2014 Tri-County Fair & Stampede by Michelle Hammond

Tri-County Fair & Stampede

2014

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2013

August 28-31, 2014 93rd Annual Rodeo, Tri-County Fair, Carnival & Midway, and Great Family Entertainment!

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SCHEDULE EVENTS Thursday, August 28 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Carnival Open

Friday, August 29

9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

SMRA Motocross Fall Series Practice - Jungo Rd.

Noon - 11 p.m. Noon - 6 p.m. Noon - 7 p.m. 3 - 9 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 - 9 p.m. 5 p.m.

Carnival Open Antique & Tractor Show 32nd Annual Western Art Roundup - Convention Center Exhibit Hall Open 4H Rabbit & Cavy Showmanship - 4H Barn Main Stage Entertainment - Rowdy Refs - Juggling - Fire Eating - Hypnotist Variety Act - Spirit of Mexico Youth Dancers Western Art Roundup Awards/Buckaroo Hall of Fame Banquet

6 - 9 p.m.

Pig Wrestling - Main Arena (Sign-up a team by August 20)

Saturday, August 30 7-10 a.m. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. 8 a.m.

Buckaroo Breakfast - Nixon Lawn 32nd Annual Western Art Roundup - Convention Center Rabbit, Cavy, & Livestock Shows - 4H Barn

8:30 a.m.

SMRA Motocross Fall Series Races - Jungo Rd.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Antique & Tractor Show Exhibit Hall Open Women in Mining Create a Pet Rock Contest - Exhibit Hall

11 a.m.

Labor Day Parade- Winnemucca Blvd.

Noon Noon - 11 p.m. Noon - 9 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.

Buckaroo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Convention Center Carnival Open Main Stage Entertainment - Rowdy Refs - Juggling - Fire Eating - Hypnotist Variety Act - Spirit of Mexico Youth Dancers - Encore Dance Academy Great Basin Challenge - Calf & Sheep Riding- Main Arena Tractor Parade - Main Arena Mutt Show Contest - Main Stage (Sign-up at 2 p.m.) Buckaroo Hall of Fame Wine Tasting - Convention Center

3 p.m.

Bulls & Broncs Rodeo - Main Arena

4:30 p.m. 5 p.m.

Western Art Roundup Quick Draw - Convention Center 4H Youth Awards- Main Stage

7:30 p.m.

Chris Young Concert - Event Center

Sunday, August 31 7-10 a.m. 8 a.m.

Buckaroo Breakfast - Nixon Lawn 4H Large Animal Round Robin Contest - 4H Pavilion

8:30 a.m. 10 a.m.

SMRA Motocross Fall Series Races - Jungo Rd. Humboldt County Youth Livestock Auction - 4H Pavilion

9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Noon - 11 p.m. 1 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3 p.m.

32nd Annual Western Art Roundup - Convention Center Antique & Tractor Show Exhibit Hall Open Main Stage Entertainment - Rowdy Refs - Juggling - Fire Eating- Hypnotist Variety Act - Spirit of Mexico Youth Dancers - Encore Dance Academy Carnival Open Great Basin Challenge - Stick Horse & Dummy Roping- Main Stage Tractor Parade - Main Arena Pie & Watermelon Eating Contest - Main Stage (Sign-up at 2 p.m.)

5 p.m.

United Truck & Tractor Pulls- Main Arena

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Welcome Welcome to the 2014 Tri-County Fair & Stampede—a proud participant in the 150th birthday celebration of the State of Nevada! For more than 129 years, the Tri-County Fair & Stampede has remained a northern Nevada favorite, offering something for just about everyone. From Thursday through Sunday, August 28-31, there will be competition in more than 20 different divisions. Additionally, a “Bulls and Broncs” rodeo will offer Western style excitement and action for the 93rd year. The carnival will thrill kids and adults alike, along with plenty of contests, displays and the annual 4-H Livestock Show and Sale, which will showcase the animal projects and efforts of

area youth. The entire weekend is a favorite for residents from the Humboldt, Lander and Pershing county areas. The goal of Ag District No. 3 members has always been to offer up family entertainment, good food and the chance to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. You are invited and encouraged to enjoy this long-standing tradition and be a part of the continuing success of this remarkable event. Enjoy!

O. Kent Maher President, Agricultural District No. 3 P.S. Remember to grab some of our great food. Don’t miss it!

Winnemucca Events Complex Staff Kim Petersen, Sheree Tibbals, Juan Acevedo, Ramon Vaca, Carlos Villa

Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority Staff Kim Petersen Michelle Hammond Darrel Field Shelly Noble Brenda Keating Tony Sanchez Mario Orozco Johnny Alcaraz

Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority Board of Directors Terry Boyle, Chairman Don Stoker Dan Cassinelli Herb Ross Jim Billingsley Kendall Swensen Bill Macdonald

Agricultural District No. 3 Board of Directors Kent Maher, Chairman Chris Bengoa Dennis Ramasco Dave Louk Dale Owen Rebecca Hill Glynn Montero Tom Brown

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Schedule of Events Parking Map Grand Marshals Motocross Fall Series Rodeo History Bulls & Broncs Rodeo Parade Buckaroo Breakfast Carnival Main Stage Entertainment Eating Contests

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Engine and Tractor Show Mutt Show Contest Food Vendors Chris Young in Concert Great Basin Challenge United Truck & Tractor Pulls Pig Wrestling 4-H Show & Sale Western Art Roundup Contests Sponsors

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GRAND MARSHALS Stanley and Susan Rorex have been named Grand Marshals for the 2014 Labor Day Parade. Their recognition might have come as a surprise to the couple, but it sure didn't to anyone who's associated with the Tri-County Fair & Stampede. Fair Chairman Darrel Field said producing the annual event would be nearly impossible each year without the help of the dedicated duo. “They are both filled with ideas and enthusiasm and positive energy about the Fair,” said Field. “When they set their minds to do something, they do it; I never have to worry about their follow through.” Field said over the past seven years, the couple has contributed untold hours to the planning and execution of the Fair. He said Stan has worked very hard to include the Nevada National Guard with static displays and lots of hands on stuff for kids. Often times this includes soliciting commanding officers directly. Field said Susan has an artist's eye when it comes to laying out the exhibit hall. The fountain and seating area have always been her idea with Stan jumping in to get it done to her vision. The two are no strangers to community service. In addition to a long list of volunteer contributions over the years, the pair currently head up two of Winnemucca's most respected organizations. Susan is currently the chairman of the Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary, which ove rs e e s vo l u nte e r effo r t s at Humboldt General Hospital as well as operation of the Poke & Peek Thrift Shop. Stan is chairman of the Winnemucca Ministerial Association which, in addition to many other functions, oversees operation of the Winnemucca Food Bank and the Winnemucca Soup Kitchen. Plus, Susan is a regular exhibitor at the Tri-County Fair. Stan was born in Mecca, California,

where his father was a city police officer and date farm foreman, and his mother was a school teacher. He grew up in San Dimas, California, where he was very involved in scouts, earning his Eagle Award and two palms. He also played football for Bonita High School, and worked at one of the original McDonald's restaurants. In 1961, he attended Mt. San Antonio College where he received his associate's degree in fire science with a minor in geology and political science.

While there, he played two years of college football—and he met Susan Irene Olson. Susan grew up in Southern California and also attended Mt. San Antonio Junior College. She and Stan were married on March 26, 1966—what Stan calls “the happiest day of my life.” Stan had worked at various jobs for the U.S. Forest Service and California Division of Forestry during those early years.

GRAND MARSHALS After the two were married, they attended Humboldt State College until Susan graduated in 1968 with a degree in history and minor in Spanish. She then earned a master's degree in history at the University of La Verne, an extension of Claremont Colleges. For the next 4.5 years, Stan wo r ke d fo r t h e Po m o n a F i re Department as a firefighter, rescue squad EMT and member of the bomb squad. During this time, Stan and Susan were blessed with two sons: Andrew Russell Rorex and Joseph Arn Rorex. In the spring of 1973, Winnemucca Police Chief Les Jones offered Stan a job as a police officer. It was a big move for the two, but it gave Susan the chance to finish a minor in art at the University of Nevada Reno. It also gave her the chance to begin teaching art at Lowry High School, where her extracurricular duties included coaching volleyball, being senior class advisory, Block L advisor and Art Club advisor. Under her direction, the Art Club organized the first Humboldt County Student Art Show to showcase the work of all county students; the event has continued each year since. In 1976, Stan transferred to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office under then-Sheriff Frank Weston, where he worked as an investigator—a position he held until 1983, having been involved in investigating some major homicides. In 1980, Susan was named the Humboldt County Teacher of the Year and was one of five finalists for Nevada Teacher of the Year. Two years later, she left art and began teaching government, history, stagecraft and drama. As a drama teacher, her students presented the first children's play as a gift to the children of Humboldt County—a tradition that continues today. She also painted a mural in the

library as a present to the newly established Children's Library. From 1983 through 1986, Stan worked for the Bureau of Land Management as a fire crew foreman and incident commander. He received an Exemplary Act Award from the BLM during this time for saving Earl Horton. During their time in Winnemucca, two more sons were born to the couple: Jason Alan Rorex and Nicholas David Rorex. From November 1986 through December 1989, Stan worked full time for the Nevada Division of Forestry as a foreman and fire instructor. That was followed by a more than 10-year career with the Nevada Department of Public Safety as a State Adult Parole and Probation Office. Stan officially retired as a public servant in 2000. Susan also retired from the Humboldt County School District in 2000, although she says she will always be a Buckaroo! Following retirement, Stan worked part time as a contract firefighter/foreman for several years. H e a l s o a c q u i re d h i s p r i vate investigator's license, which is still current. Susan threw herself into volunteer work, supervising the Winnemucca Soup Kitchen, managing the Christmas food basket program and working with many others to create the Winnemucca Food Bank. She also continued to help thendrama teacher Janet Kennedy at the high school and became involved in the White Sage Productions of Arsenic and Old Lace and The Pink Panther. Susan also directed and/or staged numerous plays, which she says “are best forgotten.” Additionally, she served on the Parks and Rec Board, the Library Board, the Fair Board, as a charter member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and as a member of the RPEN and the Northern Nevada Dive Rescue Team.

She was also named the 1998 LHS Homecoming Grand Marshal, a 2006 Red Cross Volunteer Hero, and in 2008 she was inducted into the Lowry High School Buckaroo Hall of Fame. “Humboldt County has been very kind to a stranger from Southern California,” said Susan. “My family is the number one most important thing in my life, but I also care deeply about the children and young people of the county.” In addition to their four sons, Stan and Susan have three “extraordinary” daughters-in-law: Zwaantje, Courtney and Heather; and six “amazing” grandchildren: Brian, Savannah, Caden, Austen, Morgan and Bailey. Stan and Susan will lead the annual Labor Day Parade down Winnemucca Boulevard beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30. Before and after, Field said the two will be found hard at work at the Winnemucca Events Complex. “They are both amazing workers with excellent people skills. They also keep an eye on the Exhibit Hall during the three days of the Fair,” he said. F i e l d a d d e d , “ We g r e a t l y appreciate their help and feel that the Tri-County Fair & Stampede just wouldn't be possible without their amazing energy and enthusiasm.”

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RODEO HISTORY

Nevada’s oldest rodeo is more than 90 years old. In that time, things have sure changed for the Winnemucca Labor Day Rodeo. Belt buckles are a little brighter, cash prizes a little bigger. Professional cowboys grace these grandstands and there are rodeo queens in jeans so tight your grandma would have them carted off to jail for indecent exposure. But when cowboys ride out of those chutes astride buckin’ broncs, kicking up dust, dirt—and some might even say the devil—that’s when everyone realizes things haven't changed much after all. Because the rodeo—Nevada’s rodeo—is still happening Humboldt County style. It’s been a long historical haul to get to the competition we enjoy today. In fact, the origins of the sport go back to post Civil War days when Texas soldiers returning home from war found their longhorn cattle scattered from here to breakfast. They began holding roundups or rodeos, after the Spanish meaning of the word. From there, rodeo came to refer to the jump-start competitions held by cowpunchers to amuse one another during roundups and cattle drives. That's actually how the formal competition got started in Winnemucca. It was 1921 and 14 of the county’s cowpunchers, fresh off the

range, were hosted by the Winnemucca Volunteer Fire Department at makeshift locations all over town. From steer roping to bulldogging, bronco riding and horse racing, the festivities presented a lot of good-natured fun. Things capped off with an all-night dance, a free barbecue and the equivalent of Winnemucca’s first fish stories of how dangerous the day’s lot had been. That fairly humble beginning was touted by locals as the First Annual Nevada Rodeo. Editorials in the Humboldt Star took that bit of selfflattery further and hailed Winnemucca as the Rodeo City of Nevada. The newspaper said, “Oregon has its Pendleton, Wyoming its Cheyenne, California its Salinas, Nevada its Winnemucca!” And that became this town’s post-rodeo rally. Late Paradise Valley rancher and former rodeo man Les Stewart remembered those times when the Fairgrounds were located where Raley’s now stands. He said, “In the early days of the rodeo the Indians were quite colorful. They would let the Indians sit on the hill behind the grounds there. That whole hill would be covered with Indians.” In fact, nearly every Paiute this side of the Nevada line camped at the edge of the new facilities which opened in

1925. Led by Skinny Dave, the grandson of Chief Winnemucca, the Indians staged a celebration as colorful as the rodeo itself—and equally memorable. Les also remembered war-painted Paiutes racing ponies from the “W” on W i n n e m u c ca M o u nta i n to t h e Humboldt River at Bridge Street. “It was really exciting coming off that steep mountain,” he said. But even that couldn't hold a candle to some notable visitors in those early days. There was Death Valley Scotty as well as regular visits from the governor and lieutenant governor of Nevada. And of course, no one can forget 1930's impromptu arrival of famed movie actor and newspaper columnist Will Rogers, who flew in from a filming location in Lake Tahoe. Rogers shined that great grin to speechless fans and said, “I just dropped down to see what kind of show you got down here.” Except for three years during the Depression and World War II, Winnemucca has held a rodeo every Labor Day weekend since 1921. This year, the community will trade in the old standard fare for a new kind of competition featuring just bulls, broncs and barrels. From its cowpuncher beginnings to this year’s bulls and broncs, the state’s oldest rodeo has weathered a changing West well.

BULLS & BRONCS Since 1921, Winnemucca has been home to one of Nevada’s most exciting rodeos—the longstanding and very traditional Labor Day Rodeo. But 2014 is definitely going to take that excitement to new levels as a different kind of competition comes to town: The Bulls & Broncs Rodeo! Beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 30, in the outdoor arena at the Winnemucca Events Complex, rodeo-goers will see some of the rankest bulls and broncs in America go head to head against some of the toughest cowboys and girls around. With just three events—bulls, broncs and barrel racing—this is one afternoon that local crowds won’t soon forget. This year’s rodeo comes courtesy of Souza’s Bucking Bulls of Merced, California. The afternoon will begin with a beautiful grand entry . . . before everything turns to dust as the bulls take the stage. In all, 24 contestants will take part in three bullriding sections, while 10 cowboys will compete in two sections of bronc riding. Another 10 contestants will compete in one section of barrel racing. Just prior to the Bulls & ONE BIG Broncs competition, the finals DAY OF for the Great Basin Challenge will also take place, beginning EXCITING at 2:30 p.m. BULLS Manuel Souza said his team is excited to come to & BRONCS

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Winnemucca. “We thrive on putting on a show that we would buy tickets to watch,” he said. “We are really going to provide some action-packed rodeo excitement there in Winnemucca.” Souza has been producing stand-alone pro bull riding events since 2007. Just last month, his team produced overcapacity competitions at the “Night in the Country” in Yerington: “Extreme Bulls at High Noon.” Souza will be providing the majority of this year’s bulls from his own breeding program along with the Triple JJJ; Wally Blossom will bring the broncs. This year’s Bulls & Broncs announcer will be Steve Smart, assisted by Nikki Robinson, daughter of Nevada rodeo icon Butch Robinson. For competitors, entry fees are $100 per event with $4,000 added money for bullriding and $2,000 added in ranch broncs. To enter, please text Nikki at (775) 560-7739. For spectators, regular admission to the rodeo performance is $10 for adults and $4 for children, ages 6 to 12. Kids five and under get in free. Advance rodeo tickets are now available for $8 and $2 respectively at Boot Barn, C.B. Brown, Ace Hardware, Ron's Seed & Supply and Tips Western. “It’s been a blast being in the Silver State,” said Souza. “Folks have really taken to our shows, and we are looking forward to Winnemucca.”

ACTION!

Rodeo tickets on sale now at: Boot Barn, C.B. Brown Ace Hardware Ron’s Seed & Supply Tips Western

Adults - $8 or $10 at the door Kids 6-12 - $2 or $4 at the door Children 5 & under - Free

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August 30 Entries close at 5 p.m. Monday, August 25 To enter, call (775) 623-5071 or visit us online at www.LaborDayFair.com

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CARNIVAL Get ready to bumper car with the best of them as the Labor Day Carnival returns to this year's Tri-County Fair & Stampede. This year's carnival, which comes courtesy of Schoeppner Shows, will provide four days of fun from Thursday, August 28, through Sunday, August 31. Schoeppner Shows, based in California, features more than a dozen favorite carnival rides, along with 10 concession booths. Advance carnival tickets and wristbands are available at C.B. Brown True Value Hardware, Tips Western, the Winnemucca Convention Center or the Winnemucca Events Complex office.

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ENTERTAINMENT Friday, August 29, 2014 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

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EATING CONTESTS This year's Fair is definitely not a spectator sport. From blue ribbon creations to pie and watermelon eating, a few newer contests and a whole slew of old standbys will ensure that everyone gets in on the Labor Day fun. This year will see the return of the popular Pie Eating Contest. The fun will take place on Sunday, August 31. Beginning at 3 p.m., contestants will hear, “On your mark, get set, go!” right before they attempt to attack their fill of delicious pie. Signups will begin at 2 p.m. by the Main Stage Outside. The contest is limited to the first 10 registrants in each age group, including 6-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-18 years and 19 and older. Then at 4 p.m. Sunday, also on the Main Stage Outside, the Watermelon Eating Contest will get underway. You guessed it . . . the idea behind this one is to see who can eat the most watermelon in the least amount of time. Prizes will be awarded in four age groups: 6-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-18 years and 19 and older. Signups begin at 2 p.m.

Signups begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31 Competition begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 31

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TRACTOR SHOW Old time tractors will once again play a leading role in this year's Tri-County Fair and Stampede. The “Antique Engine and Tractor Show” will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, August 29, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, in the parking area outside the Exhibit Hall at the Winnemucca Events Complex. Fair goers will be able to see machines from Rumely, Case, John Deere, Oliver and others ranging in age from 1900 to the early 1950s. Plus, demonstrations using the old farm and ranch equipment will take place every few hours over the weekend. Save the date. You won’t to miss this look back at history.

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MUTT SHOW Puppies: prepare! It's almost time for the Tri-County Fair's annual “Mutt Show.” All canine contestants are invited to join the fun on Saturday, August 30. The contest will take place on the Main Stage Outside at the Winnemucca Events Complex.All residents of Humboldt, Lander and Pershing counties—and their favorite dog—are invited to participate. The competition will award prizes in four categories including Cutest Mutt, Costume Contest, Best Trick and Best Dog & Handler. Signups will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday; the competition will begin at 3 p.m. Entry forms are available at the Winnemucca Convention Center, located at 50 W. Winnemucca Boulevard. Entry forms also are available by visiting www.LaborDayFair.com. Pet owners will be responsible for the transportation of their pets to and from the event and will be responsible for controlling their animals at all times. Dogs will be required to have proof of current rabies vaccination. Don’t miss this chance the show off your best friend during this fun annual competition.

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Chris Young Country Around these parts, Labor Day means just one thing: it's time for a fabulous weekend dedicated to some serious, end-of-summer fun. The 2014 TriCounty Fair & Stampede not only will provide residents in Humboldt, Lander and Pershing county with the chance to display their talents, but the weekend also will serve up great food, good times and yes—plenty of spectacular entertainment, including country music star Chris Young in concert at the Winnemucca Event Center, featuring Courtney Cole.

f you want to see one of country music's hottest stars up close and personal this month, you better act fast. Chris Young will perform for tri-county crowds at the Winnemucca Event Center on Saturday, August 30. Courtney Cole will open the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Courtney Cole will perform at 7:30 p.m. with Chris Young following. Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority Director Kim Petersen said the show is on its way to being sold out, “so we thought we better let folks know that if you want to be in that event center when Chris Young performs, you need to act now.” Petersen said the concert has infused the annual Tri-County Fair & Stampede Labor Day weekend with exciting energy that has spilled over into the weekend's many other offerings, including the annual parade, carnival, competitions, food vendors, and the debut of the new Bulls & Broncs Rodeo. “We are hoping that families will make a day of it,” said Petersen. “Attend the rodeo, grab a bite to eat and then cap off the night with the Chris Young concert.” All fair and concert participants should use the Fairground Drive entrance by A1 Towing and across from the Bureau of Land Management office. They should not use the entrance by the Maverick Country Store as parking will be very limited in that area. Handicapped parking will be available in front of the Winnemucca Event Center for the concert and fair. The building will also include a drop-off area. No parking will be allowed in front of the Fairgrounds Office. At the concert, no coolers or backpacks or pets will be allowed in the event center. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event for cash only. For more information, please call (775) 623-5071 or (800) 962-2638.

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Purchase Concert Tickets Tickets to see Chris Young and Courtney Cole live on Saturday, August 30, 2014 are now available at www.winnemucca.com. Some reserved seating is available on the concert floor; other seats are available in the bleacher areas of the indoor event center. Ticket prices range from $30 for general seating to $50 for reserved seating.

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THE CHALLENGE While the new Bulls & Broncs events will offer heated competition for the older set, younger buckaroos will have their shot in the arena too. The Great Basin Challenge will test rodeo skills for those from birth to age 12 on Saturday and Sunday, August 3031, as part of this year's Tri-County Fair & Stampede activities. Saturday beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Outdoor Arena, boys and girls will compete against each other in Mutton Bustin’, Calf Riding and Junior Barrel Racing. The top six contestants in Mutton Bustin’, the top four in Calf Riding and the top five in Barrel Racing will then compete at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, also in the Main Outdoor Arena, right before the start of the Bulls & Broncs competition.

Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage Outside, young buckaroos will go head to head in Stick Horse Barrels and Dummy Roping. First place winners in each event and each age group will receive silver buckles. There is no entry fee. Entry forms available online at www.LaborDayFair.com. For more information, please call Winnemucca Events Complex Operations Supervisor Sheree Tibbals at (775) 623-2220 or fax to (775) 623-6355. Entries must be received at the Winnemucca Events Complex Office by 5 p.m. Friday, August 29. No late entries will be accepted. Entry forms must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and notarized.

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TRUCK PULLS Winn emucca, are you ready for s o m e get - d ow n and-dirty fun? You better buy some ear plugs and claim your seats early because the Tri-County Fair & Stampede is bringing back the Edge Pulling Series by United Truck and Tractor Pullers. This head-pounding, drive-line-snapping, truck-pulling bonanza is a motorsport competition, which requires tractors and trucks to pull a heavy sledge (sled). You guessed it: the winner is the guy or gal who pulls the sledge farthest. The sport is known as the world's most powerful motorsport, due to the multi-engined modified truck and tractor pullers. Join the fun at 5 p.m. Sunday, August 31. You can take part as a spectator or you can be a participant. Either way, you're going to have a great time, and next year you'll be back for more.

Spectator tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12; children ages 5 and under get in free. For those who want to try their talent in the arena, local trucks are welcome. Full rules and information are available at http://www.LaborDayFair.com/TruckPulls.html. Tech inspection will take place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; all local trucks will be assigned a class at that time. A $50 hook fee also includes two arena passes. All entries must be inspected by 3pm on Sunday, August 31. For more information on entering your truck into this new and one-of-a-kind competition, please contact Skyler Neibaur, Promoter, United Pullers Inc., at (307) 371-2045 or visit www.unitedpullers.net.

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Let the Adventure Begin! It's official. Winnemucca's newest attraction is a true adventure in fun. The Lazy P Adventure Farm has announced dates for the second annual Fall Farm Festival, and guests from across the Silver State are invited to celebrate Nevada's 150th birthday Humboldt County style. The 2014 Fall Farm Festival will be held every weekend in October starting Saturday, October 4, and ending Saturday, November 1. Kim Petersen, who co-owns the farm with his wife Yvonne, said the event will include exciting activities for the entire family, including a petting zoo, bounce house, cow train, corn cannon, face painting, pedal bikes, wagon rides, good food, a variety of wholesome entertainment and demonstrations and, of course, a pumpkin patch. The highlight of this year's celebration will be a 6-acre corn maze designed in honor of the Nevada sesquicentennial. A mini-maze for small children, or for those whose time is limited, will take about 15 minutes; for those who have more time and attention to devote to the adventure, traversing the full-blown design will take between 45 and 90 minutes. And for truly adventurous fun seekers, the maze is also available after dark. Get a flashlight, dress warmly, and enjoy! Petersen said the startup operation is his family's way of sharing their passion for farming and agriculture. He said students can put knowledge into action while interacting with live farm animals; challenge their critical thinking skills while navigating the corn maze; experience “agriculture in process” as they observe and learn about growing corn and pumpkins; and utilize all their senses to form a memorable experience on the farm. “Our objective is really simple,” he said. “We want children to have fun while learning.” Every attraction is designed to provide a lesson, including lessons in fright from the Fall Farm Festival's shockingly frightening “Farmer's Harvest-Barn of Terror.” “This is not for the faint of heart,” said Petersen. “If you've got a pacemaker, you better stay home. But if you really want to land smack dab in the middle of the

Halloween spirit, be our guest, because you are seriously going to scream.” The Barn of Terror will be open every Saturday night in October plus Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1. The haunted attraction has been designed and constructed to stimulate guests' senses as they venture through the farmer's lair and eventually into the corn field of screams. Scares are taken serious, said Petersen, to the point that the family has attended the world's largest haunted convention in St Louis, Missouri, for the past two years to get ideas on how to put together a first-class haunted attraction. “We have learned a lot and have a bag of new tricks for this year's attraction that everyone is guaranteed to notice,” said Petersen. “Come see if you're up for the challenge.” Petersen said the entire Fall Farm Festival is made possible each year through a unique partnership with the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce. Petersen also acknowledged the tremendous work of his dedicated family members and friends. “It's been a great adventure and a time of learning for all of us,” said Petersen. “We're excited for what this year will bring and invite our Nevada neighbors to come join us in the fun.” More information about the Lazy P Adventure Farm is available on Facebook or by contacting Kim Petersen directly at (775) 625-1194 or via email at Petersen@wmca.net. Information is also available at www.lazypfarm.com.

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4-H SHOW & SALE The 4-H Small Animal Shows and the Youth Livestock Show and Sale happens just once a year, but the skills youth learn in 4-H will last them a lifetime. This year's event, which is scheduled for Friday, August 29, through Sunday, August 31, will see more than 120 4-H youth ages 9 to 19 show beef, goats, sheep, swine, cavy, poultry and rabbits as part of the Youth Livestock Show and 4H Small Animal Shows produced by the Humboldt County Show and Sale Committee and the 4-H Small Animal Committee. Additionally, the 5- to 8-year-old 4-H Cloverbuds will show their rabbits, chicken and cavy. The weekend will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday with the 4-H rabbit and cavy showmanship shows in the 4-H Livestock Pavilion at the Winnemucca Events Complex. On Saturday, the Humboldt County Youth Livestock Show kicks off the day at 8 a.m. in the 4-H Arena, and the 4-H poultry show and rabbit quality show begins at 8 a.m. in the 4-H Barn. The 4-H Small Animal Round Robin will take place at the conclusion of the poultry and rabbit shows on Saturday, typically around 2 p.m. Mayor Di An Putnam will present the 4-H High Point Awards on the Main Stage outside at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday, the 4-H Large Animal Round Robin contest will take place at 8 a.m. in the Livestock Pavilion followed by the Buyers' Coffee at 9:30 a.m., also in the Livestock Pavilion. The Humboldt County Youth Livestock Auction will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday. 4-H youth will auction off their 4-H beef,

goat, sheep, swine and fryer pen projects. The public is invited to attend the auction. The auction offers local families the chance to bid and purchase meat raised by local 4-H youth at a very fair price while helping out the area's youngest livestock producers at the same time. Monetary gain isn't the only thing that youth will take away from their 4-H experience, said Humboldt County Cooperative Extension Volunteer and Events Specialist/4-H Program Manger Sharon Barton. “The educational value of the 4-H program is incredible,” she said. “The youth learn life skills as well as respect, responsibility, follow-through and commitment, not only to themselves, but to their 4-H projects.” She continued, “4-H is not just about the project, it's about the youth and the life skills they learn and can take out into the world and use.” The 4-H animals will be on display until 4 p.m. Sunday, August 31, in the 4-H Barn at the Winnemucca Events Complex. In addition, the 4-H Static projects will be on display in the Exhibit Hall all weekend long. Barton said 4-H youth work hard all year on various static projects such as photography, cooking, crafts, quilting/sewing, LEGOS and LEGO Robotics. For more information on this year's Humboldt County Youth Livestock Show or the 4-H Small Animal Shows, contact Sharon Barton at (775) 623-6304 or log on to www.LaborDayFair.com for a full schedule of the weekend's events.

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WESTERN ROUNDUP Labor Day weekend, Western artists and craftsmen, cowboy poets and quick-draw sketchers will gather to pay tribute to the Western Art Roundup. The annual show and sale will celebrate its 32nd anniversary from Friday, August 29, through Sunday, August 31, at the East Hall of the Winnemucca Convention Center. The event has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1983. Founder Carl Hammond said just 12 artists were featured that year. Still, the Roundup received rave reviews and was featured in “Art West” magazine. Since that time, the show and sale has grown, not only in artist participation, but in the quality of art it produces—art that has ranged from braiding and bit and spur making to custom saddlery, the horsehair arts and custom boot making. This year alone, the show will feature hundreds of original art works by juried artists and craftsmen. The 32nd annual Roundup will open at noon Friday, August 29. A banquet will take place that evening beginning at 5 p.m. At that time, inductees into the Buckaroo Hall of Fame will be honored. A juried art panel will also honor those artists who best depict the authentic buckaroo life. The highlight of the evening will be the bestowal of the coveted Roundup Award, reserved for the best artwork of buckaroo heritage in two categories. The prize is a handcrafted pair of silver-mounted spurs. The Snaffle Bit Award goes to the runner-up of the buckaroo heritage artwork, and the Will James Award goes to that artist who renders the most high-spirited drawing. In addition, gold, silver and bronze awards will be offered in nine categories as well as other awards for Indian, Pioneer and Southwest ranch heritage art. The evening will include poetry readings and storytelling;

friends and guests are welcome to attend. At 8 a.m. Saturday, the Western Art Roundup officially opens. On display will be a fantastic array of paintings and other artwork depicting the buckaroos, pioneers and Native Americans who settled the West. Plus, artist demonstrations and cowboy poetry will be staged throughout the day. At noon, inductees into the Buckaroo Hall of Fame will be honored. The now-annual ceremony will commemorate the lives of those local cowboys who worked this land from the late 1800s into the 1900s. Hammond, along with other Western Art Roundup organizers, decided to add the permanent museum-type display in 1988. Since 1990, well over 50 legends have been honored. After the induction, a wine reception will begin at 3 p.m. followed by a “Quick Draw” contest at 4:30 p.m. The contest gives participating artists a time limit to “quick draw” complete works of art and gear, which are then offered at auction. All proceeds help support the Buckaroo Hall of Fame. Sunday, the show will continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Western Art Roundup show is free to the public; donations are gladly accepted at the door. Friday evening's annual banquet also is open to the public. Please RSVP by contacting Carl Hammond at (541) 573-2921 or via email at buckaroohalloffame@yahoo.com. Western craftsmen and artists interested in participating at the event may also contact Hammond.

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What are you waiting for? Wilton Cake Decorating Contest Saturday, August 30 What better way to say “Happy Birthday Nevada” than with a beautiful cake! Pre-entry to the Wilton Cake Decorating Contest is recommended. Bring your cake creation to the Exhibit Hall between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, August 30. Three awesome prizes will be awarded by Wilton and the Tri-County Fair.

Mini-Construction Contest Tuesday & Wednesday August 26-27 Grab some construction items like Legos, toothpicks, sugar cubes and more, and then let your imagination go for the Mini-Construction Contest. Entries will be accepted during regular entry check-in times. Prizes will be awarded to winners in five age categories: 5 and under, 6 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 18 and 19 and older. See the Fair Guide for all the rules.

Coloring Contest Saturday, August 30 Those with a flair for crayons and color are invited to take part in the annual Coloring Contest. Coloring blanks are available at the Humboldt County Extension Office, the Winnemucca Convention Center or online at www.LaborDayFair.com. Winners will be announced in five age groups: 3 to 5, 6 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18. Entries may be turned in anytime before 5 p.m. Saturday, August 30, to the Humboldt County Extension Office.

Pet Rock Contest Saturday, August 30 The Pet Rock Contest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 30, at the Winnemucca Events Complex Exhibit Hall. The second annual event is sponsored by Women in Mining and will bring together enormous quantities of rocks, paint, glue and all the gear necessary to create your new best friend. The contest is free and open to kids of all ages. Prizes will be awarded to winners in five age categories including 5 and under, 6 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 18 years, and 19 and older.

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CONTESTS Write-A-Story Contest Wednesday, August 27 The Write-a-Story Contest will allow area youth to select their best 300 words to compose a story or poem using the theme, “Happy Birthday Nevada.” Entries must be submitted to the Winnemucca Convention Center or the Humboldt County Extension Office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 27. Prizes will be awarded in five age groups: 3 to 5 (with parental help), 6 to 9, 10 to 13, 14 to 16 and 17 to 18.

Mutt Show Contest Saturday, August 30 The Mutt Show Contest will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 30, on the Main Stage Outside at the Winnemucca Events Complex. Local “mutts” will compete for great prizes in four categories including “Cutest Mutt,” “Costume Contest,” “Best Trick” and “Best Dog & Handler.” Signups will take place beginning at 2 p.m. Entry forms are available online at www.LaborDayFair.com.

Draw-A-Picture Contest Wednesday, August 27

Biggest Home Grown Contest Thursday, August 28

The Create-a-Picture Contest gives young artists the chance to create their own mini masterpiece using the theme, “Happy Birthday Nevada.” Entries must be submitted to the Winnemucca Convention Center or the Humboldt County Extension Office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 27. Prizes will be awarded in five age groups, including 3 to 5, 6 to 9, 10 to 13, 14 to 16 and 17 to 18.

For the eighth year in a row, local gardeners have the chance to participate in the Biggest Home Grown Contest. Participants are asked to bring their most gargantuan homegrown fruits, veggies or crops to the Winnemucca Events Complex Exhibit Hall on Thursday, August 28, between noon and 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in youth and adult categories.

This year the Tri-County Fair will offer competition in more than 20 divisions—all of which represent a traditional hometown fair. Competition will take place in Ceramics, Crafts, Creative Arts, Crocheting, Knitting, Digital Arts, Fine Arts, Floriculture, Foods, Food Preservation, Fruits/Vegetables/Crops, Handwork/Needlework, Photography, Quilting, Recycling, Sewing, and Youth Division. To enter, simply fill out a pre-entry form by 5 p.m. Friday, August 22, and drop it off at the Winnemucca Convention Center or the Humboldt County Cooperative Extension Office.

Check-in will be held in the Exhibit Hall Meeting Room at the Winnemucca Events Complex from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, and from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 27. Perishable items such as floriculture, fruits and vegetables may be checked in between noon and 5 p.m. Thursday, August 28. This year, exhibitors also can visit www.LaborDayFair.com to enter their exhibits online as well as download all the information they will need to participate in this year’s event. Get working, and we’ll see you at the Fair. Check out the 2014 Fair Guide for complete information.

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SPONSORS Sponsors of the Tri-County Fair & Stampede might not say much with their mouths, but their pocketbooks speak volumes about their commitment to Humboldt County and its largest, most well attended event. “We couldn’t do it without our sponsors,” said Kim Petersen, Director of the Ag District No. 3, which organizes the annual Tri-County Fair & Stampede. “They are the true secrets to our success, because in reality, without our sponsors, we wouldn't have a weekend like this.” This year's Tri-County Fair sponsors include individuals, franchise businesses, home-grown concerns and corporate giants, but Petersen said each has made a statement through their monetary and other donations .

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“Their contributions mean the world to us,” said Petersen. “We just can't do enough to thank these folks.” Tri-County Fair Board Chairman Darrel Field also wished to thank the residents in Humboldt, Lander and Pershing counties for supporting the vendors and patronizing the events that make up the Labor Day weekend. Field also sent out a big thanks to all the people who purchase booth space to sell their wares and services. “Thank you to the dozens and dozens of people who 'sponsor' this weekend by donating their time. We couldn't do it without them.” Field added, “They don't get enough credit, but we sure do appreciate all they do for us.”

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