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FIVE DAYS OF NONSTOP FUN MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT All concerts are held at the Bank of the Cascades Center and are free with fair admission. Tickets are required. Free tickets are available at all Central Oregon McDonald’s Restaurants each Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m., while supplies last.
HINDER
Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30. Concert sponsored by Big Country RV, Butch’s Place, McDonald’s, GO! Magazine, Gary Gruner Chev., KBNZ CBS, Subaru of Bend, MIX 100.7
MARTINA MCBRIDE Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m., Doors open at 5:30.
Concert sponsored by Big Country RV, Butch’s Place, McDonald’s, GO! Magazine, Gary Gruner Chev., KBNZ CBS, KSJJ 102.9, Express Employment Professionals
AMERICA Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m., Doors open at 5:30.
CARNIVAL DISCOUNT DAYS
Concert sponsored by Big Country RV, Butch’s Place, McDonald’s, GO! Magazine, Gary Gruner Chev., KBNZ CBS, Wright Ford, KQAK, 95.7 my fm
The Deschutes County Fair carnival operates from 11 a.m. to closing. (5 p.m. on Sunday) each day of the fair.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30.
Pepsi Day & Carnival Wrist Band Day! *see page 8 for details!
Concert sponsored by Big Country RV, Butch’s Place, McDonald’s, GO! Magazine, Gary Gruner Chev., KBNZ CBS, 99/7 the Bull
RODEO DATES & TIMES All four rodeo performances in the Juniper Rodeo Arena are free with fair admission. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wednesday, July 29 - Saturday, Aug. 1 All performances at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) *Chute 9 Rodeo Dance held following Friday and Saturday rodeos.
BUCKAROO BREAKFAST SUNDAY, AUG. 2 — 6 TO 10 A.M. Prices: adults $8; children $5 Children 6 and under eat free.
THURSDAY, JULY 30 News Channel 21/Fox Day: 12 years and younger free admission all day & receive one free carnival ride ticket! Visit events.ktvz.com for details.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
FAIR DATES & TIMES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 10ww a.m. to 10 p.m. Pepsi Day and Carnival Wrist Band Day Senior Citizens 62+ FREE
THURSDAY, JULY 30 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
News Channel 21 & Fox Day 12 and under Free & receive one free carnival ride ticket. Visit events.ktvz. com for details.
FRIDAY, JULY 31 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Bulletin/Mid Oregon Credit Union Day: All carnival games only $2.
The Bulletin/Mid Oregon Credit Union Day; all carnival games are just $2
SUNDAY, AUG. 2
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Carnival Wristband Day sponsored by KOHD TV.
4-H EVENTS BUYER’S BBQ:
Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
AUCTION:
Saturday, Aug. 1, Noon - Steers sell starting with Grand Champion; 1 p.m. all other animals. All animals to be auctioned in Swine Ring.
Central Oregon Shopper Day; pick up a free sport pack at the Central Oregon Shopper booth (while supplies last).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. KOHD / Carnival Wristband Day $6 Admission for Everyone!
FAIR ADMISSION Adult — Daily: $12; Season: $22 Children (6-12) — Daily: $7; Season: $13 (5-and-younger FREE) Senior Citizen (62+) — Daily: $7; Season: $13 (Free on Wednesday) Everyone is just $6 Sunday! *Season and Day Passes are available at the fair office & the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District. The Bulletin & The Redmond Spokesman | 2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo | 3
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The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is a 132-acre site located in Redmond, Oregon. It is placed strategically at the hub of the tri-county area (Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties) collectively known as Central Oregon. It is 15 minutes from Bend, the largest city, 20 minutes from Prineville, 20 minutes from Sisters, 25 minutes from Madras, and 5 minutes from the Redmond Airport
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by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects A tiger is coming to Redmond! In a wild animal exhibit like no other, A Walk on the Wild Side is bringing some of the planet’s exotic and unusual creatures to this year’s Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. Fair goers will be able to stand face-toface with a Caracal cat and a Fennex fox from just more than an arm’s length away. But the thrill of seeing some of the world’s most elusive wild animals is just one of many highlights at this year’s Fair, an event that has drawn enormous crowds from far and wide for nearly 10 decades. “This year’s theme is ‘Barn is the USA,’” said Ross Rogers, fair marketing coordinator. “The Deschutes County Fair Association comes up with the theme every year, and we try to come up with something that’s really fun!” It’s only fitting for the theme to mirror the fun that defines the Fair, which runs from Wednesday, July 29
through Sunday, August 2 this year. That’s five days of mouth-watering food, an eclectic range of vendors, carnival laughter and screams, nail-biting rodeo action, a concert series boasting an incredible musical lineup and other entertainment that’s all sure to keep the crowds wanting more. While elephant ears and funnel cakes will certainly be smothered in all sorts of goodness, this year the traditional foods will face tough competition as new fair foods such as fried butter, frog legs, and alligator on a stick offer a curious temptation. While the kiddos might be fascinated by these delectable delights, they’re even more guaranteed to find themselves unable to hide their smiles or stifle their laughter when they enter the corral atop a sheep! The Bulletin Family Fun Zone is featuring ‘Mutton Busting,’ a rodeo-like event where kids get to reenact the moves of their favorite western heroes while riding ... sheep. Of course for those with a
more traditional sense of cowpoke style, there will be the beloved pony rides as well. Another fun new addition to the family zone, longhorns will put their best side forward while the kids pose for photos sitting atop the gentle animals. For more than 800 youth, the fair experience includes participation through the 4-H program. This year’s participation includes more than 100 different project areas ranging from animal rearing and showing, to food preservation to photography and other art projects. “The types of projects are really endless,” said Candi Bothum, 4-H Program Coordinator. “The projects are really about the youth, so that they can connect with something where they feel like they belong. They may learn how to cook. They may learn to shoot a gun safely. They may learn to show a cow. It’s all about developing kids.” But the fair is certainly not just about the kids. While the young undoubtedly will enjoy watching the rodeo, the heart-pounding action in
that arena keeps every adult in the stands cheering and keeping score. As always the The Deschutes County Rodeo is working with NPRA award winning BBarD. “They take a lot of pride in their horses and bulls, and we try to get the best horses we can” said Randy Amis, Rodeo Director. The rodeo kicks off at 6:30 each evening from Wednesday through Saturday, with Friday and Saturday nights’ rodeo performances being capped off with ‘Chute 9’, the rodeo beer garden party for those over 21, complete with live music starting right after the rodeo ends. The fair’s other live music performances, including a star lineup concert series scheduled for this year, are open to all ages. The concert series kicks off at the Bank of the Cascades Event Center on Wednesday night with Hinder. The incomparable Martina McBride will grace the stage on Thursday night, followed by America on Friday night, and Joe Nichols on Saturday night.
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“WHENEVER I THINK ABOUT PLANNING THE FAIR, I THINK A LOT ABOUT THE ASPECT OF PEOPLE ENJOYING IT TOGETHER. THAT’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT.” “With over 40,000 attendees annually, it’s the largest music festival in Oregon,” said Rogers. “We’ve been trying for years to get Martina McBride,” he continued. “It’ll be a packed house for sure, and I’ve been trying to book America since 2002! They’re my favorite band of all time, and they have a plethora of hits.” All concerts begin at 7 p.m., and complimentary tickets are available through ticket give aways on KSJJ or at Central Oregon McDonald’s locations on Wednesdays between 2 and 7 p.m. while supplies last. “We want to make it as easy as possible for you and your family to have fun,” said Rogers. “We have always been and want to continue to be a place for families to connect, where people have fun together.” To that end, the fair association
works to keep costs of attending the fair to a minimum, offering free admittance to children under 5 daily, free entry for those 62 or older on Wednesdays and a flat gate fee on Sundays of just $6 per person. The rodeo performances and concerts don’t require an extra fee, tickets to those events are free with fair admission. Gate passes are available online along with the ‘All You Can Ride Pass’ for either Wednesday or Sunday for just $25, which is a $10 discount compared to purchasing the pass at the fair. All games for the entire family are only $2 to play on Friday. Parking is free, but an even better option exists with free bus rides to the fair gates, departing from Bend and Sisters daily.
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“But if you do drive, come early to avoid traffic,” Rogers advised. Rogers also advises taking frequent breaks throughout the day at the fair. “Have some of the delicious fair food that you can’t get anywhere else -- elephant ears, fresh lemonade. There are over 200 vendors, 80 inside and 120 outdoor vendors selling and promoting unique products.” Knowing that it’s nearly impossible to experience the entire fair in just a couple of hours, the fair association offers season passes that are discounted from the daily rate, so the fun doesn’t have to be limited to just one day. The fair only happens once a year after all. The tigers and the music and the deep fried butter are all
amazingly exciting of course, but it’s the smells, the tastes, the sounds and the sights that remind us of childhood, of fun and of being together and that compel us to return year after year. We want another funnel cake. We want another ride on the ferris wheel. We want to see more animals. Because the truth is, we never get enough. “People forget that the fair is about coming together,” Rogers explained. “Fairs have always been a social event. That’s the very best part of them. You see people you have not have seen all year. You see the looks on the kids’ faces as they experience the rides. … Whenever I think about planning the fair, I think a lot about the aspect of people enjoying it together. That’s what it’s all about.”
What’s New at the Fair? by Zack Hall, for The Bulletin Special Projects
We all have our favorites at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. But let’s face it. Variety truly is the spice of life. Keeping things fresh is a cornerstone of what makes the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo a fun annual event. And the fair will not disappoint this year with new exhibits that include a Wild West Show and a display of exotic animals.“It’s fun to mix it up every year,” said Ross Rogers, the longtime fair marketing coordinator. “It makes the fair more impressive, more excitable and more amusing.”
Here are some of the highlights:
Walk on the Wild Side
Jest in Time Circus
Near center circle. FREE
Who doesn’t want to see a tiger? Luckily for attendees, Deschutes County Fair will have one at the Walk on the Wild Side exhibit. The Walk on the Wild Side is no place to see an ordinary housecat. This wild animal exhibit will feature animals that many probably have never seen (or even heard of). Exotic cats like a serval and caracal, a coatimundi from the racoon family, and a fennec fox will awe those who want to take the Walk on the Wild Side.
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Under its own colorful big top, this duo always finds a way to keep audiences laughing and amazed. Stilt-walking, juggling, unicycles, big-wheel bicycles and general clowning will enthrall everyone in attendance. Back for the third time in 15 years, Jest in Time has always been among the most popular acts at the Deschutes County Fair. Already seen it? No problem. The duo brings with it an entirely new act every time.
Sugar Gliders
Near Center Circle. FREE.
Looking for an exotic pet? The Deschutes County Fair may be able to help. New this year will be a vendor selling sugar gliders. What is a sugar glider, you ask? Good question. Sugar gliders are small nocturnal possums that are part of the marsupial family (like a Kangaroo). These cute little critters originate from Australia, though these particular sugar gliders are bred in the United States by a licensed breeder. Social and playful by nature, sugar gliders have become increasingly popular as pets in the U.S.
Wild West Show
Sunday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Juniper Rodeo Arena. FREE
Produced by a Sisters company, the Central Oregon Wild West Show brings the Old West alive. The theatrical production will remind history buffs of the famed Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Interested in the OK Corral? Actors will reenact such scenes from the Old West, and feature real-life characters pulled from the history books. The fun-filled show is the first to use the Juniper Rodeo Arena, which typically sat vacant in years past when the rodeo ended on Saturday.
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In Center Circle near the Main Stage. Another first for the fair, Craft Town will be serving 16 different local craft beers all five days. In the past, only a couple craft beers were available, but with the influx of these specialty brews popping up all over the county it only makes sense to include a handful of these brewery’s brews! Craft Town is sponsored by Bend Brewfest.
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FREE Major Entertainment!
Bringing
Stars to the stage
by Zack Hall, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Booking the entertainment lineup at the Deschutes County Fair comes with some benefits, especially for a marketing manager with a favorite band. “America is my favorite band of all time,” said Ross Rogers, the fair’s marketing manager who has booked the entertainment acts since 1995. “I started playing guitar because of America when I was a kid. I was 14 when they came out with their first album and I was hooked.” It is no coincidence then that America — a classic rock band that produced some of the most memorable anthems of the 1970s — will join country superstar Martina McBride, country sensation Joe Nichols and rock band Hinder as one of four headline acts at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds over four nights. Rogers is calling the four evenings “the finest lineup we’ve ever had.” But it is Friday night’s appearance by America, led by original band members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, that has Rogers most excited. Rogers, who works with Omaha, Neb.-based Romeo Entertainment Group to schedule the bands, had been after America for years. But it takes the right set of circumstances, including routing that brings a band near Central Oregon around the time of the fair, to land a particular band. “They were our first choice for 12 years, and it took 12
years to get the deal inked,” said Rogers of America, famous for chart-toppers such as “A Horse with No Name.” “It will be huge because America has never been here before.” As is typical for the Deschutes County Fair, which has played host in years past to big-name acts such as Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton, country music lovers will have plenty to see. “Country is the most popular in this area, we have found,” Rogers said. Few names in country get bigger than country star Martina McBride, who will perform Thursday night. The fourtime Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year and a 14-time Grammy Award nominee will play Thursday night to what will surely pack the 10,000-seat Bank of the Cascades Center. Known for her soprano voice, McBride has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart five times with songs such as “I Love You” and “Wild Angels.” Arkansas native Joe Nichols, who is scheduled to perform Saturday night, is no stranger to No. 1 songs either. In fact, Nichols has topped Billboard’s five times himself, including “Sunny and 75” in 2013 and “Yeah” in 2014. Nichols is known for teetering the line between traditional country and more pop-friendly modern country, which
offers a distinct style difference from McBride. Drawing such a contrast in styles, even within the same musical genre, is a goal each year for the fair, Rogers said. “Martina McBride and Joe Nichols are totally different country artists,” Rogers said. “There won’t even be the same crowd at either show, even though they are both classified as country.” The four nights of music begin Wednesday night with Hinder, a rock band from Oklahoma. Hinder gained fans with some early hits, including 2005’s “Get Stoned” and “Lips of an Angel,” and much of that following has remained loyal even after original frontman Austin Winkle was replaced with Marshal Dutton for the band’s new album release “When the Smoke Clears.” “We’ve heard the name (from fair-goers) for years, ‘What if you get Hinder here?’” Rogers said. “We’ve tried for the last couple years to get them.” Doors open at the Event Center at 5:30 p.m. for each show, and performers are expected to take the stage at around 7 p.m. each night. Admission to each show is free with fair admission, but concert-goers will need a concert pass. McDonald’s will be will be giving away the passes from 2 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday leading up to the events while supplies last.
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Pepsi Day Alnd Carniva Wrist Band Day Fair Hours: 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Carnival Hours: 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Pepsi Day & Carnival Wrist Band Day: $35 “All the rides you can ride”+ 2 Free games in the Carnival Attractions (Various Times) The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Petting Zoo Walk on the Wild Side HINDER IS SPONSORED BY:
hinder
Wednesday, July 29 | 7 p.m. Bank of the Cascades Center
WEDNESDAY JULY 29 Hinder, the multi-platinum Oklahoma City rockers, are gearing up for their fifth studio album, When the Smoke Clears. Sinaglong anthems, such as “Get Stoned” and “Lips of an Angel” shot them to megastardom, establishing Hinder as the next wave in anthemic rock. Now with over a decade-plus career under their belts, and having honed their live chops touring with the likes of Nickelback
and Aerosmith, Hinder’s upcoming album with their official new lead vocalist Marshal Dutton has breathed new sound, and new air, into the ever-evolving band. Hinder knows their audience and what their fans relate to, and they are confident that fans will respond to When the Smoke Clears. With a repository of hook-filled anthems that speak directly to their diehards, how could they not?
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Center Circle Stage | Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Bank of the Cascades Center | Rodeo Arena The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
The Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
4 p.m.
Sack Races, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
7 p.m.
Hinder, Bank of the Cascades Center
4:15 p.m.
Tom and Heather, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
5 p.m.
Mutton Bustin’ & Long Horn Show, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
10 a.m.
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Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
1 p.m.
Mutton Bustin’, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Oregon Fairs Talent Showcase, Eberhard’s Food Court Stage
2 p.m. 3 p.m.
Heather Pearl, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Tom and Heather, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Mutton Bustin’, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone 7:15 p.m.
Tom and Heather, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
5:45 p.m.
8 p.m.
Zumba Dance, Center Circle Stage
Bobbie Lindstrom Band (blues), Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
8 -10 p.m.
6 p.m.
The Bobbie Lindstrom Band, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Kimbers Dance Magic, Center Circle Stage
9 p.m.
Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage
10 p.m.
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Watermelon Eating Contest, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone 6:30 p.m.
Deschutes County Rodeo, Rodeo Arena
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News Channel 21 & fox day Fair Hours: 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Carnival Hours: 11 a.m. -10 p.m. News Channel 21 & Fox Day: 12 & under free & 1 Carnival ride ticket w/ canned food donation. For details, visit www.ktvz.com Attractions (Various Times) The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Petting Zoo The Amazing Larmay MARTINA MCBRIDE IS SPONSORED BY:
Martina McBride
Thursday, July 30 | 7 p.m. Bank of the Cascades Center
THURSDAY JULY 30 What Martina McBride intended her last album to be was a simple gift, but what she wound up with is a timeless treasure. The collection, titled Everlasting, is a stunning listening experience, with McBride finding fresh nuances in familiar lyrics. The pop repertoire and her blue-eyed soul musical approach are new for her. This is also the first collection on her own label. McBride first made the country charts in 1992. She is known for singing lyrics of substance and songs that challenge listeners.
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Center Circle Stage | Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Bank of the Cascades Center | Rodeo Arena | The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon 1 p.m.
Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo GATES OPEN Water Balloon Toss, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Mutton Bustin’, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
2 p.m.
The Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Cupcake Walk, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Brown Eyed Blue, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Tom and Heather, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
6:30 p.m.
Deschutes County Rodeo, Rodeo Arena
3 p.m.
Mutton Bustin’ & Long Horn Show, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
7 p.m.
Martina McBride, Bank of the Cascades Center
3:15 p.m.
The Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
4 p.m.
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
4:15 p.m.
Burning Moonlight (bluegrass), Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
5 p.m.
Tug-O-War, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Brown Eyed Blue, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage 1:45 p.m.
To date, she has had 20 top-10 hits and six No. 1 smashes. As a result, Martina McBride is ranked as the most played woman vocalist on country radio between 1999 and 2010. She was honored with induction into the cast of the Grand Ole Opry in 1995. The Country Music Association has named her its Female Vocalist of the Year four times. The Academy of Country Music has presented her with its Top Female honor three times. The Recording Academy has nominated her for 14 Grammy Awards.
Heather Pearl, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage 5:45 p.m.
Burning Moonlight (bluegrass), Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
6 p.m.
Central Oregon Twirlers, Center Circle Stage
Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage The Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Mutton Bustin’, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone 7:15 p.m.
Tom and Heather, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
7:30-10
Nicky Croon and the Swinging Richards Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
8 p.m.
Parlour, Center Circle Stage
9 p.m.
Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage
10 p.m.
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n i t e l l u B e h T n o g e r o d i &m n o i n u t i d e r c day Fair Hours: 10 a.m. -11 p.m. Carnival Hours: 11 a.m. -11 p.m. The Bulletin & Mid Oregon Credit Union Day: All carnival games only $2 all day! Attractions (Various Times) The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Petting Zoo Jest in Time Circus AMERICA IS SPONSORED BY:
America Firday, July 31 | 7 p.m. Bank of the Cascades Center
FRIDAY JULY 31 The year 2015 marks the 45th anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America. America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single, “A Horse With No Name.” Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. America’s journey has found them exploring a wide variety
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11 a.m.
Field Games, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Noon
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
12:45 p.m.
Ridgeview Review, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
1 p.m.
Mutton Bustin’, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
1:45 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:15 p.m.
of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which include “I Need You,” and “Don’t Cross The River,” were cornerstones of 1970’s Top 40 and FM rock radio. From their formative years, America has been a band capable of transcending borders with their uplifting music and positive message. America’s audiences continue to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group’s enduring appeal.
The Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Family Water Relay, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Olivia, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Mutton Bustin’ & Long Horn Show, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
6:30 p.m.
Heather Pearl, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage 4 p.m.
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Olivia, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage 7 p.m.
The Twangshifters (rockabilly quartet) Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage 4:45 p.m. 5 p.m.
6 p.m.
Just Us (rock)l, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Deschutes County Rodeo, Rodeo Arena
America, Bank of the Cascades Center Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
7:15 p.m.
Just Us, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
8 p.m.
River Pigs, Center Circle Stage
The Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
8:30 -10
The Twangshifters (rockabilly quartet) Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Mutton Bustin, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
9 p.m.
Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage
10 p.m.
River Pigs, Center Circle Stage
Valerie Holger’s Academie de Ballet CLassique, Center Circle Stage
11 p.m.
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Stick Horse Barrel Racing & Photos with the Fair queen, The Fulletin Family Fun Zone
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2015 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • SATURDAY
central oregon shoppeR day Fair Hours: 10 a.m. -11 p.m. Carnival Hours: 11 a.m. -11 p.m. Central Oregon Shopper Day: FREE Sport Pak while supplies last at Central Oregon Shopper Booth Attractions (Various Times) The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Petting Zoo Walk on the Wild Side JOE NICHOLS IS SPONSORED BY:
Joe Nichols Saturday, August 1 | 7 p.m. Bank of the Cascades Center
SATURDAY AUGUST 1 American country music artist Joe Nichols has released eight studio albums, which have produced 14 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, including the number one singles “Brokenheartsville,” “Tequilla Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” “Gimmie That Girl,” as well as “Sunny and 75,” and “Yeah,” hit singles from Nichols’ eighth studio album, Crickets. “My latest album CRICKETS received as great a reception as anything I’ve ever done, spawning two back-to-back #1 hits ... The one
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EVENT LOCATIONS
Center Circle Stage | Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Bank of the Cascades Center | Rodeo Arena | The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
3 p.m.
Mutton Bustin’, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
3:45 p.m.
Briana Renea Country Band, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
4 p.m.
Uhane Hawaii Dancers, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
10 a.m.
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11 a.m.
Smokey’s Birthday Party, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
4:30 p.m.
The Twangshifters (rockabilly quartet) Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Noon
Mutton Bustin’ & Long Horn Show, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
5 p.m.
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
1 p.m.
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
1:45 p.m.
thing about my approach to CRICKETS that I was almost militant about was that I wanted to find hit songs that might be a bit unexpected ... The interesting thing is that we’ve ended up with a very balanced record ... The biggest thing I feel is just that it’s a new day. I’m wiping the slate clean and starting something brand new. I love my old catalog of music ... But I’m starting the first chapter of that new book now. I’m pretty sure it’s got a happy ending, but I also hope there are a few surprises for people along the way.”
The Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
National Guard Rock Band, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage 7 p.m.
Joe Nichols, Bank of the Cascades Center Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
7:15 p.m.
Tribute to Veterans, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
7:30 p.m.
National Guard Rock Band, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Briana Renea (solo country), Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
5:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Hokulea O’Hana, Center Circle Stage
Briana Renea Country Band, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
8:30 -10
Amazing Larmay, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
6 p.m.
The Twangshifters (rockabilly quartet) Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Sisters Dance Academy, Center Circle Stage
9 p.m.
Jerry Harris, Center Circle Stage
11 p.m.
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2 p.m.
Pie Eating Contest, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
2:30 p.m.
The Talent Show Winners, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Mutton Bustin’, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone 6:30 p.m.
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2015 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • SUNDAY
kohd tv & Carnival Wrist band day Fair Hours: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Carnival Hours: 11 a.m. -5 p.m. KOHD TV & Carnival Wrist Band Day: $35 “All the rides you can ride”+ 2 Free games in the Carnival Attractions (Various Times) The Bulletin Family Fun Zone Petting Zoo Wild West Show
EVENT LOCATIONS
Center Circle Stage | Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Bank of the Cascades Center | Rodeo Arena | The Bulletin Family Fun Zone 10 a.m.
Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo GATES OPEN
11 a.m.
Wild West Show, Rodeo Arena Jest in Time Circus & Long Horn Show, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
Noon
Mutton Bustin’ Finals, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
1 p.m.
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
2 p.m.
Wild West Show, Rodeo Arena
Central Oregon Showcase (acapella), Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
2:30 -4
The Notables (Big Band), Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
Mutton Bustin’ Finals, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
3 p.m.
Jest in Time Circus, The Bulletin Family Fun Zone
The Harmoneers, Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage
5 p.m.
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Blue Ribbon
winners by Lauren Davis Baker, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Your average baker keeps a five pound sack of flour on hand. Not so for Harold Siegworth, whose pantry is regularly stocked with 50 pounds of flour. “I make two loaves of bread a week,” Siegworth said. “That’s about eight cups of flour a week.” Baking is such a routine part of Siegworth’s life that the process is intuitive. In fact, Siegworth can’t pinpoint the reason why his yeast rolls were a winner at last year’s fair. “They were the proper shape and color,” he said. “I thought they tasted good, but it’s just a standard recipe.” Siegworth has been entering the Deschutes County Fair for nearly 40 years, and only switched over to baked goods in recent years. As for his ‘Best of Show’ win in the Baked Goods, Senior Division, last year, “I must have lucked out,” Siegworth said. Siegworth grew up in the Midwest, where county fairs are as much a part of summer as sweet corn and swimming holes. He was involved in 4H Club and
Future Farmers of America as a child, where friendly competition is encouraged. Carrying on the fair-going tradition is second nature to this Bend resident. Unlike many cooks who find baking at higher elevation troublesome, Siegworth has adapted his baking to Bend’s lifestyle. “The dough does vary from week to week,” Siegworth said. “I think it’s the humidity.” Regardless, he’s developed a feel for just how much flour to add, to give the dough a proper stiffness. Siegworth prefers a good bread flour for his baking. “It has higher gluten and protein,” he said, noting that he’s not particular about the brand. Breads, including everything from dinner rolls to french bread and burger buns, are now his speciality. What’s new for this year’s fair? “I’ll probably enter a few items,” Siegworth said, but he wasn’t quite ready to divulge what’s in store. Wini Whitaker is another experienced fair competitor. Over the years, she’s entered at least 79 competitions, garnering numerous ribbons. “I’ve been canning since I was in my early 20’s,” Whitaker said. Now, at age 88, her ‘Best of Show’ win in Food Preservation, Senior Division with Pickled Bean Salad comes as no surprise. “It’s pretty much my own recipe,” Whitaker said. “Similar to canned three bean salad, but it goes a little beyond.” Like Siegworth, Whitaker is such an experienced cook and the process is so intuitive. She couldn’t say exactly what makes her salad so special. Using her own, homegrown yellow and green
beans, canned at the peak of ripeness, likely add flavor, color, and an ideal texture. Gardening has always been an important part of Whitaker’s life. She was raised in Oregon’s Coast Range, “In a little, bitty wide spot.” Transferring her gardening skills to Central Oregon was a bit of a challenge. “We don’t have ideal weather for gardening,” she said—although that doesn’t stop her from putting in a large garden every year. As for competition, Whitaker modestly admits to having won many times over the years. “I didn’t used to have much competition,” she said. “But canning is catching on. I’m happy to see that.” In contrast to Siegworth and Whitaker, Chloe Downs is a relative newcomer to fair competition. Chloe entered her decorated cupcakes last year and, at age 15, took Best of Show in the Baked Goods, Youth Division. “It was super awesome,” Chloe said. In addition to baking, her skills include
making jams, jellies and preserves, as well as canning. Chloe enjoys using fair competition as a way to hone her culinary skills. Both her mother and grandmother have helped Chloe to learn her way around the kitchen, while encouraging her to experiment. Her grandmother gave her a book of cupcake recipes, which inspired her winning sunflower-themed cupcakes. Chloe turned each cupcake into a tiny sunflower garden using Oreo Mini cookies as flower heads and colored icing to make petals. She added detail with green Laffy Taffy for leaves and populated each flower with ladybugs made from red M&M’s. Extraordinary attention to detail brought each sunflower to life. A culinary career is a possibility for this budding young food artist, who plans to take culinary classes at Bend High School in the fall. While Chloe hasn’t settled on this year’s entry, she is considering a jam or jelly—or perhaps topping last year’s cupcake creations with something entirely new.
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An old-fashioned affordable County Fair with something FUN for everyone!
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Presented by
Once you’ve paid for general admission, come enjoy games, contests, shows, and more!
And it’s all FREE! Every day!
Jest In Time Circus
Topper Todd and Lili Zucchini, two physical comedians and jugglers, perform super stage shows for the entire family!
THREE PERFORMANCES EACH DAY. CHECK MAIN SCHEDULE.
Other contests throughout the day. Some with cash prizes, some with ribbons, some with carnival tickets as prizes. Including:
Mutton Bustin’ Kids can hone their cowboy and cowgirl skills. Real sheep! Real fun! Three rodeos per day. Finals on Sunday!
Longhorn Show Daily
Real Texas longhorns entertain the crowd in this fun & entertaining show!
• Smokey Bear Birthday Party, Saturday, 11 a.m. • Watermelon Eating Contest, Wednesday, 2 p.m. • Pie Eating Contest, Saturday, 2 p.m. • Sack races, Friday, 4 p.m. • Tug o’ War, Thursday, 5 p.m. • Stick Horse Racing, Friday, 5 p.m. • Apple Bobbing Every Day 2 to 5 p.m. by Bobbie Strome Real Estate • Bicycle obstacle course by Mountain Water Snow Outdoor Sports
Petting Zoo & Pony Rides return this year from DD Ranch in Terrebonne THE BULLETIN FAMILY FUN ZONE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SUPPORT OF THESE FINE SPONSORS: Service & Integrity With Results
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O F F E R I N G F U N F O R E V E RYO N E AT T H E FA I R
FAMILY FUN ZONE PRESENTED BY:
Only the fun crowd hangs out in the Bulletin Family Fun Zone at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. The Bulletin Family Fun Zone presented by Central Oregon Ranch Supply, provides games, contests, shows and activities made for all ages. All activities in the Fun Zone are free. This year the “Zone” will have a different look as Jest In Time Circus will set up their giant circus tent where Topper Todd and Lili Zucchini, two comedians and jug-
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glers will entertain the entire family with three shows each day. “Zany, sparkling, mime with music and juggling is how I would describe Jest In Time,” said one fan. “They had the crowd in stitches the entire show. The kids loved it!” The giant circus tent is also where the traditional Fun Zone games and contests will take place. Look for the ever popular watermelon and pie eating
contests, sack races, stick horse barrel racing, cupcake walk, water balloon toss and more. The local ‘Uhane Hawaii dancers will also perform on the stage in the Jest In Time tent on Saturday at 4 p.m. Other new features include Wool Busters where little buckaroos can try their hands
at riding a sheep. The area will be complete with bucking chutes where contestants will compete for personalized blue ribbons. Safety gear will be provided. A Texas longhorn show is also coming to the Fun Zone where families will be entertained with history of the Texas longhorn, roping from the steers, popping bull whips and a flag ceremony. You might even get to sit on a longhorn! If, after all the action, you could use some cooling down the Central Oregon Cooperative Fire Agencies will have an area where kids and adults can compete in a water ball event with fire hoses. The co-op will also host their annual Smokey Bear birthday party Saturday at 11 a.m. Finally, the Family Fun Zone wouldn’t be complete without the pony rides and
petting zoo from DD Ranch in Terrebonne. “Twelve years ago, fair official challenged The Bulletin with creating this area for families that was affordable and old-fashioned like the fairs of yesteryear,” explained Martha Rogers, Special Projects Manager with The Bulletin. “Thanks to help from our sponsor partners, We’ve been able to do just that. Families enjoying the day together in the sun. No cellphones, no technology. Just fun. Isn’t that what the fair’s all about?”
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The Bulletin was awarded the 2015 award for Outstanding Business Fair Supporter by the Oregon Fairs Association for significant contributions to fairs in Oregon for The Bulletin Family Fun Zone.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo • Highlights
Carnival Discounts Wednesday:
Pepsi Day & Carnival Wrist Band Day
Ready for a FUNTASTIC Time? Try the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Carnival Rides by Mikaela Farasyn, The Bulletin Special Projects Intern Funtastic, the most respected carnival in the west, travels to the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo for the 40th year to provide fair goers with some laughs, smiles and of course plenty of screams. The company offers a wide variety of rides and carnival games for all ages. “With Funtatsic’s tremendous safety record and long standing commitment to the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, we continue to use them each year,” explained Dan Despotopulos, CEO of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. Of the more than 20 rides that are offered at the fair, the classic Ferris Wheel always seems to be one of the family favorites. Other rides for the little adventurers to try at the carnival include the Fly n Tigers, the Lolli Swings and the Super Jets. Those looking for thriller rides should not miss Vertigo, Super Orbiter and of course the Zipper. These rides all promise a real adrenaline rush, but none can compare to the Zipper. “This is as hard core as it gets,” noted Ronald Burback, president of Funtastic Rides Inc. “If you can handle this one, all other rides are tame.” Some of the rides being featured this year are a bit of a blast from the past. The Mardi Gras, the Rock Star, Starship, the Fun Zone and the Super Jets have made an impact the the fair in years past and are sure to thrill once again this year. The rides and carnival are open daily from 11 a.m. to close, withdifferent deals on both the rides and carnival games each day.
$25 pre-sale online. $35 day of special. *See page 8 for details*
Thursday: News Channel 21 & Fox Day
12 & under free & 1 Carnival ride ticket w/ canned food donation. For details, visit www.ktvz.com
Friday:
The Bulletin & Mid Oregon Credit Union Day All carnival games only $2 ALL DAY
Sunday:
KOHD TV Day & Carnival Wrist Band Day $25 pre-sale online. $35 day of special. *See page 8 for details*
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RIDES
Vertigo balloons Skooters jump cycles Rock star (new teen age 42” min height) super jets El Niño Phoenix wheel (new for kiddi land 32” with an adult) Super orbiter Zipper Starship Haunted house Cliff hanger Tornado Rat race Slide Scrambler Zero gravity Mardigras Lolli swing Bear affair Flyn tigers Construction zone Tiger express Fire brigade Fun Zone
honoring Veterans
An informational experience for fairgoers of all ages by Mikaela Farasyn, The Bulletin Special Projects Intern For the past eight years the heroes within our community have come together to operate the Veterans of Foreign Affairs booth at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. Bob Cusick, a Vietnam veteran, has been the coordinator for the booth for six years now. Cusick’s main goal is to inform fairgoers of the ways veterans have served our country. Additionally, the booth serves as a place for veterans to go to find answers to any questions they may have, with the assistance of representatives from various organizations. “The booth will have elements from
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different organizations such as Marine Corp, National Guard, The Veteran Center, and the Central Oregon VA Clinic,” explained Cusick. “Primarily, it’s just to let the public know what we’re doing here in the veterans’ organization in the local community,” said Cusick, “Everyone is welcome to come down.” Located between the sheep barn and the food court, the booth is open all day throughout the fair. Saturday, August 1, the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is honoring local veterans with additional activities as a way of saying thank you to our local war veterans. If you are a veteran, be sure to make a trip to the VFW booth to receive a free red, white, and blue ribbon to wear. Later that evening, the Eberhards Dairy - Mosiac Medical Stage will be hosting a tribute to all veterans from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Oregon National Guard rock band, Rock Steady, will play, and in between sets, tributes will take place for the veterans.
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So much more than a windmill by Bridget McGinn, for The Bulletin Special Projects
An aerial view of the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center shows that the entire 132-acre facility is designed on a circular plot, with the 3.65 acre Center Circle highlighted by a showpiece water feature, natural landscape setting and a working windmill standing tall. “In our family when we visit the fair we have people scattered all over the place,” said Mick Tye, president of Sun Country Engineering and one of those who helped to build the facility. “We always say we will meet up at the windmill — I think a lot of people do that. You can see it from just about anywhere.” For most fair visitors the windmill is an iconic spot that is easy to find. But for the Tye family, the meaning goes much
deeper. Sun Country Engineering and Compass Engineering — owned by Mick’s brother, Tom— had entered into a joint venture to work on the center. In February of 1998, midway through the project, Tom Tye was driving home from a weekly meeting with his brother when he was struck head-on by another car. He did not survive the accident. To commemorate his brother, Mick Tye suggested to the fair board that they consider including a windmill on the center site, an idea they readily accepted. Sun Country Engineering purchased the Aermotor USA Company windmill and installed it near a small pond. There is a plaque honoring Tom Tye at its base. “Our dad was a well driller
and he repaired windmills,” said Mick Tye. “We grew up fussing around windmills and helping him out. Knowing Tom, I think he would think it is a marvelous idea and he would want to go up and get a closer look at it.” The Tye family regularly visits the windmill, including cousins from Minnesota who visited Central Oregon several years ago. “The last time they were out here was when we were working on the fairgrounds,” said Mick Tye. “The windmill was one of the most important things they wanted to see on their visit. Remembering my dad and Tom, they just thought that was a super idea to put that up in his memory.” On a recent visit to the wind-
mill Mick Tye noticed that it appeared to be broken. Calling on his experience of working with his dad and brother on windmill repairs, he took a closer look and believes that he can get it back into working order. “It actually works, it is just like any old windmill you would see anywhere and can pump water into the pond,” said Mick Tye. “The whole setting there is very realistic, with the rocks and landscape. It seems like cattle and horses could go right up and drink out of it.” Solidly nestled in the center of the fairgrounds, the iconic windmill serves as a fitting and lasting tribute to the man who helped shape the facility that so many visitors enjoy each year.
a mouth-watering tradition by Sue Stafford, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Mouth-watering authentic Buckaroo Breakfasts have been a fair tradition for 70 years. Started in 1944 by Redmond’s city fathers as a way to sell war bonds, the menu is still the same except that steak is no longer on the menu and the cost is more than the original 75 cents. Many of the same families are still part of the 200 volunteers it takes to stage the breakfast every year on Sunday morning of the fair, this year August 2. Fifty percent of the volunteers who return year after year come from outside Central Oregon and outside the state. This year’s Top Hand, John Campbell, is a second-generation ‘pan breader.’ His parents became involved in 1946 creating the pan bread made of flour, eggs, butter and milk and fried in a pan on a wood burning stove. The Top Hand is the person who steps up to ‘run the show’ or, as last year’s Top Hand Sue Fuller describes it, “herding 200 chickens.” Campbell’s duties range from organizing work crews, to creating supply inventories, to checking with the head wranglers of each ‘camp’ to be sure they have everything they need. The Buckaroo Breakfast site at the north end of the fairgrounds consists of individual camps that each
provides a part of the breakfast. The fried potatoes are cooked up by the Whittiers and the Nicholls. Bob Shumway, using his commercial mixer, prepares all the pancake batter. Randy Baker provides all the juniper firewood for
the wood burning stoves, which are started at 11 p.m. Saturday night and banked at 3 a.m. Sunday morning by Don Lehnertz so they are ready to go by 6 a.m. Fuller, a 1977 Redmond High School graduate and former member of the fair rodeo court, grew up washing dishes with her parents each year and carries on the family tradition to this day, wearing her signature red apron. Local businesses have long been big supporters of the breakfast. Bob Eberhard of Eberhard Dairy provides all the milk and a refrigerated truck to keep things cold. Grocery Outlet is the source for all the dry goods and allows any unopened packages to be returned. The popularity of the breakfast grew after the war years until in the 1950s and 60s some 3,000 people were served in four hours. People used to fly in to the Redmond airport and take a special shuttle to the breakfast. For $8 for adults, $5 for children, and kids under 6 free, attendees will feast on tasty sausage, from-scratch pancakes, farm fresh eggs, crispy bacon, fresh made hash browns, still warm pan bread, and beverages. Breakfast is served from 6 –10 a.m.
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9 CHU TEO RODE R A F T EY! PART
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“The whole family is invited, and it’s good, solid, old-fashioned fair rodeo fun.” by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects Each year, the Deschutes County Rodeo celebrates the ways of the old west, and draws world class ropers and riders from around the country to participate and compete alongside Central Oregon’s own rodeo talent. Austin Foss from Terrebonne is a Reserve World Champion. Local cowboy, Brian Bain, is this year’s PRS World Champion. Russell Cardoza is a team roper from Culver, and then of course, local Sam Willis is a noted steer wrestler. The cowboys and cowgirls who make the rodeo a show to remember, aren’t only event performers, but they’re also our neighbors, many of whom are out working their ranches day in and day out. The saddles, ropes, and spurs they use aren’t just part of a show. They’re part of the livelihood that makes Central Oregon run. They make the rodeo, not just the fun we experience, but also a part of our history. The Rodeo series kicks off at the Deschutes County Fair on July 29 and the action returns each night through August 1. As a NPRA-sanctioned event, the rodeo’s highlights include all the standard events such as steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping, bull riding and other roping and riding events. The high flying action has won the local show the NPRA’s Rodeo of the Year honor numerous times since its beginnings. The family friendly rodeo fun starts at 6:30 each night
with seating on a first come first served basis, and is free with fair admission. Rodeo Queen Olivia Nancy Chandler and Fair & Rodeo Grand Marshal Randy Povey, will be on hand to open the rodeo, taking time to meet the public and sign autographs. “Family. That’s who this is for,” said Randy Amis, Deschutes County Rodeo Director. “The whole family is invited, and it’s good, solid, old-fashioned fair rodeo fun. “We have a great committee, great volunteers every year,” continued Amis, adding that award winning stock company BBarD out of Culver will once again be providing the stock for the event. The local company has won awards for their bucking horses and challenging livestock, which always add to the excitement. “Norm Durfey, he brings a great set of bulls every year to Redmond. They’ve won stock contractor of the year numerous times,” Amis emphasized. “And Buster Bain brings some great horses.” The evening rodeo offers fair goers the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy watching the talented cowboys and cowgirls compete in a wide variety of events. “We make the show go as smoothly as possible, so you don’t have any slow spots,” said Amis. “It’s a positive local atmosphere, that’s great to help round out your fair experience, when you need a break from all the rides.” Still, for those who are looking for more festive celebrations at the end of the evening, everyone 21 and over is
welcome to ‘Chute 9,’ an after rodeo party that keeps the fun going on Friday and Saturday nights featuring music by ‘The Kurt Waterman Country Band.’ “It’s a good place for people to come dance and let loose at the end of the day,” said Amis. Festivities begin both nights immediately following the rodeo and run till 11 p.m. “Meet the pro cowboys, have some bubbly, and ask about the rodeo. ... I really want to stress for those in the stands to come over and join us afterward. Buy your favorite cowboy a drink for their hard work! “Our rodeo is for everybody. It’s an important part of our history,” added Amis. “It shows people how the west was won, how a bucking bronc was broken … how agriculture comes together, the ways of the west, and that’s here. We’re in the west. It’s part of our heritage.” And for many rodeo fans, it’s even more special when you know the riders. “There are a lot of fans that come out just for the Central Oregon cowboys and cowgirls,” continued Amis. “If nothing else, come for that. We have a lot of talent, a lot of national finalists right here in the area.” All the performers put their whole heart into the rodeo. They’re all well groomed rodeo stars, yes, but many of them are also ranchers, and farmers. They’re real everyday cowboys and cowgirls who are also our neighbors, out practicing their skills right here at home in Central Oregon.
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2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Grand Marshal & Rodeo Queen
2015 Grand Marshal:
Randy Povey by Bridget McGinn, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Each year the Deschutes County Fair Association board — a 15-member, all-volunteer group — ponders the difficult question of who will bear the honor and the responsibility of being the Fair Grand Marshall. The role demands a great deal of commitment as a spokesperson for the fair and rodeo throughout the region, with multiple appearances in parades and events during the spring and summer plus leading the grand entry of the rodeo. “You’ve kind of got to spring it on them,” said Craig Unger, past association president and current board member. “There is a lot involved and it takes a great deal of time.” This year’s Grand Marshall, longtime Redmond resident Randy Povey, remembers feeling a bit stunned when Unger let him know that he had been selected. “He said ‘Oh, by the way, you’ve been selected to be the Grand Marshall and we are going to swear
you in next week’” recalled Povey. “I remember thinking good grief, have they got the right person?” There is no doubt that Povey is the right person for the role. A fourth-generation Redmond resident, he has called Redmond home for 60 of his 67 years. A partner in Povey & Associates, Land Surveyors, Povey carries on the tradition of his grandfather, Al Mansfield, Oregon Land Surveyor #10. In the past, Povey partnered with his grandfather, and today both of his sons, Roy and Paul, also work with his company. Perhaps more than his work, Povey is best known for his generous spirit and commitment to the community. “Randy is just a wonderful personality,” said Ross Rogers, Fair Marketing Director. “I’ve known him pretty much all my life and his community service must be thousands and thousands of hours.” Povey was a member of the volunteer fire depart-
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ment for 23 years, retiring only when his duties on the Redmond City Council (he served from 19892000) became too demanding to fulfill both roles. He played a pivotal role in securing the official designation of “Flag City USA” for Redmond, and is a founding member of the Redmond Flag Committee, responsible for displaying nearly 1,400 flags in Redmond on patriotic holidays throughout the year. “He is just a giving person,” said Unger, who volunteered at the fire department with Povey. “He is really a civic-minded individual and very dedicated to our community.” Povey’s other volunteer activities have included helping to refurbish Fireman’s Pond, organizing volunteers to build the Umatilla Avenue Sports Park and the David Jaqua Field of Dreams baseball and soccer fields on Antler Avenue. In 1988 he became the Head Buckaroo of the wheelbarrow crew at the annual Buckaroo Breakfast at the Fair, a position he still holds. He and his wife of 39 years, Nancy, both enjoy volunteering to usher at fair concerts — they haven’t missed a concert since the facility opened in 1999. And he has attended 60 of the past 61 Deschutes County Fairs. “I always enjoy going to the Fair,” said Povey. “Mostly to see all the people I haven’t seen for so long — friends and relatives, everyone comes to the fair. It is like a reunion.” In addition to the social side of the Fair, Povey has
his favorite exhibits to visit, including the photography entries, the rabbits and the chickens. He recalls as a child visiting the flower displays every year to see what prizes his Grandmother Povey might have won as part of her garden club. This year he is most looking forward to riding in the wagon with his wife and four grandchildren in the ceremonies to open each performance of the rodeo. Each Grand Marshall is presented with a vest and special belt buckle, and Povey has taken it upon himself to complete the look with a brand new cowboy hat. One of the first things he did after learning of his new role was to go buy a cowboy hat and start learning about cowboy hat etiquette. “I’ve never seen Randy in a cowboy hat before he was named Grand Marshall,” said Unger. “And since then, I’ve never seen him without one.” His commitment to the role of Fair Grand Marshall is not unexpected given his commitment to the community and his volunteer efforts over the years. “I really love Redmond and I’ve tried to do a lot to keep it such a liveable place, but I was not expecting something like this honor. It is just blowing me away,” said Povey. “I’m following in the tradition of people I respect and admire, people who are icons of the community and I am having trouble realizing that I have that same honor. It is a very humbling experience.”
2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Grand Marshal & Rodeo Queen
2015 Rodeo Queen:
Olivia Chandler by Kimberly Bowker, for The Bulletin Special Projects
When Olivia Chandler enters a rodeo arena atop her quarter horse, Allie, the 19-year-old fills with excitement. The 2015 Deschutes County Rodeo Queen’s eyes scan the crowd as she searches the stands for her parents, whose supportive cheers ring out above the rest, and whose camera is held at the ready. As the duo begins to circle the arena, Chandler lifts her hand to greet the spectators. The crowd blurs as she rides past, waving, astride a galloping Allie, her grace a testament to the seamless connection between cowgirl and horse. “I wave like I would to anyone,” Chandler said. “I don’t want to be fake by any means, but I want to be very real and genuinely wave at people.” Sincerity is important to Chandler, and it’s not unusual to spot her weaving through rodeo audiences, signing autographs and engaging in conversations with fans of all ages. She’s enjoying the opportunity to serve as queen -- representing Deschutes County, meeting new people, and being the best that she can be -- while simultaneously recognizing her duties as a role model. For Chandler, having attained her goal of becoming rodeo queen has given her the opportunity to show other youths that they too can reach their
goals through hard work, perseverance and strong character. “If I can do something like this … then it shows that they can reach their goals if they try hard, “ she said. “Being a polite and kind person with good morals can get you far.” A a native Central Oregonian, having been born in Bend and graduated from Sisters High School, Chandler can’t remember ever missing a Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. The rodeo queen grew up attending the summer event, just as her father did with his parents when he was young, continuing the multi-generational family tradition. While Chandler grew up devotedly cheering at the rodeo, she never actually rode in one until earlier this year. Chandler started riding horses about 13 years ago, and earned four state champion titles with the Oregon High School Equestrian Team. That is where she met Kathy Russell, Deschutes Rodeo County Fair & Rodeo Queen Advisor, who a few years ago suggested that Chandler try out for queen. “I thought she would be a great queen,” Russell said. “She is an awesome rider, a versatile rider… she has great horsemanship skills, and great people skills, too.” To earn the title, Chandler underwent a four-step process scored by a qualified panel of judges. She
was evaluated on a written application, a two-minute speech, an interview, and her horsemanship skills. Upon being named queen, Chandler performed a number of additional duties other than those required in the arena. This spring, for example, she volunteered with Meals on Wheels and supported the Tumalo School annual fundraiser event by helping with activities and signing autographs. In the future, during her reign as queen, she will address Chamber and club breakfasts, host her own luncheons, and will be interviewed by media personalities. She takes her role as an ambassador seriously, and is proud to represent a county that she has been a part of all her life. “The little kids are looking up to us, and parents are taking them to rodeo, and I want to be the best representation of the fair and rodeo I can be for the county,” Chandler said. That includes facing the challenges that come with being queen. Chandler can sometimes have to work out in the hot sun with her hair all done up and wearing makeup, without a chance to eat for hours. While she never personally does her make-up, it is important for Chandler take the time to present
herself as queen. Her wardrobe style in the rodeo arena includes clothes that are more traditional with some bling, but not in excessive amounts. “I don’t want to take away from what I’m trying to show,” Chandler said. “I want people to see me and my face, and me and my horse rather than just what I am wearing on my back.” As a Sports Business major at the University of Oregon, Chandler enjoys learning firsthand about her field of study, meeting those involved in rodeo and witnessing the business aspect of the industry. She admires how friendly the rodeo personnel have been welcoming her to the team, heightening the excitement for the queen at her home rodeo this year. Chandler will be participating in a variety of events throughout the week, such as reciting a pledge at the fair’s opening ceremonies, hanging out at the Family Fun Zone during stick horse races, and serving as one of three judges at the talent show. And, of course, fair-goers will see her in the rodeos, moving calves for roping events, carrying the flag in for grand entries, and waving to the crowd as she and Allie pass by. “The whole experience has been really rewarding so far,” Chandler said. “I just feel really blessed.”
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2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Rodeo Personalities
2015 Rodeo chute boss:
pington, one of the rodeo directors, who has known Reed for more than 15 years and recognizes his valuable role as clown. “He takes pride that all the cowboys in the chute box are safe,” Sappington said. “That is his top priority – to make sure that people are safe and having a good time.” Reed always hopes the spectators walk away from the rodeo thinking that they had fun, and that they are glad they came. “I love the people,” he said. “That’s what keeps me going every day. If I can make you laugh and forget your problems, my job is done.”
Tracy Reed by Kimberly Bowker, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Tracy Reed has been rodeoing since he was practically in diapers. He grew up team roping with his father, and his clowning career started when he first appeared with a number of other children in a clown act at the ripe old age of 4. But clowning is no easy job. As a clown, Reed has to balance the need to distract the bulls and keep the cowboys and cowgirls safe on the ground, with the need to make the crowd laugh. “Every situation is different,” said Reed, “but when I can take a 2,000-pound bull and put him in my back pocket and know I am not going to get crushed, that is an adrenaline rush. And if I can go and make the kids and their parents laugh and forget everything at home, that’s an adrenaline rush too.” Reed has spent his life in rodeo, fighting
bulls and clowning for 36 years. He serves the industry in many ways, and at this year’s Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo - his 16th year - Reed will be running the arena for roping and bucking events as chute boss. Even though he will not be clowning this year, Reed knows that making people laugh is the most fun and challenging part about the clown’s role. Much of the humor performed at the rodeo is “off the cuff,” and all with “a wing and a prayer,” he said. It has become second nature for Reed to be where he needs to be in the ring, and to keep everyone safe. It is such care and camaraderie that he also appreciates about rodeo. “What I love about rodeo is that we’re all family,” he said. “Everybody helps everybody.” Part of that rodeo family is Gladys Sap-
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2015 rodeo announcer:
Kedo Olson by Kimberly Bowker for The Bulletin Special Projects When Kedo Olson announces a rodeo, chances are that he knows firsthand what the cowboys and cowgirls are feeling on the ground. Olson grew up roping cattle and branding steers on a ranch, before beginning to compete in rodeos as a teenager. For 50 years, Olson has participated in the sport, announcing the event for half of his career. “I’ve been doing it for 25 years, and the long of the short of it is that I have been very blessed,” Olson said about his profession. The Central Oregon rancher has announced 40 different rodeo finals around the country and across the globe. In 2003 he was inducted into the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association Hall of Fame, an honor that he said was both humbling and an endorsement from his peers. This will be the 18th year Olson will announce the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo – and he will do so from horseback. “It adds a different element – a personality to it, an intimacy to it,” Olson said. Calling from the saddle enables Olson to interact with and read his audience, a key factor of his job. A rodeo announcer has to educate and entertain the crowd, while also being prepared for the fact that anything can happen.
The way Olson announces, the language he uses, brings the crowd into the arena with him. He consciously describes the arena action with a positive point of view, a perspective that he applies at the rodeo and in life. “Kedo’s been doing it for so many years,” said Gladys Sappington, one of the rodeo directors. “He is so personable and knowledgeable of rodeo, and very well-spoken.” Olson helps those in the stands walk away with a sense of awe and an insight into everything that goes into rodeo. He acts as a mirror, reflecting the good work of those participating in the event, and he always delivers his all. “You’ve got to give your best,” he said, “each time.”
A fair love story
their teenage love ignited at the fair,and more than half a century later,the Thornburghs still love the Fair. by Ben Montgomery, for The Bulletin Special Projects Mention the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo to Ambers Thornburgh, and he’ll tell you that he’s been to it 75 times, starting when he was 7 months old. He’ll talk about showing livestock as a kid in 4-H and FFA, competing in the rodeo for several years, and serving as an associate director for a time, until about five years ago. “There’s probably not many people who’ve been to the fair as many times as I have,” he said. But ask him about that day in 1956 when, as a self-described “crazy” 17-year-old, he first laid eyes on the girl who would eventually become his wife, and he hesitates, shifting in his chair a bit. Like a man who’s had this conversation before and knows exactly where it’s about to go, he glances across the table to Bonnie, his wife of 55 years, and sighs. “Do you want to hear my story or hers?” he asks -- perhaps not unexpectedly -- and Bonnie laughs. There was a lot of laughing, in fact, as Bonnie recalled the story of when the couple first met, Ambers offering his two cents whenever a detail ran afoul of his own memory. Through it all, however, the story held together through most of the important details, including two indisputable facts: the meeting took place 59 years ago, and it happened when both were showing livestock at the Deschutes County Fair, an event they’ve continued to attend and support ever since that day. So how did it happen? How did the two meet? Think ornery teenage boy wielding a tool for showing animals at the fair, perhaps unsure how to catch the attention of a girl he likes. “He kept hooking me around my neck with his pig cane,” Bonnie said. “I maybe did it once,” Ambers coun-
tered, then looked at Bonnie. “I guess I thought you were cute or something.” The two met up the next day as part of a group of teens from the fair who decided to go see a movie. As Bonnie tells it, Ambers grabbed her hand and never let go. Neither could recall what movie was
playing that night. “We were so young -- so young and dumb,” Bonnie laughed. “I’d like to think we’ve probably matured a little since then.” The Thornburghs were married four years later, 1960, in the Powell Butte
Photo by Kevin Prieto
Church. The newlyweds missed the next two years of the fair due to Ambers serving in the Army, but they’ve returned to the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo every year since, this despite living outside of Central Oregon for more than 30 of those years. These days, the couple lives on an offthe-grid ranch west of Redmond and are longtime members of the Deschutes County Fair Association. Bonnie continues to volunteer at the information booth each summer and says a lot has changed at the fair over the years. “It was a lot more family oriented in the beginning,” she said. “Living on the ranch, it was a vacation, with the camaraderie, all the kids involved, the competition. It used to be you knew everyone who walked through the gate. These days, when I’m volunteering, I can go all day and not recognize anyone.” That’s not to say they don’t like today’s version of the Deschutes County Fair. It’s just different -- and of course, much larger and more diverse. These days, Bonnie loves the greasy carnival food, Ambers enjoys seeing young people showing their livestock, and both think the Family Fun Zone does a great job of capturing all that’s great about a local fair -- family, fun, competition and camaraderie. And they both enjoy attending the Buckaroo Breakfast on the Sunday morning of the fair, a great event at which to catch up with old friends, Ambers said. But most of all (and despite their differing stories on the topic) the Thornburghs love the Deschutes County Fair itself -- not what it was, what it is or what it could be, but just that it was there, 59 years ago, to bring two unsuspecting kids together to share a moment that ended up meaning the world to each of them. “The fair has a special meaning to both of us, that one thing is certain,” Bonnie said.
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President
MEET THE ASSOCIATION
Brian Schiel is the DCFA President and CO-Director of Outdoor Commercial. Outside of fair Brian is an IT expert working at Advanced Energy as well as a former small business owner. The fair has been a part of his family since shortly after they moved to Central Oregon in the early 70’s.
Directors and Associate Directors
Randy Amis is one of the Rodeo Directors. That means hundreds of hours putting together the number one NPRA Rodeo in the region year after year. It also means coordinating stock, announcers, bullfighters, entertainments and community outreach. Debbie Badger, Associate Outdoor Commercial, comes to the DCFA with a ton of great experience. She has been in Education for 27 years and is a counselor in the Redmond School District. She has been associated with fairs and rodeos for most of her life, either riding or volunteering. Debbie has one son, Josh, who lives in San Diego. Terry Burgess is the Director of Honored Citizens Golf Car Shuttle Services. You know all those golf cars buzzing around the Fair? That’s Terry’s job! D.C., Official Fair Mascot Extraordinaire! Guess what “D.C” stands for? Josh Clark, an associate director for Craig Unger, is a paramedic and fireman with the Redmond Fire & Rescue. A hometown boy, Josh was born and raised in Redmond. Rita Couture, Major Entertainment Director in charge of concert ushers. Rita recruits 25 volunteers for each of the major concerts to help with doors, seating and crowd control. She’s seen it all from Alice Cooper to Carrot Top! Who’s her favorite? That’s a secret! Arron Curtis is the Director of 4-H/
FFA Camping. There are more than 170 campsites behind the livestock barns where 4-H and FFA families “live” during the Fair: Arron is camp host!
with this Deschutes County fair since 2005. Chad and his family raise Angus and Hereford cattle. He is an auto broker by day, rancher and farmer in between.
Kathleen Proctor Curtis is Director of Outdoor Commercial Vendors and also in charge of the information booth. Kathleen organizes volunteers for the information booth and sets their work schedules, making sure fairgoers are in the know. Kathleen also manages the volunteer Information Booth.
Kerri Green is the Director of Livestock Barns including small animals, goats/ llamas, sheep and swine. She oversees five livestock superintendents and is responsible for barn safety, communication, policy compliance, problem solving and more.
Toni Dunlap Duff, Associate Director for Outdoor Entertainment, was involved in 4-H as a kid growing up in Central Oregon. Giving back to the community has always been an important part of her life and being part of the Fair is perfect fit for her. Toni has played piano since she was 3, been involved in Band and choir. All that experience plus her love of people make her a perfect fit for her new role in entertainment. Jim Erickson is On Grounds Entertainment Director. Jim recruits and organizes all of the entertainment on Eberhard’s Food Court Stage and the Center Circle Stage including the talent show. A talented musician himself and well-known teacher, Jim is a familiar face at the Fair. Gary Frazee is Terry’s Associate Director. You know all the golf cars buzzing around the Fair… Holly Garner grew up in Tumalo and was immersed in the 4-H program from day one. Her grandparents, Ralph & Dee McNulty, made sure that she learned the ranch life and started her in Shorthorn cattle early on. Holly is currently a Real Estate Broker here in Central Oregon and competes in Strongman & Highland Games competitions. Pam Gilbert is the Associate Director of Major Entertainment. That means she’s by Rita’s side through thick and thin, always with a smile on her face. Chad Greene is the associate director in the beef barn. Chad has been involved
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Elton Gregory is the Indoor Commercial Director. Elton and his associaite are the direct liaison between the commercial exhibitors and the Association. Exhibitors enter a detailed and very specific contract. He also provides a support system for the exhibitors to assure maximum success of their booth. Elton has been involved with the Association for many years and was very instrumental in the process of moving the fairgrounds to its new home. Karen McBride is Associate Director of Open Class Non-Livestock. Karen is Rachel’s “Top Gun”! Between the two of them, the South Sister Building couldn’t be in better hands. Jeff McDonald is another Associate of Terry’s. You know all the golf cars buzzing around the Fair… Rachel McIntosh has more than 30 years of service to Deschutes County Fair. During a fair trivia contest it was Rachel everyone ran to for the answers! She is Director of Open Class Non-Livestock which consists of 12 departments. She is also the Director for the Queen and Grand Marshall. She even sews the red vests all the directors wear! Patty Moor-Breitbach, Associate Director for Outdoor Commercial, is another new DCFA associate this year and will be a great addition to the outdoor commercial team. Patty’s family are longtime Central Oregon residents who have been involved with the community and the fair. Patty is also a employee of the Redmond School District working with
special needs students. “I have been wanting to get on the fair association board for a long time,” she said, “and am so excited for the opportunity to give back to the community that I love.” Lois Northrup is the Associate Director of the Indoor Commercial Vendor Building helping oversee exhibitors in the Middle Sister Building Kathy O’Neal is Associate Director of Livestock Barns. She helps oversee four of the five livestock barns. Gladys Sappington is another Rodeo Director. Gladys works with Randy to promote and produce the rodeo. She does it all from hangingsponsor banners to running the tractor and getting the arena ready for the first performance to creating the opening pre-show. Craig Unger is the Director of Public Safety. Together with fair administration, he works with Redmond Police Department, Redmond Fire & Rescue and a private security organization to provide all aspects of emergency medical and fire services. Craig is perfect for the job as he is a retired Redmond police officer. Mike Schiel is a Fair Association Director and County Board member serving as a liaison between the Fair Association and County Fair Board, County Commissioners, County Administrator and his staff, and the communities and citizens of Deschutes County. A well-loved former Redmond teacher and vice principal, it’s amazing how many of the thousands of fairgoers passing by Mike call out”Hey Mr.Schiel!” to which he replies and later introduces each of them as “one of his favorites.” Andee Simmons is Associate Rodeo Director. Andee assists Randy and Gladys at the rodeo. Jon Wood, an associate director for Craig Unger, is a paramedic with the Redmond Fire & Rescue.
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WHO’S WHO AT THE FAIR
Without our generous sponsors who help support the Fair & Expo Center throughout the year, we would not be able to produce the excellent fair that we do. Obviously the fair is extremely important, and you will see throughout the guide those sponsors that help make the fair possible. The Bulletin Big R Big Country RV Bigfoot Beverages / Pepsi Bank of the Cascades Midstate Power Products
Peterson Cat Gary Gruner Chevrolet, Buick, GMC BendBroadband Deschutes County Fair Association Columbia Distributing Old Mill District
All of the above companies are major sponsors of the annual fair as well. I want to genuinely thank all the companies above for supporting the Fair & Expo Center.
FAIR STAFF: FRONT ROW, left to right: Carol Dolf, Maintenance; Sarah Staples, Receptionist; Roxia Todoroff, Sales & Marketing Manager. BACK ROW: Dan Despotopulos, Director; Randy Bennett, Maintenance; Maarten Leunen, Operations Manager; Ross Rogers, Fair Marketing Manager; Henry Washburn, Maintenance. Not pictured: Kathy Glidewell, and Andrew Ingallinera. Honorary Directors
Dan Despotopulos Director, Fair & Expo Center
Jack Brazeal Neil Davis Merv Fleming Bob Gordon
Sarge Hirtzel Kenny Johnson Bill Mayfield Mike McKinnon Ralph McNulty Chris McMullen
Don Miltenberger Jack Mitchell Mike Penhollow Art Proctor Sherm VanCleave Don Yeager
Fair Board David Bishop Cheryl Davidson Jim Morrell Carrie Novick Mike Schiel
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2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo • 4-H Spotlight
For the love of birds
The 4-H Deschutes County Poultry Program is a rewarding endeavor. by Zack Hall, for The Bulletin Special Projects / Photos by Kevin Prieto
Alea Minar spoke with authority uncommon for a child her age. At age 11, she explained clearly and concisely the attributes of the 4-H poultry program, which she has been a member of for four years. Alea’s tone was confident no matter the question. Being part of the 4-H poultry program is a big reason why, she said. “It really gets you involved,” said Alea, who has spent the last year raising six market turkeys as part of the 4-H program. “You start doing community service and you start giving presentations. It’s addicting. You just have to come back and do more.” Alea is one of 35 children, each raising from three to 15 birds, participating in the 4-H Deschutes County poultry program. The birds range from show chickens (smaller birds not raised for food) to market turkeys. The members are diverse, too. Some such as the Minar family live on acreage with room to spare to raise the birds. Others raise their birds in smaller backyard flocks. But interest in the poultry project has grown in recent years, said Candi Bo-
thum, 4-H program coordinator for the Oregon State University Extension Service. “One of the reasons poultry is growing is because of the whole sustainability movement,” Bothum said. “People want to know where their food comes from. This has created more backyards flocks, and that, of course, leads to increased youth interest.” The kids who have taken part in the program are impressive. In part, that comes from taking on the responsibility of spending a year to raise the birds. The process begins when deciding on a breed of animal to raise, then searching out where to get the animals. (Alyssa Minar, Alea’s 15-year-old sister, got her chickens from Michigan, for instance.) And the year typically ends when show birds are exhibited or in some cases sold for breeding purposes, or animals raised for food are sold at auction. The hardest work comes every day between. Alea wakes up early every morning to let the turkeys out of their coops and check the animals’ feed and water. In the afternoon, she lets them out again for
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about an hour before returning them to their coops. In the evening she repeats the process, being certain they return to their coops to protect them from predators. Alyssa is raising seven Dutch Bantam show chickens among her total of 17 chickens, and the work is nonstop from daily feedings to thawing drinking water in winter. Dutch Bantams also are not particularly fond of the cold and must be brought inside the house at times, she said. Caring for such animals takes diligence. “With animals you never get to have a vacation or break,” Alyssa said. “You have to feed them early in the morning, every morning, for the whole year. And it’s hard to get babysitters for them if you want to go on a vacation. You really have to put the commitment in.” But raising the birds is fun, too. Alea laughed at the memory of when her turkeys stomped around the porch behind her like a marching band because the turkeys seemed to like the sounds of their feet on the wood of the porch, she said. When it was time to return them to the coop, the turkeys began to follow
her downstairs. The first turkey spread its wings, curled them and proceeded to stumble down the stairs. The moment was both silly and endearing. But therein lies the difficult part of raising market poultry for many of the kids in the 4-H program. “You have to make an effort to not get too attached to animals,” Alea said. “They have the best personalities. They’re really fun. It’s hard, because you really have to stay away from anything that will get you attached, like naming them and stuff like that.” Instead, Bothum noted, each member strives to provide a quality life for market birds, followed by a quality food product. For most involved, the reward is worth the effort. “You make so many friends in 4-H and other valuable things like leadership and responsibility,” Alyssa said. “You meet people who become good role models and friends. There are so many great people you meet. “I just really like it.”
2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo • 4-H Spotlight
protecting the Flock No Live Poultry Exhibit this year at The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo by Zack Hall, for The Bulletin Special Projects / Photos by Kevin Prieto
Because of an outbreak of Avian Influenza across the U.S., the Deschutes County Fair will not have its typical live poultry exhibit this year. Only one case of Avian Influenza, commonly known as “bird flu,” has broken out in Deschutes County. That case affected approximately 55 birds, said Candi Bothum, 4-H program coordinator for the Oregon State University Extension Service. But as a precautionary measure, the traditional live-bird poultry exhibit has been canceled (pigeons and doves will still be present because of low susceptibility to Avian Influenza). Bothum noted that Deschutes County’s abundance of waterfowl, which are known carriers of Avian Influenza, and high rate of backyard blocks living in relative close proximity led to the decision.
“We didn’t want to take any chances with kids with show birds taking (Avian flu) home to backyard flocks,” Bothum said. “And since we’ve already had one incident here in Deschutes County where about 55 birds were lost, the last thing we wanted was to perpetuate what could be a serious issue.” Instead, the Deschutes County Fair will have some alternative programs without the birds for the members of the 4-H poultry program. These include contests for poultry carcasses, poultry processing, showmanship, a poultry quiz bowl, poultry judging, best chicken photo, eggs as well as educational displays. Dates and times were still tentative at press time.
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2015 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO • 4-H / FFA
to the Fair
Waiting impatiently behind long lines of traffic into the Deschutes County Fair (DCF) and Expo Center seems to be as synonymous with the fair as Elephant Ears. The stress of this can be eliminated by taking advantage of the DCF’s free bus ride program. For the five days the fair is offered, the DCF offers free rides to the fair and back again that leave from Bend High School, Sisters Elementary School, and Redmond High School. Those coming from La Pine can take a bus to Hawthorne Station in Bend and walk to Bend High to catch the bus. Dan Despotopulos, director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, said this is the 10th year the program has been offered and about 2,000 people take advantage of it each year. Fair goers will be dropped off and picked up at the front gate, giving them more time at the fair and less time in the parking lot. For more information, call the Deschutes County Fair at 541-548-2711 or visit www.expo.deschutes.org.
Ride Schedules Mountain View High School
2755 NE 27th, Bend Buses leave for fair — 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (SUNDAY ONLY: 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.) Leaving fair for Bend — 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (Wed/Thurs), 11:30 p.m. (Fri/Sat) (SUNDAY ONLY: 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.)
Sisters Elementary School
611 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters Buses leave for fair — 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. (except Sunday) Leaving fair for Sisters — 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (last Sunday bus), 10:30 p.m. (Wed/Thurs), 11:30 p.m (Fri/Sat)
Redmond High School
SHOW RING SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. 10:30a.m 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Market Lamb Show - Sheep Ring Market Swine Show - Swine Ring Market and Meat Goat Show - Goat Ring Virtual Poultry Showmanship - Small Animal Barn Market Rabbit Show - Small Animal Barn Rabbit Showmanship - Small Animal Barn Market Steer Show - Beef Ring Pigeon and Dove Show - Small Animal Barn Goat Obstacle Course/Pak Goat - Goat Ring Grand Champion Market Steer Judging - Beef Ring Grand Champion Market Goat Judging - Goat Ring Grand Champion Market Lamb Judging - Sheep Ring Grand Champion Market Hog Judging - Swine Ring
757 Rimrock Way, Redmond Buses leave for fair — 10:00 a.m., Noon, 5:00 p.m. Leaving fair for Redmond — 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (last Sunday bus), 10:30 p.m. (Wed/Thurs), 11:30 p.m (Fri/Sat)
THURSDAY JULY 30 8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m. 1 p.m.
3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 31 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m.
• Complete bus schedules will be published in The Bulletin. SPONSORED BY THE BULLETIN
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Cavy Show - Small Animal Barn Swine Showmanship - Swine Ring Dairy Goat Show - Goat Ring Rabbit Conformation - Small Animal Barn Sheep Showmanship - Sheep Ring Llama Show - Goat Ring Pygmy Goat Show -Goat Ring Beef Showmanship - Beef Ring Fashion Revue - North Sister Building Fiber Goat Show - Goat Ring Small Animal Master Showmanship Contest - Small Animal Barn Mini-Goat Master Showmanship - Goat Ring Individual Fitting Contest - Beef Ring
6:30 p.m.
Breeding Sheep Show - Sheep Ring Breeding Swine Show - Swine Ring Archery (JR) - Shooting Range Breeding Beef Show - Beef Ring Archery (INT/SR) - Shooting Range Cloverbud Small Animal Show - Small Animal Barn Beef Obstacle Course - Beef Ring Goat Costume Contest - Goat Ring Sheep Dress Up Contest - Sheep Ring Livestock Master Showmanship Contest - Goat Ring Iron Chef Competition - North Sister Building Rabbit Hopping Contest - Small Animal Barn
SATURDAY, AUG. 1 10 a.m. 11 a.m.
Noon
Archery Shoot-Off - (JR) - Shooting Range Archery Shoot-Off -(INT/SR) - Shooting Range Buyers Barbecue - Sheep Ring 4-H/FFA JR Livestock Auction Begins
SUNDAY, AUG. 2 10 a.m. 1 p.m.
Static Exhibit Special Awards Program - Eberhard’s Dairy Food Court Stage Livestock/Small Animal Special Awards Program - Event Center
Where everyone gets a “FAIR” price!
2015 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK AUCTION
BIDDER’S INFORMATION SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 2015 • DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & EXPO
INSIDE: Schedule | Map How to Participate Buyer Benefits Glossary of Terms Thank You’s!
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AT A GLANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, Aug. 2
11 a.m. — Buyers’ BBQ starts; Sheep Ring ~ Sponsored by the Deschutes Farm Bureau 11 a.m. — 1:30 p.m., Buyer Appreciation BBQ 12 noon — Steers sell starting with Grand Champion; Swine Ring 1 p.m. (approximately) — All other animals sell starting with the Champion animal of the species in the following order (Swine Ring): Sheep Rabbits Goats Hogs 32 | 2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo | The Bulletin & The Redmond Spokesman
A special way to be a part of the
Deschutes County Fair In our fast-paced world with its high-tech, complicated communication systems and travel, we tend to lose track of the simpler side of life. It’s amazing though, how words can conjure up memories of sights, sounds, and smells that instantly take us back to our childhood. Every year since 1919, these memories have been made for all Central Oregonians; generation after generation, families have benefited either through participation in or just enjoying a day together, at the County Fair. The Deschutes County Fair is not run by a professional organization that goes from town to town. It is run by the local fair association, with support from, 4-H volunteer leaders, FFA advisors, fair board, fair & expo staff, and volunteers. Your friends and neighbors, sharing their time to provide a vehicle to recognize the hard work of the youth involved. The Fair Association was established to run the county fair. Our local fair association consists of 30 volunteers who work hard to make sure the fair runs smoothly. You can’t miss them — they’re the hard working ones in the red vests. 4-H is one of the largest out-of-school youth programs in the Nation. It encourages youth to learn by doing, be it through animal science, home economics, art, or other project area. It helps youth, grades k-12, develop life skills through projects, leadership activities, and community service opportunities. In Deschutes County, 4-H serves and supports over 1,000 youth, their families and 200+ volunteer leaders.
The OSU Extension Service is a program, through Oregon State University, that offers several local program areas, including: forestry, small farms, food & nutrition education, horticulture and the master gardener program, and, of course, youth development through 4-H. Within these programs, Extension offers many services and activities to the community to extend research based formal and informal educational opportunities. FFA is a program offered to high school students in Bend and Redmond. It develops leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. It has been in existence for more than 70 years. In our county there are over 300 students involved. FFA Alumni is an affiliate to the FFA program; their purpose is to support agriculture programs and instructors with scholarships and project assistance and to send FFA members to state and national leadership conferences. The FFA Alumni work together with FFA advisors, as judges, guest speakers and activity coordinators. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction Committee is a 501c3 Non-Profit with the mission of providing an educational auction opportunity for 4-H and FFA youth; they are the facilitators of the auction. The Board is made up of two (2) FFA Advisors, one (1) 4-H Staff, one (1) 4-H Volunteer, and three (3) Community Members at Large. The committee is made up of any additional interested adults and youth who wish to share expertise, experience and/or volunteer time. The Bulletin & The Redmond Spokesman | 2015 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo | 33
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Your Money at Work HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Attend in Person: The excitement and drama of the auction is an unforgettable experience. Auction committee members and ring stewards will be on hand to assist. Proxy: You can do so by completing a proxy buyer form specifying your bid. This pledge will allow a person of your choice to place a bid in your behalf. This form needs to be filled out and turned in at the bidder table, so your buyer can get a bidder number. Proxy forms are available at the Deschutes OSU Extension Office or under the auction tab at www.deschutes4h.com. If you need a proxy buyer you can contact committee member Javan Shull at: 541-678-1558 or javan@tvcbean.com Group Purchasing: If you and other interested buyers wish to pool resources, this is possible by purchasing as a group. If more than 2 buyers are “pooling” their resources, one bidder number MUST be acquired. Every effort will be made to recognize all contributors. Add Ons: Anyone may “add on” to a specific exhibitor or group of exhibitors. An “add on” form must be completed and turned in, no later than the close of auction on Saturday. This form will not be accepted without payment. Checks for “add ons” should be made payable to: Deschutes County 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction. The “add on” form and payment may be turned into the 4-H office on the fairgrounds (North Sister building) or to the “bank” (across from the sale). They may also be mailed to: Auction, c/o 3893 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756. Forms are available at the Deschutes County OSU Extension Office and under the auction tab at www.deschutes4h.com
Purchasing: Be sure to stop by the bidder table to sign up for a bidder number, before the sale begins or before you intend to bid. (You can find a “bidder” table at the official “bank” across from the swine ring. (only a short distance from the BBQ) When you wish to place a bid on the animal in the ring, raise your hand until a ring-man or auctioneer acknowledges your bid. Bids are based on dollars per pound. The buyer is the highest bidder. Upon being recognized as the buyer you will be asked for the bidder number and the bidder name. The auctioneer will announce your name or your business name depending on how you registered your bidder number. Quality of meat: All animals are Select or better as determined by a professional judge’s evaluation of the live animal. The animal after the sale. Following the sale, beginning early Sunday morning, market animals will be released. Three local processors have agreed to remove all custom animals and they will pick up the animals you have chosen to send to them; much thanks to Cinder Butte Meat, Redmond Smokehouse/ Lockers, and Quimby Independent Meat for participating in this process. Because these animals are not sent away to a USDA slaughter site, this meat is NOT eligible for re-sale. So if you’re donating meat, make sure this process works with your intended recipient. Perhaps most importantly, all custom animals will have very little travel time and will be handled 100% by local processors. All Re-sale animals will be humanely loaded and hauled to a processor; this processor will be determined with an interest in local if possible, needs of the processors, price and shipping costs. The best possible choice will be determined about 45 days prior to the sale.
The 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction Committee developed this information to explain the Livestock Market Auction to prospective buyers and to recognize buyers who support the program. The 4-H and FFA Livestock Market Sale is organized to provide a special opportunity for 4-H and FFA young people to sell their market animals. All money spent for livestock will be paid to the 4-H/FFA member, except five percent of the gross sale, which will be used for sale overhead costs, and to help provide needed equipment, scholarships and supplies for the FFA and 4-H programs, when funds are available. Profits from the sale of these members’ livestock are often reinvested in high quality animals or set aside for future educational expenses. As a buyer, you are investing in 4-H and FFA members’ future; encouraging them to continue their life of learning, work ethic, responsibility and accountability. In addition to their market projects, these members are engaged in character-building, life skill and leadership activities through which they learn community involvement, citizenship, public speaking, record keeping, accountability and responsibility in an outstanding, safe and educational atmosphere.
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HOW TO PAY:
Please come prepared to pay for your purchase(s) the night of the sale; checks should be made payable to: Deschutes County 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction or we accept Visa and Mastercard; Redmond’s Branch of Washington Federal Bank sponsors our “bank” at the sale. If for some reason, you are unable to pay the night of the sale, you may mail your check, immediately following the sale to:
Deschutes County 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction P.O. Box 1645 Redmond, OR 97756
This is a terminal sale. Buyers have 2 options:
Resale: A buyer may resell the animal to the auction’s commercial buyer at
the resale price. The buyer then pays the difference between the resale price and the amount bid. Actual commercial or “floor” prices will be available at the sale. Example of a “Resale” purchase:
Custom Processing:
Buyers may prefer to have the purchase processed for their own consumption. You will choose which local custom processor you prefer and they will pick up your animal on Sunday for processing. A list of participating local processors for you to choose from will be listed on your purchasing paperwork. Example of a “Custom” purchase: Live hog weight is 275 pounds Buyer bids: $2.50/lb = $687.50 Kill Fee: $75* Buyer Pays: $762.50**
Live hog weight is 275 pounds Buyer bids: $2.50/lb = $687.50 Less resale price, 250 x .50* = $125 Buyer Pays: $ 562.50** *Resale prices will vary from year to year; actual prices are available at the sale. **Check with your tax preparer, this amount may be tax deductible
*Kill fees vary from year to year, actual cost is available at the sale **Buyers are also responsible for any cutting and wrapping costs associated with their animal.
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BUYER BENEFITS: New Buyers. Buyers who did not participate during the previous year’s auction, but who intend to buy this year should come to the buyers barbecue on the day of the auction, sign up, receive your bidder number, and enjoy the barbecue.
Small Gift Buyers.
Placards.
Current year’s buyer names are listed in a thank you advertisement in the week following the fair, sponsored by the Bulletin and the Auction Committee; buyer’s names are announced at the auction; a list of buyers will be placed under the auction tab at the website www.deschutes4h.com.
Buyers receive placards with a picture of the member and the animal they purchased. It will include your name as buyer and will be presented to you at the sale. Many businesses display these in prominent places where they can be seen by their customers.
Tickets. Buyers from the previous year will receive tickets to the buyer’s barbecue and two complimentary gate passes.
Small Gift Buyers will receive a special mug, cap, or other promotional item, signifying their role as an Auction Contributor.
Advertising.
Support. The auction is a great place to show involvement and support for the youth of our community.
Quality Meat. You obtain top quality pork, beef, lamb, goat or fryers.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS: Floor Price: Floor Price: The amount the animal can be resold for. This is per pound for all species. Shrink: The amount the animal will lose during fair and travel, based on an industry standard. The weights in the sale catalog will reflect this shrinkage. This means the weights shown are the pounds you will pay for. Bid Price: The amount you agree to pay. This will be a dollar per pound figure times the total weight of the animal as written in the sale catalog (this already has shrinkage removed).
Terminal Sale: This means all animals must be slaughtered. No animals sold in the auction may go home live for production or further finishing. Custom Processing: This means you have chosen to keep the meat and would like it processed by a local participating plant of your choice. Resale: This means you have chosen not to receive the meat back. The animal is sold to the “resale buyer” (this is the company that floored the sale). You pay the difference between floor price and bid price.
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THANK YOU!
Thank you for your interest in Deschutes County 4-H and FFA. We’re proud of our programs and proud of the community which so graciously supports 4-H, FFA, and the youth in our area. Many thanks to the community, buyers, and participants which make this auction possible. A special thanks to Deschutes Farm Bureau, Washington Federal Bank, the Deschutes County Fair & Expo staff, the Deschutes County Fair Association and the many volunteers who make it all happen.
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Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic, Coyote Rock Ranch #2, Cross Country Ranch, Crump Ranch, CS Construction, David Tacy Construction, Davis Family, Del Barber Excav., Inc., Deschutes Co. Farm Bureau, Dodie Peterson, Don Penington, Donny Jackson, Double Eagle Ranch, Doug Dunn, Doug Werme, Dr Darren Kowalski, Easterly Fencing Co, Elizabeth & Vern Johnson, Elk Ridge Construction, Energy Conservation Insulation, Helena Chemical Co., Hendrickson Homes of Oregon, Jack Robinson & Sons, Jackman Wagyu Beef, James Boss, John & Jeff Shelton, JR Faulkner Excavation, K Bard Ranch, Keeton & King Construction, Ken & Sue Hill, Kevin Spencer, Kip & Christine Harris, Klamath Basin Equip - Redmond, Knife River, Kruse Properties, Kyle Killingbeck, Landon Construction, Latham Excavation,
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