2008
  Calendar Of Events  

Throughout the Fair, check out the shows by local entertainers in front of the free stage at the rear of the fairgrounds across from the Cottage.  To see a partial list of the talent, please click here.
 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH

9:00 AM  Judging of Exhibits in Alexander Hall, Sections I, J, K, O

Items for 4-H Exhibit Hall may arrive between 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM.  

6:30 PM  4-H Style Show Judging at 4-H Exhibit Hall


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH

8:00 AM Judging of Exhibits at 4-H Exhibit Hall

4-H Dairy Bar open for the Fair

Weigh-in of Pulling Oxen

9:00 AM Judging of Exhibits in Alexander Hall, Sections E, F, G, H, L, N

10:00 AM OXEN PULL — 2400 lbs. and under — 6’ pull, Pulling Ring

12 NOON OPENING DAY — Special Admission—12 & Under FREE when accompanied by an Adult

PAY-ONE-PRICE-RIDES $12.00, until 5:00 PM

MIDWAY OPENS

FREE TRAIN RIDES FOR ALL KIDS—EVERYDAY

12:30 PM OXEN PULL—3200 lbs. and under — 6’ pull, Pulling Ring

3:00 PM COW CHIP BINGO — Draft Horse Ring

OXEN PULL—1600 lbs. and under — 6’ pull, Pulling Ring (age of teamster 18 years or under)

4:30 PM OXEN PULL — 2800 lbs. and under — 6’ pull, Pulling Ring

4-H Working Steer Show

5:00 PM PAY-ONE-PRICE-RIDES, $12.00, until 10:00 PM

6:00 PM Cruising Night - Classic Cars & Trucks Located in Infield

7:00 PM OXEN PULL — Free For All — 6’ pull, Pulling Ring

8:00 PM CRUISE NIGHT—Presentation of Trophies— Parade of Champions—Main Grandstand
 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH

7:00 AM Weigh-in of Ponies for Pulling Contests

9:00 AM 4-H Exhibit Hall open 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM through Monday

PONY PULLING— 1450 lbs. and under, - 6ft - Pulling Ring

10:00AM WORKING CATTLE DEMONSTRATION, Midfield Ring

11:00AM SHEEPDOG TRIALS, Draft Horse Ring

4-H HORSE SHOW, Horse Show Ring

12:00 NOON MIDWAY OPENS

Judging of 4-H Poultry and Rabbits, 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Barn

PAY-ONE-PRICE-RIDES, $12.00, until 5PM

1:00 PM Judging of OPEN BEEF CLASSES, Livestock Show Ring

4-H Working Steer Show

2:00 PM PONY PULLING—1850 lbs. and under, Pulling Ring

5:00 PM MILKING TIME AT MILKING PARLOR

PAY-ONE-PRICE-RIDES, $12.00, until 10:00 PM

MANDATORY 4-H LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR’S MEETING—Show Ring behind Livestock Office

6:30 PM FREE-FOR-ALL PONY PULL—6ft—Pulling Ring

7:00 PM DEMOLITION DERBY – Paid Grandstand     

TOMMY VEE—Hypnotist - Free Talent Stage

DRILL TEAM RIDING DEMONSTRATION - Horse Show Ring
 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH

8:00 AM Weigh-in of Horses for Pulling Contests

9:00 AM OPEN DAIRY SHOW continues throughout day, Livestock Show Ring

MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY HORSE SHOW, Horse Show Ring

10:00 AM WORKING DRAFT HORSE SHOW, Draft Horse Ring

WORKING CATTLE SHOW, classes 1, 2 and 3, Midfield Ring

HORSE PULL - 1600 LBS and unders - Powder Puff - Pulling Ring

12:00 NOON MIDWAY OPENS

1:00 PM DAIRY SHOW, Continues throughout the afternoon, Livestock Show Ring

4-H GOAT SHOW, beside 4-H Dairy Barn

2:00 PM CLASS A HORSE PULL - 3000 lbs. and under — 12 ft., Pulling Ring

3:00 AM SHAW’S & WOODSVILLE GUARANTY SAVINGS BANK PIE CONTEST, Alexander Hall

4:00 PM MILKING TIME AT THE MILKING PARLOR

6:00 PM  -  FREE STYLE MOTORCROSS - Paid Grandstand

6:30 PM CLASS B HORSE PULL — 3200 lbs. and under — 12 ft., Pulling Ring

8:00 PM  -  FREE STYLE MOTORCROSS - Paid Grandstand
 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH

8:00 AM WEIGH-IN OF HORSES for pulling contests

9:00 AM 4-H DAIRY SHOW, continues throughout day, Livestock Show Ring

Weigh-in for Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull

10:00 AM WORKING CATTLE SHOW with cart and obstacle course, Midfield Ring

LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR PULL, Tractor Pulling area

CLASS A HORSE SHOW, Horse Show Ring

11:00 AM MIDWAY OPENS

CLASS C HORSE PULL—3100 lbs. and under— 12 ft., Pulling Ring

1:00 PM DRAFT HORSE SHOW, Draft Horse Ring

4-H DAIRY SHOW continues, Livestock Show Ring

2:00 PM  OPENING ACT – CHANDLER KENNEDY - Main Grandstand

3:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT –TRENT TOMLINSON – Main Grandstand

3:00 PMCLASS D HORSE PULL—3300 lbs. and under— 12 ft., Pulling Ring

4:00 PM MILKING TIME AT THE MILKING PARLOR

6:00 PM 4-H STYLE SHOW

OPENING ACT – CHANDLER KENNEDY - Main Grandstand

7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT - JOSH GRACIN -  Main Grandstand

4-H SHEEP LEAD LINE CONTEST, Livestock Show Ring

CLASS E THREE HORSE HITCH— 4800 lbs. and under 15ft, Pulling Ring

8:00 PM Livestock Exhibitors’ Dance
 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST-GOVERNORS’ DAY

9:00 AM WEIGH-IN OF HORSES for pulling contests

8:30 AM CLASS A HORSE SHOW, Horse Show Ring

9:30 AM Judging of 4-H Beef Cattle, Livestock Show Ring

10:00 AM OXEN LOG OBSTACLE COURSE — Oxen Ring (Midfield)

ATV PULL, Tractor Pulling area

11:00 AM MIDWAY OPENS

PIG SCRAMBLE – Draft Horse Show Ring

SHREK ARRIVES AT KIDS’ KORNER - Meet & Greet The Kids

12:00 PM CLASS F HORSE PULLING— Free-For-All 15ft.—, Pulling Ring

1:00 PM DRAFT HORSE SHOW, Draft Horse Show Ring

BIG RIG TRUCK PULL, Main Grandstand

1:30 PM KOW KOSTUME KONTEST, Livestock Show Ring

3:00 PM 4-H SHEEP SHOW, Livestock Show Ring

3:30 PM CLASS G HORSE PULLING—Powder Puff Free-For-All 6ft—Pulling Ring

4:00 PM MILKING TIME AT THE MILKING PARLOR

6:00 PM 4-H Goat Trail Class

7:00 PM CLASS H HORSE PULL — Three Horse Hitch—Free-For-All, 15ft. Pulling Ring

4-WHEEL DRIVE PULL, New England Sled Owners, Inc.—Main Grandstand
 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

8:00AM Weigh-in of Horses for Pulling Contests

9:00 AM CLASS A HORSE SHOW, Horse Show Ring

Weigh in for Farm Tractor Pull

10:00 AM FARM TRACTOR PULL — Tractor Pulling Area

OXEN OBSTACLE COURSE, Double Challenge, Midfield Ring

11:00 AM MIDWAY OPENS

PAY-ONE-PRICE-RIDES,$12.00 UNTIL 3:00PM

CLASS I HORSE PULLING—3400 lbs. and under, 12ft— Pulling Ring

1:00 PM DRAFT HORSE SHOW, NASHHCS Qualifying Show, Draft Horse Show Ring

CLASS I HORSE PULLING—Distance 2# of rock

2:00 PM Sheep Block & Trim Contest

3:00 PM PAY-ONE-PRICE-RIDES,$12.00 UNTIL 6:00PM

3:30 PM DEMOLITION DERBY (including 4 cylinders), Main Grandstand

6:00 PM Exhibits may be picked up at 4-H Hall and Alexander Hall. No vehicles allowed on grounds until 8:00 PM. If

exhibits are picked up before 6:00 PM, prize money and ribbons are forfeited
 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

Exhibits may be picked up at halls from 10AM-   5 PM.  All Exhibits must be removed by 5 PM

or  all  ribbons  and  any  prize money will be forfeited.

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