Berrien County Youth Fair 2013

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FAIR

ACTIVITIES a schedule of events

Sunday, August 11

2 p.m. — Equine Versatility 4-H Contest 6:30 p.m. — BCYF Prince & Princess Contest (Grandstand) 7:30 p.m. — BCYF King & Queen Contest (Grandstand)

Monday, August 12 6:30-8:30 a.m. — Weigh-in & Registration of Tractors 8:30 a.m. — Judging of Equine - All Halter Classes, Driving (Equine Complex) 9 a.m. — Garden/Farm Tractor Pulling Contests (Grandstand) 9 a.m. — Judging of Rabbits - Showmanship, Market, Pens of Two & Doe & Litter (Rabbit Tent) 10 a.m. — Judging of Goats - Showmanship, Special Needs, Boer Goats and Market Classes (Show Arena) Noon — Judging of Llamas/Alpacas - Performance & Special Needs Classes (Jack Dean Ring/Equine Complex) 3 p.m. — Judging of Sheep - All Classes (Show Arena) 4 p.m. — Judging of Cats - All Classes (Dog/Cat Tent) 6 p.m. — 98.3 “The Coast” Talent Show 7-10 year old competition (Building #34) 6:30 p.m. — Judging of Swine – Showmanship (Show Arena)

Fair Opening Information The 2013 Berrien County Youth Fair gates open on Monday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 a.m. with most exhibit buildings ready for viewing by 11 a.m.

Rides start 6 p.m. on Monday and 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Office hours during Fair Week are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Admission gates close daily at 10 p.m.

Tram service is available from the Yellow Parking Lot located near the Gate 3/ Shawnee Entrance from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

King and Queen King Contestants Paul Wunderlich, Niles Benjamin Helwig, Coloma Adam Mitchell, Buchanan Calvin Villwock, Berrien Center Camden Roth, Niles Blake Ertman, Benton Harbor Cory Sobralski, Sodus

Queen Contestants Brittany Litka, Buchanan Breanna Przybylinski, Benton Harbor

Carey Moran, St. Joseph Nicole Sebasty, Buchanan Kiersten Knight, Hartford Stephanie Gumns, Stevensville Caitalyn Nielson, Bridgman Alexis Tober, Benton Harbor Lilah Rosier, Hartford Katie Nimtz, Eau Claire Jennifer Jackemeyer, Buchanan Danielle Reck, St. Joseph Mari Henderson, Berrien Springs

Contestants pictured in this year’s Berrien County King and Queen Contest are, in back, from left to right: Cory Sobralski, Paul Wunderlich, Brittany Litka, Breanna Prybylinski, Carey Moran, Benjamin Helwig, Adam Mitchell, Calvin Villwock. In front, from left to right, are: Nicole Sebasty, Kiersten Knight, Stephanie Gumns, Caitalyn Nielson, Alexis Tober, Lilah Rosier, Katie Nimtz, Jennifer Jackemeyer, Danielle Reck.

Crowning a new King and Queen The King and Queen Contest will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Grandstand at the 2013 Youth Fair.

Please note the contest is now held in the evening and admission is free.

A king and queen will be selected from the contestants and will represent the Youth Fair at all events during the Fair.

The contestants are ages 16-20. They must be a resident of Berrien County and a current exhibitor at the Youth Fair.

Melissa Prestine will serve as emcee for the program.

A Prince and Princess Contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. before the King and Queen Contest.

Contestants are ages 9-12.

Just as the King and

Queen contestants, the Prince and Princess contestants must be a resi-

dent of Berrien County and a current exhibitor at the Youth Fair.

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FAIR

ACTIVITIES a schedule of events

Tuesday, August 13

8 a.m. — Swine Herdsman’s Quiz (Show Arena) 8:30 a.m. — Judging of Equine - Fitting/Showmanship, Western Riding & Western Performance (Equine Complex) 9 a.m. — Judging of Swine - Market Classes (Show Arena) 9 a.m. — Judging of Rabbits - Crossbreeds & Pets, Show Rabbits (Rabbit Tent) 9 a.m. — Judging of Poultry - Showmanship & Market Classes (Poultry Tent)

Wednesday, August 14

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Judging of Litter Barrels (Craft Building) 10 a.m. — Judging of Dogs - Rally Classes (Dog Tent) 4 p.m. — Judging of Dogs - Disabled Exhibitors (Dog Tent) 6 p.m. — 98.3 “The Coast” Talent Show 11-14 year old competition (Building #34) 6 p.m. — Horticulture Contest (Youth Memorial Building)

8:30 a.m. — Judging of Equine - W/T Horsemanship, Pleasure, Horsemanship & Western Pleasure, Reining (Equine Complex) 9 a.m. — Judging of Beef - Begins with Showmanship (Show Arena) 9 a.m. — Judging of Dogs - Jr. Handling (Dog Tent) 9 a.m. — Judging of Poultry - Show Classes (Poultry Tent) 9 a.m. — Judging of Rabbits - Costume (Rabbit Tent) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m — Michigan Blood Centers Blood Drive (Building #34) 1–4 p.m. — Fun with Curious Kids Museum (Building #34) 1 p.m. — Judging of Pocket Pets (Rabbit Tent) 2 p.m. — Judging of Dogs - Agility (Dog Tent) 3 p.m. — Style Show (Home Ec. Building) 4 p.m. — Judging of Goats - Dairy, Pack & Cart (Show Arena) 5 p.m. — Joy Bringer’s Bell Choir (Building #34) 6 p.m. — House of David vintage baseball vs. Blossomtime Queens (Yellow Parking Lot) 6 p.m. — 98.3 “The Coast” Talent Show 15-18 year old competition (Building #34) 7 p.m. — Style Show (Home Ec. Building) TBA — After Equine Judging - PEP Exercise time (Jack Dean Ring)

Thursday, August 15

Dog competitions are a popular event for both the owner and their dogs.

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8:30 a.m. — Judging of Equine - Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat Horses/Ponies, W/T Eq. and W/T Eng. Pleasure, Pony Eq. & Pleasure, Crossrails and Hunter/Jumper (Equine Complex) 8:30 a.m. — Judging of Dogs - Obedience (Dog Tent) 9:30 a.m. — Judging of Dairy - All Classes (Show Arena) 9:30 a.m. — Small Animal Auction Rabbits followed

by Poultry ( Rabbit Tent) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Michigan Blood Centers Blood Drive (Building #34) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Berrien County Volunteer Opportunities (Building #34) 1 p.m. — Demonstration by Muday Sewing Center (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 2 p.m. — Judging of Dogs - Costume (Dog Tent) 2:30 p.m. — Demonstration by Ivelise’s Yarn Shop (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 3 p.m. — Pedal Pull Contest (South end of Commercial Bldgs.)

3 p.m. — Judging of Llamas/Alpacas - Showmanship, Costume, Leaping and Limbo (Show Arena) 3:30 p.m. — Judging of Goats - Pygmy & Other Breeds, Costume (Show Arena) 4 p.m. — “Lemon Meringue Waffles” Angela Baylis of The American Kitchen (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 5 p.m. — Judging of Equine - PEP Exhibitors, Riding & Showmanship (Equine Complex) 7 p.m. — Square Dancing Demonstration (Building #34)

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Fair Week Hours Rides area: 6 p.m. to closing Monday and 11 a.m. to closing Tuesday through Saturday.

Youth Exhibit Buildings: 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Fair Office: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday Food vendors: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through

Saturday with a few open for breakfast Commercial exhibits: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m .to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Trophy room: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Friday, August 16 8:30 a.m. — Judging of Equine - Jr. & Sr. Trail (Equine Complex) 9 a.m. — Judging of Equine – Dressage (Equine Complex) 9 a.m. — Large Animal Auction - Sheep, Quart of Milk, Goats (Show Arena) 10 a.m. — Overall Small Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes (Dog Tent) 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Senior Day/Exhibits and Demonstrations (Building #34) Noon — Auction of Grand Champion Gallon of Milk followed by Beef Auction (Show Arena) 1:30 p.m. — Pinewood Derby Race (Rabbit Tent) 1:30 p.m. — Demonstration by La Candy Shoppe (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 2 p.m. — Swine Auction (Show Arena) 4 p.m. — “English Paper Piecing + more” Bobbie Kasten (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 4:30-6 p.m. — Berrien Springs Library Quilters and Towne & Country Quilters (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 6 p.m. — Winners of 98.3 “The Coast” Talent Shows (Building #34) 7 p.m. — Patrice School of Dance (Building #34)

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ACTIVITIES

a schedule of even more events Saturday, August 17 8:30 a.m. — Judging of Equine – Gymkhana (Equine Complex) 9 a.m. — Judging of Youth Tractor Operators Contest (Show Arena) 9 a.m. — Overall Large Animal Herdsman Quiz (Show Arena) 9 a.m. — Judging of Communications Classes (Youth Memorial Building) 10 a.m. — Judging of Baked Fruit Pie Contest (Bldg. #34) Noon — Overall Large Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes (Show Arena) 2:30 p.m. — Ag-Olympics (Show Arena) 4 p.m. — BCYF Alumni Hog Show (Show Arena) 5 p.m. — Communications Awards (Home Ec. Building) 5:45 p.m. — Parade of Champions (Ends in Show Arena) 7 p.m. — Southwest Michigan Scholarship Program performances by Miss & Teen SWMI (Building #34)

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INFORMATION

President welcomes everyone to the fair

On behalf of the Berrien County Youth Fair Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to the 68th annual Berrien County Youth Fair, Aug. 12-17. Our theme this year is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It,” and we are excited about making memories and celebrating at this year’s fair! The directors, fair staff, advisors, superintendents, sponsors, and over 1,500 volunteers have worked all year to make this a place to showcase the youth of Berrien County.

We want to thank all of the people and businesses that have stepped forward to assist in raising funds for exhibitor premiums.

Thanks to all of the people who attended the “Kick It Up” dinner dance and also donated items for the silent auction, and to those who simply donated with the attitude that “it’s all about the kids.”

The BCYF, which attracts over 120,000 spectators, is an event for the entire family to attend. Our visitors will find something for everyone to enjoy: over 13,000 exhibits on display exhibited by over 2,500 Berrien County Youth ages 5 through 20, animals, food, rides, over 200 commercial exhibits, entertainment, beautiful flowers and grounds with picnic tables and benches to name just a few. The fair is once again “going green” this year! You’ll see recycling containers located throughout the grounds. In addition, the BCYF has been accepted to the “Green Fair Project,” a 50-percent reimbursement program set up by the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee to help promote and demonstrate the benefits of biodiesel and soy based products. You may notice most of our maintenance equipment with biodiesel signs on them; these are the machines using biodiesel fuel. The Berrien County Youth Fair also chose a brochure printer this year that uses soy ink.

Check out free attractions, including: a feature of the ‘40’s and ‘50’s in our Historical building; Pirate Island, a FREE interactive show for the entire family; and daily entertainment in our mall area on the Al Barbott Memorial Stage with PA and lighting equipment from Indiana Michigan Power, Cook Nuclear Plant’s “Heart of Cook” grant. The Entertainment Committee is excited about hosting two nights of country music, Jerrod Niemann with special guests The Lost Trailers on Wednesday and Rodney Atkins on Thursday. Don’t forget the other unique entertainment at the Midwest’s Largest Youth Fair, including a truck and tractor pull, bull riding with a special concert guest DeWayne Spaw, and returning this year, motocross!

Kids’ Day is Tuesday, with free admission for kids and three free circus shows in the Grandstand. We are expecting a lot of thrill seekers as we again offer one low price each day for rides wristband days, which is every day this year. I hope you will a make a date for your family to come and join in the fun at the 2013 Berrien County Youth Fair.

As always you can find great fair food…new this year on the menu are panini’s and 12 varieties of foot long hot dogs!! These all join our other long time fair favorites such as Korn Dogs, Steak Tips, Taffy, Cotton Candy and Lemonade.

Bruce Foster, President Berrien County Youth Fair

The fair’s midway is filled with vendors selling food of nearly every variety imaginable. Vendors typically open at 11 a.m. although a select few open for breakfast.

Need a ride?

Vintage baseball

Courtesy shuttles are sponsored by Country Heritage Credit Union and United Federal Credit Union.

Shuttles run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

There will be special golf carts providing shuttle service from various points throughout the fairgrounds to assist fair visitors who need extra assistance getting from one location to another. Shuttles stop at designated locations, which will be marked with a sign.

Free tram service will be provided daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from the yellow and red parking lots.

House of David vs. Blossomtime Queens vintage baseball game.

It takes place Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.

Yellow parking lot (by Shawnee Road & close to Berrien Springs Middle School) See how baseball was played back in 1914 with the original formatting and rules, when it was simply a recreational outing for ladies and gentlemen.

Wonders of birth Visit the many species of mother and baby animals, species facts, action birthing photos and videos.

Building hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily sponsored by Cook Nuclear Plant and AEP. The Berrien County Youth Fair is committed to providing an animal education exhibit to promote the animal agriculture industry. To expand the knowledge and awareness of the general public relating to agriculture, volunteers will be available to discuss animal birthing.

Farm Stock 1960 & Older Tractor Pull Returning for the 18th year is the Farm Stock Tractors of the Pre-1960 vintage.

All tractors must be registered by Aug. 1. The tractor must be a Stock Tractor, puller must be a Berrien County resident, and will be a percentage pull, using low gear, with single tires only.

Two classes will be offered, one for the tractors that weigh up to 5,500 lbs. and one for tractors weighing 5,501 lbs. and over.

New this year, each of the two classes will award a John “O” Foster memorial trophy.

This Pull will be held on Monday, Aug. 12 in the Grandstand at noon.

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GRANDSTAND

ACTION

heats up Rodney Atkins: Thursday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m.

Superstar Rodney Atkins will entertain Fairgoers in the covered grandstand on Thursday. With hits such as “Watching You,” “Farmer’s Daughter” and “Take A Back Road,” this Tennessee native has made a name for himself in the country music world.

Rodney’s first album debuted in 2003, and since then he has had numerous number one hits. This hardworking artist is not only a phenomenal singer, but he is also patriotic, a countryboy and a family man. He serves as spokesperson for brands such as Massey Ferguson and the National Council for Adoption, a cause dear to his heart as a child of adoption himself.

Atkins’ songs are known for being very relatable to any couple or family in modern-day America.

Jerrod Niemann, above, and special guests The Lost Trailers, right, will play at the Grandstands Wednesday Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Rodney Atkins is on the left.

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The grandstands lineup gets started with the Truck and Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. Monday evening. The Truck & Tractor Pull will feature Super Farm Tractors, Two Wheel Drive and Four Wheel Drive Trucks. Ticket price is $10. Those looking for a free tractor show can check out Farm Stock and Garden tractor pull at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 in the Grandstand. Then, at noon, a free tractor pull will feature Farm Stock 1960 and older tractors.

Jerrod Niemann with special guests The Lost Trailers: Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m.

With hits such as “Holler Back” and “American Beauty” The Lost Trailers w i l l g e t We d n e s d a y night’s concert started.

The Lost Trailers began making music together in high school in Georgia.

The founding members of the band, Stokes Nielson and Ryder Lee also roomed together at Vanderbilt University and collaborated on a musical interpretation of a series of short stories. Little by little, the band started recruiting the rest of its members. The Lost Trailers got their first big break in 2000 after Stokes gave Willie Nelson a demo, which prompted Nelson to invite the band to play at his annual Fourth of July picnic. The band’s name came after a trailer full of instruments and equipment was stolen their first year together. The name

was meant to be an inside joke, but it started to seem prophetic by the time their third instrument trailer disappeared. The Lost Trailers were recognized

by Mediabase as the most played new country band of 2008.

To end the Wednesday concert, the Berrien County Youth Fair will host superstar Jerrod Niemann.

Although a native of Kansas, Jerrod studied music at South Plains College in Levelland, TX. He moved to Nashville just one month after his 21st birthday. He is known for his

clever wordplay and attention grabbing lyrics. He originally made a name for himself in Music City as a songwriter, co-writing hits for legendary artist Garth Brooks including “Good Ride Cowboy” and “That Girl is a Cowboy.”

After making the switch from songwriter to primarily a singer. Jerrod has come out with hits such as “Shinin’ On Me” and “Lover, Lover.” Fans attending the concert are sure to catch a glimpse of Jerrod’s larger than life personality and sense of humor.

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Al Barbott Memorial Stage Schedule Located in the center of the fairgrounds is the permanent stage, in memory of Past Fair President, Al Barbott.

The stage will provide free entertainment for patrons of all ages. Surrounding the area are numerous park benches and picnic tables, a perfect place to rest and relax during your visit to the Fair.

This mall area also features a water fountain/planter donated by Glen & Helen Wade of Wade Shows and a large clock was added to this planter; a special memorial stone dedicated to the first BCYF President – Burton Richards.

The mall area serves as the location where we proudly display the American Flag, the State of Michigan Flag, and the BCYF Flag in planters made from the Buy-A-Brick fundraising campaign.

This area is brightly lit in the evening by beautiful street lamps donated in memory of John Schadt and Burton Richards.

The Mall area also has a 20-foot by 30foot concrete dance floor positioned in front of the stage so visitors can dance to the great music. Memorial contributions from Jim Hopkins Sr., Jim Walter and Russ Widdis helped to construct the dance floor. New this year is the addition of a gazebo in memory of Joe Zahrn.

There will be some special entertainment sponsored by Indiana Michigan Power, Cook Nuclear Plant in the mall area on the Al Barbott Memorial stage.

PA and lighting equipment was made possible for this stage from Cook Nuclear Plant’s generous “Heart of Cook” grant.

Monday, Aug. 12

11 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Law Day Tuesday, Aug. 13 11 a.m. — DanceArts Performers 1 p.m. —Home Ec. Food Awards 3 p.m. —Frozen T-Shirt Contest 5:30 p.m. — Jacqueline & Madeline 7 p.m. — Toni Priebe 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Misc. Music in the Mall

Wednesday, Aug. 14

1 p.m. — Home Ec. Clothing Awards 3:30 p.m. — Flower Awards 6:00 p.m. — Lake Effect Jazz Big Band 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Misc. Music in the Mall

Thursday, Aug. 15

1 p.m. — Horticulture Awards 2:30 p.m. — Crafts Awards 4 p.m. — Suncoast Singers 6 p.m. — Southshore Big Band 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Misc. Music in the Mall

Friday, Aug. 16

Noon — Hula Hoop Contest 3 p.m. — Kids on Stage 4 p.m. — Toni Priebe 6 p.m. — Brian Randall Band 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Misc. Music in the Mall 11 a.m.

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Be a part of the dream as it turns into a reality.

The Expo Arena at the Berrien County Youth Fair will be a 6.1 acre complex that will serve as a venue for horse shows, big-name concerts, livestock shows, trade shows, conventions and assemblies, wedding receptions, proms, house and garden shows, circuses, farm implement shows, tractor pulls, and much more!

Your tax deductible contribution to the Expo Arena at the Berrien County Youth Fair will bring this facility to life by:

• Providing funds for the construction of the Expo Arena that will include a 500 stall stable, a 4,000 seat year-round arena, and a hospitality center that will feature a 14,000 square foot ballroom, a 1,200 seat cafeteria, and 18 classrooms/skyboxes. Plus, a 7,000 seat concert venue!

• Aiding in creating 500 new jobs across Berrien and Cass counties.

• Helping to generate $32,000,000 annually in new revenue within a 25-mile radius of the Berrien County Youth Fair grounds.

The Expo Arena is going GREEN with the addition of Solar Power!

The Expo Arena Wall of Recognition Sponsor a Stall in the Expo Arena Stable for $500!

Donations from $25 to $1,000,000+

For a gift of $500 or more, we will include your name- or the name of a person you designate- on the permanent Wall of Recognition at the Expo Arena at the Berrien County Youth Fair!

Name _________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________

DONATE TODAY!

City _____________________ State _________ Zip ___________ Phone # _______________________________________________ Yes! I want to invest in the future of our children, our regional economy, and our communities by supporting the Expo Arena at the Berrien County Youth Fair! $ ______________________________ Please make checks payable to: BCYF Expo Arena I understand that the Expo Arena at the Berrien County Youth Fair is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and that my contribution is tax deductible.

For more information, please contact Jack Strayer, Director of Development & Marketing

Expo Arena at the Berrien County Youth Fair 9122 Old U.S. 31, P.O. Box 7, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 (269) 473-1662 • Fax (269) 473-4203 www.expoarena.org