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2011 Wyoming State Fair Schedule FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 6:00 P.M. — Antique Tractor Show 7:00 P.M. — Antique Tractor Show and Pull (Grandstand Arena) SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 5:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 7:30 A.M. — Quarter Horse Show (1 & 2) (Horse Arenas) 8:30 A.M. — Sheep Dog Trial (Grandstand Arena) 9:00 A.M. — ABGA Boer Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 10:00 A.M. — Kidz and Kars Fair Parade: Downtown Douglas 6:00 P.M. — DEMOLITION DERBY (Grandstand Arena) SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 5:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 7:30 A.M. — Quarter Horse Show (3) (Horse Arenas) 8:00 A.M. — WSF Dairy Goat Show and WDGA Dairy Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 9:30 A.M. — Wyoming Stock Dog Cattle Trials (Grandstand Arena) 10:00 A.M. — Cowboy Church (North Stage) IBGA Boer Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) ARBA Rabbit Show (Event Tent) 3:00 P.M. — Ranch Rodeo (Grandstand Arena) 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew MONDAY, AUGUST 15 5:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 7:00 A.M. to — 6:00 P.M. Complimentary Guest Admission 9:00 A.M. — 4-H Dog Shows and Showmanship Contest (Horse Arenas) Youth Rabbit Showmanship followed by Youth Rabbit Show (Event Tent) 10:00 A.M. — OPENING CEREMONIES-(Main Entrance) Commercial Vendors/Buildings Open Youth Horse Show Showmanship, Youth Horse Show Halter Classes, Youth Horse Show Programmed Ride (Horse Arenas) Youth Horse Show Trail Classes (Trail Arena) 12 NOON — Exhibit Buildings Open 6:00 P.M. — Fed Beef Contest and WBCIA Fed Beef Live Evaluation Contest (Longhorn Show Ring) 7:00 P.M. — MONSTER TRUCK NIGHT (Grandstand Arena) 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 5:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 7:30 A.M. — Youth Horse Show Performance Classes (Horse Arenas) 9:00 A.M. –Youth Meat Goat Showmanship followed by Youth Breeding Meat Goat show followed by Youth Market Goat show (Goat Show Arena) FFA Ag Mechanics judging (Ft. Laramie) Hay Show judging (Ag & NR Center) 10:00 A.M. — Commercial Vendors Buildings Open Youth Poultry Showmanship followed by YouthPoultry Show (Event Tent)

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12 NOON — Exhibit Buildings Open 12 NOON — Youth Exhibit Buildings Open (Youth Exhibit Buildings have limited access to guests due to judging) Youth Pocket Pet Show (Event Tent) 1:30 P.M. — Performance Lamb Evaluation Contest (Livestock Pavilion) 3:00 P.M. — Youth Beef Fitting Contest (Beef Arena) 3:30 P.M. — Performance Pork Evaluation Contest (Swine Show Arena) 7:00 P.M. — PIG ‘N MUD WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP(Grandstand Arena) 8:30-10:00 P.M. WREA Sponsored 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Dance (Cafeteria Commons) 9:00 P.M. — Exhibit Buildings Close 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 ARMED FORCES DAY CATTLE INDUSTRY DAY 11 A.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS YOUTH DAY 7:30 A.M. — 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 8:00 A.M. — 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Showmanship Contest followed by Youth Dairy Goat Show (Goat Arenas) 9:00-NOON — Wyoming Livestock Board meeting (Cafeteria, East Wing) 9:00 A.M. — 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship Contest (Event Tent) 10:00 A.M. — Commercial Vendors Buildings Open Commercial Heifer Show (Longhorn Pens) Wyoming Ropefest 2011 (Silver Arena) 12 NOON — Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open 12:30 P.M. — 4-H Livestock Judging Reasons (Ft. Steele) 1:00 P.M. — All Other Breeds Cattle (AOB) Show followed by Wyoming Maine-Anjou Market Beef Show followed by Murray Grey Show (Beef Arenas) WLR Wyoming Cattlemen’s Conference 3:00-5:00 P.M. — Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship (Equine Arena) 3:00 P.M. — Shorthorn Cattle Show followed by Shorthorn Steer Show (Beef Arenas) 4-H Livestock Judging Awards (Ft. Reno Stage) 4:00 P.M. — 4-H Swine Showmanship followed by Youth Breeding Swine Show followed by Champion of Champions Market Swine Show followed by Pen of 5 Market Swine (Swine Arena) Champion of Champions Market Lamb Challenge followed by Pen of 5 Market Lambs followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Lamb Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 5:30 P.M. — Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic 7:00 P.M. — Darryl Worley Concert 9:00 P.M. — Exhibit Buildings Close 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew 5

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 WYOMING PIONEER DAY 1:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 8:00 A.M. — Ranch Sorting (Silver Arena) 4-H Breeding Sheep Showmanship followed by Youth Breeding Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 9:00 A.M. — 4-H Fashion Revue judging-Douglas High School WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Goat Show followed by Champion of Champions Market Goat Show (Goat Arenas) 10:00 A.M. — Commercial Exhibits Open 10:00 A.M. — Hereford Cattle Show (Beef Arenas) followed by Pen of 3 Bulls and Wyoming Hereford Steer Show 10:00 A.M. — Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Meeting (Cafeteria) 12 NOON — Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open Wy. Pioneer Assn. Luncheon (Cafeteria) 1:00 P.M. — PRCA Slack 2:00 P.M. — Angus Cattle Show followed by Wyoming Angus Steer Show and WJAA Heifer Show (Beef Arena) 3:00 P.M. — FFA Swine Showmanship followed by Youth Market Swine Show (Swine Arena) 5:00 P.M. — Champion of Champions Market Beef Show followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Beef Show (Beef Arenas) Supreme Champion Beef Bull and Female Selection (following Angus Show) 6:00 P.M. — Performance Pork Awards (Swine Center) MRW Autograph signing (North Stage) 7:00 P.M. — PRCA Extreme Bull Riding (Grandstand Arena) PRCA Steer Roping (Grandstand) 9:00 P.M. — Exhibit Buildings Close Commercial Exhibits Close 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 1:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 7:30 A.M. — Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship (Horse Arenas) 7:30 A.M. — FFA Sheep Showmanship and 4-H Market Lamb Showmanship followed by Youth Market Lamb Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 8:00 A.M. — Ranch Horse Competition (Silver Arena) 8:30 A.M. — Wyoming Mustang Days In Hand and Performance (Horse Arenas) 9:00 A.M. — 4-H Beef Showmanship Contest followed by Youth Breeding Beef Show followed Youth Pen of 5 Breeding Heifer Show followed by N.I.L.E. Merit Heifer Showcase, followed by Open Prospect Calf Show (Beef Arenas) 10:00 A.M. — Commercial Vendors/Exhibit Buildings Open 11:00 A.M. — Exhibit Buildings Open Texas Longhorn Cattle Show (Longhorn Ring) 1:00 P.M. — PRCA Steer Roping (Grandstand Arena) 1:30 P.M. — “A Living Legacy” Tree Program dedication (Ag Hall) 6

Wy. Market Steer Futurity (Beef Show Arena) 3:00 P.M. — Sheep Lead Contest (Event Tent) 4:00 P.M. — WDA Awards Reception (Ag & Nat’l Resource Ctr) 6:00 P.M. — Youth Sheep Fitting Contest (Sheep/ Goat Arenas) 6:30 P.M. — WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Swine Show (Swine Show Center) WYOMING AGRICULTURE AWARDS RECOGNITION (Grandstand Stage) 7:00 P.M. — PRCA RODEO (Grandstand Arena) 4-H Fashion Revue - (Douglas High School) 8:30-10:00 P.M.—WREA Sponsored 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Dance (Cafeteria Commons) 9:00 P.M. — Exhibit Buildings Close 10:00 P.M. — Commercial Exhibits Close 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 STATE FAIR PARADE DAY 11 A.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 7:30 A.M. — Appaloosa Show (Horse Arenas) 8:00 A.M. — FFA Beef Showmanship followed by Youth Market Beef Show followed by Pen of 5 Market Beef Show, followed by Bred, Fed and Owned show (Beef Arenas) Open Class Sheep Show and Natural Colored Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 10:00 A.M. — WYOMING STATE FAIR PARADE Downtown Douglas Commercial Vendor Buildings Open 11:00 A.M. — Exhibit Buildings Open Wyoming Farmers’ Market (Event Tent) Lamb Evaluation Contest Awards (Sheep/ Goat Arenas) Fed Beef Contest Awards Presentations held during Youth Mkt. Beef Show (Beef Arenas) 1:30 P.M. — Sheep Shearing Demonstrations (Wool Pavilion) 2:00 P.M. — Rubber Chicken Race/Stick Horse Rodeo (Grandstand Arena) Bonsai Demonstration (Lower Ft. Reno) Wyoming Mustang Days Activities (Horse Arenas) 3:00 P.M. — FFA Round Robin Showmanship followed by 4-H Round Robin Showmanship followed by Over the Hill Showmanship (Sheep/ Goat Arenas) Championship Arm Wrestling Contest (North Stage) 5:00 P.M. — All Breed Sheep Sale (Sheep Barn) 7:00 P.M. — PRCA RODEO (Grandstand Arena) CROWNING OF MISS RODEO WYOMING 2012 (Grandstand Platform) 9:00 P.M. — Exhibit Buildings Close 10:00 P.M. — Commercial Exhibits Close 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew 12 MIDNIGHT Carnival Closes SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 5:30 A.M. — McKibben Cafeteria Open for Breakfast 6:00 A.M. — Livestock Exhibits Released 7:00 A.M. — Release of Home Arts Exhibits to 1:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. — Appaloosa Show (Equine Center) 10:00 A.M. — Dormitories Close

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Ranch rodeo returns for state finals in participating, so we may have as many as 15 teams qualify this year, which means we will have to have a qualifying rodeo prior to the main rodeo, where only 10 to 12 teams will compete,” says Bentley. The ranch rodeo is an exciting competition featuring five events: ranch bronc riding, wild cow milking, team doctoring, team branding and trailer loading. The events are reminiscent of ranch work and are completed by four- to five-member teams. Each event is constrained by a time limit and scored using a time limit or point system. While each event doesn’t include all team members, it’s a fun event for everyone involved. “There is also some talk of having a chuck wagon cook-off attached to the rodeo this year,” says Bentley. “There may even be a dance or family fun night.” - WYLR

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Conference, picnic highlight Wyo agriculture Again this year the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and Double S Feeders of Wheatland will partner for the 2011 Cattlemen’s Conference, held annually at the State Fair. This year’s conference will be held at the Clarion Inn in Douglas and will begin at 1 p.m. Topics to be addressed will include using ultrasound to evaluate replacement heifers, the shortand long-term effects of winter decisions on cows, calves and yearlings and an update on Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom’s plan moving into the future. UW Extension Beef Specialist Steve Paisley

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For the 2011 Wyoming State Fair, the Wyoming Pioneer Association has y a d once again planned a s Thur day filled with fun, food and reminiscing about days gone by. The pioneer meetings are a tradition that predates the 20th century. Starting in 1884, the first-ever pioneer meetings were held and were open to residents who were from or were doing business in the Wyoming Territory. Starting in 1905, the Wyoming Pioneer Association began

Wyoming Pioneers carry tradition holding its meetings in Douglas at the Wyoming State Fair. The Wyoming Pioneer Association holds its roots deep in Wyoming’s history, as the pioneers were a pivotal force behind obtaining statehood. The association was incorporated on Jan. 8, 1926, and 85 years later it serves as an advisory board to the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum and has members both statewide and nationally. This year’s events will take place on Thursday, Aug. 18 with entertainment throughout the day, including the presentation of winning stories from fourth graders from around the state. For more information about the Wyoming Pioneer Association or this year’s meeting, contact Mary Engebresten at 307-334-229. – WYLR

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With what’s described as an “exploding” sport with 11,000 members across the U.S., this year, for the first time, a Ranch Sorting National Championships (RSNC) event will be held at the Wyoming State Fair. “We just finished our fourth nationals in Oklahoma, and we had 4,093 teams compete,” says RSNC President Dave Wolfe of Wellington, Colo. Wyoming boasts 700 of its own members. Although RSNC has only been in existence for four years, ranch sorting competitions have been a part of Cheyenne Frontier Days for 11 years. Wolfe says that, in 2010, there were 1,400 teams at the Cheyenne event. “We do have a substantial number of contestants in Wyoming, and we’re excited to bring this event to the state fair,” says Wolfe. Of what to expect when attending an RSNC event, Wolfe says it’s a family-friendly competition that takes a routine ranch task – that of separating steers from heifers or cows from calves – and turns it into a game. “We sort cattle in numerical order from one

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pen to another, and the team that sorts the most cattle in the fastest time Thursda wins,” he explains. y The competition is open to any member from anywhere, and Wolfe says new members can join at the event and compete that day. All contestants are required to enter a draw at least once, so that new contestants without partners, who can enter the draw up to five times, have the chance to compete. All classes are jackpotted, meaning a percentage of the entry fee is paid back to the contestants. Also, there will be Wyoming State Fair belt buckles awarded to the winning teams. “We’d love for anyone to visit our website and find out more about the sport, and maybe join us and bring a horse to the state fair,” says Wolfe. For more information visit ranchsorting.com. – WYLR

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On Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20, enjoy a full day of activities at the second annual BLM Mustang Days, an event that Wyoming State Fair Director James Goodrich says has been thriving since its start three years ago. “Although we haven’t seen the crowd that we had three years ago when the Mustang Heritage Foundation was involved in the initial event, we have seen the grassroots participation grow,” says Goodrich, adding that he sees a lot of interest in what he refers to as a “good, solid competition.” The Mustang Horse Show is an open/amateur event, and features wild horses, whether freshly broke or well seasoned, and their owners. This year the show has been expanded to include team sorting and more freestyle competition in both the

Wild horses show off at Mustang Days Second Annual Wyoming Mustang Days Aug. 19-20 Horse Arenas BLM Mustang Horse Show Friday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Halter, lead line, team sorting and riding classes Horse Arenas Trainer Competition Showcase and Wild Horse Adoption Saturday, Aug. 20, 2-5 p.m. Competition of 10 saddle-started wild horses, which are available for adoption at 4:30 p.m. Horse Arenas 2011 Wyoming State Fair Program Guide

youth and adult categories. The team sorting competition will feature randomly drawn teams, while the adult and youth freestyle contests will feature routines set to musical selections. On Saturday, the Trainer Competition Showcase and Wild Horse Adoption will take place from 2 -5 p.m. Showcase horses have been trained by the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton and the Mantle Wild Horse Training Facility near Wheatland, and the trainer competition involves 10 Wyoming trainers, each with a saddlestarted wild horse. The trainers’ competition horses will be available for adoption at 4:30 p.m., and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom. Wild horse yearlings will be available for adoption Aug. 16-18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the BLM pens on the Midway. – WYLR

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tainment are in the works,” says Goodrich. “We have a number of events that are in progress, but they aren’t finalized yet.” He continues, “The over-riding theme is ‘Wyoming’s 100th State Fair.’” The general committee selected a tagline and logo in late-July, and Goodrich says there were a couple of good candidates. The committee has also decided to include a display featuring each county in the state. “County displays were a prominent factor in early state fairs,” says Goodrich, “We are making an effort to get participation from every county.” The 100th year celebration will also feature two parades. Along with a modern parade, the second parade is described by Goodrich as an “old-time” parade, reminiscent of those from early state fair years. Be on the lookout for the 100-year celebration display at the 2011 Wyoming State Fair to get the latest information on Wyoming’s 100th State Fair. For more information on Wyoming’s 100th State Fair Celebration, contact the State Fair Office at 307-357-2398 or wsf.100years@ wyo.gov. - WYLR

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Get ready Saturda y to flex with the best in the 11th annual arm wrestling competition at the Wyoming State Fair. Men and women of all ages are invited to sign up, but children under 18 must have a guardian’s signature. Competitions for both left and right hands will take place. Weigh-ins will be from 12-2 p.m. Aug. 20 and contestants will sign up then. The competition will start at 3 p.m. on the North Stage on the Midway. In previous years, awards have been given to the top three winners in each class. The competition is free to watch upon paying admission to the fairgrounds. For more information, contact the US Armwrestling Association at 406-254-7305. – DB

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The Wyoming Centennial Farm and Ranch Program annually honors famy a d ilies who have owned and Satur operated the same farm or ranch for 100 years or more, and in its past five years the program has honored 144 ranches, including 21 families who will be recognized at the 2011 ceremony. According to the State Historic Preservation Office, they offer the recognition to Wyoming’s longstanding ag operations because the state’s ranch and farm lands are disappearing at an alarming rate. “Farmers and ranchers have withstood development pressure, drought and mining threats, and yet they have managed to preserve these important pieces of Wyoming’s rural heritage. Agriculture pro-

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Wyoming Centennial Farm and Ranch Ceremony Saturday, Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m. Douglas Intermediate School, Douglas duces more than food; it also maintains open spaces, contributes to the state’s economy and supports family businesses,” says the office. “These ranches and farms are not just history, but remain vital today and highlight the importance of agriculture to Wyoming.” “This program honors Wyoming agriculture and the tradition of Wyoming agriculture,” says Centennial Farm and Ranch Coordinator Nancy Weidel. “It honors families who have managed to hold onto the land for 100 years, which is really a remarkable feat.” Along with the 2011 ceremony, the State Historic Preservation Office anticipates the release of the 2008/2009 yearbook, which includes in-depth features on the honorees in those years. Following the ceremony a barbecue picnic will be held for the families who live on the ranches. – WYLR

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Behind the scenes: keeping the beef barn running He’s known for his many side job talents, and in real life he is the manager of the Thorbardin Ranch outside of Laramie. But here at the Wyoming State Fair, Cody Talbott is the superintendent of the Junior Beef Show. Whether you are looking for a class sheet or need some clarifications on rules of the barn, Cody Talbott is the man to find, as he’s known for his trustworthy judgments and ability to keep everything in the beef barn running smoothly. The beef barn holds row upon row of cattle, and there are beef shows almost every day of the week. Members look to Talbott for guidance with their projects, and if he has time he is always willing to give some advice. He makes sure that exhibitors keep the barn clean and their projects content, while ensuring that everyone one is being honest when it comes to show time. As a Wyoming native, the third-generation cattleman is more than qualified for the job. Tal-

bott grew up outside of Saturda Laramie and has been y active in many different aspects of the cattle industry, including the club calf and feedlot industries. He also serves on the Albany County Fair Board and is active with many different activities at the county level. For an opportunity to see quality cattle from across the state be sure to stop by the beef barn, which is open to the public, during State Fair. The Junior Beef Show will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, starting at 8 a.m. in the beef ring. – WYLR

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Whether you show up for the famous raspberries, fresh vegetables or to try and sweeten your day with a stop by the honey booth, the farmers’ market at the Wyoming State Fair has something for everyone. y a d The farmers’ market vendors are all based out of Wyoming, giving shoppers Satur a unique opportunity to support the Wyoming economy. Many local favorite vendors will return in 2011, including fresh produce from Torrington and the infamous raspberries from Raspberry DeLight Farms near Riverton. Along with the usual vendors will be a few new faces, which include everything from baked goods such as biscotti to hand-crafted gifts and a healthy-snack booth based out of Cody. The Farmers’ Market is located under the big white tent at the bottom of the midway, and will be open Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A word from the wise – if you want some raspberries, you had better get there early! – WYLR

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Brittany Richards ~ Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2011 Every girl has a dream, and on Aug. 21, 2010 Brittany Richards’s dream came true – the jade and gold crown of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2011 was placed upon her white cowboy hat. The dream and desire for being Miss Rodeo Wyoming has never been far from Richards’s heart. She has devoted many years to making her dream come true, and is excited to start her journey on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Snowy Range and rolling plains of sagebrush are the setting for the life story of Brittany, who grew up in the golden prairie grass and white-capped mountains and found herself experiencing Wyoming’s true beauty through its changing landscape and history. She has clinched the ideals of the land, and lives as strong as the wind blows. She always strives to do her best and experiences life with a passion that extends to everyone she meets. Growing up in Laramie with her supporting brother Dusty and loving parents Loren and

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Wyoming rodeo queens compete for 2012 Miss Rodeo Wyoming title The 57th Annual Miss Rodeo Wyoming pageant will be held in Douglas during the Wyoming State Fair from Aug. 16-20. The pageant, which challenges competitors in horsemanship, appearance and personality, will culminate with the crowning of the 2012 Miss Rodeo Wyoming during Saturday evening’s rodeo performance on Aug. 20. This year Brittney Richards of Laramie, the 2011 Miss Rodeo Wyoming, will pass down her crown at the end of the pageant. She will travel to Las Vegas, Nev. in December to compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Additionally, 2011 marks the second year of the Little Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant for girls ages five to 12 years old.

Bailie Allshouse Miss Cody Stampede 2011 As a second generation Cody native, Miss Cody Stampede 2011 Bailie Allshouse is the perfect model of the Western way of life and the sport of rodeo. Growing up in Cody, the Rodeo Capitol of the World offers all young cowgirls the opportunity of a lifetime. Bailie started competing in the Cody Nite Rodeo at the young age of five years old and has been an active part of the rodeo scene since. Bailie is a vital part of the Mo Betta Rodeo Company and the Sankey Pro Rodeo Company flag barriers and grand entries, and she has held the honor of Stampede royalty starting with Junior Princess in 2006 and Senior Princess in 2008. Bailie is attending Northwest College where she is a member of the Northwest Trapper Rodeo team and plans to continue her education in the field of ag business at the University of Wyoming. Bailie’s future will always consist of breaking and training young horses, with the ultimate goal of competing on a professional level. She also enjoys piano, dance, softball, swimming, basketball and volleyball. Bailie’s platform is “Stay on Track and Shake Off the Dust” and she believes that “Focusing on the things that go right, professionalism, and having an attitude of gratitude, appreciation and humility are keys to staying on track and shaking off the dust.” She hopes to spread insight, inspiration and appreciation for the sport of rodeo.

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Miss Teton County Fair and Rodeo 2011 Desiree is not a Wyoming cowgirl by birth, but by choice. Born a California girl and raised between there and Venezuela, she grew up with her dad’s tales of riding bulls with Gary Leffew and her mother’s stories of childhood trips to Jackson. Her heart belonged to the horses and Wyoming. At age nine, her dream came true and she moved to Jackson with her mom and brother. From Horse Warriors to working for Terry and Randy at the Puzzleface Ranch, the wonderful people of Teton County pointed Desiree toward her dream. Finally, she had horses of her own, Lil Jet, Fancy Pants and Dulce, and a stepfather, a roper, who loved horses as much as she did. Along the way, Desiree has found time to particiContinued on next page

Wednesday, Aug. 17 1:30-2 p.m. – Rotary Luncheon, Rotary Club fairgrounds booth 3 p.m. – First Round Horsemanship, indoor arena 5:15-7 p.m. – Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame picnic and silent auction, Riverside Park Thursday, Aug. 18 11 a.m. – Luncheon and auction, including speeches, media interviews, modeling and Little Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant, Clarion Inn 6-6:30 p.m. – Appearance, including impromptu questions and dance routines, North Stage 7 p.m. – Grand entry for Extreme Bulls, help with mutton bustin’, Grandstand Arena 8-9 p.m. – Sell programs and sign autographs, Midway Friday, Aug. 19 7:30 a.m. – Second round horsemanship, indoor arena 7-9 p.m. – Tentative, Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night grand entry, sell programs, Grandstand Arena Saturday, Aug. 20 10 a.m. – Wyo State Fair Parade, downtown Douglas 5-6 p.m. – Sell programs at Grandstand 7-9 p.m. – Rodeo grand entry and crowning of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2012, Grandstand Arena 61

Continued from previous page pate in other activities. She excelled in drama, utilized her bilingual gift in assorted jobs and stood out in her studies. Desiree also competed in alpine ski racing and was proud to be named the 2009 High School All-State Girls Champion. Desiree is now a junior at the University of Wyoming, where she competes on the Equestrian Team in Western riding. Her focus now is on representing Teton County in a way that will demonstrate her love and pride for her home and validate the faith so many have put in her hands. As Miss Teton County Fair and Rodeo, Desiree hopes to be a positive role model for children, as she follows the motto: “When the odds are one in a million, be that one!”

Holly Kennedy Miss Laramie Jubilee Days 2011 Growing up on Wyoming’s windswept plains, Holly Kennedy learned at a young age that with hard work, dedication and active engagement she could achieve anything she dreamed. Whether it was in the one room schoolhouse she attended in her youth or at the University of Wyoming, Holly has been an active participant in promoting agriculture. Celebrating the past, present and future of agriculture, Holly is active in 4-H, FFA, Collegiate Horsemen, Collegiate CattleWomen and the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers. She was honored in 2010 to represent Wyoming at the

American Farm Bureau National Collegiate Discussion Meet, where she finished in the “Sweet Sixteen.” As varied as the terrain of the isolated ranch where she was raised, Holly’s interests include hunting, fishing, snowboarding, photography, sewing, horse judging, showing sheep, riding mules and horses. She is an old hand of the rodeo arena, participating in pole bending, barrel racing, breakaway roping and team roping. She credits her parents, Kelly and Alexa Kennedy, for instilling in her the confidence to always stand up for what she believes in; stand out to make herself and her issue known; and speak up about her beliefs. Holly encourages everyone to stand up, stand out and speak up about what is important to them.

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Wyoming Wool Warehouse

Best of Luck to all 2011 State Fair Participants! Check out our NEW LOOK! Livestock Feed, seeds, camping gear, saddles & tack, pelts, knives, canvas & burlap, horse blankets, freeze dried food products, stock tank heaters, hunting supplies, leather products

Super Premium Pet Foods

Monday ~ Friday 8:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday 9:00AM to 5:00PM Same ‘ol Service... “Every order hand packed & placed into yer horse n buggy by Our Gang!”

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Protect Your Investment! We make covers for generators, air conditioners, BBQs, pickup beds, sheep wagons, hunting tents and equipment around the ranch or farm.

Kistler Tent & Awning 424 South Oak • Casper, WY 82601 Ph: 307.237.3020 • Fx: 307.237.1157 kistlertent.com Business Hours: M-F 7:30-5:30

Advance your skills in the

EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE state of the art

WELDING LAB

To register and answer any questions about dates, times, and costs contact:

Ashley Harpstreith at 307.532.8366 or workforce@ewc.wy.edu

Safety Training Also Available!

l OSHA Construction l OSHA General l HAZMAT l MSHA l Safeland l Oil & Gas Safety Training

and many more!

From beginner to advanced test training and testing 2011 Wyoming State Fair Program Guide

Aug. 16 - 18, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adopt a Yearling at BLM on Midway Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. BLM Mustang Horse Show Halter, Lead Line, Team Sorting and Riding Classes for all ages.

Aug. 20, 2 - 5 p.m. Trainer Competition Showcase & Wild Horse Adoption Competition of 10 saddle-started wild horses by WY Trainers*. Competition Horses will be available for adoption at 4:30 p.m.

All events are open to the public and are free. Sponsors for the event are the Bureau of Land Management and Encana Oil & Gas of Wyoming. A portion of the adoption proceeds will go to the WY Agriculture in the Classroom. *Showcase horses trained by Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton, WY, and Mantle Wild Horse Training Facility in Wheatland, WY.

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Whether you are 18 or 80 you get the same price, up front, in writing, everyday!

Relaxed Shopping Experience

Relax, our sales team is here to help you make a well informed decision and they’re paid based on helping you find the right vehicle and on how satisfied you are, not on how much you spend.

Affordable Financial Solutions for Today and Your Future

Competitive financial services to meet your budget and evaluate your options. Your choice and your credit history won’t change the price of the vehicle.

Actual Cash Value for Your Trade

You’ll know what your vehicle is worth. It’s based on the current value of your vehicle and doesn’t depend on the one that you want to buy. We’ll pay you that for your vehicle even if you don’t buy ours.

The Right Vehicles at the Right Time

We have the right vehicles in stock, based on what you want, at the best value for your money.

Dependable Service to meet Your Schedule

Our professional team is here to provide you full maintenance and repair services when you need them, including Saturdays.

You Can’t Buy a Wrong Vehicle

5 Day Money Back Guarantee on Every Vehicle: Bring it back in the same condition it was when you purchased and get a full refund... no questions asked. 30 Day Exchange Available on Pre-Owned Vehicles: Return your purchase within 30 days and receive the full purchase price toward any vehicle on our lot.

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3600 E. GRAND AVENUE, LARAMIE, WY • 1-800-729-5604 / 745-8961 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM-8:00PM & SATURDAY 9:00AM-6:00PM

SERVICE DEPARTMENT: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AM-10PM & SATURDAY 8AM-5PM 2011 Wyoming State Fair Program Guide