guys a place to pick when not on tour. On Monday, March 8th, 1993, the Monday Night Jam began.

As the weekly jam session grew in popularity over the ensuing years, musicians from all over came through town and stepped on stage to do their thing. Many of these artists and players moved on, never to be heard from again, while others ended up with record deals or made their way to the top playing with popular stars. Soon, the house band began receiving offers to play at other venues and events such as fairs, festivals, corporate events, and just good ol’ honky tonks in Texas, as well as in other parts of the country. Being a nameless band those first few years, the demand to play prompted the members to get a name for themselves. Because the band was born and reared at a jam session in a Texas honky tonk, the name Texas Jamm Band fell into place. For over twenty years, even as members have come and gone, the band has kept its core players. The music remains the same as when the group first began filling the dance floors of dance halls, night clubs, and special events venues. To this day, fans continue to enjoy the timeless and classic sound of The Texas Jamm Band, featuring members of George Strait’s Ace In The Hole band.

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Moe Bandy

oe Bandy is one of America’s all-time leading classic country music Artists/Performers... Moe’s long string of hits include “Bandy The Rodeo Clown”, “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life”, “Till I’m Too Old To Die young”, “Americana”, “It’s A Cheatin’ Situation”, “Just good Ol’ Boys”, “Barstool Mountain”, “I Cheated Me Right Out of You”, “I Just Started Hatin’ Cheatin’ Songs Today”, “Rodeo Romeo”, “You Haven’t Heard the Last of Me”, “Holding The Bag” And dozens of other chart-toppers. Whether writing, recording new songs or travelling the world performing. Moe keeps one of the busiest schedules in show business. Some of his noteworthy accomplishments are: 10 # 1 Hits, 40 Top Ten Hits, 66 Chart Hits, 5 Gold Albums, ACM Song of The Year, ACM most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year, American Video of the year, ACM and CMA Duet of the Year.

Country music legend Moe Bandy has come a long way from his bull riding days in Texas. Not to mention his years as a sheet metal worker by day and playing Honkey Tonks at night in and around his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. In the mid-seventies when the country pop Kenny Rogers,

John Denver and the outlaw sound of Waylon and Willie was at the rage, along came the traditionalist Moe Bandy. The Texas singer with twin fiddles and steel guitar in the band kept Texas-style Honkey Tonk music alive, but it wasn’t easy. In 1972 Moe met record producer Ray Baker on a hunt-

27 ing trip and convinced him to listen to some demo tapes he had made. Baker agreed to produce Moe if he was willing to pay for recording session. Moe agreed and out of that session came Moe’s first hit song “I just Started Hatin Cheatin’ Songs Today”. GRC records picked up the song and released it nationally where it became a top 20 hit and that was just the beginning. Moe followed up with “It Was Always So Easy (To Find An Unhappy Woman)” and his first #1 hit “Bandy The Rodeo Clown”. His songs never strayed far from the traditionally Honky Tonk fare. Loving, cheating, drinking and patriotic songs formed the core of his music. Moe continues to perform to packed houses all over the world. More than anything else Moe loves to perform for his countless fans. Be sure to check out Moe’s website MoeBandy. com because he just might be coming to a town near you!

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Bucket Calves

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

The Bucket Calf show will be Friday, Sept. 10 at 3:30 p.m. There are 11 exhibitors for bucket calves this year. Chairperson: Jody Primrose (979) 5331393. Committee: Craig Potter, Dave Freeman, and Leroy Stavinoha. TAG-IN AND ENTRY DEADLINE IS PER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1. The Bucket Calf Show is open to any youths who live in Colorado County between the ages of 5-8 as of April1 of the show year. The exhibitor does not have to be a member of a 4-H or Jr. FFA and cannot be showing a market project in the Colorado County Fair Market Shows. 2. Calves must be born between April 1 of the show year and June 15 of the show year as per the Schedule of Events. 3. Exhibitors will be allowed to show only one calf at the Colorado County Junior Livestock Show. 4. All calves must be raised on a bottle or bucket. No nurse cows are allowed. 5. Calf may be of any sex or breed. 6. All calves must be halter broke and controllable at the Colorado County Junior Livestock Show. 7. Bucket calf judging will be based on the appearance of the exhibitor and bucket calf, the exhibitor’s ability to handle the

calf, and the exhibitor’s knowledge of his/ her bucket calf. 8. NO PASS/NO PLAY rule applies to all exhibitors. 9. All bucket calves must be shown at the Progress Show for the Colorado County Junior Livestock Show. This is where the entry forms and fees will be collected for the Colorado County Junior Livestock Show. The progress show date will be as per Schedule of Events. 10. Bucket calves should be checked in and tied to assigned area by Noon on Friday as per the Schedule of Events. Bucket calf show will begin at 3:30 p.m. or immediately following the Jr. Beef Heifer Show if it runs later. Bucket calves will check out following the Bucket Calf Show and Awards.

11. If a calf becomes uncontrollable and the child cannot control the calf, the calf will be removed from the show ring for the safety of the exhibitor and other exhibitors. 12. Exhibitors will be required to keep the tie up area for their calf clean while on the fairgrounds. 13. Bucket calves are not eligible for the CCFJLS Sale. Exhibitors are eligible to receive Add-ons from Donors,but the normal 5% commission fee will be charged. 14. Texas dairy cattle, regardless of age or sex, must follow all rules set by the Texas Animal Health Commission for dairy cattle.

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. Judging is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10 and projects will be offered for sale Saturday, Sept. 11 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.

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

The Colorado County Citizen

43rd ANNUAL

WESTERN AND FINE ARTS EXHIBITION

Country Pride County Wide

The Fair Board encourages you to visit the 43rd Annual Fair and enjoy exhibits contributed by local talent of all ages from Colorado County. 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 “Country Pride County Wide” themed pieces. Entries will be hung in the Founders Hall and will put a smile on your face. The rules and guidelines for the Western Art Division are modeled after the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art program; this division is open to students who reside in Colorado County. Each Western art entry is awarded a ribbon. Finalist rosettes will be awarded in each of the three divisions, Elementary (pre-K through 5th grade), Junior (sixth through eighth grades) and Senior (ninth through 12th grades). “Best

of Show” and “Reserve Best of Show” winners will be awarded. There is no entry fee for Western art. The Fine Arts Exhibit is open to all ages and the artwork may portray any subject matter. A variety of categories will be highlighted. This is the county’s opportunity to show off all our local talent. Ribbons and awards will be given based upon divisions. All art entries will be accepted in Founders Hall at the Colorado County fairgrounds on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. No late entries will be eligible for judging but will be displayed. Art will be displayed 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.

The Art Exhibitions became a part of the Colorado County Fair in 1979 to highlight the talent across our community. The Colorado County Fair includes many areas of diversity and allows people to actively participate in events besides agriculture or livestock events. The Colorado County Fair Board encourages involvement from all community residents. The Fine Arts and Special Events catalog is available for entry requirements and division specifications electronically on the Fair’s website at coloradocountyfair.org under the Activities tab; go to Fine Arts & Special Events and then click on the 2021 Fair Fine Arts and Special Events catalog. If you have questions or would like more information, please call Darilyn Henderson (Western Art) at (979) 2320600 or Deborah Petrosky (Fine Arts) at (979) 733-2802.

2021 Eddie Orange Barbecue Cook-off Fire up the grill and get ready for the Eddie Orange Barbecue Cook-off at the 2021 Colorado County Fair! Sanctioned categories include: chicken, pork spare ribs, and brisket (meat is subject to inspection). Other categories are beans and margaritas. Preregistered teams can begin setting up after 5 pm, Thursday, Sept. 9. All other teams are asked to arrive between 3 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10. There will be no Saturday check-in. Cookers may check in and leave their pit on Friday and return on Saturday. All team members must have a season pass to enter the grounds. Season passes are available from any fair queen contestant, at various businesses around the county, or can be included in your entry fees, and called for at the gate upon arrival. Teams will be assigned a barbecue site upon payment of entry fees. Call (979) 732-2579 to reserve your site. Electric sites equipped with a 30-

BUY LOCAL Brookshire Brothers is donating gift cards for the high point cooker who shows receipt proof of purchase from a Brookshire Bros. store. Brisket - $50 gift card; Ribs - $25 gift card and chicken $25 gift card. Show proof of purchase at check-in for entry. For more information contact Racheal Schneider at (979) 732-2579 or email rachealschneider@me.com Entry forms available at coloradocountyfair. org.

amp breaker are limited, for $90. Non-electric sites are $60. Please note that fires, including open pits are not permitted at the campsite. Please respect this area by leaving it as clean as you found it!

The Colorado County Fair Thanks Barbecue Cook-off Sponsors: Schneider Tire and Lube The First State Bank Quality Fertilizer, Inc. Brookshire Brothers Food & Pharmacy Blue Dolphin Realty, LLC Barco Industries, Inc. Evelyn Orange, Ray Bartels and Scott Orange families in memory of Eddie Orange

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Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Beekeeping Exhibit Colorado County Beekeepers will host a beekeeping exhibit in the exhibits tent. At the exhibit, you can learn the importance of bees in Texas to agriculture, gardening, and the environment. Learn about the basics of a bee hive, the biology of the honey bee, and maybe even taste some awesome honey! See if you can find the Queen in the see- through bee hive!

Future CCF 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.

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Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

2020 Colorado County Fair Royalty The 2020 Colorado County Fair pageants were held Sept. 9 - 10 at the Founder’s Hall on the Colorado County fairgrounds. Congratulations to all contestants and winners.

Little Miss Colorado County Winner Hadley Divin

Jr. Miss Colorado County Taylor Johnson

Little Mr. Colorado County Noah Faldyn

First runner up Genesis Trujillo

Contestants Lola Duffy and Savannah May

Membership Queen: Emily Elstner ($2,000 scholarship). Runner up: Ryleigh Parr ($750 scholarship). Second runner up: McKinsey Smidovec ($500 scholarship). Fair Queen Emily Elstner ($1,000 scholarship). Fair Queen contestants – Emily Elstner, Ryleigh Parr, McKinsey Smidovec, Rayel Aiken and Savannah Pilsner.

Court: Queen Emily Elstner, Jr. Queen Ashley Treece, McKinsey Smidovec, Ryleigh Parr, Rayel Aiken, Jr. Queen runner up Shelby Johnson and Savannah Pilsner.

Jr. Queen Ashley Treece Jr. Queen runner up Shelby Johnson

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Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021