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On behalf of the entire Isle of Wight County Fair Committee, I would like to cordially invite you to our International and Statewide award winning 29th annual County Fair. The Committee has planned another great event this year to honor and celebrate our community. The theme for this year is “Stars and Stripes in Isle of Wight” to commemorate the Isle of Wight County Fair Committee’s commitment to bring you a patriotic salute to its deep and strong agricultural heritage. We are looking forward and hoping for this year’s fair to be our best yet!!!
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Seafood Fest on Wednesday, September 14th featuring all you care to eat fried catfish, steamed shrimp, fried chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, hushpuppies and beverages, with entertainment by local band “Hickory Knoll.”
There are quite a few new and exciting things at the fair this year in addition to a few of the great attractions we have had in
DANNY BYRUM Isle of Wight County Fair Chairman
We are also excited and so very happy to have three new buildings this year in place of the three largest tents where we house the agricultural and livestock exhibits; they are the Field and Garden Building, the 4-H Show Building and the Poultry, Rabbit and Livestock Building. The buildings can now be utilized all year long for various events in lieu of tents for just a few days!!
We have two events for an early kick-off to the fair again this year, with our very popular and exciting Truck and Tractor Points Pull the night of Saturday, September 10th and the wonderful and delicious
Be sure to visit our International Award Winning, Agriculture Education Center, a donated grain bin that houses flat screen tvs with various videos featuring planting, growing and harvesting a variety of farm crops and the raising of livestock includ-
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The fair is also bringing back the excitement of “Bull Riding” and “Barrel Racing”
along with “Mutton Bustin” and “Mini Bull Riding” at the Rodeo arena with real cowboys!! In the Field and Garden Building, our local farmers and gardeners can compete for best crops, and the little ones can play in a corn /soybean box. In partnership with the Isle of Wight Schools, there will be goats, rabbits, chickens and maybe even a heifer or two, where they are showcasing their Project Based Learning farming skills. Our local 4-H folks will feature a feeder pig, heifer show, goat show, and ham competitions in the 4-H Show Building.
To our Fair Friends and Family
past years. We are bringing Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom back this year, where they will be doing educational milking demonstrations over by the Field and Garden Building. Laser Tag is coming back and best of all, it is free to the patrons. Another returning and popular attraction we are having this year, is Axe Throwing, a great experience indeed. The Demolition Derby is back again on Sunday afternoon, a now prevalent event to our fair! The ever-popular Hay Bale decorating contest continues where round bales of hay are decorated by the schools, various businesses, and a few individuals. This year, fair attendees will be able to get admission tickets cheaper if bought online in lieu of at the gate!!! Please visit our website at thefairiscoming.com for more detail.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1919
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between 12 pm and 4 pm for $1.00 each. Sunday is Military Appreciation Day. Guests with a valid military ID can get $5 off regular admission. New this year will be the option to buy ride wristbands for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $22.00 for any one day if bought in advance. If bought at the fair, they will be $25.00 for Friday and Sunday and $30.00 for Saturday.
As you can see, it is nearly impossible to do everything at the fair. It is this Fair Committees’ sincere desire that this year’s fair will be the most unforgettable and fun-filled family entertainment for our community, with a celebration of our agriculture heritage and a bit of education thrown in. We certainly hope you come to visit us and make the most out of what our fair has to offer. Welcome and enjoy every single minute of the “Stars and Stripes in Isle of Wight” at the 2022 Isle of Wight County Fair!
We have a fantastic entertainment lineup, with performances of several genres, on either the Duke Automotive Stage or the Barton Ford Stage almost the entire time the fair is open. On Friday night, we are having “Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles” an award-winning Eagles tribute band headline with opening act “Main Street.” On Saturday night will be country singer and songwriter, Ballard,Frankienational recording artist with chart topping songs such as “You’ll Accomp’ny Me,” “Young and Crazy,” “It All Started with a Beer,” and “Helluva Life.” Be sure the checkout Frankie Ballard headline with opening act “Griffin Lane.” We have many popular regional and local bands entertaining on both stages, including The Mullins Sisters, Cross Over Band, Runnin’ Shine, and on Sunday during the car show, there will be
Eagles tribute band head- Rides, the Car Show, Face-
ing birthing of animals. If you watch closely, many of the videos feature some of our local area farmers. In that area is a farm life wall mural that the children will be able to color and fill in and various games. Outside, they will be able to shell some corn on an old antique corn sheller, milk a cow in our Farmer for a Day display, and play to their hearts content in the huge sand box out in front of the center.Four ground acts are planned this year including a new and different than the past, motorcycle show “Majestik Spectacular” with many, many stunts, jumps and even a high wire! Another new show this year is “The Ninja Experience,” a show where the ninjas perform extreme stunts, testing their strength, agility and even involve members from the audience. Returning is “Cowboy Circus” an incredible interactive and educational experience, a walking and roaming act involving all members of the family. New this year is the “Firefighter Training Show,” a family oriented educational show and entertaining kid event where they will be invit-
the Whiskey River Band!! Deggeller Attractions will be here to provide a large variety of midway rides for all ages. We will have twenty-four food vendors (mostly local) to provide a huge variety of wonderful fair food, to satisfy almost any appetite. There will be Antique Tractors and equipment, Monster Truck Rides, the Car Show, Facepainting and Camel and Pony Rides.Thursday night is carload night where admission and ride tickets for up to eight legally seated in a car is $50.00 if bought online in advance ($55 at the gate), a very good deal for families. Friday is school day with special group rates and Senior Day where School Kids and Senior Citizens get in between 10 am and 2 pm for $1.00. We have started offering a discount rate for our Special Needs community on Friday as well. Guests with special needs plus 1 companion/caretaker can get in
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• Personal golf carts are not permitted, although motorized wheel chairs are okay … keep in mind that some of the gravel paths can be hard to navigate with these devices.
• Credit cards will be accepted at each admission booth to pay admission charges and ATMs are available inside the Fairgrounds.
September 15, 2022 – Carload Night: Best Bargain of the Fair! (5:00pm-10:00pm)•Bringyourentire family or friends in one car, van or truck and pay $50 online or $55 at the gate to enter the Fair and enjoy “all you can ride” wristbands for everyone in the vehicle.
• Ages 13 and above $10 (online) $15 at the gate
• Passengers must be legally seated in vehicle. (No passengers in truck beds please).•Single entry admission only tickets are available for $10 online or $15 at the gate each for guests age 6 and older
(does not include rides).
6 to 12 years $8 (online) $10 at the gate
Friday September 16, 2022 (10:00am11:00pm)Saturday September 17, 2022 (10:00am-11:00pm)SundaySeptember 18, 2022 (11:00am6:00pm)•Ages
*Friday Special* September 16, 2022 (10:00 am – 2:00pm Only): Senior Citizens (55 and up) and Elementary School Children pay $1 between 10am and 2pm and enjoy the Fair for as long as you care to stay. (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Only): Guests
All other patrons must pay regular fair admission. Gates close at 11pm.
• 3 Day pass $26 (online only)
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• Guests with valid military ID – $5 off regular admission on Sunday, September 18, 2022 only.
• Sorry, but checks are not accepted at the admission booths.
• Wear comfortable shoes … the Fairground is large and requires some walking between attractions, concessions, displays, rides, etc. There is a shuttle that runs inside the Fairgrounds, simply flag it down and hop aboard.
• 2 Day pass $18 (online only)
with special needs + 1 caretaker/companion pay $1 each between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm and enjoy the Fair for as long as you care to stay.
• Tickets are $40 per person online or $45 per person at the gate. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the gate. No other events will be takingThursdayplace.
• Children 5 and under enter for FREE
• Limit 8 people per vehicle.
*Sunday Special* September 18, 2022 - Military Appreciation Day
ADMISSIONS AND HOURS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 Isle of Wight County Fair 5 TOWN OF WINDSOR 8 East Windsor Boulevard, www.windsor-va.govWindsor Come Join Us at The Fair!! • Music • Vendors • Rides • Food • Games • Entertainment
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 –Seafood Fest (4:00pm-9:00pm)
To make your fair experience more enjoyable:•Petsare not permitted on the Fairgrounds, with the exception of Service Animals.•Nocoolers or alcoholic beverages permitted through the gates, beer and wine can be purchased and consumed inside the Fairgrounds.
NOTE: Individual ride tickets will NOT be available for purchase on Carload Night.
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Members of the 2022 Isle of Wight County Fair Committee are, front from left, Jenilee Hallman, Yvonne Munson, Debbie Braswell, Danny Byrum, Shannon Turner, Shannon Gavin, Michelle Billups, Tasha Hedgepeth, Jennifer Bracy, Regine Walme-Edwards and Mark Edwards; back row, Kim Garrett, Ronnie Byrum, Allen Brown, Phil Bailey, Robie Claud, Theresa Woodall, Billy Goodman, Laurie Gust, David Smith, Donna Claud, Kirk Jones, Jamie Pearce and Kevin Bowman.
MUSICAL PERFORMERS
In 2013, Ballard moved to Warner Bros. Records and released his third single, “Helluva Life.” This was the lead single to his second album, Sunshine & Whiskey. It became his first number 1 single in early 2014. Later in the year, the album’s title track went to number 1. “Young & Crazy,” the album’s third single, also went to number 1.
Ballard played college baseball at Mott Community College. He then con tinued to pursue college baseball by playing in the NCAA with Western Michigan University.
On Nov. 7, 2019, the couple announced they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Pepper Lynn, was born on Feb. 8, 2020.
The first single from Ballard’s third al bum, “It All Started with a Beer,” was re leased to country radio on Nov. 16, 2015. The album, El Rio, was released
In the summer of 2008 Ballard signed up for Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star competition. After winning the compe tition for Michigan in 2008, Ballard also opened shows for Chesney at Michigan venues.Ballard signed to Reprise Records
On March 12, 2017, Ballard married his girlfriend, Christina Murphy, owner of Old Smokeys Boots, a Nash ville-based shoe and accessory store.
Born Frank Robert Ballard IV, the singer-songwriter and guitarist has re leased two albums each for Reprise Re cords and Warner Bros. Records, and has charted eight singles on the Hot Country Songs charts.
Crooner Ballard rises from baseball to the big time
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Ballard co-wrote “I Came to Git
Down” on Big & Rich’s 2014 album Gravity.
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Country star Frankie Ballard is the headline entertainer for the 2022 Isle of Wight County Fair.
Frankie Ballard will perform Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9 p.m.
The Main Street Band will perform Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
He released his second single, “A Bun cha Girls,” in early 2011. This song also made the top 40. Both of his singles are included on his self-titled debut album, released in May 2011. Also in 2011, he opened for Lady Antebellum.
Nashville in 2010 and released his debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely.” It re ceived a four-star review from Kyle Ward of Roughstock, who praised Bal lard’s voice and called the song “an above average debut effort.” The song debuted at Number 59 on the Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending June 12, 2010, and peaked at number 33 in early 2011.
On Jan. 7, 2011, Ballard made his de but appearance at the Grand Ole Opry.
on June 10, 2016. The album’s second single, “Cigarette,” was released to country radio on Aug. 8, 2016.
• Build relationships through collaborative public and private partnerships to ensure regional systems and structures that are reflective of and support each region’s diversity in needs, assets, and perspectives
Hometown favorite Griffin Lane to play main stage
Other band members are:
Ready Regions will:
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“Children need at least one person on this earth who delights in their existence, who thinks that the sun rises and sets on them and loves them with all their heart.”
Nancy Pile-Griffin grew up in a musi cal family; singing together from child hood, she learned the magic of melody and harmony intertwined. Throughout her life she has performed in a variety of venues all over the country; musical theater, country music and pop bands and combos, and in her church choir as a first soprano.
Clay is a singer-songwriter who has been making waves with his strong, high-energy voice for years within the country music arena. His delivery of the lyrics brings you to the point of some times feeling exactly what he is feeling within the content of the song.
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• Strengthen quality to ensure high-impact learning experiences and outcomes for children
Nancy Griffin’s brand of country, soul and classic rock music echoes great summertime vibes that make you want to turn it up, roll down the windows and sing your heart out.
Ready Regions Southeastern is now our lead organization and will be responsible for early childhood systems building and VQB5 coordination in Southeastern Virginia.
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Clay and Nancy Griffin both have been performing for more than 40 years and together on stage for the past 27 years.But the Smithfield residents come from very different musical back grounds.Nancyhas played all avenues of mu sic, including country, rhythm and blues and pop genres, while Clay has stayed close to his country roots most of his Theylife.have always enjoyed perform ing, yet also relish rehearsal time and jamming in the studio with their band members and friends. Their close rela tionships make Griffin Lane what it has always been known for: fun and enter taining.Clayand
• Increase access by championing equitable early childhood opportunities through exploration and implementation of coordinated enrollment strategies
Clay penciled an album in the early 1990s while fronting The Southern Tra dition Band. Some of the area favorites off of the album were Salem, Va. and Gossip.When
Smart Beginnings Western Tidewater is in the process of rebranding. We must change our name before July 1, 2023, but our mission and goals remain the same and are aligned with our new lead organization.
1993 Griffin Lane band was born. Clay has opened for many Nashville national acts over the years and has performed many times on Music Row in Nashville.
Myles was born and raised in Chesa peake, where he started learning per cussion at the age of 6 years old. Myles has performed in a wide range of en sembles from symphony orchestras to marching bands. He has an apprecia tion for all types of music, but finds peace behind the drum set playing country, classic rock and blues.
Joe Barlow: Pedal Steel Guitar, Banjo
Hanks Martin: Lead Guitar, Vocals Hanks is a Hampton Roads guitarist, singer, songwriter, entertainer and re cording artist who has long been a sta ple of the Virginia music scene. He has released five CDs to date and is a voting member in the CMA. Hanks was nomi nated by the VCMA for the VEER Music Awards in 2019 for Artist of the Year. He resides in Chesapeake with his wife, Su san.Myles Henderson: Drums, Percussion
Clay and Nancy married in
Her vocal range and musical style spans a wide base, from Emmylou Har ris, Wynonna Judd and Miranda Lam bert to Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Ella Fitzgerald and more. She just plain loves to sing. Her dream and vision of sharing that love with her husband and their children has come to fruition, and she and Clay enjoy their stage time to gether while professionally connecting with their audience in a homegrown, warm-country, crowd-pleasing style.
• Engage families in informing the design of early childhood systems, policies, and services
Growing up in Smithfield, Clay found himself singing Hank Williams Sr. on the school bus at the age of 7, however, he did not actually begin on stage per formances until the age of 23. Self taught to be the lead and only vocalist for his first band, Southern Tradition, he rocked Virginia and North Carolina for years, performing mostly Hank Wil liams Sr. and Jr. along with David Allen Coe and many other country artists.
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Joe began his music career as a banjo picker in a bluegrass band in Blacks burg, Va. He was a charter member of the Clay Griffin and Southern Tradition Band in 1984 and decided to pick up the pedal steel guitar and self taught himself to become the accomplished musician that he is today. Joe performs in many bands throughout the Hampton Roads area and resides with his wife, Shelley, on their Cotton Plains Farm in Suffolk.
Mike grew up near Smithfield, where in 1965 at the age of 15 was introduced to playing, singing and performing live music on stage. As a self-taught bassist, Mike accomplished the ability to learn and lay down the baselines and rhythms of the numerous songs found through out multiple musical genres. These mu sic categories include country, classic rock & roll, soul, blues and oldies.
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2022 Queens from left to right: Keegan Shannon, Teen Miss Isle of Wight County Fair; Madelyn Cosby, Miss Isle of Wight County Fair; Emma Hasty, Junior Miss Isle of Wight County Fair. (Photos by Elly Condit Photopgraphy)
FAIR QUEEN CONTESTANTS
2022 Contestants from left to right: (front) Lana Janas-2021 Junior Miss, Georgia McKellar, Sophia Izquierdo, Olivia Woodard, Raelyn Pritchett, 2022 Junior Miss-Emma Hasty; (back) 2022 Teen Miss-Keegan Shannon, Jessie Carroll, 2021 Miss-Taylor Curro, Amelia Pulley, Addison Rogers, Kaylee Bracy, Erin Goodrich, Rachel Hall, Lily Kane, 2022 Miss-Madelyn Cosby, Scarlet Douglas, 2021 Teen Miss-Ariel Hawkins
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AlanNogiec.Stephen Nogiec
For all he did to lead and grow the Isle of Wight County Fair, one of the best in Virginia, we the fair committee dedicate this 2022 Fair to the memory of Alan S.
Alan gave his heart and soul to the fair, leaving a huge legacy as he helped lead it, with several chairmen through a major growth period, always looking at what was best for the next fair, while ensuring it kept to its country heritage and roots. Through his hard work, enthusiasm, and leadership, the fair continued to thrive and has become the premier event of the county.
April 18, 1949-November 20, 2021
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The 2022 Isle of Wight County Fair will be dedicated to honor the memory of Alan Stephen Nogiec. Alan provided tireless effort and invaluable service to the community in a number of ways, but specifically to the county fair for many years. He was involved with and instrumental in reviving the Isle of Wight County Fair in 1994. He served as Fair Manager for over a decade, and proudly watched as the fair grew in size and attendance each year.
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He oversaw the move of the fair from the courthouse area to the permanent Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds, where the fair is held annually, helping in the beginnings to guide the fair to what it has become today.
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Bailey Oakes 111.59
Garrett3,250A Billups 376.09
#24 1967 Buick Grand Sport – Bill Rannings#18
Mason Carter 294.39
Antique Tractor Pull Winners — Central Virginia Antique Tractor Pull Association (CVATPA)
Below are the results of competition from the 2021 Isle of Wight County Fair.
#7 1957 Chevy BelAir – Dale Wharham Special Recognition
2nd: RJ Andleton, Suffolk
1st: Bryan Belcher, Virginia Beach
Farm Excellence Winner
Instrumental (age 13-17) – 1st: BrandonInstrumentalAskew (age 18+) – 1st: Gaylon
1972 Chevy Nova SS – Mickey Allen
BelAir – George Lambert #34 1957 Chevy 3100 – Neal Churn #25 1932 Ford Coupe – Jerry Brown
#29 1955 Chevy BelAir – C.E. Frederick #31 1967 Chevy BelAir – Johnny Gower III#23
Large Breed Chicken Reserve - Brandy MilesBantam
Bull Riding — Brandon Chambers, Gates, N.C.
Chris Edwards 130.00
Mason Carter 225.06
Chairman’s Choice - #13 1935 Ford Pickup – Mark McCuran
3rd: Sidney Winter, Suffolk
Bailey Oakes 280.39
Bailey Oakes 117.67
1st: Sidney Winter, Suffolk
#33 1990 Nissan PAO – Kari Baker #43 1938 Bugatti Atlantic – Irving Mayo#15
1979 Fiat Spider – Karen Rannings
Hay Bale Decorating Contest Winners
1979 Dodge Little Red Express –Johnny Gower
Livestock Competition Winners
3rd: Andy Anderson, Norfolk
Ronald Combs 88.85
#14 1966 Ford Fairlane – Karen Farr
Mason3,000A Carter 136.21
Best Engine - #38 1969 Mustang Convertible – Teresa Finch
#6 1972 Triumph Spitfire – Edward Lynch#41957
2nd: Chris Joyce, Chesapeake
1930 Ford Model A – Vernon Hobbs#191972
Talent Show Winners
Chevy 210 – Bing Gatewood
Rabbit Reserve - Terry Brown Waterfowl Best in Show - Shelley
Chris Edwards 261.80
Rodeo Winners (True Grit Rodeo)
ChildsWaterfowl Reserve - Terry Brown
Jamie Carroll, Green Run Farms, Smithfield
Best Motorcycle - #41 2001 TopFuel
Chris Hodges 243.99
Chevy Chevelle – Allen Minor#20
Large Breed Chicken Best in ShowBrandy Miles
Mini Bull Riding — Evan Pack Barrel Racing — Julia Beaty, Bedford Mutton Busting — Barret Smith
Dave Blair 268.40
Shaun Gochenour, Woodstock
RyanVocal (age 18+) – 1st: Tommy Horton
#36 2010 Chevy Camaro – Jack Darden #5 2015 Dodge Challenger – Lori Joyner#261955
Demolition Derby Winners
2017 Harley Davidson TriGlide –Don Pemberton
Full - Heat 1
1989 Chevy S10 – Bobby Heath #32 1977 Ford F100 – Milford Davis #21 1937 Ford 2 Door Sedan – David Bristow#171937
Chevy Coupe – Marvin Blalock III
Chris Edwards 100.97
Suzuki – Monty Hill
Best in Show - #39 1969 Chevy Camaro – James Finch
Dance (age 13-17) – 1st: Siri Buenviaje
#42 2017 Fiat – Rex Sigo
Mason3,000B Carter 151.11
#3 1940 Ford Coupe – Raymond Jordan#8
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Car Show Winners
#11 1957 Chevy Truck – Ricky Ashworth#30
Bailey Oakes 200.79
Chicken Best in Show - John MilesBantam Chicken Reserve - Oakcrest Farm
1st: Andy Anderson, Norfolk
3rd: Monique Jaeger, Carrsville Full Heat 2
Chris Edwards 149.44
Dave3,250BBlair 370.10
Isle of Wight County Fair 2021 competition winners
People’s Choice Award: Crocker Brothers
Vocal (age 13-17) – 1st: Kristiana Jones; 2nd: Eliana Jacobs
Top 25
Rabbit Best in Show - Fred Peedle
Compact - Heat 2
3rd: Ryan Meador, Sedley
2nd: Willoughby Snowden, Hampton
2nd: Jermey Comer, Powhatan
1st: Shaun Gochenour, Woodstock
Garrett3,500A Billups 380.72
Best Truck - #27 1951 Chevy 3100 Truck – David Brown
Civic Group: 2021 Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Queens School: Smithfield Middle School
Best Interior - #10 1932 Ford Roadster – Bill BestColemanPaint-#2 1957 Chevy BelAir –Frank Land
Business: Crocker Brothers
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#12 1938 Chevy Pickup – Marvin Blalock II
Compact - Heat 1
Connor6,000B Edwards 211.93
Curtis3,500CElliott 375.71
James4,500APendleton 232.94
Steven Cox 224.42
Lukas Wright 303.75
Chris Edwards 307.24
Lukas Wright 28888
Bailey Oakes 262.23
Ronald Combs 96.12
Bruce Carr 201.24
Jimmy12,000CCarr 329.91
Chris Hodges 304.28
Perry Riddick 115.68
Randy Parrish 255.17
James Pendleton 249.56
Jimmy10,000CCarr 323.73
Buddy7,000A Kea 293.95
Daniel Gillespie 224.85
Jimmy7,000C Carr 355.30
Randy3,500B Parrish 294.39
Buddy8,000A Kea 370.99
Elmer Oakes 264.34
Dan Billups 87.77 5,500B
Perry Riddick 98.85
Chris Hodges 248.74
Mason Carter 349.98
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Curtis4,000CElliott 303.21
Dan5,000ABillups 279.57
Elmer5,000COakes 322.52
Mason12,000BCarter 338.18
Chris Edwards 272.00
Bailey Oakes 377.51
Randy Parrish 299.10
Curtis Elliott 287.84
Chris Hodges 99.66
Chris Edwards 87.35
Lukas Wright 323.48
Andrew Cox 245.79
Lukas Wright 332.42
Derek Mueller 303.43Ex
James5,500APendleton 190.37
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Chris Edwards 152.58
Alan Elliott 346.76
Bruce6,000ACarr 190.88
Mason Carter 226.31
Daniel Gillespie 357.21
Ronald Combs 91.95
Chris6,000CEdwards 119.57
Jimmy11,000CCarr 331.70
Mason Carter 267.03
Carlton10,000A Carter 290.24
Chris Edwards 214.06
Alan4,500CElliott 295.80
Dave Blair 377.29
Lukas Wright 315.04
Curtis4,500BElliott 281.12
Connor Edwards 234.73
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Curtis Elliott 278.50
Kacey10,000BOakes 308.27
Lukas11,000BWright 370.30
Chris Hodges 182.93
Andrew4,000A Cox 371.77
Chris Edwards 211.53
Carlton11,000A Carter 351.56
Carlton12,000A Carter 329.14
Elmer9,000AOakes 265.45 9,000C
Alan Elliott 287.42
Chris Edwards 117.77
Jimmy Carr 268.60
Connor5,500C Edwards 154.37
Kacey Oakes 287.13
Alan Elliott 251.96
Connor5,000B Edwards 329.08
Randy Parrish 271.14
Curtis4,000BElliott 380.50
Steven Co 271.18
Jimmy8,000C Carr 274.18
Chris Hodges 246.56
Mason Carter 279.42
8:30 PM - The Ninja Experience
1 PM - Ninja Experience
4-H Heifer Show
10 PM - Information Tent CLOSES
Events during Fair Hours: Midway, Face Painting, Monster Truck Rides, Petting Zoo, Camel Rides, Field & Garden Displays, Ag. Education Center with school demonstrations, Coloring/Crafts, Ax Throwing, Laser Tag ONLY (Thurs: 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm-10pm; Sun: 1pm-6pm)
Friday, September 16th
2 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
Ag. Education Center CLOSES
10:30 AM - 4-H Feeder Pig Show
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PM - Fire Fighter Training Show
Smithfield High School Band (Barton Ford Stage)
AM - FAIR OPENS – Senior Citizens and Elementary School Special (Friday Only Admis sion Rates $1 – Seniors and Students must enter the gates between 10 am and 2 pm)
4-H Rabbit Show
9 PM -Headliner- Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles (Duke Automotive Stage)
11:45 AM - Studio 37 (Barton Ford Stage)
3 PM - Southside Ballet Studio (Barton Ford
8 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
7:45 PM - The Ninja Experience
Windsor Gymnastics (Barton Ford Stage)
5 PM - FAIR OPENS – Carload Night $50 (online) $55 (at the gate) per vehicle includes admis sion to the fair and wristbands for “all you can ride” Midway rides for up to 8 persons (legally seated)5:15PM
6 PM - The Ninja Experience
9 PM - Ag. Education Center CLOSES
11 PM - FAIR CLOSES
1 PM - Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy ClassroomTheCross Over Band (Barton Ford Stage)
Events during Fair Hours: Midway, Face Paint ing, Monster Truck Rides, Petting Zoo, Camel Rides, Field & Garden Displays, Ag. Education Center with school demonstrations, Coloring/ Crafts, Ax Throwing, Laser Tag ONLY (Thurs: 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm-10pm; Sun: 1pm6pm)10AM
6:15 PM -Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy
1:45 PM - Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom
6:30 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
7:30 PM - Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
-FAIR OPENS
5:45ClassroomPM-Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
Saturday, September 17th
1:30 PM - Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
6:45ClassroomPM-TheNinja Experience
Allonge Dance Academy (Barton Ford Stage)
5:45 PM - Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Class room6:45
11 AM -Fire Fighter Training Show
11 AM - Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom
2:45 PM - Fire Fighter Training Show
2:30 PM - 4-H Market and Breeding Goat Show
12:45 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
8 PM - Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
10 PM - FAIR CLOSES
7 PM -Fire Fighter Training Show
4 PM - Fire Fighter Training Show
Fire Fighter Training Show
Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant is an incredibly interactive and educational experience for the family. Danny Grant’s Stage & Strolling Shows give guests multiple opportunities to make some cowboy memories at the fair.
Thursday, Sept. 15
- Fire Fighter Training Show
11 AM - Windsor High School Band (Barton Ford Stage)
10 AM-2 PM - Vaccination Clinic by Senior Ser vices of Southeastern VA
Information Tent CLOSES
12:15 PM - The Ninja Experience
10:45 AM -Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom
ENTERTAINMENT
4-H Country Ham Show
The Mullins Sisters (Barton Ford Stage)
11:45 AM - Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
Events during Fair Hours: Midway, Face Paint ing, Monster Truck Rides, Petting Zoo, Camel Rides, Field & Garden Displays, Ag. Education Center with school demonstrations, Coloring/ Crafts, Ax Throwing, Laser Tag ONLY (Thurs: 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm-10pm; Sun: 1pm6pm)10:00
12:45 PM - Zen Mojo (Barton Ford Stage)
Main Street Band (Duke Automotive Stage)
6 PM -True Grit Rodeo
8:30 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
10:30 AM - Bingo (Senior Tent Activity)
4:30 PM - Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy
Runnin’ExperienceShine(Barton Ford Stage)
*See Premium Book for additional Judging, Entry, & Contestant Information.Please visit the “Information/Farm ers Bank” Tent for more information about the Fair.
Mock 4-H Show (4-H Building)
5 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show6PM - FAIR CLOSES
PM - Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy3:30ClassroomPM-Ninja Experience
12 PM - Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom12:30PM - The Ninja Experience
6:30 PM - Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
1 PM - True Grit Rodeo
3 PM - Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom
5:15 PM - Fire Fighter Training Show
3:45 PM - Footnotes School of Dance (Barton Ford4:15Stage)PM- Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
12:45 PM - Cowboy Circus with Danny Grant
5:45 PM - Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom
11 PM - FAIR CLOSES
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6 PM - Kiss the Heifer Contest Winner An nounced (4-H Building)
9 PM - Headliner- Frankie Ballard (Duke Auto motive Stage)
Events during Fair Hours: Midway, Face Paint ing, Monster Truck Rides, Petting Zoo, Camel Rides, Field & Garden Displays, Ag. Education Center with school demonstrations, Coloring/ Crafts, Ax Throwing, Laser Tag ONLY (Thurs: 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm-10pm; Sun: 1pm6pm)9AM
3:15 PM - Fire Fighter Training Show3:30 PM - Demolition Derby
Ag. Education Center CLOSES
True Grit Rodeo
2 PM - Whiskey River Band (Barton Ford Stage)3PM - Car Show Awards (Barton Ford Stage)
A Motorcycle Stunt Show! This show combines the best sport athletes and the best thrill circus acts and stunt performers from around the world in one show that includes special effects and a gorgeous set-up.
8 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
11 AM - FAIR OPENS
The Mobile Dairy Classroom Assembly brings agriculture right to the fairgrounds, teaching patrons new vocabulary, the anatomy of a cow, how milk goes from the cow to the table, and the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.
4 PM - The Ninja Experience
1:30 PM - Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show
Isle of Wight’s Got Talent! (Barton Ford4:30Stage)PM- Cowboy Circus with Dan ny Grant
ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday, September 18th
10 PM - Information Tent CLOSES
Stage)3:15
10:30 PM - Smithfield Foods Fireworks Show by American Fireworks
- Car Show Registration & Entry (Barton Ford Stage)
7 PM - Griffin Lane Band (Duke Automotive Stage)Ninja
5 PM - Chad Sayre (Barton Ford Stage)
11 AM - 3 PM - Custom Car Show (Barton Ford Stage)11:45 AM - Fire Fighter Training Show
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Danny Byrum, fair chairman, was in ducted into the Virginia Association of Fairs Presidents’ Hall of Honor after serving the first and only four-year
3rd Place – Agriculture Individual Photo: Miscellaneous
1st Place – Agriculture Individual Pho to:2ndEquinePlace – Agriculture Individual Photo: Horticulture/Crops
The Isle of Wight County Fair attended the International Association of Fairs & Expos Convention Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 in San Antonio, Texas, and returned with the following awards:
Best Overall All High Point Champion
Members of the Isle of Wight County Fair Committee after receiving Best of Show Awards at the 2022 VAF Gala were, from left, David Smith, Phil Bailey, Regine Walme-Edwards, Tasha Hedgepeth, Michelle Billups, Taylor Curro, Jenilee Hallman, Danny Byrum and Theresa Woodall.
3rd Place – Radio
Isle of Wight County Fair also at tended the Virginia Association of Fairs Conference Jan. 6-9 at The Williams burg Lodge and returned with the fol lowing awards:
3rd Place – Best 1st Year Event not Produced by Facility Staff
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2nd Place – Online Advertisements
Jenilee Hallman, Fair Coordinator, was also nominated to the Virginia As sociation of Fairs Board of Directors and will begin her first 3-year term this year.
term.The Virginia Association of Fairs serves more than 70 association mem bers of fairs and festivals across the state through representation, education, information and direction which will enhance their productivity, economic viability and administrative capability, thus enhancing the economic growth, development and quality of life of Vir ginia communities.
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Best Over All-Fair Attendance 30,000 & BestOverin Show: TV PhotoAd
Curro, placed in the Top 11 of the 2022 Miss Virginia Association of Fairs Pag eant and received a $250 scholarship.
The IAFE Fairs is composed of more than 1,100 fairs around the world, and more than 900 members from allied fields.The
2nd Place – Successful Non-Fair Event at your Facility Produced or Co-Pro duced by Facility Staff
County fair wins awards
The Natural Resources Area also will provide exciting lessons about Virginia’s aquatic species, reptiles and raptors.
State Fair set for Sept. 23-Oct. 2
The fair will commence with a cele bration of Virginia dairies through Dairy Days, Sept. 23-25. The dairy-themed weekend will help promote the Federa tion of Virginia Food Banks’ Milk for Good initiative.
In partnership with FVFB, The Dairy Alliance, the Virginia State Dairymen’s Association and the Dairy Club at Vir ginia Tech, the State Fair will offer dairy-related attractions in the Meadow Pavilion. It also will sell frosty milk shakes, with proceeds benefiting Milk forTheGood.fair’s Dairy Days will coincide with additional dairy programming, which includes competitions, calf births and milking demonstrations at the SouthLand Dairy Farmer Center and The Meadow’s livestock barns.
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Online ticket sales have begun. Visit StateFairVa.org to purchase tickets and to view details of the fair schedule, con cert series and free entertainment.
Visitors can explore the horticulture tent, where the products of farms and home gardens are displayed, including crops like corn, tobacco and wheat. This also is where fairgoers can view the win ning giant pumpkin, which in some years weighs over 1,000 pounds.
In Heritage Village, guests can admire antique tractors, steam engines, home goods and tools, or enjoy demonstra tions of centuries-old trades like black smithing, glass blowing, rope making and wool spinning.
Youthfacts.will prepare to show cattle, goats, sheep and swine during livestock shows that are part of the State Fair Youth Scholarship Program, and fairgo ers are encouraged to visit the Sale of Champions on the fair’s second Satur day. AgriScience, forestry, crop and farm equipment competitions are among other 4-H and FFA events.
Other attractions include the pigeon and dove tent, where visitors can see over 300 species of birds and learn about their homing abilities and other fun
A wide range of agricultural program ming will be offered in the family-fo cused Harvest Landing area, including Young MacDonald’s Farm with the ev er-popular sliding ducks, hatching chicks and other farm animals. Guests in this area also can participate in an ag ricultural trivia game during the giant pumpkin and watermelon weigh-off on Sept. 24.
In the Meadow Pavilion, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, which owns the State Fair, will host an educational dis play. Fairgoers can explore farms virtu ally in the Farm Tour Tractor Cab and learn about Virginia commodities at the Farm Product Kiosk.
Adults and youth can compete in the creative and culinary arts competitions, whose winning entries will be displayed throughout the fair. Creative arts entries are due Aug. 26, and culinary entries are due Sept. 2. Contest rules and sign-up details can be found online.
The State Fair of Virginia is held each fall at its permanent home at The Mead ow Event Park in Caroline County. The event celebrates the best of Virginia’s past, present and future through schol arship initiatives, creative programming and a focus on the commonwealth’s ag riculture and natural resources indus tries. Virginia Farm Bureau Holding Corp. operates the fair and is a subsidi ary of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federa tion.
Beyond the bright lights of the midway and the enticing aroma of fair foods, the spirit of the State Fair of Virginia is root ed in Duringagriculture.thefair’s 10-day run, from Sept. 23 through Oct. 2 at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, fairgoers can im merse themselves in Virginia agriculture and forestry through numerous attrac tions. From live animal competitions and exhibits to creative art and culinary contests that highlight Virginia-grown foods, the State Fair has agriculture con nections for all ages.
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