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Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo Schedule JULY 17 2:30 p.m. – Construction judging/modeling 4 p.m. – Culinary Challenge 6:30 p.m. – Public Revue/Music/Poetry Contest in Hay Springs JULY 18 8 a.m. – Queen Contest, McGinley Arena JULY 19 7 a.m. – 4-H Horse Show Check In 8 a.m. – 4-H Horse Show, McGinley Arena 7 p.m. – Color Fun Run, McGinley Arena JULY 20 8 a.m. – 4-H Swine Weigh In 9 a.m. – 4-H Beef Weigh In 10 a.m. – 4-H Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Goat Check In 11 a.m. – Carcass Presentation Noon - 4 p.m. – 4-H and Open Class Check In 2 p.m. – Tractor Pedal Registration 3 p.m. – Tractor Pedal Pull 5 p.m. – Junior Rodeo Registration 6 p.m. – Junior Rodeo, McGinley Arena JULY 21 8 a.m. – 4-H Swine Show 11 a.m. – 4-H Sheep/Goat Show 1 p.m. – 4-H Poultry/Rabbit/Pet Show 5-5:45 p.m. – Mutton Bustin’ Entries 5:30 p.m. – Mutton Bustin, McGinley Arena 6 p.m. – Stray Gathering/Ranch Bronc Riding Calcutta, McGinley Arena 7 p.m. – Stray Gathering/Ranch Bronc Riding, McGinley Arena JULY 22 6 a.m. – Farmer’s Co-op Breakfast 8 a.m. – 4-H Market Beef Show 1-2 p.m. – Fitters Competition 4 p.m. – 4-H Cake/Cookie Sale 5 p.m. – 4-H Junior Leaders Auction/Buyer’s Bonanza 6 p.m. – 4-H Junior Livestock Sale
JULY 23 *MAC Carnival 8:30 a.m. – Beef Show 1 p.m. – Livestock Judging 3 p.m. – Rocket Launch 4 p.m. – Large Animal Round Robin 5 p.m. – Chili Cook-off 5:30 p.m. – Family Fun Night 6 p.m. – Family Dance, Fairgrounds Pavilion 7 p.m. – Steer Roping, McGinley Arena 8-11:30 p.m. – Teen Dance, Fairgrounds Pavilion JULY 24 *MAC Carnival 8 a.m. – Cat Show 9 a.m. – Rodeo Slack 9 a.m. – Noon – Quilt Show Entries, City Auditorium 10 a.m. – Clover Pet Parade 10:30 a.m. – 4-H Dog Show 1 p.m. – Pow Wow, McGinley Arena 2:30 p.m. – 4-H Small Animal Round Robin 3-7 p.m. – Quilt Show, City Auditorium 4-5 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Load Out, Open Exhibits Released 7 p.m. – Open Rodeo, McGinley Arena 9-11:30 p.m. – Teen Dance, Fairgrounds Pavilion 9 p.m. – Rodeo Dance with Seth Turner and the High Desert Drifters, Gordon American Legion JULY 25 *MAC Carnival 7 a.m. – Cowboy/Cowgirl Breakfast in Park 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Quilt Show, City Auditorium 10 a.m. – Parade, Main Street 1 p.m. – Open Rodeo, McGinley Arena 8 p.m. – Outshyne Concert, McGinley Arena 9 p.m. – Rodeo Dance with Seth Turner and the High Desert Drifters, Gordon American Legion JULY 26 4 p.m. - Lawn Mower Races 6 p.m. - Tractor Pull
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Outshyne on tap for fair concert
Concert slated for July 25, 8 p.m., McGinley Arena in Gordon Outshyne will take to the stage during the 2015 Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo July 25. The country band from South Carolina has opened for major country bands across the country , performing 150-180 tour dates a year. Outshyne was formed in 2007 by a group of high school friends. According to the band’s website, they decided to pursue their passion for music full time
in 2010. They have used their blend of country music with rock overtones to open for Jake Owen, Eric Church, Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Joe Nichols, Gary Allen and more. The band members have also sang the national anthem at the NASCAR Sprint Cup in Darlington, S.C., raised more than $130,000 dollars for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and played at the CMA Fest. “Dirt Road Romance,” the band’s first single, went to number 29 on the Music Row Chart and number 46 on the Billboard Indicator Chart. Their album, “Starting Over,” debuted at number 11
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Turner and band return for fair dances
Seth Turner and the High Desert Drifters of Las Vegas, Nev., will bring traditional country music to the 2015 Sheridan County Fair, providing fair-goers two chances to take a turn around the dance floor. According to the group’s website, Turner started in the music business several years ago, hoping the road would lead him to Nashville. Having gone to Music Row and back again, Turner’s path intersected with several other performers in 2008 and Seth Tuner and the High Desert Drifters was established. The group reflects a wide array of personalities from many walks of life, and they perform music that spans generations and crosses genres. The band will perform July 24-25 at 9 p.m. each night during the Sheridan County Fair at the Gordon American Legion Hall. Teens attending the fair also will have two chances to take to the dance floor. Teen dances are planned for July 23-24 at the fairgrounds. The dance on Thursday will run from 8-11:30 p.m., while Friday’s dance is scheduled for 9-11:30 p.m.
The rodeo performances during the Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo Friday and Saturday will be enhanced with the entertainment of professional rodeo clown Rocket Ryan. Ryan was the Northern Rodeo Association’s 2002 Funnyman of the Year, and was selected as the World Professional Bullriders Finals Barrelman in 2004. He earned his PRCA card the next year and began working with the Championship Bull Riding Association as their Team ASE Barrelman. He was also seen weekly on the Outdoor Channel for two years. Ryan is a two-time CBR World Finals Barrelman and has worked every PBR Touring Pro Rocket Ryan event in the U.S., according to his biography. He has also performed in Australia and Canada. When he’s not on the road, he is at home in College Station, Texas, where he and his wife, Alyssa, operate A-R Equine Services and raise cattle. Rockey Ryan has worked in the hunting television industry for much of the last decade, helping produce shows like Hardcore Hunting TV and Outback Outdoors. He was also made guest appearances on The Cursh with Lee and Tiffany and on All Access Outdoors with Craig Morgan. In the rodeo arena, he works to bring a quick wit, high energy and crowd interaction to every performance.
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Trick rider, powwow new at Sheridan County New at the Sheridan County Fair for 2015 is the addition of a trick rider at the rodeo performances and a powwow and Indian Village. During the rodeo performances Friday and Saturday, trick rider Payton Routier, age 7, from Buffalo, S.D., will display her talents. According to the Meade County Times Tribune in Sturgis, S.D., Routier, has been riding horses her whole life. She began training to become a trick rider after being inspired by the Rodeo Girls Trick Riders at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in October of 2012 when she was 4. Her career as a trick rider began a year later, with performances at the PRCA rodeo in Bowman, N.D., and the Badlands Circuit Finals. She performed at Wild West Days in Sturgis in June. The Sturgis paper reported that her main trick riding horses are Classy (7) and Sparky (18). Her favorite trick is the suicide drag. Also on Friday, at 1 p.m., the Sheridan County Fairgrounds will host a powwow to honor the Native American culture and
its contributions to the region. Sheridan County Fair Board President Scott Lindsay said the Fair Board has wanted to incorporate a powwow for many years and are excited to have the opportunity to add it to this year’s schedule. In conjunction with the powwow, there will be an Indian Village set up at the fairgrounds for attendees to view teepees and learn to make mocassins.
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Ticket books make fair more affordable
The Sheridan County Fair offers plenty of entertainment, and families who want to take in multiple events can save money with the purchase of ticket books. Ticket books are $35 each and cover the admission fees for the Tuesday, Friday and Saturday rodeo performances and the Saturday night Granger Smith concert.
The ticket books can be purchased online at www.sherdiancountyfairand rodeo.com, at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds ticket office or at Super Foods, Grocery Mart and Stockmen’s Drug in Gordon and the Ideal Market in Rushville. The ticket books represent a $10 savings off of gate prices for the rodeos. Tuesday night’s ranch rodeo perfor-
mance carries a $5 gate fee, while admission is $10 per person per night to the Friday and Saturday performances. Tickets for the Outshyne concert alone are $30 each. Daily rodeo tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at the fairgrounds Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Concertonly tickets can be purchased on the website or at the fair office.
Rodeo action abounds at Sheridan County Fair
There will be plenty of wild west action at the 2015 Sheridan County Fair. Rodeo events are a main feature of the week, with the junior rodeo kicking things off July 20. Entries for the junior rodeo, which also features mutton bustin’, begin at 5 p.m., with the rodeo to start at 6 p.m. Mutton bustin’ entrants cannot weigh over 50 pounds. Other events at the junior rodeo include the boot toss, stick horse barrels and broncs for the PeeWee division; pole bending, barrel racing, boot toss, goat tail snatch and calf riding for juniors (under age 7); pole bending, barrel racing, flag race, goat tail tying, breakaway roping, team roping and steer riding for intermediates (ages 8-12); and pole bending, barrel racing, flag race, goat tying, breakaway roping, team roping and tie down roping for seniors (ages 13-18).
Entries are now open and will remain so until just prior to the performance. For more information, contact Deb Thompson at 308-282-9998 or 308-360-0966. The action continues July 21 with a stray gathering event and a ranch bronc riding contest, in which cowboys ride broncs in regular ranch saddles. The Calcutta for both events starts at 6 p.m. with the performance set to begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Rodeo action concludes with NRCA MSRA WRA sponsored performances Friday and Saturday, July 24-25. The first performance is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m., with slack at 9 a.m. that day. The final performance will be Saturday at 1 p.m. Events include bareback riding, saddle bronc, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Contestants must visit www.4rodeos.com before July 19 to enter. Entries can also be done over the phone July 20 from noon to 7 p.m. by calling 308-836-2259.
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Hlava to lead parade as grand marshal ❖ By Kerri Rempp
Record Editor Fred Hlava, the retiring Gordon City Manager, will be the grand marshal at this year’s Sheridan County Fair parade. Hlava is the longest serving city manager in Nebraska’s history. He announced his retirement in February. He served as a member of the Gordon City Council from July 1978 to September 1985. In October of 1985 he was hired as the city manager, a role he has filled for the last 30 years. The average tenure for a city manager in any one community is three to seven years, but Hlava’s passion for the work and the community of Gordon kept him interested far longer. “It’s a job opportunity that’s not for everyone. It’s a position that you come to love and work with and can accept on a day-to-day basis or you don’t,” he said. “I just thoroughly enjoy the job. There are always challenges but I’ve always enjoyed coming to work every day.” One of the most important accomplishments Hlava oversaw during his tenure was the water system improvement. That multi-faceted project took the city from 1995-2006 to complete, but it included five new wells, main replacement and a distribution system renovation that included hydrants and valves, as well as the construction of a 700,000-gallon capacity water storage tank. The $4 million U.S. Department of Agriculture project went a long way to improve water safety in the community and allow for growth, Hlava said. Hlava also was a founding member of the Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska (SWANN), having been
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Jack Nemeth, left, presents Fred Hlava, right, with a plaque for 20 years of service to the Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska in May. Hlava, who spent 30 years as the Gordon city manager, will be the grand marshal of the Sheridan County Fair parade.
involved with the initial organization of the agency and its start-up. As Gordon’s city manager, he remained on the board of directors for the last 20 years. Hlava expressed gratitude to the past and current council members for their leadership, as well as all of the city employees he has worked with for their dedication to the community. “I would especially like to thank all of the citizens of the Gordon community and area for their understanding, commitment and dedication in making our community the pride of the Panhandle,”
he said. “I’ve been very blessed to have been born and raised in Gordon and given the opportunity to be employed and raise my family in the same great community. Rural Nebraska is a wonderful, great place to live and raise a family. My family and I have been truly blessed.” Hlava will lead the parade at 10 a.m. July 25 on Main Street in Gordon. The theme for this year’s parade is “United We Stand: Proudly Serving the Diverse Cultures of Sheridan County.”
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Cuisine Challenge, fashion kick off Sheridan County Fair
Welcome to Top Chef, 4-H-style. The Sheridan County Fair will host its second annual Creative Cuisine Challenge July 17 at 4 p.m. in at the Lister-Sage Center Hay Springs in conjunction with the construction judging and modeling, and preceding the style review and music contest. The Creative Cuisine Challenge was a pilot event at the Nebraska State Fair last year, and on the local level, counties are able to select four teams to advance to the state competition. The contest features two-person teams of individuals enrolled in the 4-H foods project. The goal is to demonstrate healthy decision-making while utilizing technology to showcase an interesting tablescape and menu based around a theme of the participants’ choice. The team must prepare its menu using a challenge ingredient and demonstrate knowledge about the challenge ingredient’s nutrition information, or how to adapt it to a recipe, etc. This year’s challenge ingredient is apples. The event draws from many different areas, including creativity in designing the theme and tablescape, safe food preparation and cooking techniques, nutrition knowledge and use of technology. The technology component is required for all teams who advance to the Nebraska State Fair. This could include the use of a laptop or tablet, a digital picture frame, a PowerPoint
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presentation, a picture story, videos or audio. At the county level, teams are welcome to incorporate technology but it is not required. Teams are also allowed to dress in costume or accessories relevant to the theme, but must have a 4-H chevron or emblem visible on their clothing. There will be three age divisions: Novice (Ages 8-9), Junior (Ages 10-12) and Senior (Ages 13-18). Only Junior and Senior teams are eligible to advance to state competition. Judging will be a combination of presentation and question/answer with the judge. Junior interviews should be 8-10 minutes, Seniors 12-15 minutes. The participants will act as the hosts with the judge as the guest.
Participants must provide their own table and chairs. A standard-sized square, oval or round card table is appropriate. Food safety guidelines must be followed carefully for the prepared item. Proper refrigeration and preparation is extremely important. Other Events Several other life skill events are scheduled for July 17 to kick off the Sheridan County Fair for 2015. The clothing construction competition and modeling competition begins at 2:30 p.m. That evening, starting at 6:30 p.m., is the public fashion revue and music contest, both of which will also take place at the Lister-Sage Center in Hay Springs.
Halter, riding and speed competitions at horse show
Sheridan County horse project participants will be the main focus of the fair July 19 at the fairgrounds in Gordon. The annual 4-H horse show is on tap for that day, with check-in at 7 a.m. The show is scheduled to start at 8 a.m.
4-Hers will compete in a variety of halter and riding classes, ranging from showmanship to horsemanship and trail. There will also be speed competitions such as barrel racing and pole bending.
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4-Hers to compete in livestock shows, round robins No live poultry at county fair this year
The Sheridan County Fairgrounds will be busy July 20 as 4-Hers and open class participants fill the grounds with their exhibits. Swine weigh-in begins at 8 a.m., followed by beef weigh-in at 9 a.m. and sheep, goat, rabbit and poultry check-in at 10 a.m. Static exhibits, for both 4-H members and open class individuals, can be checked in from noon to 4 p.m. Livestock and small animal shows begin the next day, July 21. The swine show kicks things off at 8 a.m., followed by sheep and goats at 11 a.m. Small animals take the stage with the poultry
show, rabbit and pet show scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Due to an outbreak of avian flu, live poultry will not be allowed at Sheridan County’s poultry show. Instead, the 4-H members enrolled in that project will participate in different events, including a Quiz Bowl, poster making and a stuffed-chicken showmanship competition. Market beef will be in the ring July 22 from 8 a.m. to noon. That day will end with a cake-cookie sale at 4 p.m. and the Buyer’s Bonanza meal for livestock buyers at the same time. The livestock sale will start at 6 p.m. The second half of the beef show continues July 23 at 8:30 a.m. (check-in at 7 a.m.) for the showmanship competi-
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Horsepower of two very different kinds will be on display at the Sheridan County Fair and will open and cap the fair. A 5K Color Fun Run July 19 at 7 p.m. will give runners of all ages a chance to get their motors going on the 3.1 mile course. Runners will be doused with color along the course, and will cross the finish line decked out in a rainbow of hues. Check-in is at 6:30 p.m. at McGinley Arena. The race costs $25 to enter, with the proceeds benefiting C.A.R.E. Personal steam will also be used during the pedal tractor pull July 20 at 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Registration for the event starts at 2 p.m. Mechanical horsepower takes center stage July 26 with the annual lawn mower races and tractor pull, which close the fair for another year. The lawn mower races will start at 4 p.m. and be followed by the final event – the tractor pull – at 6 p.m.
Quilt show returns to fair
Visitors to the Sheridan County Fair will have two days to view colorful creations at the annual quilt show. Quilt show entries are due at the Gordon city auditorium July 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The show will open that afternoon and be open for viewing from 3-7 p.m. The auditorium will re-open for the quilt show July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
tion, bucket calf contest, stocker-feeder, breeding and dairy cattle competitions. The large animal round robin will begin at 4 p.m. that afternoon. The cat show is planned for July 24 at 8 a.m., followed by the Clover Pet Parade at 10 a.m. and the dog show at 10:30 a.m. The small animal round robin will start at 2:30 p.m. that day. The round robin shows are signature events at the fair. The top two showmen from each of the livestock and animal shows in the senior and intermediate age divisions are selected for the round robin events. Animals and exhibits will be released from the fairgrounds from 4-6 p.m. July 24.
Family fun night on tap
Families will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy games, food and music at the Sheridan County Fair July 23 as 4-H competitions wind down. A chili cook-off begins the evening at 5 p.m. The public selects their favorite chili recipes as the winner of the competition. While pre-registrations for the cook-off are appreciated, they are not required. Contact the Extension Office for more information. In conjunction with the cook-off, each Sheridan County 4-H club hosts an activity as part of the Family Fun Night. Past events have included dunk tanks, bobbing for apples and pie-eating contests. The fun night gives everyone a chance to unwind after a week of competition and come together as friends and family. Another event that marks the end of the 4-H competitions is the rocket launch, scheduled for 3 p.m. July 23. 4-H members who constructed bottle rockets to exhibit at the fair launch their rockets for the public at the fairgrounds.
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Sioux County Fair & Rodeo Schedule JULY 16 9 a.m. – Construction and Modeling Judging, SCHS 6 p.m. – Fashion Show, SCHS JULY 24 6 a.m. – Complimentary Breakfast, Fairgrounds 8 a.m. – Open Youth Livestock Show, Fairgrounds -Hogs first, followed by Sheep, Goats, Dairy, Beef Noon – Free Barbecue, Fairgrounds JULY 28 4 p.m. – Youth Companion Animal Show, Harrison Park JULY 29 8 a.m. – Youth Horse Show, Fairgrounds JULY 30 9 a.m. – Noon – 4-H and Open Class Static Exhibit Entries, Art Hall at the Fairgrounds 3 p.m. – Junior King and Queen Contest, Fairgrounds 4 p.m. – Junior Rodeo, Fairgrounds 7 p.m. – Pie and Ice Cream Social, Harrison Park JULY 31 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Art Hall Open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Prairie Guild Art Show, VFW Hall 2 p.m. – Steer Roping, Fairgrounds 6 p.m. – SCHS Alumni Banquet
Fair Eats One of the best parts of any fair is the food, and there are plenty of opportunities at the Sioux County Fair to indulge yourself. Heritage Seed and Hubbard Feeds sponsors a complimentary breakfast at the fairgrounds at 6 a.m. July 24, immediately preceding the youth livestock show. Lunch that day is a free noon barbecue sponsored by Security First Bank.
AUG. 1 7 a.m. – Pancake Feed, Fire Hall 7 a.m. – Harrison Hot Trot 5K, Highway 20/29 junction 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Prairie Guild Art Show, VFW Hall 10:30 a.m. – Parade, Main Street 1-4 p.m. – Art Hall Open 2 p.m. – Rodeo Performance, Fairgrounds 5 p.m. – Hog Wrestling, Fairgrounds 6:30 p.m. – Fair Barbecue, Dance Hall 8 p.m. to Midnight – Dance and Beer Garden, Dance Hall AUG. 2 1 p.m. – Rodeo Performance, Fairgrounds 1-3 p.m. – Art Hall Open 3-4 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Release 6:30 p.m. – Demolition Derby
Note: There is a $5 gate admission fee to the fairgrounds during the Sioux County Fair. Kids 12 and under are $2 each. Car stalls are $4 each and are on sale at Skavdahl and Edmund prior to the start of the fair.
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A pie and ice cream social offers sweet treats July 30 at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Park, sponsored by the United Methodist Women (there is a slight fee), and the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department will have a free-will donation pancake feed Aug. 1 at 7 a.m. at the fire hall. A catered barbecue sponsored by the Sioux County Fair Board will be catered by Jim Fox Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at the dance hall. A $10 admission fee will be charged to attend that barbecue and the dance that follows.
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The annual youth horse show at the Sioux County Fair is open to kids regardless of 4-H membership.
Youth activities the focus at Sioux County Fair
The Sioux County Fair is all about the youth programs for the county’s kids. From fashion to livestock, 4-H members and other youth enter their projects in a variety of competitions. First up this year is the are the 4-Hers and their sewing creations. Modeling and construction judging will take place July 16 at 9 a.m. at the Sioux County High School. The annual fashion show is slated for that evening at 6 p.m. also at the high school. Kids then have a few days off, allowing for that last-minute scramble to finish preparing the rest of their projects for the fair. The Sioux County Open Youth Livestock Show, open to all youth regardless of 4-H membership, is July 24 at 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds. The show will begin with hogs and be followed by sheep, goats and dairy and conclude with beef.
The poultry show traditionally takes place at the same time as the livestock show. However, due to an outbreak of avian flu in the state, Sioux County will not have a poultry show this year. The youth cat and dog show will be July 28 at the Harrison Park at 4 p.m., and the open youth horse show is July 29 at 8 a.m. Both events are open to all youth, regardless of 4-H membership. The companion animal show is open to those ages 5-18, while the horse show is open to kids ages 8-18. 4-H members will shift gears July 30 and enter their static exhibits – from cookies to quilts at the Art Hall at the Sioux County Fairgrounds. Exhibits, including open class, will be accepted and judged from 9 a.m. noon. That afternoon it’s back to the livestock end of the fairgrounds with the Junior King and Queen Contest at 3 p.m. and the junior rodeo at 4 p.m.
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5K, kids fun run at Harrison Hot Trot
The Harrison Hot Trot 5K walk/run is back at the Sioux County Fair for its seventh year. The Hot Trot, started by Dale and Sharon Travnicek in 2009, draws dozens of runners and walkers to kick off the largest day of fair activities. Hot Trot registration starts at 7 a.m. Aug. 1 at the junction of Highways 20 and 29, with the race slated to begin at 7:30. The Travniceks are both runners; Sharon’s health support group helped launch the event, which has been a success from the beginning. The first event drew 60 entries, with contestants from as far away as Florida, New York and Germany, as well as from Colorado, Wyoming and from across Nebraska. Dylan Stansbury of Crawford was the overall men’s winner last year, as well as the overall winner for the second consecutive year, crossing the finish line in 18:18. Sharla McGinnis was the women’s overall winner, running the course in 23.09. Adult pre-registration is $12, race day registration is $15. Kids run for $8. There is also a halfmile kids fun run; entry into that event is free. To register, contact Sharon Travnicek at 308-668-2332.
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The seventh annual Harrison Hot Trot will be Aug. 1. The event features a 5K race for kids and adults and a half-mile fun run for kids who don’t want to run the full 3.1 miles.
Nate Smith to perform at Rocky Top Dance Hall The Sioux County Fair Board always ends the biggest day of the fair with a barbecue and dance. This year, Nate Smith and the Caddywhompus Band will keep people on the dance floor from 8 p.m. to midnight Aug. 1 at the Rocky Top Dance Hall in Harrison. The Newcastle, Wyo.,
band primarily performs country music but does throw in covers from all genres, including pop and oldies, according to the band’s Facebook page. Band members include Nate Smith, Ross Patmore, Taylor Hespe and Caitlin Hespe. Before the band takes the stage, the
fair board will host a catered barbecue by Jim and Peggy Fox. That begins at 6:30 p.m. at the dance hall. There is a $10 admission fee for the barbecue and the dance, and a beer garden will be available onsite.
Alumni banquet brings classes together
Sioux County Fair is old-home week, with many former residents returning to take part in the festivities. While everyone is in town, the Sioux County High School Alumni Association holds its annual alumni banquet. This year’s event
is July 31 at 6 p.m. at the Sioux County High School. Decade and half-decade classes will be honored, and the meal will be catered by Harrison House Hotel. Reservations were required by July 13. Contact Robin Hospodka at 308-668-2167.
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Rodeos bring action to the arena at 2015 fair
Rodeo events for all ages are a big part of the afternoons during the Sioux County Fair. The kids start off the ridin’ and ropin’ July 30. The Junior King and Queen contest at 3 p.m. puts kids’ horsemanship skills to the test at the Sioux County Fairgrounds, and the pair crowned King and Queen are featured in the parade Saturday. The rodeo royalty competition is followed by the junior rodeo at 4 p.m. with kids from 0-18 showcasing their mutton bustin’, calf-ridin’, ropin’ and ridin’ talents. Entries are due by July 29 to Kelly Downer at 308-631-1456 or to k_downer27@yahoo.com. The Harrison Roping Club sponsors a steer roping for the adults July 31 at 2 p.m., also at the fairgrounds. There will be three goes during the event. Contact Dee Zimmerman at 308-668-2147 for more information. Rodeo action concludes Aug. 1-2 with an amateur rodeo that brings cowboys and cowgirls from across the region to compete. Saturday’s performance begins at 2 p.m., while Sunday’s starts at 1 p.m. The two performances also feature special events in addition to the typical rodeo activities. Saturday will feature 220-yard and 300-yard horse races on the dirt track, as well as tie down team roping and steer roping. Sunday showcases the tie down team roping again and youth horse races. Entries are July 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by calling 800701-5803 or entering online at www.nsraentry.com. For the junior and open events and the tie down team roping, call Donna Norgard at 308-665-2059 July 28 from 4-8 p.m. to enter.
Muddy event a fundraiser for FFA
One of the most popular events at the Sioux County Fair is the annual hog wrestling. A benefit for the Sioux County FFA chapter, teams of three men or three women race against the clock in their efforts to capture a squealing, greasy pig in a muddy ring and place the critter, butt-down, in a barrel. There is also a high school division. You’ll want to save your seat early, as the stands fill quickly. And be warned. Those along the front row of bleachers anywhere around the ring are sure to get in on the action as muddy water flies everywhere as contestants chase those pigs. A calcutta of the men’s and women’s teams takes place before any pigs are let loose, and the sale of t-shirts raises additional funds for the FFA chapter. This year’s hog wrestling is Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Sioux County Fairgrounds. Entries are due by July 31 by contacting Trish Hunter at 605-459-2121.
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Two-day art show draws artists, visitors
The Prairie Guild Art Show is back for its 32nd year during the Sioux County Fair. The two-day show features mainly photography and paintings but always includes some three-dimensional work from 20-30 artists. Over 200 people generally view the show over the course of the two days, said Rex Rodenbaugh, one of the art guild’s members and an organizer of the show. This year’s show is July 31 and Aug. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., respectively, at the VFW Hall in Harrison. The show is free to attend, and visitors are encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice Award. The art guild was formed in the early 1980s and averages about 20 members, Rodenbaugh said. The Sioux County Fair art show is open to artists aged 18 and up. Art must be hand delivered to the VFW Hall by noon July 30 and picked up after the show Saturday. Cost to enter the show is $15 per artist, and there is no limit to the number of pieces. The show is judged by a regional working artist or art educator.
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Demo Derby ends Sioux County fair with a bang
Since 2011, the Sioux County Fair has gone out in crash-em-up style with a demolition derby. Kenny Lotton started the derby after participating for some time at the one in Edgemont. “I wanted to bring something new and different to the fair and to support our fair,” he said. The derby averages 15-20 cars in a single class – full-weld. “That means you can weld on the frame and body and really beef your cars up,” he explained. The derby always fills the grandstand, and the crowd gets to be in on the action, voting on the best paint job and a crowd pleaser award. “We try to get the crowd involved,” Lotton said, adding that there is also a calcutta prior to the main event.
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Dawes County Fair & Rodeo Schedule “Growing Leaders, Building Legacies JULY 22 8:30 a.m. – 4-H Clothing/Fashion Show, 4-H Building 1-2 p.m. – 4-H Life Challenge Contest, 4-H Building 2-4 p.m. – 4-H Tree ID and Horticulture Contest, Event Center 4:30 p.m. – 4-H Presentation Contest, Event Center 7 p.m. – 4-H Fashion Show, 4-H Building JULY 25 7:30 a.m. – 4-H Horse Show Session I (working ranch horse, trail classes), Arena JULY 31 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. – All Open Class Entries 8 a.m. – 4-H Cat Show, Show Barn 9 a.m. – Noon – Children’s Fair Entries (ages 1-7), Henkens-Roberts Building 12:30 p.m. – 4-H Dog Show, Show Barn AUG. 1 7 a.m. – Security First Bank of Chadron and Crawford Breakfast (horse show participants, families and spectators only), Arena 7:30 a.m. – 4-H Horse Show Session II, Arena
AUG. 2 11 a.m. – Tractor Weigh In, Grandstand Noon – Antique Tractor Pull, Grandstand Immediately Following Pull – Dawes County Hall of Fame, Pioneer Awards, Grandstand (to be followed by a reception in the 4-H Dining Hall) 2 p.m. – Lawn Mower Association Races, North 40 Track 6 p.m. – Heartland Pulling High Performance Tractor Pull, Grandstand
AUG. 3 8 a.m. – 4-H Companion Animal Check In, Show Barn 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Open Class Entries 8:30 a.m. – Doors open for 4-H Exhibit Check In, 4-H Building 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – 4-H Exhibit Interview Judging, 4-H Building 9:30 a.m. – 4-H Poultry Check In, Show Barn 10:30 a.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show Check In, Show Barn 10:30 a.m. – 4-H Companion Show Check In, Vetter Building (followed by exotic animal check in) 12:30 p.m. – 4-H Poultry Show, Show Barn 2-5:30 p.m. – Little Buckaroo Rodeo (ages 6 and under), Arena 3 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show, Show Barn 4 p.m. – Free Popsicles – Farmers State Bank, Grandstand 4:30 p.m. – 4-H Small Animal Round Robin, Show Barn 5-7 p.m. – 4-H Creative Chefs Silent Auction, 4-H Building 5:30 p.m. – Archery Shoot, East End Race Track 6 p.m. – Youth Rodeo, Arena
AUG. 4 8-10 a.m. – 4-H Swine Weigh In, Behind Event Center 10-11 a.m. – 4-H Dairy Cattle Check In, Vetter Building 10-11 a.m. – 4-H Goat Weigh In, Behind Event Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 4-H Sheep Weigh In, Behind Event Center 1-2 p.m. – Beef Weigh In, Vetter Building 2-3 p.m. – Make It and Take It for Kids, HenkensRoberts Building 3 p.m. – 4-H Goat Show, Vetter Building --Followed by the 4-H Dairy Show 5:30 -6:30 p.m. – Rabbit and Poultry Education Hour, Show Barn 6:30 p.m. – Ranch Rodeo Calcutta, Grandstand 7 p.m. – Ranch Rodeo, Grandstand
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Dawes County Fair & Rodeo Schedule “Growing Leaders, Building Legacies AUG. 5 8-10 a.m. – Flower Show Entries, Henkens-Roberts Building 9 a.m. – 4-H Swine Show, Vetter Building 10 a.m. – Open Floral Challenge Contest, HenkensRoberts Building 10 a.m. – Open Class Flower Show, Henkens-Roberts Building 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Fun with 4-H, Earl’s Park 1 p.m. – 4-H Sheep Show, Vetter Building 5 p.m. – Tough Truck Registration, Arena 5:30 p.m. – Free Root Beer Floats – Security First Bank, Grandstand 5:30 p.m. – 4-H photo session for State Fair and Best of Show Winners, 4-H Building 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Goat and Sheep Education Hour, 4-H Building 6:30 p.m. – Tough Truck Show, Grandstand
AUG. 6 7 a.m. – Free Breakfast – Bank of the West, Open Air Shelter 9 a.m. – 4-H Beef Show, Vetter Building 1-2 p.m. – 4-H Creatively Decorated Cakes, 4-H Building 2 p.m. – Make It and Take It for Adults, HenkensRoberts Building 5 p.m. – Free Snow Cones – Chadron Federal Credit Union, Earl’s Park 6 p.m. – 4-H Large Animal Round Robin, Arena 6:30 p.m. – Creative Cakes & Pies Live Auction, Grandstand 7 p.m. – Rubber Check Race, Grandstand 8-11:30 p.m. – Fair Dance, Arena AUG. 7 9 a.m. – Noon – Exhibit Check Out, All Halls 5 p.m. – Livestock Buyers Dinner, 4-H Building 6 p.m. – 4-H Foundation Market Livestock Sale, Show Barn 8 p.m. – Clean up of barns, buildings, grounds
Pre-fair activities give participants a jump start The Dawes County Fair officially runs from July 31 to Aug. 7, but there are several pre-fair events on the schedule this year for 4-H members, particularly in the family and consumer sciences field. Several events will take place July 22, starting with the 4-H Clothing and Fashion Show at 8:30 a.m. at the 4-H Building. Judging will start at 9 a.m., and the public is invited the fashion revue that evening at 7, also at the 4-H Building. The 4-H Life Challenge Contest will be from 1-2 p.m. at the 4-H
Building, and the Tree ID and Horticulture contest will be from 2-4 p.m. at the Event Center. 4-Hers will also deliver their presentations at the Presentation Contest at 4:30 p.m. The final pre-fair event will be a 4-H Working Ranch Horse and Trail Class show July 25. This event will split the annual horse show in to two days, with the pre-fair day focusing on the ranch horse and trail classes. The rest of the classes are scheduled during the fair on Aug. 1.
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New events slated for 2015 Dawes County Fair
Members of Dawes County 4-H will become the teachers during the fair, providing education and answering questions about their projects during two education hours added to this year’s schedule; another new event, a live auction of creative cakes and pies, will also give 4-Hers an enhanced experience. The education hours will give 4-H members an opportunity to interact with the public and younger 4-H members, sharing their experiences and knowledge and answering questions about the care of their animals, said Terri Lemmon, the Dawes County Extension 4-H assistant. The first education hour will focus on rabbits and poultry from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 near the Show Barn. An outbreak of avian flu in the state means there will be no live poultry at the fair this year, but 4-H members enrolled in the project will still be available to answer questions. The second education hour will be Aug. 5, also from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 4-H members enrolled in goats and sheep will talk about their animals. Lemmon said the events are modeled after education hours that take place at the Nebraska State Fair. The Dawes County Fair always features a silent auction of cakes and pies prepared by 4-Hers, but this year organiz-
ers have added something new. The silent auction is planned for Aug. 3, but on Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m., 4-Hers will showcase their decorated creations for a live auction in the grandstands immediately preceding the Rubber Check Race. “These will be the very fancy decorated cakes, as well as the pies,” Lemmon said. Chadd Arner will serve as the auctioneer, and the proceeds will go back to the 4-H members to help defray the costs of their projects. Lemmon is expecting 15-20 kids to have items available at the auction. Individuals who purchase cakes and pies will be able to pick them up after the Rubber Check Race if they do not want to take possession immediately. Another change to the schedule at this year’s fair is the replacement of the Xavix interactive challenge with a Fun with 4-H! event. Scheduled for Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will offer hands-on activities exploring different 4-H curriculum, including science and technology, outdoor education and healthy lifestyles. “We want to show that 4-H is more than the fair,” Lemmon said.
Cats, dogs, kids kick off county fair
The 129th annual Dawes County Fair will start July 31, with 4-H members showcasing their pets. The 4-H cat show will start a 8 a.m. in the Show Barn, while the dog show will take place that afternoon as 12:30. Also on the schedule for the first day of the fair is the check-in for the Children’s Fair, for kids ages 1-7 and open class entries from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Variety of events entertain
The Dawes County Fair is in its 129th year in 2015. Evening entertainment has traditionally been free of charge to attend, and with the exception of the Heartland Pulling event Aug. 2, that remains the same for another year. The Heartland Pulling competition features high-performance tractors. Founded by Greg Lussetto and Sean Blackburn, Heartland Pulling was formed to offer “valuepacked, cost-effective” truck and tractor pulls to various venues in the area, according to the organization’s website. The series includes seven classes of truck and tractor pulling. Tickets to the Heartland Pulling event, which starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 2, are $12 for adults and $5 for ages 6-12. Admission for ages 5 and under is free. Visitors to this year’s fair have a variety of events to choose from for evening entertainment. On Monday, Aug. 3, kids take the spotlight with the annual gymkhana. While there is an entry fee for participants, there is no gate fee to watch as the youngsters snatch ribbons off goats’ tails, throw a loop or make a tight turn around a barrel. Kids ages six and under compete for free from 2-5:30 p.m. Ages 7-18 compete at 6 p.m. and must preregister by July 27. Adults get in on the rodeo action with a ranch rodeo Aug. 4. The Calcutta begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by a show of wild cow milking, ranch bronc riding and other ranch events at 7 p.m. Preregistration is required by Aug. 2. August 5 is the annual tough truck show at 6:30 p.m., which showcases the
The Rubber Check Race is a crowd favorite at the Dawes County Fair.
baddest, toughest trucks in town as they sail over jumps and splash through mud bogs in a race to prove who truly has the toughest truck. Evening entertainment continues Aug. 6 with the annual rubber check race at 7 p.m. The race pits teams of individuals against an obstacle course that has been known to ask contestants to crawl through mud, dress a goat or bob for an apple from a toilet filled with muddy water and is always good for a laugh. Also that night, after everyone
cleans up, is a dance sponsored by the Night of Country Swing and the Dawes County 4-H Leaders from 8-11:30 p.m. at the arena. The Dawes County Fair will conclude Aug. 7 with the annual livestock sale, where 4-Hers – sometimes with a few tears – say goodbye to their animals and earn a return on all their hard work. There will be a supper for livestock buyers at 5 p.m. with the sale scheduled to start at 6 p.m.
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Riggs Farm will be recognized for 100 years Sam and Sandy Riggs of Crawford will be presented with a Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Pioneer Farm Family Award during the 2015 Dawes County Fair. The award is presented to families whose farm has been owned for at least 100 years. The Riggs’ farm was purchased by Frank P. and Augusta Riggs July 31, 2015. Frank farmed the homestead until his health declined. His son, Ralph Riggs, purchased the farm from his father and farmed it until his death in 1993. Sam and
Sandy Riggs bought the farm from Sam’s father (Ralph) and have operated it since. The Pioneer Farm Award will be presented Aug. 2 immediately after the Antique Tractor Pull, which starts at noon. The award will be part of the Dawes County Hall of Fame presentations at the grandstand and will be followed by an awards reception in the 4-H Dining Hall.
The Chamber BBQ is a traditional event at the Dawes County Fair.
Goodies abound at Dawes County Fair
There will be plenty of goodies to sample at the Dawes County Fair. Horse show participants, families and spectators can enjoy a free breakfast sponsored by Security First Banks of Chadron and Crawford Aug. 1 at 7 a.m. before the second session of the horse show. Farmers State Bank will offer everyone a chance to cool off with free popsicles Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. in the grandstands of the fairgrounds, and Security First Bank will offer free root beer
floats Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the grandstands. August 6 will start off right with a hearty breakfast sponsored by Bank of the West in the open air shelter. The Chadron Chamber of Commerce and the Dawes County Ag Society will sponsor a free barbecue at 5 p.m. After filling up on burgers and sides, grab a free snow cone from the Chadron Federal Credit Union and a slice of watermelon from the First National Bank of North Platte.
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Small animals featured Aug. 3 at Dawes County No live poultry this year
Small animals take center stage Aug. 3 at the Dawes County Fair. Small animal entries, both 4-H and open class, start at 8 a.m. with poultry check-in at 9:30 a.m. The companion animal show and exotic livestock show is at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by the poultry show at 12:30 p.m. and the rabbit show at 3 p.m. (check-in at 10:30 a.m.) and the small animal round robin at 4:30 p.m. Due to an outbreak of the avian flu, there will be no live animals allowed at this year’s poultry show. Instead, 4-Hers will compete in showmanship through a poster contest and will take part in a skill-a-thon that will test their poultry knowledge. Organizers also have a “strut-and-crow” event planned that will let the poultry competitors try out their acting skills, strutting and crowing like the poultry they would normally exhibit. “We’re going to have some fun with it,” said Terri Lemmon, the 4-H assistant at the Dawes County Extension
Swine, sheep, flowers take center stage Aug. 5
Swine, sheep and flowers become the focus of the Dawes County Fair Aug. 5. Adults and children can enter their flowers in competition from 8-10 a.m. The open floral challenge and the open class floral show both begin at 10 a.m. when the entries conclude. The 4-H swine show starts at 9 a.m. and will be immediately followed by swine photos for the livestock sale. The 4-H sheep show begins at 1 p.m. and livestock sale photos for sheep, goats and rabbits will take place after it ends. There will also be a photo session for all State Fair and Best of Show winners at 5:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building. A 4-Her waits for his turn in the ring with his sheep at last year’s Dawes County Fair.
Office. The format will follow closely what the Nebraska State Fair is planning. Other 4-H events planned for that day include: 4-H exhibit entries and judging from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the 4-H Foods pie and cake silent auction from 5-7 p.m. Archery contestants will test their skills at 5:30 p.m. at the east end of the race track. The general public can bring their open class entries to the fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. That afternoon and evening features the youth gymkhana, with kid under age 6 competing from 2-5:30 p.m. and those ages 7-18 competing at 6 p.m. Activities at the fair slow a bit Aug. 4 to allow everyone to gear up for the rest of a big week. That morning features 4-H livestock entries for swine, dairy, goats and sheep. Swine entries start at 8 a.m. followed, in order, by dairy cattle and goats and sheep. Beef entries start at 1 p.m. Make It and Take It, an activity that lets kids create a craft and take it home, is from 2-3 p.m. at the Henkens-Roberts Building, and the goat and dairy show wraps up the 4-H events for the day at 3 p.m.
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Beef show wraps up events for 2015
The annual beef show is the final competitive event for Dawes County 4-Hers Aug. 6. The show begins at 9 a.m. and runs throughout the day. The large animal round robin brings the competition part of fair to a close for another year at 6 p.m. The final day also includes the 4-H Creatively Decorated Cakes Contest, with checkin and interviewing scheduled for 1-2 p.m. 4-Hers in the beef show can enter their cakes from 2-3 p.m. if needed. Following the Large Animal Round Robin, at 6:30 p.m., 4-Hers will auction off their creative cakes and pies. The live auction is a new event at the Dawes County Fair this year, and will take place in the grandstand. Also on the schedule for that day is a Make It and Take It event for adults at 2 p.m. at the Henkens-Roberts Building where adults can make a craft to take home and enjoy.
4-Hers and parents ready for the annual Beef Show at the Dawes County Fair.
Horsepower on display at tractor pulls Equipment of all sizes will be on display at the Dawes County Fair Aug. 2. The day will kick off with the antique tractor pull sponsored by the Highway 20 Tractor Association. Weigh-ins are at 11 a.m. and the pull will start at noon in front of the grandstands. For those interested in something smaller, Big Dog Racing
will have lawn mower races at 2 p.m. at the North 40 Track. That evening at 6, it’s back to the big equipment with the return of the Heartland Pulling competitive high-performance tractor pull. This is the only event of the Dawes County Fair to which an admission is charged. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under are free.
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Enjoy the Dawes County Fair!