2016 Mountain State Fair Guide

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[ GENERAL INFORMATION ]

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Agricultural fairs are the windows that the public views agriculture through, and more importantly they provide opportunity for them to experience it firsthand.

2 0 1 6 T heme “Sew it, Grow it, Show it!”

Atten d ance 2015 attendance was 190,327. A record 191,596 people attended the fair in 2013.

S E W I T, G R O W I T, SHOW IT!

SEPTEMBER 9-18, 2016 WNC Ag Center, 1-26 exit 40 mountainfair.org

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NO R TH C AROL I NA MO U NTA IN S TATE FAI R WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher, NC 28732 (828) 687-1414 mountainfair.org NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Steve Troxler, Commissioner All show times subject to change.

For your safety, hand washing stations are located at all animal exhibits.

Overview Every year the NC Mountain State Fair showcases the best western North Carolina has to offer. The mountain heritage and local talents on display at the fair are what makes it a unique and enjoyable event.

It’s that delicate balance of sustaining the well-worn and treasured traditions of the fair and introducing a few fresh attractions that has made the NC Mountain State Fair a destination for families for the last 22 years.

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F oo d For many, the fair means one thing: food. Lots and lots of food, often deep fried, on a stick or deep fried and on a stick. Fair-goers marvel each year at the various concoctions, returning to old favorites and trying new treats.

Can you say fried pineapple on a stick? Or pork chop on a stick? Then there’s deepfried Milky Way bar on a stick, cheesecake on a stick, fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a stick and don’t forget about the fried pickle on a stick. It seems like everything at the fair just tastes better on a stick.

E m p lo y ment The NC Mountain State Fair has approximately 400 paid employees for the 10 day duration of the fair.

E ntertainment Over 100 acts perform at the fairs’ numerous free entertainment venues.

Attractions Drew Expositions features more than 40 carnival rides and numerous games of skill. Kiddyland offers 30+ carnival rides for pint-sized fair visitors.

Agriculture & C om p etition Over $240,000 in competition premiums is available in 2016. Livestock exhibitors compete for ribbons and cash in hundreds of competitions.

The Expo Building showcases Arts and Crafts, Photos, Quilts and Hand Sewn Clothing, Cooking Competitions, Wood Carvings and many other Competitive Entry items.

Facility Information The WNC Agricultural Center is owned by the State of North Carolina and operated by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The facility and the NC Mountain State Fair are completely self-supported and receive no appropriated tax funds for operational expenses.

The NC Mountain State Fairs’ mission is to educate and involve our guests by providing a world-class agricultural showcase that is innovative, entertaining and fun.

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“SEW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT!”

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The NC Mountain State Fair celebrates the people, agriculture, art and tradition that make our region great. Our mission is to create unique experiences at an exceptional value in a safe, clean environment that is accessible to all.

Tic kets: Adult: Gate $9.00 / Advance $7.00 hildren 6 - 12 years of age: Gate $5.00 / C Advance $3.00 Senior 65 years and older: Gate $5.00 / Advance $3.00 Children 5 years & under FREE Groups (30+ people): $6/each Family Fun Pack $40 — Includes 5 admission tickets, 4 ride tickets plus vendor coupons.

Ride Ticket Sheets (12 tickets) Gate $15.00 / $7.50 Advance *Each ride takes 3-4 tickets.

Purchase advance discount tickets at Ingles, the WNC Ag Center and the WNC Farmers Market.

H ours: Friday: Gates open at 9:00am; Rides open at 10:00am, close at 1:00am Saturday: Gates open at 9:00am; Rides open at 10:00am, close at midnight 1st Sunday: Gates open at 9:00am; Rides open at 10:00am, close at 11:00 pm 2nd Sunday: Closing night; Rides, buildings & all exhibits close at 9:00 pm Monday –Thurs: Gates open at 3:00pm; Rides open at 4:00pm, close at 11:00 pm riday Night Frenzy: Sept. 9 & Sept. 16 F 9:00pm till 1:00 am Directions: From Asheville, take I-26 East to Exit #40 (Asheville Airport Exit). Turn right at top of exit ramp onto Highway NC 280.

After the 2nd stoplight, turn left into Gate 6 or 7.

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[ GENERAL INFO ] From South Carolina on I-26 West toward North Carolina, after you enter North Carolina, take exit #40 (Asheville Airport Exit). Turn left at top of exit ramp onto NC 280. After the 3rd stop light, turn left into Gate 6.

F ree Parking: FREE parking is available on fairground property and satellite property. Parking is located on Highway 280 at Gate 6.

H andicap Parking: There is handicap parking provided for those with valid tags next to the ticket booths at Entrance A. For the McGough Arena handicap parking is near Entrance E. Wheelchair, Scooter & S troller R ental : Wheelchair, scooter, and stroller rentals are available at two locations: Entrance A and inside Entrance “E” at Blue Barn.

L ost & Foun d C hil dren/Items: Lost and found is in the Fire & Rescue Building located next to the Davis Arena.

Lost children and found items will be taken to this location.

Me dical E mergencies: Skyland Fire & Rescue will provide emergency medical services. For all first aid and medical emergencies go to the Fire & Rescue Building located next to the Davis Arena.

S ecurity/T raffic A ssistance: Security is provided by off duty Deputies of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department. Traffic assistance is provided by the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

Other Imp ortant I nformation : • No alcoholic beverages, drugs or firearms are allowed on the grounds.

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Backpacks are subject to being checked.

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No pets allowed. Only trained service dogs assisting the handicapped are allowed on the fairgrounds.

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Shirt & shoes required.

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Friday, September 9

Student “FREE” Admission Day until 6pm for Grades K-12. Friday Night Frenzy: 9pm until 1am – One price admission includes unlimited rides $25.00 9:00am

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building)

10:00am Midway Rides Open

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

12:00pm Grand Opening Ceremonies (Chevrolet Event Center) 12:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

1:30pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team

2:00pm

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

2:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

3:00pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

3:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

4:00pm

Moto Maniacs Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

(Stampede Corral)

4:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

5:00pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures) USA Extreme Breaking Team

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

6:00pm

Moto Maniacs

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

District Junior Feeder Steer Show/District Showmanship (McGough Covered Arena)

Dairy Goat Showmanship (Livestock Arena) 6:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Children’s Soap Carving (Expo Building)

7:00pm

11:00am Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

5:30pm

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Tomato Growers Cooking Contest (Chevrolet Event Center)

Clogging Competition (Got to be NC Stage)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 Rhiannon & The Relics

- 7:45 Green Valley Cloggers

- 8:00 The Muley Holler Gang

- 8:45 Blue Ridge Heritage Cloggers

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) 7:30pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team

8:00pm

Moto Maniacs Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

8:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

9:00pm

Friday Night Frenzy Begins Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

10:00pm Buildings Close 1:00am

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Saturday, September 10 8:30am

Open Llama Show (E Barn)

9:00am

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building) Gospel Singing Competition (Heritage Stage) Clogging Competition (Got To Be NC Stage) Rabbit Show (Barn F) Youth Dairy Goat Show (Livestock Arena)

10:00am Midway Rides Open

District Jr. Market Steer & Heifer Show (McGough Covered Arena) Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

11:00am Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

NC Aquaculture Association Cooking Contest (Chevrolet Event Center)

11:30am USA Extreme Breaking Team 12:00pm Moto Maniacs

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

12:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) 1:00pm

Open Junior Doe Dairy Goat Show (Livestock Arena)

1:30pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team

2:00pm

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith”

2:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

3:00pm

Moto Maniacs

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Children’s Soap Carving (Expo Building) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

3:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

4:00pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith”

(Stampede Corral)

(Stampede Corral)

4:30pm Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

5:00pm

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Open Meat Breed Sheep Show (McGough Arena)

5:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

6:00pm

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

6:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

7:00pm Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 Waymasters

- 7:45 Stoney Creek Cloggers

- 7:55 Appalachian Mountaineer Cloggers

- 8:05 Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express

- 8:45 Southern Appalachian Cloggers

- 8:55 Southern Mountain Fire

Moto Maniacs

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) 7:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) USA Extreme Breaking Team

8:00pm

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

8:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

9:00pm

Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

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Sunday, September 11 8:00am

Open Llama Show (Barn E)

9:00am

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building) Open Senior Doe Dairy Goat Show (Livestock Arena)

10:00am Midway Rides Open 11:00am Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

12:00pm Junior Meat Breed Ewe Show (McGough Arena)

Open Junior Feeder Calf & Heifer Show (McGough Covered Arena) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

12:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

Monday, September 12

Unlimited Rides all day for $20, plus gate admission 3:00pm

4:00pm Midway Rides Open

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

5:00pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

6:00pm

Moto Maniacs Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Open All Breed Heifer Show (McGough Covered Arena)

6:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

Moto Maniacs

1:30pm

Children’s Soap Carving (Expo Building)

2:00pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

2:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

3:00pm

Moto Maniacs NC Cattlemen’s Beef Council Cooking Competition (Chevrolet Event Center) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Junior Market Lamb Show (McGough Arena)

7:00pm

3:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

4:00pm

Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

4:30pm Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

5:00pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 5:00 Split Rail

- 5:50 J Creek Cloggers

- 6:05 The Doghouse Band

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Open Brahman Show (Between C & D Barn) USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

4:30pm

1:00pm

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building)

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 Carol Rifkin, Jeanette Queen & John Fowler

- 7:50 Mountain Thunder

- 8:10 Front Porch Pickers

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

NC Pork Council Cooking Contest (Chevrolet Event Center)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) 8:00pm

Moto Maniacs USA Extreme Breaking Team Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

8:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

9:00pm

Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage) Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

5:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

10:00pm Buildings Close

6:00pm

Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

11:00pm Midway Rides Close

6:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

7:00pm

Moto Maniacs Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) USA Extreme Breaking Team Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage)

8:00pm

8:30pm

Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

9:00pm

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

10:00pm Buildings Close 11:00pm Midway Rides Close

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Tuesday, September 13

Kids 12 & under - Unlimited Rides all day for $20, plus gate admission 3:00pm

4:00pm

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building) Midway Rides Open USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

Wednesday, September 14 Ingles Day FREE Gate Admission with five cans of Laura Lynn brand foods from Ingles supermarket.

3:00pm

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building)

4:00pm

Midway Rides Open USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

4:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

4:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

5:00pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

5:00pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

6:00pm

Moto Maniacs Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Open Feeder Calf Pen Show (McGough Covered Arena)

6:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

6:00pm

6:30pm

Moto Maniacs Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Ice Cream Eating Contest (Chevrolet Event Center)

7:00pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 Sons of Ralph

- 7:55 Korey Warren, Buck Dancing

- 8:05 Buncombe Turnpike

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

NC Egg Association Cooking Contest (Chevrolet Event Center)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) 8:00pm

Moto Maniacs USA Extreme Breaking Team Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

7:00pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 The Peg Twisters

- 7:45 Southern Connection Cloggers

- 8:15 Black Mountain City Limits

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

NC Pecan Growers Cooking Contest (Chevrolet Event Center)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) 8:00pm

Moto Maniacs USA Extreme Breaking Team Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

8:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage) Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

9:00pm

Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage) Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

8:30pm

9:00pm

10:00pm Buildings Close

10:00pm Buildings Close

11:00pm Midway Rides Close

11:00pm Midway Rides Close

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Thursday, September 15

Unlimited Rides all day for $20, plus gate admission

Senior Citizens Day – FREE Gate Admission for 65 & older. Friday Night Frenzy – 9pm til 1am – One price admission includes unlimited rides $25.00 9:00am

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building)

3:00pm

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building)

4:00pm

Midway Rides Open USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

11:00am Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

1:30pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team

2:00pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Jr/Sr Market Swine Shows (McGough Covered Arena) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show (Chevrolet Event Center) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

2:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

3:00pm

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

3:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

4:00pm

Moto Maniacs Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

4:30pm

5:00pm

6:00pm

6:30pm

Moto Maniacs Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

7:00pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 The Dowden Sisters

- 7:30 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine

- 8:10 Folk Heritage Dancers

- 8:25 Lynn Goldsmith & the Jeter Mountain Band

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

NC Blueberry Council Cooking Contest (Chevrolet Event Center)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

10:00am Midway Rides Open 12:00pm Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe 12:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

4:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash District Jr. Dairy Fitting & Clipping Contest (McGough Covered Arena)

5:00pm

USA Extreme Breaking Team Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

5:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

6:00pm

Moto Maniacs Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe WNC District Jr. Dairy Cattle Show (McGough Covered Arena)

Moto Maniacs USA Extreme Breaking Team Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

8:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

9:00pm

Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage) Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

7:00pm USA Extreme Breaking Team

Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage)

NC Dairy Producers Cooking Competition (Chevrolet Event Center)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition

- 7:55 Smokey Mountain Stompers

- 8:05 Reems Creek Incident

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

District Junior Dairy Cattle Show (McGough Covered Arena)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

8:00pm

10:00pm Buildings Close 11:00pm Midway Rides Close

6:30pm

8:00pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Children’s Soap Carving (Expo Building) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

Moto Maniacs Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

8:30pm

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

9:00pm

Friday Night Frenzy Begins Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage)

9:15pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

10:00pm Buildings Close 1:00am

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Saturday,

September 17 NC Education Lottery Day; FREE Scratch &

9:00am

10:00am

11:00am

11:30am 12:00pm

12:30pm

1:30pm

2:00pm

2:30pm 3:00pm

Win promotional ticket for each adult ticket sold.

Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building) Very Special Livestock Show (McGough Arena) Midway Rides Open Open Fleece Show (Livestock Arena) Open Dairy Cattle Show (McGough Covered Arena) Mast General Store & Lodge Dutch Oven Cook-off (Heritage Circle) Youth Poultry Showmanship (F Barn) Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral) Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) Junior Wool Breed Sheep Show (Livestock Arena) Miss NC Mountain State Fair Pageant (Got to be NC Stage) NC Apple Growers Association Cooking Competition (Chevrolet Event Center) Children’s Soap Carving (Expo Building) USA Extreme Breaking Team Moto Maniacs Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Youth Market Broiler Show (F Barn) USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe (Heritage Village) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral) Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Moto Maniacs Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Children’s Soap Carving (Expo Building) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

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3:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) USA Extreme Breaking Team

Junior Meat Goat Show (McGough Arena)

Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage)

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral) 4:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash 4:00pm

5:00pm

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures) Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) 5:30pm Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) 6:00pm Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage)

Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe 6:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash 7:00pm Moto Maniacs

USA Extreme Breaking Team

Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 7:00 Dark Corner Bluegrass

- 7:45 Fines Creek Flat Footers

- 7:55 Mountain Tradition

- 8:05 Miller & Wood

- 8:50 Dixie Darlin Cloggers

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) 7:30pm USA Extreme Breaking Team 8:00pm Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage)

Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral) 8:30pm Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway) 9:00pm Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage) 9:15pm Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) 10:00pm Buildings Close Midnight Midway Rides Close

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Gates and Buildings Open Educational & Competitive Exhibits Open (Expo Building) Heritage Crafts Demonstrations Open (Virginia Boone Building)

10:00am Midway Rides Open

[ schedule ] 4:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

12:00pm Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

USA Extreme Breaking Team

Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage)

Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival (Heritage Stage)

- 5:00 The Mountaineer Cloggers

- 5:15 Carolina Beat

- 6:00 The Cole Mountain Cloggers

- 6:15 Brooke & George Buckner

12:30pm Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

5:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

1:00pm

Moto Maniacs

6:00pm

1:30pm

Horses, Horses, Horses!

Children’s Soap Carving (Expo Building)

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe

2:00pm

6:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

USA Extreme Breaking Team Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

7:00pm

2:30pm

Kenya Acrobats (Chevrolet Event Center)

3:00pm

Moto Maniacs Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) NC Sweet Potato Commission Cooking Competition (Chevrolet Event Center) Agricadabra Presents: The Science of Ag (Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures)

Moto Maniacs USA Extreme Breaking Team Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Brad Comedy Hypnotist (Got to be NC Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

3:30pm

Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

8:00pm

4:00pm

Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Chainsaw Artist Joey Rowe Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

Bojangles Sea Lion Splash (Heritage Village) Extreme Illusions (Got to be NC Stage) Dixie Starlight Express (Stampede Corral)

8:30pm

Leon Jacobs, Jr. (Pepsi Music Stage) Bojangles Sea Lion Splash

9:00pm

Fair Closes for 2016

Open Junior Dairy Cattle Show (McGough Covered Arena) Open Wool Breed Sheep Show (Livestock Arena) Open Meat Goat Show (McGough Arena)

11:00am Pizza Hut Pig Racing (Hogway Speedway)

Cowboy Church “Ridin’ on Faith” (Stampede Corral)

11:30am USA Extreme Breaking Team

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[ entertainment lineup ] Bo j angles S ea L ion Sp lash The sea lions will amaze the crowd as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands and show their pretty smiles. This is the only show in the U.S. to feature both California and South American sea lions. The idea of the Sea Lion Splash originated when Squalus started taking in beached sea lions who were unable to be returned to the wild due to age or injuries and unable to provide food for themselves.

Squalus provides a permanent home for these sea lions for the rest of their lives.

M oto M aniacs Moto Maniacs is a live performance filled with the most incredible motorcycle stunts and acrobatic displays. Our daredevils have been featured around the globe performing their stunts in venues such as The Sydney Opera House, Disneyland, Kiss in Concert, NBC’s Death Defying Thrills and more. Expect nonstop action, amazing stunts, explosive music and a company of stunning artists. A thrilling performance for audiences of all ages!

US A E x treme Brea k ing T eam This team of martial arts experts has been wowing audiences around the world with highflying, jaw-dropping performances that showcase an extraordinary display of extreme breaking and theatrics. Equipped with its own hydraulic concert staging, lights, sound and theatrics, Team Rock brings a show like you’ve never seen before.

Josh Knotts & L ea - Extreme Illusions & E sca p es Josh Knotts has performed across the nation and in 6 countries bringing a high energy mix of illusions, theatre and comedy for a magic performance incomparable to other magicians.

Josh and Lea pride themselves on their mix of Las Vegas style grand illusions, skillful edge of your seat escapes and audience participation-- they will even use audience members in some of their big illusions!

Bra d C ome d y H y p notist Family Friendly Vegas Style Hypnosis Show. Watch in absolute disbelief as your friends, family, co-workers and students forget their names, become Elvis impersonators, or even jump up and down convinced that they have “won the lottery!” You’ll have the opportunity to take part in the show and become an instant star or just sit back, relax, and watch the fun unfold! The show is clean comedy and appropriate for all audiences.

Di x ie S tarlight E x press Talented cowgirls deliver precise, fast paced performances on horseback, also adding pageantry and patriotism.

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[ entertainment lineup ] C hainsaw Artist Joey R owe Follow the buzz of a chainsaw and you’ll find Joey Rowe carving out fun at the fair. With chain saw roaring and chips flying, Joey Rowe’s precision and skill quickly transforms a log into a true work of art.

H eritage Wal k You are invited to march to a cadence rooted in the past, celebrating the present and anticipating the future.

Throughout the day, a number of demonstrations are offered.

Ranging from molasses making, blacksmithing, pottery, colorful needlework to basket weaving – questions, from all ages, are encouraged.

Kenya S afari Acro bats The Kenya Safari Acrobats offer a truly unique cultural experience. Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes acrobatics to exhilarating extremes. The group members learned acrobatics as children on the beaches of Kenya, as a means to break free from an impoverished country. Now they serve as artistic ambassadors for Kenya as they travel the globe, entertaining and inspiring audiences of all ages.

M ountain Music Locals often look forward to the Mountain Music Festival as their time to finally relax and wind down from a day at the fair. Claim your space and settle in for unforgettable night of music. Come hear the sweet sounds of Appalachia as bands perform nightly on the Heritage Stage.

Mooternity War d Watch the miracle of birth at the “Mooternity Ward.” Agriculture students along with veterinarians will be with the animals to oversee, assist with the deliveries and narrate the birth events that occur during Fair hours. Thanks to fertility management techniques, organizers anticipate several live births each day; but, of course, the exact timing is still up to Mother Nature.

Mo b ile Dairy C lassroom Teaching kids about the dairy industry is one of our priorities. Our Mobile Dairy Classroom is a traveling milking parlor, featuring a live cow and an oral presentation. Our trained instructors will demonstrate how to milk a cow, describe how milk goes from the farm to the consumer, and then answer questions from the audience. This is an innovative program that brings the dairy experience directly to children.

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[ entertainment lineup ] L eon Jaco b s , Jr . This piano show dares to go where you take it with comedy, music, and a whole lot more. Never scripted and completely hilarious, you’ll be singing along to a variety of music... from Elvis to Snoop Dogg, Leon will try anything!

Agrica d a b ra Presents: T he Science of A g Brad Matchett is a magician who calls himself an educational agricultural specialist. The Agricadabra show brings agriculture to life in a Fun and Creative way.

H ogway S p eed way Watch stampedes of ear-flapping squealers chase the checkered flag. These portly porkers appeal to all audiences.

co w b o y church “ ridin ’ on faith” Ridin’ On Faith Flag Team was established in early 2012 as a Christian outreach ministry of the Blue Ridge Cowboy Church. We are here to encourage and uplift while spreading hope and the love of Jesus through horses and music. We also honor our armed forces patriots and those who have paid the ultimate price so that we may have the freedoms, privileges, and liberties that we are blessed with everyday in America.

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[ MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT ]

A cornerstone of the fair, the famous James H. Drew Exposition Carnival Midway returns with the world’s most progressive midway.

Featuring over 40 rides and numerous games that will surely provide fun for all!

Drew Exposition is famous for providing state of the art thrill rides, honest games of skill, and extraordinary midway food.

Whether you visit during the day or night, your experience will be filled with joy, laughter, and fun times. Guests enjoy the smell of freshly popped popcorn and newly spun cotton candy, as well as the sights and sounds of our impressive rides. At night

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our midway comes to life with millions of computer controlled lights that can be seen from miles away.

Drew Exposition takes pride in its state fair quality food operation. Our concessions specialize in serving restaurant style food with exceptional service and quality. We serve everything from hot dogs to hamburgers as well as everyone’s favorite sweet goods such as cotton candy, candy apples, and funnel cakes.

No matter what, your experience on the Drew Expositions midway will be one you will treasure for a lifetime.

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[ entertainment lineup ]

usa breaking team

Moto maniacs

11:00 3:30 5:30 8:30

1:30 5:00 7:30

4:30 6:30 8:30 4:00 6:00 8:00

FRI 9/9

12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30

11:00 3:30 5:30 8:30

11:30 1:30 4:00 7:30

4:30 6:30 8:30 12:00 3:00 7:00

SAT 9/10

5:00 9:00

12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30

11:00 3:30 5:30 8:30

2:00 5:00 7:00

4:30 6:30 8:30 1:00 3:00 7:00

SUN 9/11

5:00 7:00

4:30 6:30 8:30

5:00 7:00 9:00

4:00 6:00 8:00

4:30 6:30 8:30 6:00 8:00

MON 9/12

5:00 7:00

4:30 6:30 8:30

5:00 7:00 9:00

4:00 6:00 8:00

4:30 6:30 8:30 6:00 8:00

TUES 9/13

5:00 7:00

4:30 6:30 8:30

5:00 7:00 9:00

4:00 6:00 8:00

4:30 6:30 8:30 6:00 8:00

WED 9/14

5:00 7:00

4:30 6:30 8:30

5:00 7:00 9:00

4:00 6:00 8:00

4:30 6:30 8:30 6:00 8:00

THURS 9/15

12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30

11:00 3:30 5:30 8:30

1:30 5:00 7:00

4:30 6:30 8:30 4:00 6:00 8:00

FRI 9/16

12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30

11:00 3:30 5:30 8:30

11:30 1:30 4:00 7:30

4:30 6:30 8:30 12:00 3:00 7:00

SAT 9/17

12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30

11:00 3:30 5:30 7:30

2:00 5:00 7:00

4:30 6:30 8:00 1:00 3:00 7:00

SUN 9/18

ENTERTAINMENT

Hogway Speedway

12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30 3:00 5:00 7:00

Chainsaw Artist

3:00 5:00 7:00 9:15

12:30 2:00 4:00 6:00

7:00

3:00 5:00 7:00 9:15

12:00 2:00 4:00 6:00

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12:00 2:00 4:00 6:00

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Bojangles Sea Lions Splash

Kenyan Safari Acrobats

5:00 7:00 9:00

leon jacobs, jr

7:00

7:00 8:00

11:00 2:00 4:00

Extreme Illusions

7:00

Mountain Music

7:00 8:00

10:00 2:00 4:00

Brad Comedy Hypnotist

Dixie Starlight Express

4:00

3:00 5:00

Agricadabra

3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 4:00 6:00 8:00

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[ entertainment ]

2016 MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Locals often look forward to the Mountain Music Festival as their time to finally relax and wind down from a day at the fair. Claim your space and settle in for unforgettable night of music. Come hear the sweet sounds of Appalachia as bands perform nightly on the Heritage Stage.

Friday, S e ptem b e r 9 7 - 9 p m 7:00 Rhiannon & The Relics 7:45 Green Valley Cloggers 8:00 The Muley Holler Gang 8:45 Blue Ridge Heritage Cloggers Saturd ay, Se ptemb e r 1 0 7 - 9 p m 7:00 Waymasters 7:45 Stoney Creek Cloggers 7:55 Appalachian Mountaineer Cloggers 8:05 Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express 8:45 Southern Appalachian Cloggers 8:55 Southern Mountain Fire Sund ay, Se ptem b e r 1 1 5 - 7 p m 5:00 Split Rail 5:50 J Creek Cloggers 6:05 The Doghouse Band Mon d ay, Se ptem b e r 1 2 7 - 9 p m 7:0 0 Carol Rifkin, Jeanette Queen & John Fowler 7:5 0 Mountain Thunder 8:1 0 Front Porch Pickers Tuesd ay, Se ptemb e r 1 3 7 - 9 p m 7:0 0 Sons of Ralph 7:5 5 Korey Warren, Buck Dancing 8:0 5 Buncombe Turnpike | 38 | NC Mountain State Fair Guide mountainfair.org

W e dnesday, Sep temb er 1 4 7- 9 pm 7 : 00 Peg Twisters 7 : 45 Southern Connection Cloggers 8 : 15 Black Mountain City Limits T h ur sday, Sep temb er 1 5 7- 9 pm 7 : 00 The Dowden Sisters 7 : 30 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine 8 : 10 Folk Heritage Dancers 8 : 25 Lynn Goldsmith & The Jeter Mountain Band F r i day, Sep temb er 16 7 - 9 p m 7 : 00 Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition 7 : 55 Smokey Mountain Stompers 8 : 05 Carolina Blue S atur day, Sep temb er 1 7 7- 9 pm 7 : 00 Dark Corner Bluegrass 7 : 45 Fines Creek Flat Footers 7 : 55 Mountain Tradition 8 : 05 Miller & Wood 8 : 50 Dixie Darlin Cloggers S unday, Sep temb er 1 8 5- 7 pm 5 : 00 The Mountaineer Cloggers 5 : 15 Carolina Beat 6: 00 The Cole Mountain Cloggers 6 : 15 Brooke & George Buckner iwanna

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[ concessions ]

FAIR FOOD

As autumn approaches, we look forward to ripe produce, shorter, cool days, and a classic western carolina tradition: the Mountain State Fair. The best part of the fair? For many, the fair means one thing: food. Lots and lots of food, often deep fried, on a stick or deep fried and on a stick. Fair-goers marvel each year at the various concoctions, returning to old favorites and trying new treats Talk about choices - check out the fair’s 75+ food stands located throughout the grounds.

Can you say fried pineapple on a stick? Or pork chop on a stick? Then there’s deep-fried Milky Way bar on a stick, cheesecake on a stick, fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a stick and don’t forget about the fried pickle on a stick.

It seems like everything at the fair just tastes better on a stick.

2016 ven d o rs : • A La CupCakes • Authentic Greek Food Corporation • Baabals Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe • Bella’s Italian Ice • Bianco’s Foods LLC • Bianco’s Foods LLC • Billy’s Concessions • Blue Ridge BBQ Place • Bojangles • Choo-Choo Express L.L.C. • Churros 2GoChurros • Coco Bongos • The Pickle Barrel • D & J Concessions • Dee’s Kitchen • D’Vine Foods Promotion • Erwin High School FFA, • North Buncombe HS FFA • Fat & Sassy Concessions • Granny’s Country Kitchen • Inga’s Apples • Jenks Concessions Inc • MacLeod Farms/Vermont Sugar House • McBride Concessions

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

McLeod Concessions Miller & Company Concessions, LLC Moet Enterprises, Inc./ Doc Popcorn Mt Zion Baptist Church Oakridge Farm Pizza Hut, RAGE, Inc Riverview Farms L.L.C. Roland’s Rub, LLC Goodness Grows Member S & S Sales dba A SpiceSales Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream Steve Green’s Pork Rinds Sugar & Spice Funnel Cakes Sweet Sensations Apple dumplings Dipping Dots Sweet Taters The Ringmaster Tonya’s Cookies Uncle KK’s Ice Cream Shack Wensil’s Concessions Wild Bill’s Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co./Sodas and Stalks

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[ agriculture ]

2016 Livestock Shows

Swine S h ows:

Th u rs d ay, Se ptem b e r 1 5 5:00PM Junior Market Swine Show

Senior Market Swine Show

(follows Jr Show)

meat g oat Sh ows:

saturd ay, Se ptemb e r 1 7 4:00PM Junior Meat Goat Show sund ay, Se ptem b e r 1 8 10:00AM Open Meat Goat Show

B E E F C ATT L E Sh ows:

FRID AY, 6:00PM

Se ptem b e r 9 District Junior Feeder Steer Show District Showmanship All Divisions (follows Dist. Jr. Feeder Steer Show)

sATU R d ay, Se ptemb e r 1 0 10:00AM District Junior Market

Steer Show

District Junior Beef Heifer Show

(follows Dist. Jr. Market Steer Show) sU Nd ay, Se ptem b e r 1 1 12:00PM Open Junior Feeder Calf Show

Open Junior Beef Heifer Show

(follows Open Jr. Feeder Calf Show) MON d ay, Se ptem b e r 1 2 4:00PM Open Brahman Show 6:00PM Open All Breed Heifer Show WED NE Sd ay, Se p tem b e r 1 4 6:00PM Open Feeder Calf Pen Show

D A I RY CATT LE Sh ows: FRID AY, 4:30PM

6:00PM

Se ptem b e r 1 6 District Junior Dairy Clipping and Fitting Contest District Junior Dairy Cattle Show

saturd ay, Se ptemb e r 1 7 10:00AM Open Dairy Cattle Show sU Nd ay, Se ptem b e r 1 8 10:00AM Open Junior Dairy Cattle Show

R A BBI T S h ow :

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SHE E P Shows:

S AT URDAY, Sep temb er 10 5:00PM Open Meat Breed Sheep Show s UNDAY, SEPT EM BER 1 1 12:00PM Junior Meat Breed Ewe Show 3:00PM Junior Market Lamb Show satur day, Sep temb er 17 10:00AM Open Fleece Show 11:00AM Junior Wool Breed Show s UNday, Sep temb er 18 10:00AM Open Wool Breed Show

DAI RY GOAT Shows: F R I DAY, Sep temb er 9 9:00AM Showmanship

(following check-in)

S AT URDAY, Sep temb er 10 9:00AM Youth Dairy Goat Show 1:00PM Open Junior Doe Show s UNDAY, SEPT EM BER 1 1 9:00AM Open Senior Doe Show

LLAM A Shows:

S AT URDAY, Sep temb er 10 8:00AM Exhibitor’s Meeting 8:30AM Performance Classes

and Obstacles s UNDAY, SEPT EM BER 1 1 8:00AM Driving, Showmanship,

and Halter Classes

p oultry Shows:

Youth Poultry Show: O n Display throughout the Fair Open Heritage T urkey Show: On Display throughout the Fair S AT URDAY, Sep temb er 17 10:00AM Youth Poultry Showmanship 12:30PM Youth Market Broiler Show

very special livestock Show :

S AT ur day, se p temb er 1 7 9AM

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[ heritage ]

mountain heritage circle You are invited to march to a cadence rooted in the past, celebrating the present and anticipating the future. Throughout the day, a number of demonstrations are offered. Ranging from molasses making, blacksmithing, pottery, colorful needlework to basket weaving – questions, from all ages, are encouraged.

H ER I TA G E CRAFT ERS: Kaye A llison Plott Dog display Mar ion A llison Plott Dog display Nanette A rd a k oc Potter, hand building, wheel throwing, decorating David Blac kwel d e r Revolutionary camp site/Davidson’s Fort Cin d y Bowman Original artwork painted on feathers, beadwork earrings, purses Ch r is Bowman American Indian style flutes, handmade par fleche purches, cases,arrow Hen ry B re zillac Scroll Saw Cur tis Cecil Blown & sculputured glass figurines Ch e rry Co rn Potter Car ole Couse Quilting WNC Quilter’s Guild Cean H Co yle Sewing on 1904 treadle machine, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls Jac k Co yle Sewing, make your own doll, knitting Walte r J Creec h Original watercolor & limited edition prints

Davi d Hor n Hand colored wood burned ornaments w/birch &sourwood J effr ey Job e Traditional silver & gold smithing C lau dia Lamp le y Hooked rugs, wool applique,proddy flowerpins N anc y Lar son “The Sock Lady” Antique knitting needles Gale Littleton Original Oil paintings and prints J osie Lon g Cherokee made baskets, beadwork, wood carving Randy Lowery woodwork; benches, tables, watches, flagholders, pict frames J ack M etcalf Molasses making Randell M etcalf Molasses making J ustin M etcalf Chair weaving; gristmill Bill N ewell Dulcimer making C a ry Pace “Pace’s Wooden Things” Whittling W m. Gr ant Par sons handcrafter leather key chains,bracelets,belts,bags,notebooks J unetta Pell chair seat weaving

Doc W Cu d d , J r . Blacksmith

C o ry Plott Potter, mugs,bowls,lamps,vases

John Culbreth Canoe building

S h ar on Ric hmond wool penny rugs, pin cushions, book marks

Do g wood Crafter s Dogwood Crafters w/ mixed media& demonstrators Ch a rles D E llis Leather working, woodworking

C a r olyn De M or est-Ser r ano Original Ink and pencil drawings Bill Silvey Wooden coin banks and gun safes.

Dianne E llis Hand braided rugs, hotpads,keyrings,chair pads

M ary A nn Silvey Rug Braiding

Lena E nnis Original oil paintings, prints, NC landscapesseascapeswildlife

C h eryl Bell T homp son Art of stained glass

Mar low Gates Broom making Ro be r t Good e Apple butter demonstrations Sue Hansen Traditional paper folding, mobiles,jewelry, kits Keit h Har tman Treddle scroll saw wooden puzzles, games, name stools Judy Horn Corn husk dolls & angels; seed flowers, seed jewelry

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Do rothy Styles Natural Dye Yarn

Randy Vess Demonstration:water pump ,corn sheller, corn grinder T ony Waldr op Dulcimer making J une Wig g ins Porcelain doll making, buttons, tea sets, nativities C h ristine Williams Hand woven baskets

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chevrolet event center The Davis Event Center is sponsored by Chevrolet. Vendors have samples to offer from fudge to BBQ sauce to ice cream to muscadine slushies. There are home improvement companies and home products, children’s books and non-profit groups. Be sure to visit this area of the Fair to purchase unique gifts for giving or for yourself. Located to your left as you walk to the barns from the Main Entrance or across from the Competitive Exhibits.

2016 ven d o rs : • A Taste for Life • Alan’s Jewelry and Pawn • Amazing Grace Mission • America’s Satellites/DirecTV/ • America’s Best Choice Windows & More • Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants • Anchor Broadcasting • Arden Seventh-day Adventist Church • Asheville Citizen-Times • Beaver’s Trading Company • Beverly Lynn Designs • Buncombe Baptist Resource Center • Buncombe County Democratic Party • Buncombe County Republican Men’s Club • Buncombe County Sheriff’s Dept. -Crime Prevention • Captel-Outreach Experts, Inc • Carolina Chiropractic Plus • Carolina Corporate Image • Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless • Cook Enterprises • Dish-Brazil Electronics • D’Vine Foods • EnergyTech Builders • EZ Hang Chairs 600772422 • Fletcher Lawn and Garden 755 • Foss Gourmet Foods, LLC • Home Health Ed Service • Gideons International • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad • Gutter Dome • Halo Dips 601055058 • Heavenly Beezzz Honey Co• Inga’s Apples • Kitchen Craft • Land of Sky Regional Council • Launch Trampoline Park • LeafFilter North of North Carolina, Inc • Lifestyle Marketplace | 46 | NC Mountain State Fair Guide mountainfair.org

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MacLeod Farms/Vermont Sugar House Mary Kay Massaging Insoles by Main Street Sales 600966054 Medi’s Inc MedMassager Mimi’s Mountain Mixes, LLC N.C. Apple Growers Assoc.

N.C. Department of Insurance NC Forest Service NC Highway Patrol NC Muscadine Grape Association NC Right to Life NCDA & CS Agritourism NCDA and Consumer Services Standards Division NCDA and CS- Pesticide Division NCDA -Area 1 Soil and Water Conservation NCDA Dairy Division NCDA- WNC Farmers Market NC Wildlife Resources Commission North Carolina Christmas Tree Association North Carolina Farm Bureau Paparazzi by Teresa Paradise Home Improvement LLC Roland’s Rub, LLC Sam’s Club Sheep Dog Impact Assistance WNC Smokey’s Bavarian Nuts Smoky Mountain Dreams Sons of Confederate Veterans St. Barnabas Church Exede Communications Star Communications- Charter Sugar Bear Mania- Pocket Pets Distributor Superior Healthcare Physical Medicine The Link Group, Inc. The Pampered Chef Thirty-One Gifts Tokyo Toybox LLC Turf Mountain Sod/ NC State University Sod Usborne Books and More Vesco Toyotalift

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