2013 KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
SEPTEMBER 19 – 28, 2013 275 Pine Road • Newnan, GA
www.cowetacountyfair.org
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Monday – Thursdays: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Fridays: 5:00 PM – Midnight Saturdays: Noon – Midnight Sunday, September 22: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thurs., Sept. 19 5:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers
Historic Bicycle Exhibit; Open Poultry, Rabbits & Cavies - Ag Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – Individual Exhibits on Display - Exhibit Bldg. 5:30 – BMX Bike Show - Lawn in Front of Stage 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 6:15 & 8:15 – Eudora Farms Midway Showcase 7:00 & 9:00 – Torres Family Circus; Puppetone Rockers Midway 7:00 –1 0:00 – Open Mic Atlanta - Walker Horne Stage/ Theatre Area
FRI., Sept. 20 5:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers
Historic Bicycle Exhibit; Open Poultry, Rabbits & Cavies – Ag Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – Individual Exhibits on Display- Exhibit Bldg. 5:30 – BMX Bike Show – Lawn in Front of Stage 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 6:15 & 8:15 – Eudora Farms Midway Showcase 7:00 & 9:00 – Torres Family Circus; Puppetone Rockers Midway 7:00 –1 0:00 – Open Mic Atlanta - Walker Horne Stage/ Theatre Area
SAT., Sept. 21 Noon –1 0:00 – High Rollers
Historic Bicycle Exhibit -Ag Bldg. Noon –1 0:00 – Individual Exhibits - Exhibit Hall 3:00 –7 :00 – Science in ActionAg Bldg. & Exhibit Hall 4:00 – Police K-9 Demo Livestock Arena 6:00 –9 :00 – Lumberjack/ Lumberjill Contest - Livestock Arena
5:00 –9 :00 – 4-H Horse ShowHorse Arena
1:00, 3:30, & 6:00 – BMX Bike
Show - Lawn in Front of Stage 1:45, 4:15, & 6:45 – Eudora Farms - Midway Showcase 2:30, 5:00, & 7:30 – Torres Family Circus; Puppetone Rockers - Midway 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 7:00 –1 0:00 – Competition Alley - Walker Horne Stage/ Theatre Area
SUN., Sept. 22 2:00 –1 0:00 – Individual
Exhibits- Exhibit Hall 2:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers Historic Bicycle Exhibit - Ag Bldg. 5:00 – Master Gardener Family Feud Competition - Exhibit Bldg. 3:00, 5:00, & 7:00 – BMX Bike Show - Lawn in Front of Stage 3:45, 5:45, & 7:45 – Eudora Farms - Midway Showcase
SUN., Sept. 22 4:15, 6:15, & 8:15 – Torres
Family Circus; Puppetone Rockers - Midway 2:30, 3:30, 5:30 – Muttville Comix - Midway Annex 7:00 –1 0:00 – Open Mic Atlanta - Walker Horne Stage/ Theatre Area
MON., Sept. 23 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. –
Open Poultry Check-out
12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Poultry Chain Check-in
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. –
Horticulture Entries Check-inExhibit Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – Individual Exhibits on Display - Exhibit Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers Historic Bicycle Exhibit - Ag Bldg. 5:30 – BMX Bike Show - Lawn in Front of Stage 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 6:30 – 4-H Rabbit Show - Ag Bldg. /Livestock Arena 6:30 – Gingerbread House Decorating Contest - Exhibit Bldg. 6:15 & 8:15 – Eudora Farms Midway Showcase 7:00 & 9:00 – Torres Family Circus; Puppetone Rockers Midway Showcase 7:00 –1 0:00 – Trent Ewing Band - Walker Horne Stage/ Theatre Area
TUES., Sept. 24 5:00 –1 0:00 – Individual Exhibits on Display - Exhibit Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers Historic Exhibit - Ag Bldg. 5:30 – Chicken-N-Dressing Livestock Arena 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 7:00 – Youth Cake Decorating Contest - Exhibit Bldg. 7:00 – Poultry Chain Awards Livestock Arena 8:00 – 4-H Poultry Showmanship - Ag Bldg. 6:15 & 8:15 – Eudora Farms Midway Showcase 7:00 & 9:00 – Torres Family Circus; Puppetone Rockers Midway 7:00 –1 0:00 – TBA - Walker Horne Stage/Theatre Area
WED., Sept. 25 5:00 –1 0:00 – Individual Exhibits on Display - Exhibit Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers Historic Bicycle Exhibit - Ag Bldg. 6:30 – 4-H Goat Show Livestock Arena 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 6:15 & 8:15 – Eudora Farms Midway Showcase 7:00 & 9:00 – Torres Family Circus - Midway 7:00 –1 0:00 – Kiwanis Showcase Performers - Walker Horne Stage/Theatre Area
THURS., Sept. 26 5:00 –1 0:00 – Individual
Exhibits on Display - Exhibit Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers Historic Bicycle Exhibit - Ag Bldg. 5:00 – Mobile Dairy ClassroomFood Court 6:30 – Egg Prep Contest Exhibit Bldg. 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 6:15 & 8:15 – Eudora Farms Midway Showcase 7:00 & 9:00 – Torres Family Circus - Midway 7:00 –1 0:00 – Sawdust Walker Horne Stage/Theatre Area
FRI., Sept. 27 5:00 –1 0:00 – Individual
SAT., Sept. 28 Noon –1 0:00 – Individual Exhibits on Display - Exhibit Bldg. Noon –1 0:00 – High Rollers Historic Bicycle Exhibit - Ag Bldg. 12:00 – Dairy Heifer Show – Livestock Arena 5:30 – Showmanship Sweepstakes - Livestock Arena 6:00 – Cattlemen’s Cook-off Exhibit Bldg. 1:00, 3:30 & 6:00 – Muttville Comix - Midway Annex 1:45, 4:15 & 6:45 – Eudora Farms - Midway Showcase 2:30, 5:00 & 7:30 – Torres Family Circus - Midway 7:00 –1 1:00 – Texaco Country Showdown - Walker Horne Stage/Theatre Area
Exhibits on Display - Exhibit Bldg. 5:00 –1 0:00 – High Rollers Historic Bicycle Exhibit - Ag Bldg. 5:30 & 7:30 – Muttville ComixMidway Annex 6:15 & 8:15 – Eudora FarmsMidway Showcase 7:00 & 9:00 – Torres Family Circus - Midway 9:00 – Petting Zoo Closes 7:00 –1 0:00 – Highlife Walker Horne Stage/Theatre Area
2013 Coweta County Fair
Sponsored by
Serving the Children of the World
For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.
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COME FACE TO FACE…
EUDORA FARMS
With some of the world’s most fascinating & exciting animals at the Eudora Farms Interactive Educational Exotic Animal Exhibit!
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xciting and entertaining for the entire family. This World Class Exotic Animal Exhibit is home to over 55 animals from Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia. Experience close encounters with Lemurs, Zebras, African Serval Cats, Binturongs, and many more! And, have interactive experiences with Camels, Kangaroos, Giraffes, Antelope, Yaks, Buffalo, Llamas, Alpacas, and Watusi. Eudora Farms also offers an informative and entertaining Animal Show. Truly a “Face to Face” experience enjoyed by all. If that does not get your attention, certainly the Camel and Pony Rides will!
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AMERICA'S LARGEST COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT SHOW designed to find the most promising country music talent in the nation and to give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers.
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he Showdown begins each spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by local country music radio stations. Winners advance to their respective State competitions held at leading fairs and venues to compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to the Regional Finals — the last step before the prestigious, televised National Final. There they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the title of "Best New Act in Country Music."
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ultiple professional BMX daredevils will perform all the tricks in the book including the big tricks like the back flip, front flip, 360s and 720s that will have you on the edge of their seats!
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ohnny Peers and his Muttville Comix will tickle funny bones and steal hearts with uncanny canine feats. They have appeared in Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus and on David Letterman. Always a favorite at the Coweta County Fair, we are thrilled to have them back as an all time favorite!
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showcasing beauty and grace while performing daredevil thrill acts.
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hey are exciting family entertainment that features juggling, balancing and aerial acts. Join us to see the ‘Living Carousel’ and the ‘Globe of Death’ and so much more!
PUPPETONE ROCKERS Thurs., Sept. 19 Mon., Sept. 23
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rom their home base in Miami, Florida to Las Vegas, New York City and Newnan, Georgia, the Puppetone Rockers captivate audiences with laughter, screaming audience participation, super-positive messages, great characters and pure talent. They are famous for doing things nobody else SE E PA GE 2 FO R TIM ES does. The goal is to give their audience a show they will never forget and to involve them in a way that really does change their lives by making them proud to be Superkids.
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BICYCLES have come a long way since their invention!
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igh Rollers is a collection of antique and unusual bicycles dated from 1860-1910. It is the largest traveling private exhibit of its kind! Stop by the Ag Building and visit Buddy Farnan’s exceptional display and enjoy his strolling magic act while you’re there.
For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.
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Pre-register by Friday, September 13, 2013
LUMBERJACK LUMBERJILL COMPETITION When: Sat., Sept. 21 • Where: Livestock Arena On-site Registration: 5:30 p.m. Contest Begins: 6:00 p.m.
MASTER GARDENER
FAMILY FEUD When: Sun., Sept. 22 • Where: Exhibit Hall • Begins: 5:00 p.m.
A fun, exciting favorite returns as contestants compete in sawing, log rolling, pulpwood tossing and pole climbing. You won’t want to miss this one. Come cheer on your favorite or better yet, join the fun and see if you can become Lumberjack or Lumberjill of the Year!
GENERAL RULES 1) This contest is open to adults only (16+ years) and will include a women’s division this year. 2) Competitors are required to sign a harmless agreement prior to competing in the event. 3) Winners of each event will be assigned points as follows: 1st place - 5 points; 2nd place - 3 points; 3rd place - 1 point. 4) The order of events will be as follows, in each division: a) Crosscut Saw - One Man/One Woman c) Pulpwood Toss b) Log Roll d) Pole Climbing 5) The lumberjack with the most points at the end of the competition will win the Lumberjack of the Year trophy and an additional $100 in prize money.
Prizes for Each Event:
1st Place: $35 and Trophy • 2nd Place: $20 and Ribbon 3rd Place: $10 and Ribbon
gingerbread house D E C O R AT I N G When: Mon., Sept. 23 • Where: Exhibit Hall Check-in: 6:00 p.m. • Begins: 6:30 p.m. Youth are provided with plain gingerbread houses, frosting and candy decorations. Contestants are given 30 minutes to decorate their gingerbread house and then are judged on creativity and quality of work.
Age Groups
Pre-K – 2nd Grade • 3rd – 4th Grade • 5th – 7th Grade
Prizes for Each Age Group: 1st Place: $25 • 2nd Place: $20 • 3rd Place: $15
EGG PREP CONTEST When: Thurs., Sept. 26 • Where: Exhibit Hall • Begins: 6:30 p.m. (Sponsored by Chattahoochee Valley Poultry Association)
Master Gardener Extension Volunteers are known far and wide for their expertise in all areas of gardening. Watch Coweta County and Fayette County volunteers battle it out this year for the title of:
“2013 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Champion”
The first place team will also receive a gift certificate to Blooming Flour Bakery for their next social event! Whether it’s veggies, flowers or trees, they are no match for MGEVs. This jeopardy style competition will include topics ranging from turfgrass to trees and everything in between.
Door prizes will be drawn for audience members so come early to grab a good seat.
Y O U T H C R E AT I V E
birthday cake decorating When: Tues., Sept. 24 • Where: Exhibit Hall Check-in: 6:30 p.m. • Begins: 7:00 p.m. Contestants are given one hour to decorate a cake. Competitors provide their own baked cake, frosting and supplies needed to decorate. Entries are judged on appearance and decoration of the cake.
Age Groups: 5 – 12 Years • 13 – 18 Years
Prizes for Each Age Group: 1st Place: $25 & Rosette • 2nd Place: $20 & Rosette 3rd Place: $15 & Rosette C AT T L E M E N ' S
STEAK COOK-OFF When: Sat., Sept. 28 • Where: Pavilion behind Exhibit Hall Begins: 6:00 p.m. (Coordinators: Marcia Callaway, Sara Kinser, Libby Parham & Teresa Allen)
Competitors present a demonstration highlighting the incredible versatility of the egg and featuring an egg dish they have made. Open to youth in 5th - 12th grade.
Prizes: 1st Place: $50 • 2nd Place: $30 3rd Place: $20
Competitors ages 10 and up are given an hour and a half to prepare and cook a provided Flat Iron steak. Steaks are judged on taste, ease of preparation and appearance of entry. All other ingredients and supplies are the responsibility of the competitor. Participant must provide his or her own grill for the competition.
Prizes
Awarded by a representative of the Coweta County Cattlemen’s Association, in the form of a check, immediately following judging are:
1st Place: $250 • 2nd Place: $150 • 3rd Place: $100
For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.
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All exhibits in Agriculture, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Photography, and Preserved Foods, check-in on: Sunday, September 15th, 2012 - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m Monday, September 16th, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17th, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
1st - 3rd place
Winners in each Class will be awarded ribbons only.
Adult premiums per Division are: 1st - $25; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10.
All Horticulture exhibits will be checked in at the fairgrounds’ Exhibit Hall on:
Youth Premiums per Division are: 1st - $15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5.
Departmental award premiums:
Monday, Sept. 23rd, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All Educational/Community Booths check-in on: Sunday, September 15th, 2012 - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 16th, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17th, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors will be assigned ONE Exhibitor Number for ALL entries in the fair.
EXHIBIT PREMIUM SCHEDULE:
Premiums will be paid out to 1st - 3rd place Division winners.
Best in Department, $30 It is possible for an exhibitor to win more than one award within a Division.
Other departmental awards are:
Art Dept., Essence of Agriculture Award - $15 Photography Dept., Capturing Agriculture Award - $15 Baked Goods Dept., Best Georgia Produce Recipe - $15. One adult and one youth winner overall will be selected for each of these special awards.
Booths must be ready for judging by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17th and will be on display to the public from Sept. 19th through the close of the Fair. For further information on setting up a booth at the fair, please contact Devin McCalla at 678-850-1580 or email: devinmccalla@newnantax.com . For a complete list of individual exhibit categories, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org or the Coweta County Extension Office.
ART
AGRICULTURE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Fine Art, Drawing, Painting
BAKED GOODS Breads, Cakes/Cupcakes/Tortes, Confections, Cookies, Pies
HANDICRAFTS Heritage Crafts, Heritage Textiles, Needlework & Sewing, Quilting, Hobbies
Black & White Photography, Color Photography
Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs, Honey
HORTICULTURE Roses, Dahlias, Annuals, Perennials, Bulbous & Tuberous Rooted Plants, Herbs-Cut Specimen, House Plants-Cut Specimen, House Plants-Potted, Vines, Mixed Containers, Evergreen Trees & Shrubs, Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
PRESERVED FOODS Butters/Conserves/Marmalades & Preserves, Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Jams, Jellies, Pickled Fruits & Vegetables, Preserved Foods, Relishes, Sauces
For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.
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CHECK-IN DATES: Wednesday, September 18th • 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Open Show Poultry, Open Show Rabbits/Cavies, 4-H Goats, Educational Livestock
Monday, September 23rd Poultry Chain Poultry – 12:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 28th Dairy Heifers – 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
SHOW DATES: Thursday, September 19th • Ag Building Open Poultry – 8:00 a.m. Open Rabbit/Cavy – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 21st • Horse Arena 4-H Horse – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 23rd • Ag Building 4-H Rabbit Showmanship – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24th • Livestock Arena 4-H Poultry Chain Awards – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24th • Ag Building 4-H Poultry Showmanship – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25th • Livestock Arena 4-H Goat Show – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 28th • Livestock Arena Dairy Heifer Show – 12:00 Noon Showmanship Sweepstakes – 5:30 p.m.
CHECK OUT DATES: Monday, September 23rd 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. – Open Show Poultry
Friday, September 27th After 9:00 p.m. – Open Show Rabbits/Cavies 4-H Goats, Educational Livestock
Saturday, September 28th After Show – Dairy Heifers
Sunday, September 29th 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. – Poultry Chain Poultry For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.
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Police K-9 Demo • Community Booths
EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS MOBILE DAIRY CLASSROOM
Always a big hit for young and old alike! Bring the family out to see a variety of animals including goats, miniature donkeys, miniature horses, llamas, rabbits, chickens, ducks, cattle and more!
Sept. 19-27, from opening until 9:00 p.m. Agriculture Building For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension OďŹƒce at 770-254-2620.
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by purchasing your Mega Pass online at
WWW.COWETACOUNTYFAIR.ORG
or by visiting any of the locations listed on the web site.
Monday – Thursdays: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Fridays: 5:00 PM – Midnight • Saturdays: Noon – Midnight Sunday, September 22: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Exhibit Hall and Ag Building close at 10:00 PM nightly. Petting Zoo closes at 9:00 PM nightly.
GATE ADMISSION - $5.00 • RIDE ARMBANDS - $25.00
Money Savers Thursday, Sept. 19
Free entry with a canned good donation for “One Roof.” Ride Armbands Only $18.
Saturday, Sept. 21
$25 Ride armbands valid 12 Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22
$25 Ride armbands valid 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 23
Chick-fil-A Night $5 off armband with coupon.
Sept. 24– Sept. 26
$25 Ride armbands valid 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Military Appreciation Night All active and retired military personnel admitted free with military ID. $25 Ride armbands valid 12 Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Driving Directions FROM COLUMBUS (I-85 North) Take Exit 41. Turn left onto U.S. 27/29 North (toward Newnan). Take the first street to the LEFT past Waffle House (Pine Road). Fairgrounds Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks. FROM ATLANTA (I-85 South) Take Exit 41. Turn right onto U.S. 27/29 North (toward Newnan). Take the first street to the LEFT past Waffle House (Pine Road). Fairgrounds Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks. FROM NEWNAN, take U.S. 29/27 South (Greenville Street). Pine Road turns off to the right before you reach the turn-off to the right of Georgia Highway 16 East and the Ramada Inn. Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks. FROM HIGHWAY 16 WEST When you get near Newnan, you will pass Orchard Hills Golf Course. Go to the stop sign (you will pass over I-85 between Orchard Hills and the stop sign). Turn right at the stop sign and go to the first left (Pine Road). Fairgrounds Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks.
Carnival Information SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE! MEGA PASSES
must be purchased in advance for $25. Last day of sale will be
Wednesday, September 18 – 5:00 PM in stores and Midnight online. Mega Passes are good for a one time use any day of the fair and cover gate admission and unlimited rides all day…a savings of $5.00.
ARMBANDS
are available for purchase at the fair during designated times only for $25.00. They get you unlimited rides during specified times on the day of issue only.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
for rides are available during normal fair hours. Cost of rides varies.
Serving the Children of the World
For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.