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75 and counting: Sedgwick County Fair hits milestone This year’s Sedgwick County Albers said reaching this anniverFair will be a special one. sary is a celebration of everyone This summer’s Fair, slated for who has contributed to the fair July 10-13, is the 75th edition for since it began. this jewel of western Sedgwick “It shows a huge amount of County. support. It’s all volunteers. We Now, it’s been more than 75 don’t have paid staff,” he said. years since the Sedgwick County “We’ve really come a long way. It Fair began. As we researched this shows the pride of these people.” year’s fair guide, we learned that I asked Bret what the folks there was a Sedgwick County from 1940 might think of today’s Fair before that, and it was held Fair. in Cheney, but it didn’t last long, “They’d probably recognize and then the county was left a third of it. Agriculture is still Travis Mounts without a Fair. The Great Depresa big part of the Fair, as is the Managing Editor sion likely played a major role in Times-Sentinel Newspapers, LLC parade,” he said. the downfall of that fair. A newspaper report from the The first edition of this Fair time estimated that crowd for the started in 1940, taking the place of the Cheney Fall very first Fair parade was the largest ever assembled for Fair. But only two Fairs were held before World War anything in Cheney. II put the event on hiatus for four years. Many things It was just a different time. Most people in the comwere sacrificed for the war effort. munities surrounding Wichita worked in their towns The Fair returned in 1946, and has been a regular and did most of their shopping there. part of summer for more than 60 consecutive years. Sedgwick County Fair Association presient Bret See FAIR, Page 32
Top 10 things to do at the Fair
The Sedgwick County Fair has arrived, and Times-Sentinel Newspapers managing editor Travis Mounts has compiled a top 10 list of things to see and do at the Fair in 2019. #1 and #2 – The Demolition Derby. That’s right, this year’s Demolition Derby has the top two positions on this list. That’s because this year’s derby is a two-night affair. This is shaping up to be the largest Demolition Derby in Fair history. Friday night will feature a Figure 8 race, which is exactly what it sounds like. Drivers can try to avoid each or try to hit each other, depending on their strategy. There also will be the weld class of the derby, which features reinforced, tough cars with powerful hits. Saturday is your night if you want to see cars get crunched. This is the chain-and-bolt class, where entries are essentially street cars with few modifications. The damage is extensive, and the excitement is palpable. With nearly 60 entries already, it figures to be one of the biggest demolition derbies in all of Kansas this year. See Page 15. # 3 – Music The Sedgwick County Fair has always featured music, from local talent to big name starts. This year will feature something for everybody. Thumb through this guide for more about the artists, as well as the Fair’s Got Talent contest. See Pages 42-45.
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Sedgwick County Fair - Contact Information Activity.......................................................... Chairperson Parade.................................................................. Carla Ewy, 316-772-1325 Publicity & Promotions...................................Marti Johnson, 316-250-0530 Softball Tournament........................................Britni Coggins, 316-217-6064 Office Manager............................................... Kelly Schmidt, 316-542-0557 Commercial Booths........................................... Alyson Voth, 316-540-6026 Food Booths...................................................Holley Rohloff, 316-542-0559 Pedal Pull.............................................................. Cindy Kill, 316-542-3131 Entertainment.................................................... Liz Johnson, 316-773-4481 Demolition Derby......................... Bret Albers 316-761-1418, 316-542-0405 Fair’s Got Talent................................................. Amy Meyer, 316-303-7617 Information Booth.............................................. Alyson Voth, 316-540-6026 Food Booths...................................................Holley Rohloff, 316-542-0559 Washer Tournament............ Craig Albers or Kenneth Albers, 316-540-3151 Sedgwick County Fair Guide............................Paul Rhodes, 316-540-0500 Run To Cheney..................................................Todd Hague, 316-655-2558
Rod Scheer, 316-461-3451
Sedgwick County Fair Association Board Officers Bret Albers, President (Morton) Marti Johnson, Vice President (Afton) Amy Meyer, Secretary (Morton) Steve Gegen, Treasurer (Morton)
Sedgwick County Fair Office
Board Members/Townships Shelley Colborn (Illinois) Lynanne DeGarmo (Grant) Jay Frey (Minneha) Chad Hommertzheim (Sherman) Gary Michaud (Greeley) Peter Martin (Sherman) Tom Northcutt (Morton) Keith Pauly (Viola) Andy Riggs (Morton) Greg Rosenhagen (Morton) Doug Scheer (Garden Plain) Jackie Turner (Morton) Alyson Voth (Morton) Waylan Wade (Kechi)
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Hours of Operation: Wednesday, July 10...............5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 11............8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, July 12................8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 13............8 a.m.-10 p.m. ONLINE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.ourcountyfair.com www.facebook.com/ourcountyfair Twitter – @OurCountyFair SnapChat – ourcountyfair www.instagram.com/ourcountyfair
How to get to the Sedgwick County Fairgrounds Publisher Paul Rhodes Managing Editor Travis Mounts Production Hilary Eash, Abbygail Brown Reporters Sam Jack Proofreading Nancy D. Borst
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Wichita to Cheney via US 54/400
Wichita to Cheney via MacArthur Road
1. Head west on Kellogg (US 54/400).
1. From Schulte, head west on MacArthur Road.
2. Exit at 383rd Street (Cheney exit), turn south. 3. Continue on 383rd/Main Street through Cheney. 4. Cross the railroad tracks, the Fairgrounds will be on the east side of the road.
2. Slow down for Lake Afton (50 m.p.h), and keep going west 3. At Cheney, turn north on 383rd/Main Street 4. Pass the Fairgrounds Arena grandstand, the Fairgrounds will be on the east side of the road.
US Hwy 54/400 (Kellogg) 383rd/Main Street
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Fair & 4-H Schedule Wednesday, July 10 KAKE-TV 10 Day
7 a.m............................................................ Registration for 4-H Horse Show 8 a.m.........................................................................................4-H Horse Show 12-1 p.m.................................. Early vet check-in for Sheep and Meat Goats 4-8 p.m......................................................................Check in for 4-H Rabbits 5 p.m....................................................... Commercial and Food Booths open 5 p.m..................................................... Softball Tournament (Ball Diamond) 5-8:30 p.m................................................................ Check-in for 4-H poultry 5-9 p.m......................4-H Judging (food prep, food preservation, clothing) 5:30 p.m.......................................... Check in exhibits - 4-H and Open Class 5:30-9 p.m........................................................ 4-H Judging (Arts and Crafts) 6-7:30 p.m................................................................... Check-in for 4-H swine 6-8 p.m..................................................... Rabbit Showmanship Competition 6-8 p.m......................................Vet check-in for 4-H Sheep and Meat Goats 6-9 p.m.............................................Check-in for 4-H Beef and Dairy Goats 6-9 p.m.............................................. 4-H Bake Sale (Farm Bureau Building) 6-11 p.m.......................................................................Pride of Texas Carnival 6-11 p.m........................................................ Citizens State Bank Petting Zoo 6:30 p.m........................................................................... Parade (Main Street) 7:30 p.m......................................................................Weigh-in for 4-H Steers 7:30 p.m.........Weigh-in for 4-H Swine and Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting 8 p.m.................................................................Twist of Fate (Open Air Stage) 8:30 p.m...............................................4-H Meat Goats and Sheep Weigh-In 9 p.m...................................... Commercial, Exhibit and 4-H Buildings close
Thursday, July 11 Times-Sentinel Newspapers Day KWCH-12 Day 8 a.m............................................4-H Dairy Goat Show (Livestock Pavilion) 8-10 a.m............................................................................ 4-H Dairy Check-In 8:30 a.m...................4-H Judging (Arts/crafts, food prep, clothing, banners, aerospace/rocketry, woodworking) 8:30-10:30 a.m............................................................................. 4-H Bake Sale 9 a.m.............................................. Farm Bureau Breakfast for 4-H members 9 a.m............4-H Judging (Horticulture, flowers, forestry, poultry, rabbits) 10:30 a.m...................................................................... 4-H Judging (Geology) 11 a.m.........................4-H Beef and Beef Showmanship (Livestock Pavilion) 11 a.m.......................................................4-H Judging (Electricity, fiber arts) 12 p.m...............................................................Judging of Tag-Along Exhibits 12-3:30 p.m.......................................................... 4-H Judging (Photography) 1 p.m............... 4-H Judging (Educ. displays, home envir., shooting sports) 2 p.m............................................... Commercial and Exhibit Buildings open 2:30 p.m................ 4-H Meat Goat and Showmanship (Livestock Pavilion) 3 p.m.............................. 4-H Horticulture Judging (Farm Bureau Building) 4-8 p.m................................................. Open Entries check-in (Rabbit Barn) 4-10 p.m........................................................ Citizens State Bank Petting Zoo 4:30 p.m.............................................4-H Judging (Geology and Electricity) 5 p.m..................................................... Softball Tournament (Ball Diamond) 6-11 p.m.......................................................................Pride of Texas Carnival 7 p.m........................................................Fair’s Got Talent (Open Area Stage) 7 p.m................... 4-H Swine Show and Showmanship (Livestock Pavilion)
Last-minute schedule changes will be announced on the fairgrounds. Also, follow the Sedgwick County Fair website at www.ourcountyfair.com, the Twitter feed @OurCountyFair and on the Fair’s Facebook page for schedule changes and weather announcements.
7 p.m.........................................................Ranch Rodeo (Fairgrounds Arena) 8:30 p.m..............................................Adamp Capps Band (Open Air Stage) 9 p.m...................................... Commercial, Exhibit and 4-H Buildings close
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Fair & 4-H Schedule Friday, July 12
Saturday, July 13
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8 a.m............................Sheep Show and Showmanship (Livestock Pavilion)
8 a.m..............................................Run to Cheney 5K (Main Street, Cheney)
9-11 a.m...........................................................................Open Rabbit Judging
9 a.m....................................... Run to Cheney 1-mile (Main Street, Cheney)
9 a.m.......................................................................4-H Judging (Entymology)
9 a.m.................................................................... 4-H Exhibit Buildings Open
10 a.m............................................. Commercial and Exhibit Buildings open 10:30 a.m................4-H Dairy Cattle Show and Showmanship (Livestock Pavilion)
9 a.m..........................................4-H Dog Show (Extension Center, Wichita) 9 a.m..................................................... Softball Tournament (Ball Diamond) 10 a.m............................................ Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open
1 p.m................................. 4-H Demonstration Judging (Farm Bureau Building)
10 a.m........................................Sedgwick County Electric Co-op Pedal Pull
4-10 p.m........................................................ Citizens State Bank Petting Zoo
Registration begins at 9 a.m., east of Open Air Arena
5 p.m..................................................... Softball Tournament (Ball Diamond)
10 a.m......................... 4-H Skill-A-Thon Competition (Livestock Pavilion)
5 p.m..... Horse Showmanship Practice for Round Robin (Livestock Pavilion) 6 p.m................4-H Bucket Calf Interviews and Show (Livestock Pavilion) 6-11 p.m.......................................................................Pride of Texas Carnival
12-10 p.m...................................................... Citizens State Bank Petting Zoo 2 p.m................................................ Washer Tournament (Basketball Court) 5 p.m............. 4-H Livestock Auction Buyer Check-In (Livestock Pavilion) 5:30 p.m............................ 4-H Livestock BBQ Dinner (Livestock Pavilion)
7 p.m........ Demolition Derby - Figure 8 and Weld Class (Fairgrounds Arena)
6-11 p.m.......................................................................Pride of Texas Carnival
Gates open at 5 p.m.
6:30 p.m.................................... 4-H Livestock Auction (Livestock Pavilion)
7 p.m................................................................ Kyle Killgore (Open Air Stage)
7 p.m......................Demolition Derby - Bolt & Chain (Fairgrounds Arena)
7:30 p.m................. 4-H Round Robin Showmanship (Livestock Pavillion)
Gates open at 5 p.m.
8:30 p.m................................................... Jason Boyd Band (Open Air Stage) 9 p.m........................................... 4-H Ice Cream Social (Livestock Pavillion) 9 p.m..................................... Commercial, Exhibit and 4-H Buildings Close
7-9 p.m. ONLY.........................................Payment of Open Class Premiums 7:30 p.m.................................................................Payment of 4-H Premiums 7:30 p.m.........................................Fair’s Got Talent Finals (Open Air Stage) 8 p.m.........................4-H Exhibits released, all Rabbits removed from barn 8 p.m.................................................. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits Released
Last-minute schedule changes will be announced on the fairgrounds. Also follow the Sedgwick County Fair website at www.ourcountyfair.com, the Twitter feed @OurCountyFair and on the Fair’s Facebook page for schedule changes and weather announcements.
8 p.m................................................................... Commercial Buildings Close 9 p.m................................................................Lucky People (Open Air Stage) 9 p.m.....................................................................4-H Exhibit Buildings Close 10:15 p.m.-Midnight....................................Street Dance (Open Air Arena)
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Sedgwick County Fair marks its 75th edition By Travis Mounts
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This summer, fairgoers will help celebrate the 75th Sedgwick County Fair. It’s a historic milestone for an event with roots in the 1940s. The first Sedgwick County Fair was held in October 1940. Now, we know what you’re thinking – there are more than 75 years between 1940 and 2019. That’s true, but World War II led to cancellation of many events across this great nation. That includes a four-year gap for the Sedgwick County Fair, starting in 1940. The Sedgwick County Fair has always been located in Cheney, and had its roots in the old Cheney Fall Fair (see related story). The 1940 archive of the Cheney Sentinel, from the first year of the Fair, could not be located. However, the Sept. 25, 1941, edition ran a headline stating “County fair, horse show big event here next week.” It read, in part: “The first big event of the Second Annual Sedgwick County Fair will be the parade at 11 o’clock Thursday morning, Oct. 5. Included in this display will be the floats of business houses, civic organizations, schools and school bands... “The attraction of Thursday afternoon will be the free football
The Sept. 25, 1941, Cheney Sentinel promotes the upcoming Sedgwick County Fair. It was the second iteration of the event. The current run of 75 Fairs started in October 1940. After just two years, however, the Fair was cancelled for four straight years during World War II. Therefore, the 75 Fairs have been held over the course of 79 years.
games between Cheney and Milton which will be called at 2:30 p.m. “Thursday night the bands of the 13 high schools in the county have been invited to participate in a giant concert. This free entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m.”
That year’s line-up also included midget auto races on Friday, with an admission of 40 cents plus 5 cents tax, and all school children were admitted
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Sign up for softball Fair tournament is back and looking for teams
The traditional softball tournament is back for a third consecutive year. The longtime event took a break for a few years and different events were tried, but returned in 2017.
Where &
When?
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Wednesday, July 10 - Saturday, July 13 Men’s & Co-Ed Divisions 75th Anniversary
Forms for the tournament are available on the Sedgwick County Fair Association website, ourcountyfair.com. For more information, email organizer Britni Coggins at bduppendahl@gmail.com. The tournament’s entry fee is $250 per team. The winner of each division gets $250 in cash and T-shirts, while the runners-up in each division will get T-shirts. Games will be played all four evenings of the Fair and also on Saturday afternoon. In addition, there will be door prizes. The tournament format will depend on the number of teams. There are two divisions again, a co-ed division and a men’s wood bat division. Wood bats and balls will be provided for the men’s
A player gets ready to hit a softball during a co-ed game at last year’s softball tournament at the Sedgwick County Fair.
tournament. The ballfield at the Sedgwick County Fairground is in a beautiful setting, with trees lining the seating areas along the first base and third base sidelines. Its
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Start off Saturday with the Run to Cheney
The annual Run to Cheney will kick off a full slate of events on the final day of the Sedgwick County Fair, Saturday, July 13. There are a few changes to this year’s Run to Cheney. First, there won’t be a literal “run to Cheney” this year. The eightmile race from Garden Plain to Cheney will not be held. With that race off the schedule, there will be new starting times for the 5-kilometer and 1-mile events, which draw the largest percentage of participants. There’s also a lower price, according to new organizer Todd Hague, who, along with Rod Scheer, has taken over the event from longtime organizer Rich Simmons. This year’s price is $15, whether you sign up in advance or the day of the race. And for that price, you can run either race or both of them. You do need to sign up by July 3 if you want to guarantee yourself a Run To Cheney T-shirt.
Where &
Run to Cheney
When?
Saturday, July 13 5K race • 8 a.m. 1-mile race • 9 a.m. Fee: $15 (lower price) 75th Anniversary
Registration can be done online. Visit www.cheneyathletics.com to find the Google form. You can register in advance in person at Cleo’s Flower Shop or Hometown Farm Supply, both located on Main Street in Cheney. This year’s event is a fundraiser for the Cheney Alumni Association. “This is our primary event for our scholarship fund,” Hague said. Sponsors also help make the race possible finan-
Runners take off down Main Street in Cheney during last year’s Run to Cheney 5K.
cially. The 5K race will begin at 8 a.m. The 1-mile race will start at 9 a.m.
The Run to Cheney originally began in 1984. At the time, it was a four-mile race that started northeast of town.
“Thank You”
from the Sedgwick County Fair Association
A special “Thank You” to the following people and businesses who helped make this year’s entertainment and resources possible:
The City of Cheney Staff and Maintenance Cheney Fire Department and Police Cheney Area Chamber of Commerce Cheney Recreation Commission Sedgwick County Farm Bureau Sedgwick County Rural Electric Cooperative Sedgwick County Extension Service Sedgwick County Commissioners Farmers Cooperative Elevator PrairieLand Partners The Citizens State Bank
Pride of Texas Carnival Cherry Oaks Golf Club West Wichita Family Optometrists Today’s KFDI 101.3 FM Cheney Pharmacy House of Schwan KEYN 103.7 Redguard D’Mario’s Pizza T-95 The Rock Station Lubbers Chevrolet And to all of our many dedicated Fair volunteers
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This year’s parade floats should reflect the 75th Sedgwick County Fair. Anyone is invited to enter a float in the parade.
Parade will get the 2019 Fair rolling By Travis Mounts
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The Sedgwick County Fair Parade is always one of the most well-attended events at the Fair. Over the history of the Fair, the parade has been a kick-off event when the Fair started on Thursday, and a highlight of the final day on Saturday, and held somewhere in between the start and finish. A few years ago, the parade moved from its longtime position on Thursday to Wednesday evening, and it has been a rousing success as the kick-off event for the Fair, similar to the Sundown Parade for the Wichita River Festival. Organizer Carla Ewy said people are welcome to organize floats for the 2019 parade, including any commercial businesses. “We want to get the Fair going with a big event. It’s a great way to say, ‘Let’s get rolling!’” she said. This is the 75th Sedgwick County Fair, and floats should reflect that. Ewy said people love to see alumni and reunion floats, so anybody organizing a reunion is invited to join the parade. It is easy to take part. “Call, or show up between 5 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, and we’ll stick you in,” Ewy said. To sign up early or for questions, call her at 316-772-1325. Parade participants are reminded that they are not to throw candy from vehicles or floats. Instead, those giving out candy are asked to walk alongside their entries.
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Pint-sized powerhouses Fair’s annual Pedal Pull By Travis Mounts Times-Sentinel Newspapers news@tsnews.com
A lot of grit, strength and determination can be found in some very small bodies at the annual Pedal Pull at the Sedgwick County Fair. Sponsored by Sedgwick County Electric Cooperative, the Pedal Pull is entering its 29th year. As in the past, children ages 4 through 11 may compete, said event coordinator Cindy Kill. The Pedal Pull, divided by age groups, involves a sled hooked to a tractor, with the individual competitors pedaling to move the sled forward. Because it is a sanctioned event, the top three placers within each age division are awarded certificates to compete at the Kansas State Fair’s pedal pull in September. Along with the certificates, various prizes are awarded at the end of the event to winners of a registration drawing. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, east of the Open Air Stage. Competition will begin at 10 a.m. Children registering must have a parent or guardian with them to participate, and tennis shoes are recommended for the event. There is no registration fee. Each registered child will receive a chance to win one of the drawing prizes, and they also will be given a registration gift, donated by Sedgwick County Electric. “Everybody gets something,” said Kill. “This is a good team-building experience for the co-op too, just to see each other outside of work.” Sedgwick County Electric Cooperative’s employees volunteer at the event. The company has been in charge of the event since the pedal pull began. Kill is the cooperative’s member services director. “I like watching the kids try hard to pedal the tractor,” said Kill. “It’s always so entertaining to watch the looks on their faces.” Last year, nearly 100 children participated in the pedal pull, and Kill said she
expects a large number to compete again. The event will start with the 4-year-olds and work its way up to the older children. For more information on the pedal pull, contact Kill at the Sedgwick County Electric Cooperative at 316-542-3131.
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When?
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2019 Sedgwick County Fair food vendors Returning favorites United Methodist Church One of the Fair’s two original food booths at the Fair. They are known for their chicken and noodles, or have a taco salad and homemade pie. They also offer breakfast items. Trinity United Christian Church The other of the two original food vendors at the Sedgwick County Fair, TUCC serves up bierocks, sloppy Joes and homemade pie. Use the walk-up window on the north side or dine inside. They also offer a breakfast menu. D’Mario’s Pizza A favorite in Cheney all year, D’Mario’s is a favorite during the Sedgwick County Fair, as well. Grab a slice as you make your way across the fairgrounds. Cheney Recreation Commission Located right behind home plate, CRC will be serving up hamburgers and brats, perfect for the softball tournament.
D&J Pronto Pup You don’t have to wait for the Kansas State Fair for this favorite. Get yours today, and remember – a Pronto Pup is NOT a corn dog! Delano 4-H Club Another longtime favorite at the Fair, this booth features Sno-cones from the 4-H kids who hail from the original west Wichita – Delano. M&M Concessions It’s just not summer without an ear of corn in your hand from the Ossmans. In addition to roasted corn, enjoy handmade limeades and lemonades. Squat & Gobble Barbeque treats – including turkey legs big enough to feed two – are what you’ll find here. Squat & Gobble has become a fan favorite over the years. Western Sedgwick County Arena Saddle Club WSCA will be serving up eats and drinks, including hamburgers and hot dogs, during Thursday night’s Ranch Rodeo and on Saturday during the Demolition Derby. Concession stands are located in the west corners of the Fairgrounds Arena.
Aussie Cakes Nothing screams “county fair” like a funnel cake topped with any number of toppings, or you can be a traditionalist and just go with powdered sugar on top. Have an Onion Blossom, or try a Navajo Taco. Cotton Candy Dreams Another sweet treat, cotton candy is a favorite for kids and kids at heart. Stop by and find your favorite, fluffy flavor. Parsnipity Café’s LumpiaPalooza If you’ve never tried a lumpia, you are in for a treat. A spring roll commonly found in the Philippines and Indonesia, these savory snacks are made of a thin pastry skin enveloping a variety of fillings. Kandy’s Koffee You can get a hot cup of java if you like, but there’s so much more available, including fruit smoothees that are perfect on a hot summer day, plus brewed and fruit teas, and hot and cold chai.
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New vendors Rainbow Kettle Korn n’ More Kettle corn is a fair favorite, and this new Sedgwick County Fair attendee cooks up their many great flavors in their “Korn Kitchen.” Looking for something different? Try pork skins or pick up a tasty drink. Wok Hei Noodle House Stir fry fresh vegetables with noodles or rice, topped off with their own finishing sauce. The marinated chicken breast is a specialty. Homegirl’z Kitchen Launched in March 2018, Homegirl’z features American and Mexican-American food. Depending on the event, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the tacos, and be sure to save room for dessert.
See you at the Sedgwick County Fair July 10-13, 2019
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Presale Vouchers can be purchased online at www.ourcountyfair.com and picked up at the fair office. Bracelets are good only for the times posted at the carnival ticket offices, and riders must be 36” tall to use a wristband.
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Two times the carnage
Demolition Derby adds a second night By Travis Mounts
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For years, the Demolition Derby has closed out the Sedgwick County Fair with roaring good entertainment on Saturday night. With new organizers a few years ago, strong ties to the driving community and a bigger prize pool, the Demolition Derby has never been better. In fact, it’s been so good recently, organizers have asked themselves, “Why not two nights?” So in 2019, the Demolition Derby will present a twin bill of activity. On Friday, July 12, there will be a Figure 8 race as well as the weld-class of cars. On Saturday, July 13, the bolt-andchain competition will be held, and that’s the one that has been most popular. For those who aren’t familiar with these events, a Figure 8 race is just what is sounds like – drivers on a track shaped like the number 8, with potential crashes in the center of the track. Drivers can try to avoid or create collisions, depending on their strategy. The weld class features bigger, stronger cars. They are reinforced, and deliver a whallop. Because they are designed to be stronger, they can withstand bigger hits. So the crashes are hard, but the cars last longer – maybe five or six races. “There’s a lot more time and money. The cars show less damage but have bigger hits,” said Shane McLaughlin, who is helping Troy Swonger again run the event. McLaughlin also is a demo derby driver. The Figure 8 race and weld class will be paired on Friday. In previous years, the weld class was part of the Saturday night line-up. The bolt-and-chain class – featured on Saturday – has “stock cars,” which means they are basically regular street vehicles but with some safety features. There could be as many as 60 competitors on Saturday. With $11,000 in prize
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money, lots of drivers want in. More than 50 have been registered for weeks. “It will be one of the biggest and best demolition derbies in Kansas this year,” McLaughlin said. Drivers from Medicine Lodge, Hays and Parson will be there, and even a driver from Wisconsin and another from Minnesota. There is one more important change for fans. With so many entries, there will
be a marked increase in vehicle traffic between the Rodeo Arena and the staging area just west of the arena. Therefore, that area will be closed to attendees. “It’s a safety issue. With 59 cars, there’s a lot of traffic through there,” said Fair Association president Bret Albers. People wanting to sit in the south bleachers will need to walk around the east end of the arena.
The action begins at 7 p.m. each night. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets in advance each night are $12 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under. Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. They can be purchased in advance on the Sedgwick County Fair website, at www. ourcountyfair.com. You can save 15 percent when you buy tickets for both Friday and Saturday nights.
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If you love jerky, there’s a good chance Ricky’s Jerky has a flavor you’ll connect with. Ryan Rickey has been known as the iJerkyGuy, but the business is undergoing a rebranding to the new name. “We’re originally from Oregon. We started iJerkyGuy selling our family’s jerky at farmers markets in Portland,” said Rickey. Right now, the business can be found online at www.rickeysjerky.com or www.ijerkyguy.com. The business grew from the farmers markets, moving on to local fairs. “I thought there would be more, and we kept moving out. We learned there was a whole world around fairs and festivals,” he said. Then at the 2015 Texas State Fair, the iJerkyGuy met his mate, Mina. “At the booth next to me was a single, nice-looking female,” he said. A year later, Ryan and Mina Rickey had combined their personal lives, as well as the businesses. They built up a route, had more success, and then kept adding. They won’t be at the Sedgwick County Fair themselves. Instead, Frank Clark, a retired Air Force veteran from Denton, Texas, will be handling sales here. “He’s a sweet old man,” Rickey said. While you can make purchases online, Rickey said the company makes its money through face-to-face sales. They have exotic meats like alligator, bison, elk and venison – what are also known as trophy meats. If you like super hot flavors, you can try peppered jerky and their new whiskey barbecue. “We also carry beef sticks. The deer sausage is a favorite,” Rickey said. They also have a “big game stick,” a mix of elk and bison. “I like the whisky barbecue. I like sweet and hot things.” Rickey said the hotter flavors tend to sell better in the southwest and southeast parts of the country. The Midwest and Great Plains like more traditional flavors that are smoky and sweet.
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Too much cute
Furry fun found at petting zoo By Travis Mounts
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You take an overload of cute and mix it with the right amount of furry (or feather, in some cases), and the result is the Sedgwick County Fair petting zoo. The annual event has roughly a quarter-century of history at the Fair. It is operated by Kristin and Ivan Meyer of Garden Plain. Over the years, they have brought miniature horses, miniature donkeys, lambs, baby goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits and a calf to the fair. Proceeds from the petting zoo help pay for the animals’ food and care. Funds raised above and beyond those costs are donated to the Garden Plain Knights of
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Pride of Texas provides lots of thrills By Travis Mounts
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Funnel cakes and cotton candy, 4-H kids and animals, music and the sound of the demolition derby. All these things are synonymous with the Sedgwick County Fair. And so is the Pride of Texas Carnival. Nearly every year since the early 1990s, Pride of Texas as been as much a part of the Fair as the parade, blue ribbons and strawberry limeades. The carnival will be up and running all four nights of the Fair in 2019, including a new ride called The Big Kahuna. It’s similar to the Kamikaze, but riders won’t go upside down. Owner Chris Barton said the Kamikaze will return this year. It was not at the Fair in 2018, and has been a fan favorite. The Sizzler, a new ride last year, will be back as well. Many other favorite rides will be back, including the Farris wheel, the carousel and The Vertigo, a 100-foot-tall swing tower. Barton said the frequent rains across the Midwest have not hurt the carnival. When reached by phone last week, Barton said Pride of Texas was in west Texas near Lubbock.
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A scene from the early days of the Sedgwick County Fair. Many events were housed under tents. The photo appears to be from the crows nest that currently sits at the back of the Open Air Stage. In the upper left is the metal structure now known as commercial building No. 2. Souders Historical Museum
for 15 cents. The Beacon entertainers also performed Friday. Saturday included a horse show, with an admission of 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for high school students. The following year, in 1942, organizers decided to not hold the Fair. Nine months earlier, the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor, and quickly the United State was embroiled in a war on two different fronts. The Fair did not resume until 1946, after World War II came to an end. In 1969, the Sedgwick County Fair marked its 25th edition. The Aug. 14, 1969, edition of the Sentinel previewed the event. The fair began on Thursday with the parade at 11 a.m. Dean Harding directed, and judging began following the parade. Free entertainment at the outdoor arena that night included music from Cheney Public Schools under the direction of Howard T. Oliphant. The Cheney High twirlers were Marcia Branine, Karen Dieffenbacher, Janice Hillman, Kim Compton, Debby Naasz and Margareta Kohler. Connie Hinnen played piano, and singers included Rochelle Butler, Debby Alexander, Kristi Dewey, Peggy Robbins and Roger Brown. Another milestone moment for the Sedgwick County Fair was when it merged with the Sedgwick County 4-H Fair. The 4-H Fair had taken place for years at the corner of Central and Tyler but needed a new home after that land was sold. The first post-merger Fair was held July 13-17, 1993. “It’s a natural marriage,” said John Mies in 1993, who was treasurer and resident
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Volunteers from area 4-H clubs help paint gates at the sheep and swine barns on the Sedgwick County Fairgrounds ahead of the 1993 Fair. Paul Rhodes/ The Times-Sentinel
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Dads team up to lead countywide rocketry project By Sam Jack
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Since 2012, East Wichitan Steve Klausmeyer and Mulvane resident Joel Heck have been teaming up to lead Sedgwick County 4-H’s countywide rocketry group. Both Klausmeyer and Heck are aerospace engineers with Textron Aviation. Klausmeyer focuses on aerodynamic stability and control for business jets and turboprops. Heck has a background in propellers and structural design, and his current job is to help other Textron engineers navigate the FAA certification process. Klausmeyer was first to get involved in 4-H rocketry. He started leading the rocketry project for the Achievers 4-H Club 16 years ago, when his son was 8 years old. Heck brought his kids to Klausmeyer’s classes before starting his own rocketry group in Derby. The pair later combined their efforts, creating a program that draws enthusiastic participants from all over the county. “I think we see a blend of kids with different interests,” Heck said. “There are certainly the few who come who tell you they have a NASA career on their mind, but some of them just want to try it out.” Each year, the rocketry program spans eight weeks in the spring, with meetings lasting about an hour and a half. That gives participants time to design and build low-powered rockets, and to take part in weekly discussions and demonstrations that touch on the aerodynamic and physical principles underlying rocketry. “For the age group that we cater to, the rockets are typically cardboard tubes and wood stands, with plastic nosecones,” Klausmeyer said. “They use black powder motors, so typically the motor burns for one or two seconds, the rocket coasts through seven or eight seconds, and a parachute deploys at the top.” Klausmeyer and Heck bring a wind tunnel to meetings, allowing young rocketeers to observe what different fin and nosecone configurations do to a rocket’s stability. “For one meeting, Joel put together fin attachments using different adhesives, and then the kids loaded up bins with varying amounts of weight, to determine how the fins broke off. They were pretty excited about that,” Klausmeyer said. Kids’ rocketry projects can become entries in the Sedgwick County Fair. The judging is based on rockets’ construction finish and quality. “The judges make sure, first, that the rocket is safe to fly. Then they start looking at the finish quality,” Heck said. “Can you see the wood grain or not? Are the fins fitted nicely into the body tube so that it’s smooth and aerodynamic? Can you see the spiral line in a paper body tube? The rockets that practically look like they came out of an auto body shop are the ones that get
ABOVE: The countywide rocketry group holds an annual rocket launch at Chapin Park in Wichita. Rockets have to be launched at least once before they can be entered in the Sedgwick County Fair. BELOW: Sedgwick County 4-H rocketry leaders Joel Heck, left, and Steve Klausmeyer pose for a photo with a handbuilt rocket. Most of the rockets 4-Hers build are quite a bit smaller than this one, but those who stick with the hobby can work their way up to pretty ambitious projects.
Steve Klausmeyer leads a rocketry class with 4-Hers at the Sedgwick County Extension Center.
purple.” Some kids are more engaged by the fine details of rocketry construction than others, and that’s OK – because they’re fun to shoot off even if a decal is crinkled. “If kids want to go into the fit and finish, go to the Fair and try to get purple ribbons, we certainly coach that and try to help. But if they just want to have fun and learn about physics, we do that, too,” Heck said. Rockets have to be launched at least once before being entered in
the Fair. Most 4-Hers move on to other projects as they hit their teenage years, but the ones who do stay involved through middle school and high school move on to progressively bigger and more complicated projects, sometimes using computer software to create their own designs from scratch. For those who want to continue with rockets into adulthood, there is also the world of the high-powered rocketry hobby. Klausmeyer is a member of the
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What do the 4-H ribbons mean?
4-H uses the Danish judging system at county and state fairs. The Danish system of judging is a method of evaluation where a 4-H exhibit or process is evaluated against a set of standards, and recognition is awarded on the degree to which the standard has been met by each 4-H member. The standards of excellence are often printed on a judge’s scorecard, and allows for the 4-H exhibit to be judged on one’s own merit, and not in comparison with others in the class. Remember that when you exhibit at the county fair, you are asking for the judge’s opinion. The judge’s opinion is just that: an opinion, and it can vary from judge to judge and day to day. It is an opportunity to explain what you have learned, and it is an opportunity to learn from an expert. Each project is a success, no matter what color the ribbon may be! In the Danish judging system, there could be any number of purples, blues, reds or whites because one exhibit is not compared to another. In 4-H, it’s believed that using the Danish judging system gives every 4-H
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Kloudbusters rocketry club. From a field in southern Sumner County, members of Kloudbusters shoot rockets as high as 50,000 feet. To make sure they don’t startle any jetliners at that altitude, they have to get special permission from the FAA. Klausmeyer’s biggest high-powered rocketry project also served as a test, qualifying him for a Level 3 Certification in the Tripoli Rocketry Association. “It was six inches in diameter and about 10 feet tall,” Klausmeyer said. “For pure performance, I do some rockets that
Ribbons used: WHITE: Below Average denotes much improvement needed. Fails to meet minimum standards. RED: Average - some improvements needed. Meets minimum standards.
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are four inches in diameter, and what I’m trying to achieve is the maximum altitude. My best altitude to date was 37,000 feet, so I’m always trying to best that.” The high-powered end of the rocketry hobby can be pretty expensive, and it isn’t really open to kids. But Klausmeyer and Heck’s 4-H rocketry group isn’t expensive at all. A kit for a first-time rocket builder runs $10 to $15. Kids from any of Sedgwick County’s 15 4-H clubs are welcome to join the rocketry group, and kids that aren’t currently involved in 4-H are also welcome to join, even if they do not affiliate with a club. For more information, call the county 4-H office, 316-660-0115, or stop by the information desk in the 4-H exhibit building at the Sedgwick County Fair.
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Rebekah Heck, a Goddard resident and member of the Andale Jets 4-H Club, has been recognized as State 4-H Project Winner for the dog project. Her achievement was recognized during the Emerald Circle Banquet, held May 30 in Manhattan. Heck, a recent high school graduate who was homeschooled, joined both 4-H and Sedgwick County 4-H’s dog project six years ago. The impetus was her Australian shepherd dog, Grace. Grace was a year old and had aced the obedience classes offered at a pet store. Heck discovered that the 4-H dog project would be a perfect next step. “I wanted to be able to train my dog, and obedience is offered through the dog project. Then I ended up showing her, too, and just turned into something that I love to do,” Heck said. Sedgwick County’s dog project offers four different varieties of training and competition: obedience, rally obedience, showmanship and ability. Heck and Grace take part in all four. Grace can be stubborn, Heck said, so the early weeks of training were trying at times. “Dogs do have a mind of their own. Some days they’ll be willing to work with you, and then other days they won’t; it just depends. It was hard, but it was a good challenge,” Heck said. The fuel for any form of obedience training is treats. Any time the dog does something the trainer wants, it gets a treat. Elaborate routines can be built up from simple
Rebekah Heck coaxes her Australian shepherd dog, Grace, through an agility course. Agility events are timed, and the dogs have to complete each obstacle in order. Contributed photo
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pieces over time, as small tasks like moving a paw or holding a ball get reinforced and combined. Heck started working on showmanship and the two obedience events before adding agility. Obedience tests a dog’s ability (and willingness) to respond both to basic commands such as sit and heel and to more involved directives. Rally obedience challenges trainers to string tasks together. “There are signs that have pictures and tell me what I need to do. So one will have a 360-degree right turn, or I’ll tell my dog to sit and wait and then walk around her. There are like 12 signs in a course,” Heck said. The agility course looks something like a playground. Dogs are supposed to climb, descend, jump, weave and crawl through the equipment in a particular order – but that doesn’t always happen. “One time, I was on my second agility trial of the day, and my dog was starting to get a little tired, so I was letting her rest,” Heck said. “As we went in to do our second run, my dog got this burst of energy out of nowhere and started running around the whole ring. She wasn’t listening to me, which was kind of bad. But she was doing these obstacles that she loved to do; it was nice to see her have that energy.” In applying for State 4-H Project Winner recognition, Heck put together information on all she has accomplished and contributed to the dog project. That includes many awards and distinctions, as well as her work as a junior leader and as an officer in the statewide Dog Care and Training Action Team. In the fall, Heck will matriculate at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, in Bartlesville. She plans to major in elementary education. Grace will have to stay at home in Goddard. “It’s kind of sad, but I hope to get my dog certified as a therapy dog so she can come visit me at school,” Heck said.
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It may have looked like just another building for anyone driving south on Main Street in Cheney, but to Floyd Souders it was a grand palace. The Cheney Fair Building represented a starting point in 1939 for Souders and the organizers of the Sedgwick County Fair. No one needed to tell Souders of the long road that lay ahead in the coming months and years. However, this strong 36-foot by 80-foot iron structure certainly provided the foundation for continued growth. “That’s where we held the last Cheney Fall Fair in 1939,” Souders said. “From that point on, we planned to have that building become the home of the fair.” Of course, the fair eventually outgrew the building. Today, the Sedgwick County Fair is held on 20 acres of land that houses more than 20 permanent buildings. The current fair administration will need every inch of that space to accommodate nearly
30,000 patrons, including almost every 4-H family in the county. Those figures are staggering to Floyd and Norma Souders, who will always be regarded as the First Family of the Sedgwick County Fair. “We weren’t really sure how much it was going to grow,” said Norma Souders, who hopes to attend the 50th anniversary of the Fair July 13-16. “We just tried to improve each year over the previous year.” The hardest part was getting the project off the ground in 1939. Sentiment had been growing among the county’s agricultural leaders for the fair to be redeveloped. Sedgwick County had not held a fair in several years, but the idea was appealing to livestock breeders, who needed an outlet to show their livestock and prepare for the State fair. Farmers were just coming out of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl years. They needed an event to rally around, something that would unite the county’s agricultural community. “It was needed to promote agriculture in every community,” said Norma Souders. “The State Board of Agriculture wanted farmers to go to a county fair before
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Local talent to be showcased on two different nights Sedgwick County Fair’s Got Talent has become one of the most popular events at the Fair. Past years of the talent competition have featured singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and other talented folks, competing to impress a panel of judges and walk away with hundreds of dollars in cash and prizes. Organizer Amy Meyer said auditions are still being accepted for this year’s competition. “It’s Thursday (July 11) and Saturday (July 13). We’ll have a People’s Choice winner each night,” she said. Each night’s People’s Choice winner takes home $50. The overall winner will take home $500 in cash and prizes, second place will get $400, third $300, and fourth $200. To audition, you will need to submit a video via YouTube. For other details, contact Meyer at fairsgottalent@gmail. com. But if you want to perform – get
your audition in now. Last year’s winner had strong local ties. Olivia Neises of Cheney claimed the title after competing for a few years. She is set to perform the national anthem at the Fair parade on Wednesday, July 10, and again before the Demolition Derby on Saturday, July 13.
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Fair to add beer garden
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Have fun at the fair!
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Fairgoers who would like to enjoy a cold beer on a hot night at the Sedgwick County Fair will be able to do so starting this year. Organizers have approved a beer garden, which will be located on the south edge of the Open Air Arena. It’s a new feature that has been under discussion for some time. It will operate on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. “With the entertainment going on, we thought it would be a good spot,” said Fair Association president Bret Albers. The House of Schwan will supply the beer. Participants will have to stay in a designated area, and identification will be required. Only people age 21 or older will be allowed in the area. Beer gardens have become popular attractions at events like the Fair, including at several fall festivals in this area. The rise of beer gardens has coincided with a growing interest in craft beers.
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to use a wristband. There are no in-person advance sales this year.
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“We’re always dodging the tornados this time of year,” he joked. Once again, the carnival will have allyou-can-ride wristbands. Discount prices are just $20 per wristband; the regular price during the Fair is $25. The sales process for advance wristbands is easy. All sales will be handled through the Sedgwick County Fair website at www.ourcountyfair.com. Wristbands are on sale now, and sales will continue through Tuesday, July 9, the day before the Fair begins. For people who make their purchases online, they will need to go to pick up vouchers at the Sedgwick County Fair office on the northwest corner of the fairgrounds. The office will open at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, and will be open all four days of the Fair. Once you have picked up your vouchers, you can take them to the Pride of Texas Carnival ticket booth and get your wristband. You can use your advance purchase wristbands any day during the Fair; there no longer is a “bracelet night” at the Fair. The wristbands are only good for the times posted at the carnival ticket booths, and riders must be at least 36 inches tall
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Ranch Rodeo enters its third go-round By Sam Jack
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After two great years, the Sedgwick County Fair Ranch Rodeo will hold its third-annual event. The Ranch Rodeo features three team competitions that highlight the tasks ranchers actually complete while working on today’s ranches. “It’s more about seeing what they do on a day-to-day basis, to see who can do it faster or better,” said Matthew Haukap, who organizes the ranch rodeo along with wife, Corrine Haukap. The first of the rodeo’s three competitions is ranch bronc riding, an event that also appears in conventional rodeos. The difference is that Fair competitors will use normal working saddles, not special competition saddles. It’s to simulate when they’re training a new horse who’s never had a saddle on. They buck sometimes. It’s about who can ride better or longer. In the second event, teams will compete to see who can sort individual animals out of a herd of steers the fastest. “Out on the ranch, if you have some that are sick or need to get shots, but you don’t need the whole herd, you have to break out the ones you need,” Haukap said. The final event is another test of cowboys’ ability to handle cattle. There will be a truck with a trailer in the arena, and the four team members will turn out two steers. “One steer, they’ll rope it, tie it down
A cowboy jumps from his horse onto the back of the horse of a pick-up man during last year’s Ranch Rodeo. The event featured competitors from actual ranches performing regular tasks. Travis Mounts/The Times-Sentinel
and use a piece of chalk to draw an ‘X’ on it; that’ll simulate giving it a shot out in the pasture. The other half is to rope the other steer, get it loaded into the trailer and take all the ropes off it. The time will stop when one steer’s tied and the other’s in the trailer,” Haukap said.
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Fair The original food court was just two booths – Trinity United Christian Church and the United Methodist Church. The menus have likely changed over the years. Both have breakfast now, with biscuits and gravy a highlight at UMC, and breakfast bierocks at TUCC. You can visit TUCC for bierocks and sloppy Joes for lunch and dinner, or go see the Methodists for taco salad or chicken and noodles. I’m sure pies were just as good and just as popular then as they are now. The number of food booths and the variety of options have grown, as have so many other things. Bret noted that the carnivals from the 1940s and 2010s are as different as night and day. Commercial booths offer products not even dreamed of in the postWWII years. The number of entertainment options have changed dramatically, and represent both their current times and the growth of the Fair over time. Community events change over time.
They have to, to stay relative. This year’s Fair will see a couple of major changes. The demolition derby, already a popular Saturday night event, will grow to two nights this year and will be one of the biggest and best derbies in the entire state this year. And for the first time, the Sedgwick County Fair will have a beer garden. It will be located near the Open Air Stage, and will be roped off from the rest of the area. This is a firsttime event for the Fair, so there could be changes as this year’s Fair takes its course. Beer gardens have become popular at many fall festivals and the world hasn’t stopped, so this should just be one more change in a long, long list of changes that have occurred over more than seven decades. Some things will remain the same, however. The Sedgwick County Fair continues to be family-oriented. Music and agriculture and food continue to be at the core. This is a time for hanging out with friends you see every day as well as those you might see just once year on the fairgrounds. And just like in 1940 and in all the years since then, your local newspaper will be there to cover the happenings and record this year’s Fair as another slice of local history. Some things never change.
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#4 - Food For much of the Fair’s history, diners enjoyed the home cooking of two church booths. Today, the options are quite extensive and very tasty. See Pages 12-13 to find out who is serving up what in 2019.
#8 – Ranch Rodeo Now in its third year, the Ranch Rodeo is a new construction of the classic rodeo, feature events with ties to actual ranch work. See Page 30. #9 – Pedal Pull Pint-sized powerhouses on miniature tractors pedal for glory and a chance to compete at the Kansas State Fair. For children ages 4-11. See Page 11.
#5 – Rides
#10 – Sedgwick County Fair Parade
Maybe #5 on this list should come before #4 (urp). The Pride of Texas Carnival is the highlight for many fairgoers, especially those who love thrills. See Page 18.
The Fair kicks off with one of the largest parades you’ll find in Sedgwick County. See Page 10.
#6 – Fur and feathers
There is something for everyone at the Sedgwick County Fair. Additional things to look for include the Run To Cheney races and the washer tournament on Saturday, all four nights of the softball tournament, the Open Class and 4-H competitions. livestock shows throughout the Fair, many different vendors, and more!
From the petting zoo to all of the livestock and small animal exhibits, animals have always been a key part of the Sedgwick County Fair. #7 – 4-H At their heart, county fairs are about agriculture and rural living. But 4-H is about so much more. Youth from
#10-plus – A few more things
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General Fair Rules
Inquiries about entering in the Fair contact: Sedgwick County Fair P.O. Box 460 • Cheney, KS • 67025 Call department superintendents for more information. 1. In classes with only one exhibitor, a first-place premium will be awarded, but only second-place money paid. Livestock and home economics subject to department rules. 2. In no case shall the Sedgwick County Fair Association, its officers or agents, be held responsible for any loss, damage, accident, injury or death from any cause of people, animals or exhibits, disease included, of any character while they or their property are on the Fairgrounds or any other place at any time. The Fair Association will use all vigilance in the care and protection of specimens while in charge of the Fair. Special watchmen will be on the grounds day and night. 3. All exhibits not removed or cared for after 9 p.m. at the close of the Fair, revert to the Fair. Premium payments will be issued at the treasurer’s office on the last day of the fair and must be picked up that day. Exhibits will be released at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13. ANY EXHIBIT REMOVED BEFORE 8 P.M. SATURDAY WILL FORFEIT ALL PREMIUM MONEY AND ANY SPECIAL PRIZE. 4. Every exhibit entered in the competition must be owned by the exhibitor. Individuals or firms may exhibit as many animals in a class as desired, but may win only two prizes, one award in groups.
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5. The Fair Association reserves the right to refuse stock entries when available space is taken. 6. No animal shall be allowed to compete for prizes in the breeding classes that is barren or that is not recorded or eligible for record in the herd, stud or block book of the accredited associations of the breed to which the animal belongs. Full and satisfactory pedigrees must be produced when demanded by the superintendent. 7. All livestock exhibits will be required to furnish their own water pails and feed bunks. Livestock stalls and aisles must be kept clean and free of manure at all times. Exhibitors or their representatives are required to be available at all times to care for their animals. 8. Should the award in all departments exceed $4,500, the Fair management reserves the right to prorate such premiums on that basis. 9. The Fair Association reserves the right to remove from the grounds any exhibit, animal, stand or show, that may be falsely entered or may be deemed unsuitable or objectionable, without assigning a reason therefore, and if necessary to return any money already paid for spaces of concessions, which shall exonerate the management and the Fair from any claim whatsoever on the part of the exhibitor or purchaser. 10. No entry fees will be charged. 11. No advertising or previous winnings will be allowed by the exhibitors until after the judging is completed. 12. All exhibitors are asked to clean straw and other bedding materials from their pen area and place into truck or spreader at the site. 13. No alcoholic beverages allowed outside the designated area.
2019 Open Class Rules
Department A SEDGWICK COUNTY FAIR PARADE
Carla Ewy, Superintendent – 316-772-1325, carlaewy1@gmail.com Wednesday, July 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All entries may start lining up by 5 p.m. and be in place by 6 p.m. (Floats to be judged must be lined up and ready to be judged by 5:30 p.m. Kids Decorated Bike judging is at 6 p.m.) Theme: 75th Anniversary Floats and other units will be judged at the high school parking lot, where the parade originates. Prizes will be awarded on the basis of: First $200; Second $150; and Third $100. Bikes and wagons will be awarded first, $20; second $10; and third, $5. No 3- or 4-wheel ATVs will be allowed in the parade. Candy can only be distributed by people walking along the parade route.
NOTICE – NO OPEN CLASS BEEF, SHEEP OR SWINE DIVISIONS – SEE 4-H RULES
Department B • POULTRY Robbie Wilkinson, Superintendent - 316-258-4348, Kelliskids830@yahoo.com Support Groups, 4-H leaders Check in: Wednesday, July 10, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Judge: Milton Gadberry, ABA-APA. Judging: Thursday, July 11, at 9:00 a.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m.
Rules: 1. All poultry (except waterfowl) MUST show proof that they are pullorum typhoid clean at County Fair check-in. No testing will be done at the County Fair! 2. Cock – Male bird over one year old. Hen – Female bird over one year old. Cockerel – Male bird under one year old. Pullet – Female under one year old. Trio or pen – one male, two female, same age. 3. A class will be provided for all varieties of large fowl, and bantams meeting the standard of the American Poultry Association. 4. All exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are responsible to feed, water and care for the poultry daily. Please bring appropriate water and feeders. 5. Exhibits must be labeled with official entry tag available at check in. Please know the Class and
Breed of your poultry. Exhibitor must put full name and address on the entry tag. Information missing on the entry tag will result in bird(s) not being judged or may result in a phone call, collect if needed, to the exhibitor to get needed information. 6. In any class with only one exhibitor, if the bird merits a premium on the judges’ decision, fifty percent of the premium money will be paid. Large Fowl & Bantams: First Second Third Premium on each class $1.25 $0.75 $0.50 Best trio or pen (old) $1.50 “ “ Best trio or pen (young) “ “ “ Shown single only, all competing as one class First Second Third Geese $2.00 $1.00 $0.50 Ducks “ “ “ Champion Rosettes and Reserve Champion Rosettes given in the APA/ABA Class Grouping (providing there are at least three entries in a class): APA – American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental, AOSB (all other standard breeds); ABA – Old English, Single Comb Clean Legged, Rosecomb Clean Legged, Feather Legged, AOCCL (all other comb clean legged); Turkeys; Waterfowl – Geese (Heavy, Medium, Light weight), Ducks (Bantam, Heavy, Medium, Light).
Department C • RABBITS Gary Michaud, Superintendent – 316-661-2518, garyarba@gmail.com Yvonne Michaud, Assistant Superintendent 4-H Leaders and Support Group Check in: Thursday, July 11, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Judging: Friday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.
Rules: 1. This show will be governed by the latest ARBA Show Rules and filing of an entry indicates acceptance of these rules. 2. PRE-ENTRIES SHOULD BE FILED. Forms may be obtained from the show superintendent or the Extension Office. Entries must be mailed to Gary Michaud, Box 367, Mt. Hope, KS 67108, or filled out at the fairgrounds on Thursday. 3. Entries will be on a “first entered” basis. Entries will be accepted as long as there is cooping available.
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4. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and caring for their own rabbits. Please bring appropriate crocks and feeders for your rabbits’ use. 5. All rabbits must be tattooed in the left ear before the show. 6. If a rabbit is determined to be ill, the owner will be asked to remove it from the show. 7. No cross-breed class is available. 8. Exhibitors are responsible for their rabbits being carried to and from the judging table at the appropriate time. 9. NO RABBIT MAY BE SOLD ON FAIRGROUNDS UNLESS ENTERED IN THE SHOW. Superintendents must be notified of rabbits for sale and rabbits sold. Sale rabbits may not leave the barn until the regular checkout time, 8 p.m. Saturday. 10. ARBA minimum weight limits will be followed. No animals under the minimum will be admitted to the barn. No doe and litter classes allowed. Premium per class First Second Third Ribbons for first three places. $1.50 $1.00 $0.75 Grand Champion Rosette for Best of Show All premiums provided by Sedgwick County Fair.
Department D • VEGETABLES Steve McGuire – Superintendent 316-712-2924 Check in: Thursday, July 11, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Judging: Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m. 1. Vegetables a. Potatoes, white (8) b. Potatoes, red (8) c. Onions, white (5) d. Onions, red (5) e. Onions, yellow (5) f. Cabbage, any (1) g. Pumpkins, any variety (1) h. Squash, yellow (1) i. Squash, winter (1) j. Squash, Zucchini (1) k. Watermelon, any variety (1) l. Cantaloupe, any variety (1) m. Carrots, any variety (5) n. Hot peppers, jalapeno (5) o. Hot peppers, red chili (5) p. Hot peppers, Hungarian (5) q. Sweet Corn (5) r. Okra (5) s. Eggplant (1) t. Peppers, bell (5) u. Peppers, banana (5) v. Tomatoes (5) w. Tomatoes, Roma (5) x. Largest tomato (1) y. Cherry tomatoes (5) z. Cucumbers, pickling (5) aa. Cucumbers, table (5) bb. Beets, (5) cc. Turnips (5) dd. Novelty vegetable (1) ee. Beans, green (12) ff. Beans, wax/yellow (12) gg. Garlic (5) hh. Best display of vegetables Grand Champion Reserve Champion 2. Fruits a. Apples, any variety (5) b. Pears, any variety (5) c. Peaches, any variety (5) d. Berries (5) e. Other fruit (5) f. Best display of fruit (of one producer; minimum of 3 varieties) 3. Herbs (5 sprigs of a variety in water) a. Basil b. Oregano c. Parsley d. Dill e. Mint
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Department E • HOME ECONOMICS Rules: 1. Only one entry in each class may be made by same exhibitor. 2. All exhibits must have been made or produced since the 2018 Fair. 3. All articles must have been made by the party in whose name the entry is made. 4. All exhibits will be given the best possible care, but in no event will the Fair management be responsible for injury or loss that may occur. 5. Premiums will only be paid as judged. In classes with only one exhibitor, the judge will decide according to quality what ribbon or award will be given. Exhibits of anything not listed will be appreciated. They will be judged and ribbons awarded, but no cash premiums can be paid. 6. Exhibitors in this department will be prohibited from helping themselves in removing any of their exhibits at the close of the Fair, only as they are waited upon by assistants appointed for that purpose. No early checkouts. 7. No names, please, as a number will be used. 8. All cakes and breads should be whole exhibit. Place on a plate and cover with a plastic bag.
BAKING Marita Hill, Superintendent – 316-535-2588, Hill426@yahoo.com Check in: Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. or Thursday, July 11, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Judging: Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m. 1. Breads (whole loaf) First Second Third a. White bread $1.75 $1.50 $1.00 b. Whole wheat bread “ “ “ c. Sourdough bread “ “ “ d. Home-ground wheat bread “ “ “ e. Machine breads “ “ “ f. Raised dinner rolls “ “ “ g. Raised whole wheat dinner rolls “ “ “ h. Raised cinnamon rolls (4) “ “ “ i. Doughnuts, cake (4) “ “ “ j. Doughnuts, raised (4) “ “ “ 2. Quick breads (whole loaf) a. Banana nut bread “ “ “ b. Zucchini nut bread “ “ “ c. Other fruit quick breads “ “ “ d. Gingerbread, unfrosted “ “ “ e. Muffins, plain (4) “ “ “ f. Muffins, bran (4) “ “ “ g. Muffins, fruit (4) “ “ “ h. Baking powder biscuits (4) “ “ “ 3. Cakes a. Angel food cake, unfrosted “ “ “ b. Chiffon cake, unfrosted “ “ “ c. Chocolate cake, frosted “ “ “ d. White cake, frosted “ “ “ e. Any other variety cake, frosted “ “ “ f. Decorated cake “ “ “ (Will be judged for decoration only. Decorate dummies, such as pans, Styrofoam, etc. Cake board should not exceed 18” in diameter, 12” in height. Icing must be fresh and edible.) g. Cupcakes, white, unfrosted (4) “ “ “ h. Cupcakes, chocolate, unfrosted (4) “ “ “ 4. Fruit Pies a. Apple “ “ “ b. Cherry “ “ “ 5. Cookies a. Oatmeal (4) “ “ “ b. Rolled (4) “ “ “ c. Drop, chocolate chip (4) “ “ “ d. Drop, other (4) “ “ “ e. Molded (4) “ “ “ f. Brownies (4) “ “ “ g. Bar cookie “ “ “ h. No-bake cookie (4) “ “ “ i. Fair President’s Cookie Jar $5.00 $3.00 $2.00 Preferred (1/2 gallon clear container jar, 5 to 10 different cookies, individually wrapped in plastic wrap. Bring one of each kind in a covered flat box with each cookie identified and wrapped and bagged.)
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CANNING
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Paula Webb, Superintendent – 316-722-2853 Check in: Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. or Thursday, July 11, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Judging: Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m. Only standard jars are to be used for canning exhibits. USDA recommendations for canning methods are required. Jars will not be opened unless differences among entries are too small for visual judging. Any jar opened will have a black X on top of lid.
Brenda McMallow, Superintendent - 316-540-3773 or 316-633-0540 Check in: Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. or Thursday, July 11, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Judging: Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.
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i. Machine embroidery “ “ “ j. Free hand machine embroidery “ “ “ k. Ribbon “ “ “ l. Embroidery pre stamped kit * * * m. Cross Stitch pre stamped kit * * * n. Other than classified “ “ “ 18. Applique, cut work, tatting a. Applique, hand or machine, one “ “ “ b. Cutwork, any article, one “ “ “ c. Doilies, tatting and bobbin lace, one “ “ “ d. Tatting, edging collar, insert collar “ “ “ e. Lace making “ “ “ f. Other than classified “ “ “ 19. Beaded article a. Peyote or Brick stitch “ “ “ b. Loom “ “ “ c. Mixed stitches “ “ “ d. Holiday item “ “ “ e. Beaded embroidery item “ “ “ f. Patriotic design “ “ “ g. Other than classified * * * 20. Jewelry & Accessories a. Earrings “ “ “ b. Necklace “ “ “ c. Bracelet “ “ “ d. 2 pc set * * * e. 3 pc set * * * f. Pins - Brooch “ “ “ g. Handbags “ “ “ h. Hair Accessory i. Other than classified “ “ “ 21. Stuffed Dolls (must be completely handmade, including bodies, face and clothing and no wood. See Holiday Section for Christmas dolls. Exhibitor may furnish a stand to hold doll upright). a. Original “ “ “ b. Character, doll or animal “ “ “ c. Sculptured “ “ “ d. Boudoir or pillow case doll “ “ “ e. Miniature, under 12” “ “ “ f. Pair of rag dolls “ “ “ g. Stuffed animal “ “ “ (1 or more of same type of animal) h. Other than classified “ “ “ 22. Plastic Canvas a. Plastic canvas wall hanging “ “ “ b. Plastic canvas holiday decoration “ “ “ (other than Christmas) c. Plastic canvas Christmas decoration “ “ “ d. Plastic canvas, other than classified “ “ “ 23. Holiday decorations a. Christmas tree skirt “ “ “ b. Christmas picture counted cross stitch “ “ “ under 24” c. Christmas picture, - embroidery - needlepoint “ “ “ d. Christmas doll, 1 item “ “ “ e. Christmas stocking - embrodery “ “ “ f. Christmas stocking - cross stitch “ “ “ g. Christmas stocking - Applique - piece work h. Tree decoration “ “ “ hand or machine stitched I. Beaded ornament * * * j. Christmas decoration, not classified “ “ “ k. Other holiday decoration, not Christmas (1 item permitted per holiday) * * * 24. Primary Section. Made in current year by youth 7 and under. Youth must stay in their age group and cannot make entries in any other section. Wood or plastic items will not be allowed. a. Crocheted or knitted article “ “ “ b. Weaving article “ “ “ c. Cross stitch or embroidery “ “ “ d. Plastic canvas “ “ “ e. Bead jewelry “ “ “ f. Fleece article “ “ “ g. Other than classified “ “ “ 25. Intermediate Section. Made in current year youth 8 thru 13 years of age. Youth must stay in their age category and cannot make entries in any other section. Wood or plastic items will not be allowed. a. Dress or blouse “ “ “ b. Vest or jumper “ “ “ c. Skirt, slacks or shorts “ “ “ d. Counted cross stitch “ “ “
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embroidery, appliqué or decorated stitch on purchased article e. Counted cross stitch “ “ “ embroidered, appliqué or decorated stitch on already made article f. Embroidered or cross stitch Aida “ “ “ g. Crocheted or knitted article “ “ h. Weaving article “ “ “ i. Hand or machine quilted article “ “ “ j. Pillows “ “ “ k. Plastic Canvas “ “ “ l. Bead jewelry “ “ “ m. Needlepoint on purchased article “ “ “ n. Fleece article “ “ “ o. Other than classified “ “ “ 26. Junior Section. Made in current year 14 thru 17 years of age. Juniors must stay in their age group and cannot make entries in any other section. Wood or plastic items will not be allowed. a. Dress or blouse “ “ “ b. Vest or Jumper “ “ “ c. Skirt, slacks, or shorts “ “ “ d. Counted cross stitch “ “ “ embroidery, appliqué or decorated stitch on purchased article e. Counted cross stitch “ “ “ embroidered, appliqué or decorated stitch on already made article f. Embroidered or cross stitch article “ “ “ g. Crocheted or knitted article “ “ “ h. Weaving article “ “ “ i. Hand or machine quilted article “ “ “ j. Pillows “ “ “ k. Plastic Canvas “ “ “ l. Bead jewelry “ “ “ m. Needlepoint on purchased article “ “ “ n. Fleece article “ “ “ o. Other than classified “ “ “ 27. Boys only class a. Weaving article * * * b. Plastic Canvas * * * c. Crocheted or knitted item * * * d. Embroidery or cross stitch Item * * * e. Any other item not classified * * * 28. Men Only class a. Quilted article “ “ “ b. Wall hanging “ “ “ c. Weaving “ “ “ d. Crocheting, knitting, tatting, etc. “ “ “ e. Embroidered article “ “ “ f. Other than classified “ “ “
Department F •FINE ARTS Abby Brown, Superintendent – 316-648-4691, arwells09@gmail.com Check in: Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. or Thursday, July 11, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Judging: Thursday, July 11, 12:00 p.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m. All exhibits must have been made or produced since the 2018 Fair. Judge will decide as to premium to be paid in classes with only one entry. Only one entry allowed in each class by the same exhibitor. In both adult and children/youth categories, all two-dimensional artwork must be matted and prepared for hanging. No artwork that is in frames with glass will be accepted. If you would like to cover your artwork to protect it, please use acetate or clear cellophane. Adults – (19 yrs of age and older) 1. Ceramics First A. Hand-built ceramics $2.00 B. Wheel-thrown ceramics “ C. Decorated greenware (stains, glaze, airbrush) “ 2. Oil Painting A. Portrait “ B. Landscape “ C. Other/still life “ 3. Acrylic A. Portrait “ B. Landscape “ C. Other/still life “ 4. Watercolor A. Portrait “ B. Landscape “
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C. Other/still life “ “ 5. Pastel oil or chalk A. Portrait “ “ B. Landscape “ “ C. Other/still life “ “ 6. Mixed Media A. Charcoal drawing “ “ B. Paper, quilling, papier-mache, etc. “ “ C. Pencil drawing “ “ D. Pen and ink “ “ E. Prints (linoleum, wood, etc.) “ “ F. Other “ “ 7. Color Photography (Amateurs only, minimum print size 5”x7”) A. Portrait “ “ B. Landscape “ “ C. Animals “ “ D. Sports “ “ E. Floral “ “ F. Other “ “ 8. Black-and-White Photography (Amateurs only, minimum print size 5”x7”) A. Portrait “ “ B. Landscape “ “ C. Animals “ “ D. Sports “ “ E. Floral “ “ F. Other “ “ 9. Crafts A. Metal craft “ “ B. Glass (stained, fused, slumped) “ “ C. Weaving “ “ D. Wood “ “ E. Leather craft “ “ F. Mosaic “ “ 11. Sculpture A. Assemblage “ “ B. Ceramic sculpture “ “ C. Stone or other subtractive methods “ “ D. Metal “ “ E. Original Lego Creation “ “ Youth – 18 years of age or younger. Categories are listed by group 12. Primary: 8 years of age and under A. Ceramics “ B. Hand built “ C. Wheel-thrown “ D. Decorative greenware “ E. Oil painting “ F. Acrylic “ G. Watercolor or tempera “ H. Pastel or chalk “ I. Crayon “ J. Pencil “ K. Colored pencil “ L. Marker “ M. Sculpture “ N. Charcoal “ O. Paper, quilling, papier-mache “ P. Pen and Ink “ Q. Color photography a. Portrait “ b. Landscape “ c. Animals “ d. Sports “ e. Floral “ f. Other “ R. Black-and-white photography a. Portrait “ b. Landscape “ c. Animals “ d. Sports “ e. Floral “ f. Other “ S. Leatherwork “ T. Metalwork “ U. Woodwork V. Original LEGO creation “ W. Other than classified “
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Department G • FLOWER SHOW April Smith and Shelia Jayne, Superintendents – 316-542-0054 Check in: Thursday, July 11, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Judging: Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Check out: Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.
Flowers must be grown by the exhibitor with the exception of Wildflowers and Class 6. Only one entry in each class may be made by same exhibitor or from same garden. Only fresh or natural dried materials may be used (no silk or artificial). Best of Show gift certificate presented by Cleo’s Flower Shop, Cheney. Junior Best of Show gift certificate also presented by Cleo’s Flower Shop. Best of Show Award excludes purchased flowers. Judges will decide premium to be paid in classes with only one entry. Categories: A. Adult (15 and older) B. Junior up to 14 years old Classes: 1. Single specimen flower First Second Third a. Rose $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 b. Dahlia “ “ “ c. Sunflower “ “ “ d. Gladiola “ “ “ e. Lilly “ “ “ f. Miscellaneous “ “ “ 2. Fresh arrangement a. Marigolds “ “ “ b. Zinnias “ “ “ c. Roses “ “ “ d. Wildflowers “ “ “ e. Sunflowers “ “ “ f. Mixed flowers “ “ “ g. Miniature (under 6” height) “ “ “ h. Special Occasion “ “ “ i. Holiday “ “ “ 3. Dried arrangements “ “ “ 4. House plants a. Foliage “ “ “ b. Blooming “ “ “ c. Succulent “ “ “ d. Outdoor planter “ “ “ 5. Miscellaneous “ “ “ Any flower, plant or dried arrangement that does not fit in any other class
Sedgwick County Fair Results 2019 Coming to The Times-Sentinel later this summer Featuring: • 4-H and Open Class Results • Feature stories on participants • Lots of photographs
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Souders Continued from Page 26
they went to the State fair. A delegation was assembled in February 1939 in Cheney, where the first modern day Sedgwick County Fair Association was assembled. Cheney was a logical site for the Fair. The city had a good track record for such events. Each year, Cheney had held a Fall Festival, which was well received by the people who lived in town, said Norma. Leaders in Cheney also were enthusiastic about the idea. The Chamber of Commerce volunteered to erect a fair building in the city park. In April 1939, voters of the city passed a bond issue of $1,200 to erect a fair building in the city park. “We had been pushing for that for some time,” said Floyd. “The livestock people at that time really needed a county fair. I think it really was a cooperative effort between these townships and the people of Cheney.” Floyd Souders always held the interest
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of the farm family close to his heart. He grew up on farm land in Kansas and continued to work the land from his Cheney home. “Farming is all he has done since he was 16,” Norma said. “He’s still a farmer.” Souders would also have a great impact on Cheney in other ways. He served a long term as the school district’s superintendent. He ran the town newspaper, the Cheney Sentinel, for nearly four decades,
and served a term in the Kansas House of Representative. Souders would use all of his connections to help build the Fair into a special event. A friend hooked him up with Harry Peoples, a popular country booking agent, who would supply the Fair with Minnie Pearl and other country acts. The Cheney Fair Building was completed in October 1939, just in time for the final Cheney Fair.
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Times-Sentinel Newspapers According to newspaper reports, the Hon. Frank Ryniker, mayor of Cheney, spoke on the location of Cheney “as a logical site for the Sedgwick County Fair.” He pointed out that the local fair had grown from a one-room affair held in a downtown store building to the present, and that “we could point with pride to the new building as a permanent home of the (Sedgwick County) Fair.” The next year, organizers gained approval from the State Board of Agriculture to hold the Fair. The first Sedgwick County Fair was held Oct. 2-4, 1940. Entertainment included a carnival, horse show, music from the Beacon Entertainers, and a Tiny Tot Revue Show. “Little kids would dress up and walk up on the platform representing different things,” Norma said. “Everyone in the community loved it. I can remember them very well.” A parade attracted 3,000 people. The local newspaper reported that the crowds were believed to be the largest ever in Cheney. The Fair was on its way. “When you do something like this, it doesn’t seem like work,” said Floyd. “You do something like this because it’s fun to do.”
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You rock 75 years of the county fair
Sedgwick County Fair T-shirts are available for purchase now, and will be available during the Sedgwick County Fair July 10-13. The shirts feature this year’s logo, which commemorates the 75th edition of the Fair. For those who cannot wait for the start of the Fair, the T-shirts are available in Cheney at Citizens State Bank, 306 N. Main, and Cheney City Hall, 131 N. Main. At the Fair, you can purchase shirts at the Fair office, located in the northwest corner of the Fairgrounds. Shirts are available in green or gray. Adult shirts are $12, and $14 for XXL or XXL. Child sizes are $10.
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Friday is Red Dirt night at the Fair By Sam Jack
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Friday night is Red Dirt night at the Sedgwick County Fair, featuring two bands that specialize in the country music subgenre. The Kyle Killgore Band takes the Open Air Stage at 7 p.m., and the Jason Boyd Band follows at 8:30 p.m. Named for the color of soil in Oklahoma, Red Dirt country music is difficult to define, Killgore and Boyd agree, but it tends to have a grittier, less studio-polished sound than “mainstream” country music. Killgore will open the evening, alongside lead guitar player Chrise Whitehead, drummer Paul Peterson, and bass player Dave Killgore. The last musician on that list happens to be his dad. “My dad has been a musician my whole life. He started playing when he was 12,” Killgore said. “So the musical equipment was always around the house, and when I was in high school, I picked up a guitar.” Killgore studied journalism and communications in college and loves writing, a passion that has served him well as a songwriter. His debut EP, Jackson, was released in 2018. The members of the Jason Boyd Band live near the Kansas/Oklahoma line, about an hour south of Wichita. They are returning to the Sedgwick County Fair for the second year in a row, after enjoying the gig in 2018.
The Kyle Killgore Band, above, takes the Open Air Stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, and the Jason Boyd Band follows at 8:30 p.m.
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Like Killgore, Boyd grew up playing classic country music alongside his father. “That’s what I was raised on, and then I started mixing those together. Now we’ve got a Red Dirt/classic country type feel. That’s what a lot of our originals are like,” he said. In addition to his dad, Boyd’s biggest
musical influences are artists like Merle Haggard, Mark Chestnutt and Randy, Wade and Cody Johnson. Boyd tours widely, but he and his band always love to play local shows. “We’ve played the Cotillion for so many years, and a lot of our support comes from Wichita. The Sedgwick County Fair is a great place for us,” Boyd said.
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Fair’s music lineup opens with a Twist By Sam Jack
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The Sedgwick County Fair’s musical lineup opens at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, with a twist – a Twist of Fate. The popular Wichita party band will bring a repertoire of covers, playing pop and dance music from the 1970s through the present day. Lead vocalist Brandi Grow said that the other four members of the group – lead guitarist Lindy McCulley, keyboard player Dave Schlender, bass player Todd Wynn and drummer Steve Taylor – have all been playing in bands for 30 or 40 years. They love music, and they love connecting with a crowd. McCulley is from Cheney, so the band is hoping for a strong turnout among locals. “I know we have people who will follow us here from Wichita,” Grow said. “We’re excited for the opportunity to play in Cheney, which is Lindy’s home stomping ground. We’re looking forward to getting some new fans.” Twist of Fate When not playing the Fair, Twist of Fate can often be heard at bars in Wednesday, July 10 • 8 p.m. Wichita, such as Port of Wichita and (until it closed) Jerry’s Bar and Grill. Open Air Stage The group opened for Hairball, a hair metal cover band, and recently played a Free show at the Burford Theatre in Arkan75th Anniversary sas City.
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The band Lucky People will play the Open Air Stage at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 13, performing a variety of popular songs from the 1980s to the present day, including funk, rock, dance and pop tunes. The Wichita band’s members consider themselves “lucky people” simply because they get to have fun and make music together, according to guitarist Steve Green. “We try not to play too much; we just have a lot of fun and play really fun events,” Green said. “Our goal is to entertain people and play songs that people recognize and hopefully want to dance to. “The only rule is that every song has to be danceable, or we don’t do it.” Lucky People came together in 2006. Some of the members are band and music teachers in local schools, so the group tends to be more active during summer break. “Our lead singer, Brad Schuetz, had sung karaoke for years but had never sung in a band,” Green said. “We ran into him, and it was a great fit. That’s been really neat, because he’s grown from karaoke to being the singer in a band.” In addition to Schuetz, all four of the band’s other members sing harmony vocals. The full lineup is Schuetz, Green, drummer Alan Austin, guitarist Shaun Lucky People Ray and bass player Troy Fishcer. Lucky People’s website, www.luckypeoSaturday, July 13 • 9 p.m. pleband.com, features a promo clip from a live performance. Open Air Stage “That video, we’re very proud of it,” Green said. “It’s a live performance, no Free overdubs, and it really does a good job of 75th Anniversary letting people know what we’re like.”
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The Adam Capps Band is back at the Sedgwick County Fair for the fourth straight year. Since its 2018 performance, the band has released its second full-length album.
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Adam Capps Band will highlight songs from new album By Sam Jack
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On Thursday, July 11, at 8:30 p.m., the Adam Capps Band will play the Sedgwick County Fair for the fourth year in a row. Just weeks ago, Capps and his band released a studio album, “The Beat Goes On.” “It’s our second full album in five years,” Capps said. “We released our first single from it, the title track, and that debuted as a top-70 song on the MusicRow country charts.” The second single from the album, “The Circus,” was released in mid-June. “The circus is what we’re in right now,” Capps said. “It’s not necessarily a polit-
ically-driven song; it doesn’t take sides. It talks about pop culture, and it’s a view of what society looks like today, where it’s run by money and who’s the most popular.” In its sixth year of existence, Capps has enough original material to fill a solid two-hour set, with a few covers peppered. “We’re getting away from the bar scene, doing four hour nights, and trying to do more two-hour sets,” Capps said. “Of course we do covers. People love hearing covers. But we’re trying to do a lot more original stuff, and show people what we’ve got as a band.” Capps has opened for celebrity country acts like Big and Rich, but he and his musicians are trying to get away from opener gigs and move up the food chain.
“We’re headlining a bunch of small festivals, fairs and rodeos,” Capps said. “We don’t want to get labeled as just the local band that opens the show.” The band ended 2018 having played 150 shows – three shows per week. Each of those shows is a workout for Capps. “I grew up hearing, ‘You put it all out there and leave it on the field.’ That’s the same thing I do on the stage,” he said. “When I’m done, if I’m not tired, I didn’t do it right. You see me up there pumping my fist, because I enjoy being up there. There’s really nothing like the feeling of being up on stage.” Capps taught Spanish at Eisenhower Middle School in Goddard before embarking on his career as a full-time musician. He knows that the core of his
fanbase is here in Sedgwick County, and that has kept him coming back to the Fair for the last several years. “The Fair is the only gig we’ve done like this, on the regular. It’s close to home for us, and we just always have fun at it. It’s turned into a little tradition,” Capps said.
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Washer tournament draws a crowd every year By Travis Mounts
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Metal washers hitting wood during the Sedgwick County Fair’s annual washer tournament is one of the more distinctive sounds associated with the Fair each year. This year’s tournament is slated for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, on the Sedgwick County Fairgrounds’ basketball court. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m., and the entry fee is $10 for each two-person team. “It’s an enjoyable event that has been part of the Fair for a long time,” event co-organizer Craig Albers said. “We have some teams that come back every year, creating some great rivalries. Of course, we also welcome many new teams each year, so it’s fun to meet the players and see the competition.”
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Numerous competitors take part in the washer tournament year after year at the Sedgwick County Fair. This year’s tournament will be Saturday, July 13. File photo
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Joles Boutique Busy mom finds time for new business By Travis Mounts
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