September 2019 Agriculture Magazine by Ravalli Republic

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Table of Contents Big “WOW” in 2019......................4 Making 4H memories...................7 Hamilton mayor will dunk.............9 2019 Fair Family...........................10 Entries make the fair special......12 Fair poetry contest......................18 Entertainment & food.................20 4H sale & parade information....25 Fairgrounds map.........................26

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Judges Ellen Darling and Laura Tayer, with the 5 Valley Dahlia and Glad Society, got to score the beautiful blossoms.

Big “WOW” awaits 2019 fair-goers Michelle McConnaha

something different,” Seville said. “They are getting jazzed up and making it exciting.” The fairgrounds has been upgraded with fresh The 2019 Ravalli County Fair “Lil’ Bit Country and Rockin’ RC Rodeo” is going to be memorable asphalt for food row to solve water issues, the swine barn has a new roof, there is a new $-H Dog with fairgrounds upgrades, new entertainment, Arena and there are new displays and cabinets sensational entries and a big “WOW.” for exhibitor entries. There are new food vendors, “We are working for the ‘wow moment’ that’s while still keeping the ties to benefit local nonthe verbiage Beth (Perkins) and I are using,” profits. Fairgrounds Manager Melissa Seville said. “We’d “It is really exciting,” Seville said. like to get people to experience it like the first Seville has created a Volunteer Program, to time ever.” Administrative Assistant Perkins and Seville said earn fair passes volunteers can do work at the fairgrounds. The Fair board has ramped up the they have heard people say they don’t want to royalty program. come to the fair because it is always the same. Trevor Ostranga designed the 2019 logo that is “I tell them we have new entertainment, we’ve asked our barns to do different decorating, the on the fair book, t-shirts and brochures. exhibit building will be all brand-new looking, new Some of the superintendents shared what’s new displays, we’re move departments around and we in their department and a special fair memory. have new superintendents so they will always do Antique farming and gardening tools are the

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new display along the walls on old barn wood in the Agriculture barn. Superintendent Pat Miller and co-superintendent Al Sperry added the tools in early August to “spruce things up.” Most of the old items seem familiar some defy modernization. The potato fork is recognizable as the tips have balls to not pierce a potato while digging. There is a tool that is used to remove steer horns instead of using a saw, a special long tool for stirring a five gallon can of milk and a small scythe-looking tool for pulling beets out of the ground and cutting their tops off. “That was when they did it by hand,” Sperry said. “They used to raise a lot of beets, especially by the train tracks by Moeller’s. They raised them, dug them out and put them on a train to Missoula. They did a lot of beets in the valley.” The items are purchased from local antique stores but most are from local farms and especially from Darrel and Carolyn Sperry’s farm. “Darrel will probably enter some of them into the antique category,” Al Sperry said. “I’ll probably add some names and details so people

can learn about old-time farming and gardening equipment.” Fermentation is the newest category that was introduced last year with categories like cucumbers, peppers, hot mixed vegetables and sauerkraut. “We have a bunch of people interested in fermentation,” Sperry said. “We have kimchi. I’m going to do raspberries. We are working on getting more fermentation entries.” The Porcelain Art Department has beautifully hand painted pieces of porcelain and hand sculpted porcelain pieces. “We have a table set up and we do demonstrations throughout the fair time,” Superintendent Jolie Wells said. “We’d love to show you how it’s done and we’d love to get some new people interested in the art. My best memories of fair are just going to the fair itself – making yourself almost sick on the rides and meeting friends. And of course, eating fair food – ‘cause there just isn’t any substitute!!” Mary Gehl, superintendent of the Baked Goods

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Department, said she has The Quilt Department will some “special categories have demonstrations of easy that will pay off big time.” ways to complete your quilts In the adult division with perfect bindings and get the “Frosted Chocolate faster and accurate block units. Layer Cake” entry and the Williams said that fairs are “Sweet Potato Pie” entry special because they evoke could be worth $60 each wonderful memories and prowith the Fair Commission vide opportunities to make new members sponsoring ones. and judging the win“As a little girl, my greatner. The youth division grandmother lived and volunhas the added money in teered at the Eastern Idaho the “pie” category for State Fair in Blackfoot,” Williams each age group at $15 said. “My grandparents would MICHELLE MCCONNAHA - Ravalli Republic take us out of school so that we for each winner thanks to the sponsorship and judg- Some unusual entries in the 2018 fair. could go to the fair with them. ing of the Ravalli County I would always ride the Ferris Commissioners. wheel with my great-grandmother.” New this year will be demonstrations in the Nicki Arndt said 4-H Dog has a new arena. The Interstate Building by various superintendents. dog show was August 17 with a focus on agility, Gehl will demonstrate an Instant Pot Desert obedience and showmanship and kids will do at noon on Thursday and Cooked Chocolate demonstrations. Frosting made without powdered sugar at 1 p.m. Girl Scouts get to sell cookies for the first time. on Friday. Cheryl Alexander said she has been involved for “Every fair is different but this year it will be many years and her daughter’s troop has entered extra special with all the hard work by the fair staff, items in the fair every year. the fair commission, the superintendents and all “It is sometimes hard working and then coming the volunteers,” Gehl said. “Hope you can come to the fair all week, but it is fulfilling,” she said. “It have fun with us.” is exciting to see the hard work that the girls have Claudia Williams, superintendent of the put into their entries. They have amazing skills Quilting Department, said that her department and imagination! It is also really exciting to see so will have an old Country Store feel including quilt many people that come to the fair every year.” ladders built out of recycled furniture. The Ravalli County Fair will be sizzling this year All entries are entered in a drawing for a basket with new exhibits, exciting entertainment and a of essential quilting supplies valued at $100 problazing display of local brands at the entry to the vided by Patchwork Quilts. rodeo arena. August 28-31

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Making 4H memories at the fair Katelyn Andersen

family. Elephant ears. Entering stuff and getting ribbons. Seeing friends once a year. Showing my The Ravalli County Fair is a tradition in our valley, pig. The rodeo. Premiums. Rides with friends. Watching grandchildren learn. The determination created yearly by residents with their exhibits disand the effort from the kids. Hanging out with played proudly. Each fair is unique with common threads and rituals carried on from exhibitors and friends. Working in the 4-H Corner Café! Fair is much more than an annual event. It’s fair goers from years past. almost a family reunion, well, a friend reunion with What is your favorite fair memory? This question was posed as the response to the those who live in other communities throughout Ravalli County. If you bleed green as a 4-H memroll call at my daughters’ 4-H club meeting this August. The responses? Oh, there were plenty and ber, leader, parents or supporter, it is something each response was told with a big grin. you look forward to year after year. Showing all my stuff to off to my friends and Ravalli County has 475 4-H members connected

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to one of 20 clubs, and are supported by over 150 4-H registered leaders. Close to 2,000 youth yearly receive education and services through the MSU Extension Office in Ravalli County, making it the 2nd largest 4-H program in the state. (For those who are wondering, Yellowstone County has the largest program). While participation in the fair isn’t a required part of the 4-H program, it is a strong tradition and a way to showcase all the hard work the members completed throughout the year. Members can take projects in a wide range of activities, ranging from swine to goats, horses to rabbits, photography to cooking, outdoor adventure to robotics. The topics are youth-focused and have changed over the years as youths’ interest change and the skills taught by volunteer leaders. While you attend fair this year, take a moment to read the posters, talk to a 4-H member about their project, walk through the livestock barns, attend a few shows, and enjoy the 4-H Indoor Exhibit Building. The entries equal hours and hours of investment from our local youth. They had a dream this last year, they set a few goals to

achieve and their projects are the outcomes of their creativity, knowledge and skills. Many fair exhibitors enter their hobby projects in the Open Class, carrying on a tradition they enjoyed as young 4-H member. It is such a fun way to display talents and share with the community. Whatever your reasons for exhibiting or attending the fair, take a moment to appreciate the uniqueness of this event. In our technology-based society, so many interactions and components have become virtual but the fair is one tangible example that technology cannot replace. This yearly tradition has strong roots in the belief of community, togetherness and comradery. Thank you for sharing the 2019 Ravalli County Fair with us. We look forward to sharing the fair with you! If you would like to join one of the clubs in the valley, contact our office at 375-6611 or visit the MSU/Ravalli County Extension Office at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton. Katelyn Andersen, M.S., is an Associate Professor for Montana State University Extension. She serves as the 4-H/Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Ravalli County.

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The first person to dunk Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf at the Hamilton Famers Market fundraiser for the 2018 fireworks display was David Cloud age 5.

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Non-profits and times for are: noon – SAFE, 2 p.m. Justine Morris (Pets), 4 p.m. - Emma’s Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf will be House and 6 p.m. - Linda Massa Youth Home on running his dunk tank again this year at the Ravalli Thursday, August 29; noon – 4-H, 2 p.m. –Bitter County Fair and the funds will benefit several nonRoot Humane Association, 4 p.m. - Hamilton profits. Volunteer Fire Department, 6 p.m. - Velocity “I think my favorite part about the dunk tank Gymnastics on Friday, August 30; and noon is heckling young men who are trying to impress Justine Morris. 2 p.m. - Velocity Gymnastics; 4 their friends,” Farrenkopf said. “There’s nothing more satisfying than teasing them on the first two p.m. – Bitter Root Land Trust and 6 p.m. - City of Hamilton on Saturday, August 31. shots and they dunk me down on the third shot! The cost is one ball for two dollars or three balls The suspense that builds and the satisfaction that for five dollars. follows, is fun for the gathered crowd.” The mayor will be heckling the crowd from the The dunk tank is located at the rear of the rodeo arena grandstands in the vendor area. The mayor dunk tank and will certainly deserve a good dunking! encourages fairgoers to take a crack at dunking “I also really enjoy getting dunked by toddlers,” him for charity. The organizations each take two Farrenkopf said. “They, of course, always end up hour shifts and keep all the proceeds. dunking the mayor even if it means pushing the Select your favorite non-profit, take aim and dunk the mayor! button!”

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Dan and Debbie Severenson, 2019 Ravalli County Fair Family

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“It’s pretty special,” he said. “The fair has always been important to my family. I’m kind of the middle, my dad was really active in the Dan and Debbie Severson of Stevensville fair way back in the 50s with the dairy busihave been selected as the 2019 Fair Family for ness, and my son is really active in the fair – the Ravalli County Fair. my claim to fame is being in the middle.” The Severson family has been involved with Dan Severson said being selected was an the fair since its beginning. honor. Ravalli Republic

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“I’ve been involved most of my life and have always supported it,” Dan Severson said. “My grandkids are now involved in the fair. We owned Valley Drug for 40 years and always supported the fair as a business. We’ve always done our little tiny part we were just doing what needed to be done.” The Seversons said they continue to enjoy cooking for the Saturday morning “Buyers Breakfast” alongside Stevensville Main Street Association and have for 20-years or so. “The fair is an important part of the valley so, if you live here, you’re bound to be involved one way or another,” Dan Severson said. As for a special memory, “my daughter winning Grand Champion steer is pretty special. She had a pretty good fair career and now my grandsons are enjoying it too. Our family worked hard at the fair and we’ve been successful.”

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Debbie Severson said being selected Farm Family of the year is a “very nice honor.” “I was in 4-H since I was young but we’ve really been involved since our youngest daughter started showing her steers,” she said. “Our kids have been very active.” Watch for them as they ride in the Fair Parade with two of their grandchildren. “We couldn’t talk our children into riding with us, they are too busy with the fair,” Dan Severson said. “My son is superintendent of the beef barn and has been for a number of years. The beef show is at one o’clock so there is no way they could come, they have work to do.” Thank you, Debbie, Dan, all the Severson family for generations and Valley Drug for your part in helping the Ravalli County Fair be successful.

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Art quilts, in all different sizes and shapes, are made with embellishments and creativity.

Entries make the Fair Special MICHELLE MCCONNAHA

piece you painted at that ceramics party, that special dessert you make for potlucks that are always cleaned up or that apron you made for your granddaughter.” The competition at the Ravalli County Fair is Winning a ribbon at the fair earns some healthy, fun and more entries make the annual rewards including possibly a ribbon, premium event extra-special. cash prizes and bragging rights for a year. Joy McClure, superintendent of the Canned “You need to bring your ‘A’ game, just look Goods Department, shares some advice for all who attend the annual event, “everyone should at the talent out there,” McClure said. “Not everyone gets a ribbon. If you did get a ribbon, enter something in the fair, just read the rules no matter the placing be very proud, you did a and follow them.” “It could be your famous fresh salsa, your rave really good job.” She recommends calling the superintendents, family reviews on your salad dressing, your dill pickles that crunch like no other,” McClure said. rather than the fair office, to get the answers to “It could be that sunset photo you took, the questions any time of the year.

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Many people put in hard work each year to have a fair. “Appreciate the superintendents,” McClure said. “A ‘Thank You for all that you do’ goes a long way. Most of the superintendents have been at the fairgrounds since Sunday before fair week. A lot of us have more than 40-hours in before fair even officially starts.” The Fair Fairies DO NOT show up to help set up the departments. “A lot of the superintendent’s start months ahead to make sure we have the props, volunteers and supplies needed for our departments,” McClure said. “But if you have the number for

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the Fair Fairy hot line please share!” Suggestions and fully developed ideas on how to make the fair better, more exciting, more family friendly or just plain more fun are welcome. McClure said one of her favorite fair memories happened a couple of years ago when a woman brought in her exhibit. “She said she lost her mom this past year but in cleaning out her belongings found her tried

and true recipes and decided to make something in memory of her Mom using her recipe,” McClure said. “We listened as she told stories of her mom. Low and behold judging day comes and she wins a champion ribbon. When she came back to fair to see how she had done, there were more than a few tears shed on that one.” See you at the fair!

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2019 Ravalli County Fair to feature 9th annual poetry contest DOMINIC FARRENKOPF

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Adreil Mlera read her poem about broken people and hope for the future and received her award from Dominic Farrenkopf at the RC Fair Poetry Contest.

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Douglas Taylor won third place in the over 18 category of the RC Fair Poetry Contest with a poem about his father.

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The Ninth Annual Ravalli County Fair Poetry Contest will feature eight finalists in three age categories. The poems will be read on the free stage at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, and the community is invited to enjoy the presentations and cheer on their favorite poets. “All of the poems are highly entertaining and worth your time if you want to come and listen to the poetry,” said Poet Dominic “Flominic” Farrenkopf, event organizer. Poets from kindergarten through sixth grade, seventh through twelfth grade and adults 18 years and older will receive prizes at the poetry reading and awards ceremony. The top three poets in elementary and high school will receive all day carnival ride passes. The top three adult poets will win Chapter One Book Store gift certificates. The poems and poets are not the only entertainment as Farrenkopf is also the emcee. “I think my favorite part about this contest is seeing poets share their work in public, followed by rounds of ovation and support from friends and family,” Farrenkopf said. “I love writing poetry and I love sharing it. Not everyone who writes poetry shares their poems and this poetry contest often brings poets out of their shell and ushers

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Jonathan Whitney won third place in the 7th through 12th grade category of the RC Fair Poetry Contest that had a nearly 60 member supportive audience.

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Shane Murphy took a break from his job in the Army National Guard, at Fort Harrison, to participate in the RC Fair Poetry Contest with his poem called “Two hours from 6:45.”

them into a whole new poetry experience.” He said there is a lot of talent in the Bitterroot Valley and the poetry contest is another place that this local talent is showcased.

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Dominic “Flominic” Farrenkopf awards Allen Bjergo for his poem was a humorous look at wildlife in the Bitterroot and community responses.

“The poetry ranges in length, depth and emotion,” Farrenkopf said. “I recommend people who are looking for some free entertainment at the fair to attend the poetry reading.”

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there are new and long-time food vendors serving fun experiences and familiar favorites. The Main Attraction for entertainment on There is some new action for entertainment at the Ravalli County Fair for 2019 including top Wednesday is the Top Cop Academy High Dive Show at 3 p.m. at and the Rockin’ RC Ranch flight rodeo action, carriage rides, crazy contests and a “Kid Zone” area at the carnival. Plus, Rodeo at 7 p.m.

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North Parking Lot

North Gate TIX

High dive act

Antique Machinery

Snow to go

Big sky grub truck

Signature car give a way

Goody goo goo

Tony’s Poppin Poppers BR Bling Hamilton Flea Market Summer B’s Corvallis School

Murdoch’s Arena

SKC terriyaki Valley equine massage Griz wireless + vendor spaces

KLYQ Free Stage

4-H Horse pens

Dog barn

JU M B O TR O N

Freddie Prez Contest

Sudsy’s Barn Hand Washing Station

Fire trucks + weed district + ice

Lost trail pizza Sweet sensations up n smokin taste of the old world

STAFF PARKING ONLY

4H corner cafe

boyscouts

celtic mineshaft

Spuds r us Kiwanis

Main Event Arena

TIX

Tickets Police First Aid

Fire Hydrant

Nursing Station

Swim team

Porta-Potty

groovz

Men’s Restroom

Calvary pizza

Old Corvallis Rd TIX

8 *

Mdmh apples

Moose creek bbq

Knights of columbus

Grandstand

West Gate

Dunk tank BR snowballs lemondairy o’learys Paisano’s Facepainting

FOOD ROW

4 TIX

Jigsaw jim + uni’s gifts + larry’s tractors + mt lottery + jerry cox sales + the growler girdle + touch of the southwest + legacy martial arts + t & k sports + glass blowing + hayes dog training + vendor spaces

Horse Stables

PARALLEL PARKING FOR HANDICAP AND STAFF ONLY

BR Dusters Antique cars

14 11

FREE

Women’s Restroom

Polar treats

TIX

Handwash Station Fair Office and Lost & Found

Fairgrounds Rd

East Gate

1.Premium Office

8.Grandstand—vendors*

*Lakeland feeds, cybernet one, global wireless, man up, the merc fresh market, vendor spaces

2.Event Center—Indoor Exhibits

9.Bleachers

#vets, ionic, Hamilton players, democrats, republicans, salvation army, vendor spaces

3.Agriculture Barn

10.Maintenance Shop

4.Bingo Booth

11.Hornung Arena

5.Floral Building

12.Iman Arena

6.Commercial Building—vendors#

13.Cafe Bronc

7.Youth Building

14.Applebury Arena

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 9 am………………..4-H/FFA Horse Trail Ride Judging (location TBA)

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019 12 pm………………4-H Interview Judging (Non-Perishable)

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019

Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo / 2019 SCHEDULE

8:30 am……………4-H/FFA Horse Judges meeting in the Rodeo Office 0000000000000000000000000000000 9 am………………..4-H/FFA Horse Show in the Main Arena

OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019 – 4-H/FFA ENTRY FORMS DEADLINE SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019

5 pm………………..4-H/FFA Entry Forms due in the Fairgrounds Office no later than 5 pm – No Late Entries will be accepted. 12 pm-5 pm…….Girl Scout Exhibits due in the Youth Exhibit building - Judging starts at 6 pm 12 pm-7 pm…….All Open Class Still Exhibits Due

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 – OPEN CLASS ENTRY FORMS DEADLINE

5MONDAY, pm………………..Open Class Entry Forms due in the Fairgrounds Office no later than 5 pm – No Late Entries will be accepted. AUGUST 26, 2019 9 am………………..Open Class Dairy Goat Show in Applebury Arena SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019

11 am………………Open Class Meat Goat Show in Applebury Arena 912am………………..4-H Show Judging in Dog Arena pm…………..….4-H Dog Interview (Food & Horticulture) under the Grandstands 3 pm-7 pm……….Open Class Floral Exhibits Due in Floral Barn SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 4 pm-7:45pm…..Market Goat & Market Lamb Weigh in & Breeding Sheep Check In pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Horse BarnTBA) Area 96 am………………..4-H/FFA Horse Trail Ride Judging (location 6:30 pm……………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Beef Barn MONDAY, AUGUST 19,Meeting 2019in Goat Barn 6:30 pm……………4-H/FFA Mandatory 7 pm………..………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Dairy Barn 12 pm………………4-H Interview Judging (Non-Perishable) 7:30 pm…………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Swine Meeting in Hornung Arena 8SATURDAY, pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory24, Sheep2019 Meeting in Iman Arena AUGUST

8:30 am……………4-H/FFA Horse Judges meeting in the Rodeo Office TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019 9 am………………..4-H/FFA Horse Show in the Main Arena 9 am-5 pm……….LAST CHANCE to purchase Pre-sale Carnival Tickets and Livestock passes in Fairgrounds Office before 5 pm! 9SUNDAY, am……………..…4-H/FFA Dairy Goat & Showmanship in Applebury Arena AUGUST 25,Show 2019 6 pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Poultry Barn 12 pm-5 pm…….Girl ScoutMandatory Exhibits due in the Youth Exhibit 7 pm………..………4-H/FFA Meeting in Rabbit Barnbuilding - Judging starts at 6 pm 12 pm-7 pm…….All Open ClassExhibits Still Exhibits 8 pm………………..ALL Livestock mustDue be in Barns

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 9Allam………………..Open Class Dairy GoatBarn Show in Applebury Arena Day……………..Sudsy’s Handwashing 11 am………………Open Class Meat Goat in Applebury Arena All Day……………..Honey DemonstrationsShow and tasting in the Agriculture Barn 12 pm…………..….4-H Interview Judging (Food & Horticulture) under(Events the Grandstands All Day……………..Main Arena is closed to any public use or practice Only) 38 pm-7 pm……….Open Class FloralProject ExhibitsInterviews Due in Floral Barn Barn am………….…….Poultry Breeding in Poultry 48 pm-7:45pm…..Market & Breeding Market Lamb WeighininSheep & Breeding am……………..…4-H/FFAGoat Sheep Interviews Barn Sheep Check In 69 pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Horse Barn Area am………………..Kiddie Poultry Show in Poultry Barn 6:30 pm……………4-H/FFASwine Mandatory Meeting in in Iman Beef Barn 9 am………………..4-H/FFA Showmanship Arena 6:30 pm……………4-H/FFA Mandatory MeetingArena in Goat Barn 9 am……………..…Open Beef Show in Hornung 710pm………..………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Dairy Barn am………………Fair Parade on Main Street in Hamilton 7:30 pm…………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Swine Meeting 10 am………………Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open in Hornung Arena 810pm………………..4-H/FFA Iman Arena – throughout the grounds am- 7 pm…….Enjoy TimMandatory the JugglerSheep as ourMeeting strollinginEntertainment

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019

SCHEDULE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

9 am-5 pm……….LAST CHANCE to purchase Pre-sale Carnival Tickets and Livestock passes in Fairgrounds Office before 5 pm! 9 am……………..…4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show & Showmanship in Applebury Arena 6 pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Poultry Barn 7 pm………..………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Rabbit Barn 8 pm………………..ALL Livestock Exhibits must be in Barns

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 All Day……………..Sudsy’s Handwashing Barn All Day……………..Honey Demonstrations and tasting in the Agriculture Barn All Day……………..Main Arena is closed to any public use or practice (Events Only) 8 am………….…….Poultry Breeding Project Interviews in Poultry Barn 8 am……………..…4-H/FFA Sheep Breeding Interviews in Sheep Barn 9 am………………..Kiddie Poultry Show in Poultry Barn 9 am………………..4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship in Iman Arena 9 am……………..…Open Beef Show in Hornung Arena 10 am………………Fair Parade on Main Street in Hamilton 10 am………………Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open

DOUG MCCONNAHA for the Ravalli Republic

3 pm-7 pm……….Open Class Floral Exhibits Due in Floral Barn 4 pm-7:45pm…..Market Goat & Market Lamb Weigh in & Breeding Sheep Check In 6 pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Horse Barn Area 6:30 pm……………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Beef Barn pm……………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Goat Barn 28 6:30 - Ravalli County Fair Magazine, Sunday, August 25, 2019 7 pm………..………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Dairy Barn 7:30 pm…………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Swine Meeting in Hornung Arena 8 pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Sheep Meeting in Iman Arena

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019 9 am-5 pm……….LAST CHANCE to purchase Pre-sale Carnival Tickets and Livestock passes in Fairgrounds Office before 5 pm! 9 am……………..…4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show & Showmanship in Applebury Arena 6 pm………………..4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Poultry Barn 7 pm………..………4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Rabbit Barn 8 pm………………..ALL Livestock Exhibits must be in Barns

MSU-Western Agricultural Research Center Serving Montana Farmers Since 1907 580 Quast Ln, Corvallis, MT 59828 406-961-3025, http://agresearch.montana.edu/warc/index.html Open house: 4:30 on the last Thursday in July DOUG MCCONNAHA for the Ravalli Republic

Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Ravalli Rodeo 2019 SCHEDULE County/Fair Magazine, Sunday, August 25, 2019 - 29

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OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 - CONTINUED 10 am………..…...4-H/FFA Poultry Show in Hornung Arena 11 am………………Kiddie Swine Show in Swine Barn 11 am………………Market Goat, Boers, Showmanship, Pack Goats, Non-Dairy Shows & Kiddie Goat in Applebury Arena 12 pm………..……Horse, Mule & Donkey Show in Main Arena 12:30 pm…………4-H Dog Clicker Training Demonstration in in the First Interstate Building Demo Area 1 pm……………….4-H/FFA Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn 1 pm……………….Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 1:30 pm…………..4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship, followed by Breeding Beef 2 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 2 pm…………..……Carnival Opens 3 pm………………..Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 3 pm………………..Poetry Contest Reading at KLYQ Free Stage 4 pm………………..Open Class Poultry Cage judging in Poultry Barn 4 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 5 pm………………..Little People’s Stick Horse Rodeo at KLYQ Free Stage 5 pm………………..Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 6 pm………………..FFA Cake, Cookie & Pie Auction at KLYQ Free Stage 6 pm………………..4-H/FFA Dairy Cow Show in Hornung Arena 6 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 7 pm………………..Rockin’ RC Ranch Rodeo in Main Arena 10 pm………………Exhibit Buildings and Barns Close

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 All Day……………..Sudsy’s Handwashing Barn All Day……………..Honey Demonstrations and tasting in the Agriculture Barn 9 am………………..4-H/FFA Market Hog Show in Iman Arena 9 am-10 am……..Main Arena Open for Practice 9:30 am…………..Kiddie Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn 9:45 am……………Open Class Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn 10 am…………..….Kiddie Goat Show in Applebury Arena 10 am………………Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open 10 am………………4-H/FFA Sheep Market Lamb & Feeder Lamb in Hornung Arena 10 am………………4-H Dog Rally Obedience Demonstration in Dog Arena 10 am- 7 pm…….Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our strolling Entertainment – throughout the grounds 11 am………………**NEW** Thursday Lunch – come in for lunch between the hours of 11 am – 2 pm. Please refer to the What’s New page. 12 pm………………Baked Goods Insta-Pot Dessert Demonstration in the First Interstate Building Demo Area 12 pm………………Horse, Mule & Donkey Show in Main Arena 12:30 pm………….Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm 1 pm………………..Carnival Opens 1 pm………………..Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 1 pm………………..4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship followed by Sheep Breeding in Hornung Arena 1:30 pm……………Molly Hackett: Better Gardens Every Year – Bring your questions! in Agriculture Barn 2 pm………………..Grain Threshing & Hay Baling Demonstration in the Antique Machinery area 2 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 2 pm………………..4-H Dog Freestyle Demonstration in the Dog Arena 3 pm…………….….Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 4 pm………………..**NEW** - Coin Crawl Contest for Toddlers in front of the Dairy/Poultry Barn featuring U of M’s MONTY! 4 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 4 pm…………….….Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 7 pm 5 pm………….…….Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 5:30 pm……………Parade of Wagons – Antique/Unique in Main Arena 6 pm………………..Kiddie Calf Class in Hornung Arena 6 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 6:30 pm……………Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena 6:30 pm……………4-H/FFA Market Beef Show in Hornung Arena 6:45 pm……………Rockin’ RC Rodeo Pageant Introductions in Main Arena 7 pm…………………Bull-A-Rama & Cowboy Bronc Riding in Main Arena 10 pm……………….Exhibit Buildings and Barns Close SCHEDULE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo / 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AllRavalli Day……………..Sudsy’s HandwashingFair Barn County & Rockin’ RC Rodeo / 2019 SCHEDULE 30 - Ravalli County Fair Magazine, Sunday, August 25, 2019 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

All Day……………..Honey Demonstrations and tasting in the Agriculture Barn 7 am-12 pm……..Main Arena Open for Practice FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 9 am………………..4-H Dog Agility Demonstration in the Dog Arena All am………………Exhibit Day……………..Sudsy’sBuildings Handwashing Barn Open 10 and Barns All Day……………..Honey Lamb Demonstrations and tasting the Agriculture 10 am…………..….Kiddie Show followed by OpeninJackpot Lamb in Barn Hornung Arena 7 am-12 pm……..Main Arena Open for Practice 10 am………………4-H/FFA Mandatory Market Beef & Breeding Interviews in Beef Barn 9 Dog Agility Demonstration in the Entertainment Dog Arena 10am………………..4-H am- 7 pm…….Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our strolling – throughout the grounds 10 am………………Exhibit Buildings Barns Open Arena 10:30 am…………Open Class Sheepand Show in Hornung 10 ShowPageant followedSpeeches, by Open Jackpot Lamb in Hornung Arena 11 am…………..….Kiddie am………………Rockin’Lamb RC Rodeo Interviews & Fashion in KLYQ Free Stage 10 am………………4-H/FFA Market Beef & Breeding in Beef Barn parking lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm 12:30 pm………….Pioneer Mandatory Carriage offers horse drawn carriageInterviews service from the North 10 am- 7 pm…….Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our strolling Entertainment – throughout the grounds 1 pm………………..Carnival Opens 10:30 am…………Open Class Sheep ShowRound in Hornung 1 pm………………..4-H/FFA Small Animal Robin Arena Showmanship Practice in Poultry Barn 11pm………………..Top am………………Rockin’ Rodeo Pageant Speeches, Interviews Fashion in KLYQ Free Stage 1 CopRC Academy High Dive Show in North gate & area 12:30 pm………….PioneerGoods Carriage offersChocolate horse drawn carriage fromSugar the North parking lot toBuilding the North gatearea until 3:30 pm 1 pm…………………Baked Cooked Frosting – Noservice powdered in First Interstate Demo 1 pm………………..Grain pm………………..Carnival Opens & Hay Baling Demonstration in the Antique Machinery area 2 Threshing 1 pm………………..Jean pm………………..4-H/FFA Small Animal Robin Showmanship in Poultry 2 Israel – Herbs 101Round from Growing to Cooking –Practice in Agriculture BarnBarn 1 pm………………..Crazy pm………………..Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 2 Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 1 pm…………….….Top pm…………………Baked Cooked Frosting – No powdered Sugar in First Interstate Building Demo area 3 CopGoods Academy HighChocolate Dive Show in North gate area 2 pm………………..Rockin’ pm………………..Grain Threshing Hay Baling Demonstration in the Antique Machinery area 3 RC Rodeo&Pageant Horsemanship in Main Arena 2 pm………………..Crazy pm………………..Jean Israel – Herbs 101 from Growing – in AgricultureBarn Barnon Lawn 4 Contests by Freddie Prez in fronttoofCooking the Dairy Cow/Poultry 2 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 4 pm…………….….Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 7 pm 3 pm…………………4-H/FFA pm…………….….Top Cop Academy HighRound Dive Show North gate area 4 Small Animal RobininShowmanship Contest in Hornung Arena 3 pm…………………4-H/FFA pm………………..Rockin’ RC Rodeo Pageant Horsemanship in Main Arena 5 Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest in Hornung Arena 4 pm………….…….Top pm………………..CrazyCop Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 5 Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 4 pm………………..Crazy pm…………….….Pioneer Carriage horse carriage from the North lot to the North gate until 7 pm 6 Contests byoffers Freddie Prezdrawn in front of the service Dairy Cow/Poultry Barnparking on Lawn 4 pm…………………4-H/FFA Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest in Hornung Arena 6:15 pm……………Rockin’ RC Rodeo Pageant Coronation in Main Arena 5 pm…………………4-H/FFA Large Animal Round101 Robin Contest in Hornung Arena 6:30 pm……………Heath Carey – Fermentation – inShowmanship Agriculture Barn 5 pm………….…….Top Cop Academy Highin Dive Show in North gate area 6:45 pm……………Bitterroot Mountettes Main Arena 6 pm………………..NRA pm………………..CrazyRodeo Contests by Freddie 7 in Main Arena Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 6:15 pm……………Rockin’Buildings RC Rodeoand Pageant in Main Arena 10 pm………………Exhibit BarnsCoronation Close 6:30 pm……………Heath Carey – Fermentation 101 – in Agriculture Barn SATURDAY, AUGUST 31,in 2019 6:45 pm……………Bitterroot Mountettes Main Arena 7Allpm………………..NRA Rodeo in Main Arena Day……………..Sudsy’s Handwashing Barn 10 and Barns All pm………………Exhibit Day……………..Honey Buildings Demonstrations andClose tasting in the Agriculture Barn 6:30 am…………..4-H/FFA Auction Breakfast in Hornung Arena SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 8 am………………..4-H/FFA Livestock Auction in Hornung Arena SALE ORDER: Meat Goat, Beef, Dairy, Sheep & Swine Allam………………..NRA Day……………..Sudsy’s Handwashing Barn 9 Rodeo Slack in Main Arena All am………………Exhibit Day……………..Honey Demonstrations andOpen tasting in the Agriculture Barn 10 Buildings and Barns 6:30 am…………..4-H/FFA Auction Breakfast in strolling HornungEntertainment Arena 10 am7 pm…….Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our – throughout the grounds 8 am………………..4-H/FFA Livestock Auction in Hornung Arena ORDER: Meat Goat, Beef, Dairy, Sheep & Swine 11 am………………Roger Joy – Horticultural Techniques, Grafting andSALE Budding in Agriculture Barn 9 am………………..NRA Rodeo Slackopens in Main 12 pm………………Premium Office forArena payout of Premium Winners 10 Buildings and Barns Open in Main Arena 12 am………………Exhibit pm………………4-H Horsemanship Demonstration 10 am-pm………….Pioneer 7 pm…….Enjoy Tim the Juggler ashorse our strolling Entertainment throughout theparking grounds 12:30 Carriage offers drawn carriage service–from the North lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm 11pm…………..……Carnival am………………Roger JoyOpens – Horticultural Techniques, Grafting and Budding in Agriculture Barn 1 12pm………………..Top pm………………Premium Office opens payout Winners 1 Cop Academy Highfor Dive ShowofinPremium North gate area 12pm-5 pm………………4-H Demonstration in Main Arena 2 pm……….MainHorsemanship Arena Open for Practice 12:30 pm………….Pioneer Carriage&offers horse Demonstration drawn carriage in service from the North parking 2 pm………………..Grain Threshing Hay Baling the Antique Machinery area lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm 1 pm………………..Jean pm…………..……Carnival Opens 2 Israel – Herbs 101 from Growing to Cooking – in Agriculture Barn 1 pm………………..Top Rabbit Cop Academy High Dive Demonstration Show in North gate area 2pm…………………4-H – Grower Fodder in the First Interstate Building Demo Area 2 pm-5 pm……….Main Arena Open for Practice 2 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 2 pm…………….….Top pm………………..GrainCop Threshing & High Hay Baling Demonstration in the Antique Machinery area 3 Academy Dive Show in North gate area 2 pm………………..4-H/FFA pm………………..Jean Israel – Herbs 101Auction from Growing to Cooking 3 Small Animal in Hornung Arena – in Agriculture Barn 2pm…………………4-H Rabbit – Grower Fodder Demonstration the First InterstateBarn Building Demo Area 4 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of theinDairy Cow/Poultry on Lawn 2 pm…………….….Pioneer pm………………..Crazy Contests byoffers Freddie Prezdrawn in front of the service Dairy Cow/Poultry Barnparking on Lawn 4 Carriage horse carriage from the North lot to the North gate until 7 pm 3 pm………….…….Top pm…………….….Top Cop Cop Academy Academy High High Dive Dive Show Show in in North North gate gate area 5 area 3 pm………………..Crazy pm………………..4-H/FFA Small Animal Auction Arena 6 Contests by Freddie PrezininHornung front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 4 pm………………..4-H/FFA pm………………..Crazy Contests Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 6 Specialby Award Presentation in Hornung Arena 4 pm…………….….Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the parking lot to the North gate until 7 pm SCHEDULE CONTINUED ON North NEXT PAGE 5 pm………….…….Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 6 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 6 pm………………..4-H/FFA Special Award Presentation in Hornung Arena SCHEDULE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

OF EVENTS

12 pm………………4-H Horsemanship Demonstration in Main Arena 12:30 pm………….Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm 1 pm…………..……Carnival Opens 1 pm………………..Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 2 pm-5 pm……….Main Arena Open for Practice 2 pm………………..Grain Threshing & Hay Baling Demonstration in the AntiqueRavalli Machinery area Fair Magazine, Sunday, August 25, 2019 - 31 County 2 pm………………..Jean Israel – Herbs 101 from Growing to Cooking – in Agriculture Barn 2pm…………………4-H Rabbit – Grower Fodder Demonstration in the First Interstate Building Demo Area 2 pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 3 pm…………….….Top Cop Academy High Dive Show in North gate area 3 pm………………..4-H/FFA Small Animal Auction in Hornung Arena 31, 2019 - CONTINUED 4SATURDAY, pm………………..CrazyAUGUST Contests by Freddie Prez in front of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn 47pm…………….….Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 7 pm pm………………..NRA Finals Rodeo in Main Arena 57pm………….…….Top Cop Academy Dive Show North gate area pm………………..4-H/FFA Battle of High the Barns Relay in Race 67pm………………..Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez in front pm………………..4-H/FFA Market Beef Release Time of the Dairy Cow/Poultry Barn on Lawn AUGUST 31, 2019 - CONTINUED 6SATURDAY, Award Presentation in Hornung Arena 7pm………………..4-H/FFA pm………………..Release Special of Auction Birds SCHEDULE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 78pm………………..NRA Finals Rodeo in– Main pm-10 pm……..Rabbits Released WALKArena OUT ONLY 710 pm………………..4-H/FFA of the Barns RelayTime Race pm………………4-H/FFABattle Breeding Beef Release 710 pm………………..4-H/FFA Market Beef Time pm………………Exhibit Buildings andRelease Barns Close 7 pm………………..Release of Auction Birds 8 pm-10 pm……..Rabbits Released – WALK ONLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,OUT 2019 10 pm………………4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Release Time am-2 pm……….Goat,Buildings Dairy Cows, Small Animals Released 107pm………………Exhibit andSwine Barns & Close 9 am-2 pm……….4-H/FFA & Open Class Sheep Released 12 pm-4 pm……..ALL OPEN CLASS STILL & YOUTH EXHIBITS Released (picked up)

Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo / 2019 SCHEDULE

OF EVENTS Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo / 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

7 am-2 pm……….Goat, Dairy Cows, Swine & Small Animals Released THANK YOU & SEE YOU 9 am-2 pm……….4-H/FFA & Open Class Sheep Released 12 pm-4 pm……..ALL OPEN CLASS STILL & YOUTH EXHIBITS Released (picked up)

NEXT YEAR!

THANK YOU & SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

DEPARTMENT INDEX

Interest Enjoy Rates Are the Fair! Low!

Department ........................................ Page Department………………………………………Page 1 Compost…………………… ................... 18 13 Baked Goods - Adult....................... 26 2 Dairy Products & Eggs………….……. .. 18 14 Baked Goods - Youth ...................... 28 3 Fruit…………………………………………... . 19 15 Beer & Wine ................................... 28 Department ........................................ Page Department………………………………………Page 4 Grains & Grasses………………………… . 19 Canned & Preserved Foods ............ 1 Compost…………………… ................... 18 1316 Baked Goods - Adult....................... 2629 5 Hay…………………………..................... . 20 17 Ceramics ......................................... 2 Dairy Products & Eggs………….……. .. 18 14 Baked Goods - Youth ...................... 2832 6 Herbs…………………………………………. . 20 Floral - Horticulture ........................ 3 Fruit…………………………………………... . 19 1518 Beer & Wine ................................... 2832 Honey………………………………………… . 20 Floral -&Design ................................ 47 Grains & Grasses………………………… . 19 1619 Canned Preserved Foods ............ 2934 Vegetables ...................................... 21 Hobby Creations ............................. 58 Hay…………………………..................... . 20 1720 Ceramics ......................................... 3235 Fermentation……………………………….23 21 Home Arts ...................................... 69 Herbs…………………………………………. . 20 18 Floral Horticulture ........................ 3236in Looking to Purchase, Refinance, Build? Are you interested Antique Machinery ......................... 23 Natural Fiber................................ Products ................... 710 Honey………………………………………… . 20 1922 Floral - Design 3437 Art & Sculpture - Adult ...................21 24 Photography................................... 811 Vegetables ...................................... 2023 Hobby Creations ............................. 3539 We offer: 12 Art & Sculpture Junior .................. 25 24 Porcelain Art .................................. 9 Fermentation……………………………….23 21 Home Arts ...................................... 3640

Department……………………………….…….Page 25 Quilting .......................................... 41 26-29 Girl Scouts .................................... 42 30 Open Class Beef ............................. 42 Department……………………………….…….Page Open Class Goats ........................... 2531 Quilting .......................................... 41 43 32 Horses, Mules & Donkeys in 26-29 Girl Scouts .................................... 42 Harness 30 Open Class.......................................... Beef ............................. 42 43 Kiddie Classes 3133 Open Class Goats................................. ........................... 43 44 Open Mules Class Poultry ......................... 44 3234 Horses, & Donkeys in 35 Open Class Rabbits......................... 46 Harness .......................................... 43 a Reverse Mortgage? OpenClasses Class Sheep ........................... 3336 Kiddie ................................. 44 48 & FFAClass Index...................................... 344-HOpen Poultry ......................... 44 52 Little People’s Stick Horse Rodeo ........... 35 Open Class Rabbits......................... 46 83 •VA 0% down for purchases, Fairgrounds Map .................................... Natural Fiber Products ................... 37 36 Open Class Sheep ........................... 48 84

DEPARTMENT INDEX

10 11 12

•Conventional

Antique Machinery ......................... 23 22 •Rural Development Cash out Art & Sculpture - Adult ................... 24 23 Photography................................... 39 up to 4-H100% & FFA Index...................................... 52 •FHA •Rehab Loans Art & Sculpture - Junior .................. 25 24 Porcelain Art .................................. 40 Little People’s Stick Horse Rodeo ........... 83 Fairgrounds Map .................................... 84 •New Construction •Reverse Mortgages

SECURITY

• NMLS 290647 The grounds will be policedangela@hamiltonmortgageloans.com from Wednesday through Saturday and every precaution possible will be taken to ensure the safety of items and animals on display. However, the Management will not be responsible any loss by theft, vandalism or fire. robin@hamiltonmortgageloans.com • NMLSfor283623 SECURITY

The grounds will be policed from Wednesday through and every precaution possible will be taken to ensure the safety of TownSaturday & Country Plaza 716 S 1st Street, Hamilton • 375-8800 items and animals on display. However, the Management will not be responsible for any loss by theft, vandalism or fire.

hamiltonmortgageloans.com

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