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E D I S N I S ’ WHAT True Community....................... 3 FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Fairground Rules...................... 4 Admission................................. 5 Map.......................................... 6 EVENTS
Schedule of Events.................. 8 Pageant Schedule.................... 9 Talent Show Information......... 11 Thanks To Our Sponsors........ 11
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Details, attractions and locations may have changed since the first Daviess County Lions Club Fair in 1959, but a few things remain the same: The sight of children playing, the sounds of fair rides and monster trucks, the smells of popcorn and funnel cake … Most unchanged of all is the community that brings each fair to life. There was brief worry in the beginning of this year’s fair planning process. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, would there be enough sponsors? Would volunteers still be available? “During COVID, we had no income coming in. We didn’t qualify for relief because we have no paid employees. We couldn’t put on a fair without our
sponsors. It costs upwards of $100,000 to put on a fair, and we have to have at least half of that in sponsorships and advertising before we can even begin,” said Joan Hayden, secretary of the Daviess County Lyons Club Fair Board. The worries turned out to be unfounded — the community has rallied around the county fair, and there was no shortage of sponsorships this year. Nor is there a shortage of volunteers. The fair maintains anywhere from 25-45 volunteers to run the fair each year. Integral to the volunteer force is Dream Riders of Kentucky — the Owensboro chapter is located on the fair grounds on Highway 45. Sponsorships grew this year, and the
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Daviess County Fair returns from two-year hiatus By Sydney O’Hearn
fair board is able to maintain its annual luncheon for nonprofits thanks to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The luncheon invites children from local nonprofits Girls, Inc., Wendell Foster, The Neblett Center, Boys and Girls Club and Puzzle Pieces out to enjoy the fair rides, live petting zoo and a meal. “A lot of those kids never get a chance to go to a fair,” Hayden said. “They always love it. We had 300 at the last fair, and we’re looking at more than that this year.” And Kentucky Farm Bureau is sponsoring the pageants this year as well as the ever-popular open talent show, which as been a fairgoer favorite for nearly 10 years. The show, which includes all ages
and a variety of talents, will happen Saturday night. Another favorite is the monster truck show, and Hayden says, “the livestock shows are well-attended.” Hayden expects to see close to 7,000 faces over the course of the fair, but the fair board doesn’t keep the entrance fees. “All the money we make, we try to put back into the community for eye care,” Hayden said. Pony rides, a live petting zoo and laser tag round out the event. The fair board tries to create a full, budgetand family-friendly experience for the community. “You pay one price to get in. After that, it doesn’t cost you anything except the food you want to buy,” said Hayden. “It’s a great family opportunity.”
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R U O Y R FO N O I T A INFORM FAIRGROUND RULES The Daviess County Fair is planned and conducted according to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture regulations for the use of state funds. All precautions possible will be taken by the Daviess County Fair to prevent accidents to any person, animal or property and to the destruction, loss or abuse of any property, or to any and all exhibits, but will not be liable for any accidents that may occur to any person, animal, property or exhibit while at the fairgrounds. • Disorderly conduct of any kind is forbidden. Those indulging will forfeit their right to remain on the fairgrounds. • Police protection will be provided at all times. • Open classes are open to all persons or exhibitors unless otherwise specified. • No alcoholic beverages or drugs are to be on the fairgrounds. • Entries made in 4-H, FFA and FHA classes must have been produced in conjunction with an approved project sponsored by these organizations. • All decisions made by judges and fair officials are final. • Dial 911 in the case of medical emergencies. • Announcements made on day of event take precedence over printed matter. • No firearms allowed.
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ADMISSION July 20-21 • Adults: $10 • Children 3-12 years: $8 • Children under 3 years: Free July 22-23 • Adults: $12 • Children 3-12 years: $10 • Children under 3 years: Free • Gates open at 5 p.m. daily. • Carnival rides, laser tag, first bite fishing, inflatables, pony rides and petting zoo are free with paid admission. • There are no refunds for rainouts.
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! d n i f o t y s a e e r ’ e W The Daviess County Fairgrounds are at 6191 Kentucky 54 in Philpot. The entrance to the fairgrounds is approximately six miles east of the Owensboro city limits.
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TUESDAY, JULY 19 4-6 p.m.
Enter 4H, FFA, Garden, Crops, Hay & Honey....................................... ............................................................................. East Exhibit Building
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 5 p.m.
4H, FFA feeder calf show................................Tom Curtsinger Building
After calf show
Open Beef & Youth Fat Steer show.................Tom Curtsinger Building
5 p.m. till close
4H Building exhibits.............................................. East Exhibit Building Commercial vendors..........................................................Fairgrounds Carnival - rides...................................................................Fairgrounds Petting zoon and pony rides...............................................Fairgrounds Inflatables...........................................................................Fairgrounds Laser tag............................................................................Fairgrounds
7 p.m.
Open Dairy Show............................................Tom Curtsinger Building Fire Fighters Challenge...................................................... Miles Arena ATV 4-wheel Mud Bogs......................................................Small Arena
THURSDAY, JULY 21 5-7 p.m.
Pit Party.............................................................................. Miles Arena
5 p.m. till close 4H Building exhibits.............................................. East Exhibit Building
Commercial vendors..........................................................Fairgrounds Carnival - rides...................................................................Fairgrounds Petting zoon and pony rides...............................................Fairgrounds Inflatables...........................................................................Fairgrounds Laser tag............................................................................Fairgrounds
6 p.m.
.Open Youth Market Swine Show.....................Tom Curtsinger Building
7:30 p.m.
Monster Truck Show........................................................... Miles Arena
FRIDAY, JULY 22 5 p.m. till close
4H Building exhibits.............................................. East Exhibit Building Commercial vendors..........................................................Fairgrounds Carnival - rides...................................................................Fairgrounds Petting zoon and pony rides...............................................Fairgrounds Inflatables...........................................................................Fairgrounds Laser tag............................................................................Fairgrounds
6:30 p.m.
4H Rabbit Show..............................................Tom Curtsinger Building
7-9 p.m.
Dakota Hayden Performance (American Idol)................Gazebo Stage
7 p.m.
4H Poultry Show..............................................Tom Curtsinger Building Open Youth Lamb and Goat show..................Tom Curtsinger Building
7:30 p.m.
Motorcross.......................................................................... Miles Arena
SATURDAY, JULY 23
5 p.m. till close 4H Building exhibits.............................................. East Exhibit Building
Commercial vendors..........................................................Fairgrounds Carnival - rides...................................................................Fairgrounds Petting zoon and pony rides...............................................Fairgrounds Inflatables...........................................................................Fairgrounds
5:30 p.m.
Open Talent Show registration...............................................Bittel Hall
6 p.m.
Open Talent Show begins.......................................................Bittel Hall
7 p.m. . attle of the Bluegrass Championship............................... Miles Arena B Truck/Tractor Pull............................................................... Miles Arena Garden Tractor Pulls.......................................................... Miles Arena
9 p.m.
Fireworks............................................................................Fairgrounds
SUNDAY, JULY 24 2-4 p.m.
Pick up crops and exhibits.................................... East Exhibit Building **Any crops or exhibits not picked up Sunday will be discarded.
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T N A E G PA E L U D E H SC FRIDAY, JULY 22
6 p.m. Little Miss and Mr. Daviess County ............................Bittel Hall
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
7 p.m. Miss Pre-Teen ............................................................Bittel Hall
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1 p.m. Miss Teen ...................................................................Bittel Hall TBA Miss Daviess County...................................................Bittel Hall
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2022 COCA-COLA CLASSIC
OPEN TALENT SHOW The 2022 Coca-Cola Classic Open Talent Show will be held Saturday, July 23 at Bittel Hall. The first age group will begin performing at 6 p.m.
AGE DIVISIONS AND SHOW TIMES
• 6-12 years old: Registration at 5:30 p.m., show at 6 p.m. • 13-21 years old: Registration at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
PRIZES
First Place: $100 Second Place: $50 Third Place: $25 • There will be a first-, second- and third-place winner in each age group. • The top three scores from the 13-and-up group will advance to the state competition in August in Louisville. • The Lions Club reserves the right to combine age divisions if there are not enough entries.
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Mail entry forms to Latasha Shemwell 3808 Placid Place West Owensboro, KY 42303 The entry fee is $20 per person. Make checks payable to the Daviess County Lions Club.
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Thank You TO OUR SPONSORS
for taking the time and energy to invest in our vision and in our event; your sponsorship is integral to our ability to serve our community and improve the quality of life for all.
