Franklin County Fair kicks off this week

by Jody Spear –

HAMPTON – The Franklin County Fair officially kicked of Wednesday, and there was plenty to do before that and yet this week.

On Monday there was an Open Class Entry for 4-H and FFA in the Cultural Center. On Tuesday, there was livestock entry and the fair parade sponsored by Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday there was the Figure 8/Cruiser Car.

“The Franklin County Fair is always good,” said Hampton resident Kandi Borcherding. “The turnout will all depend on the weather. It might be too hot for some people to go out and enjoy it. My daughter is there now, she’s twelve, the weather don’t bother the kids.”

Starting tonight (Thursday), the Barnes PRCA Rodeo starts at 7:00 pm. The Oak Ridge Boys will perform Friday at 8:30 pm and Rodney Atkins will perform Saturday at 8:30 pm. Vaters Monster Motorsports will entertain at 6:00 pm on Sunday.

Something new this year will be the beer garden. The beer garden opens one hour before the grandstand show and only is available during the time of the shows.

Admission to the grandstands is $45, and will allow entry to all grandstands shows. Kids 5 and under are free.

Besides the grandstands, the Franklin County Fair offers many other entertainments, sites and fun things to do.

The fair location is at the Franklin County Convention Center And Campgrounds, 1008 Central Avenue West, in Hampton.

The Franklin County Fair Schedule website lists the following events :

Schedule:

Thursday,July 19,2012: Farm Bureau Day
7:30 -11 a.m. – Open Class Entry, Floral and Horticulture
8 a.m. – Sheep Show, Rehder Pavilion, bottle lamb and bottle goat show follows
9:30 a.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
10 a.m. – Promote Our Commodities, Exhibits Building

10 a.m.- 9 p.m.-Commercial Exhibits and Pleasant Hill Open
Noon – Goat Show, Rehder Pavilion
Noon – Farm Bureau Free Burgers, Phelps Tent
Noon – Hula Hoop Contest, Phelps Tent
Noon – Goat Show, Rehder Pavilion
1 – 4 p.m. – Harriman/Nielsen House open for visitors
1 p.m. – Open Class Judging, Floriculture and Horticulture
1 p.m. – Dairy Show, Rehder Pavilion
1 p.m. – Poultry Show, Livestock Tent
1 p.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
1:30 p.m. – Nail Driving Contest – Phelps Tent
1:30 p.m. – Win It In A Minute, Mort’s Water Gazebo
2 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements, wristbands 5-7 p.m. $15
2 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
2:30 p.m. – Spelling Bee, Pleasant Hill School
3 p.m. – 4-H, Open Bucket Calf Show, Rehder Pavilion
3 p.m. – Franklin County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Watermelon Feed, Phelps Tent
3 p.m. – Texting Contest, Phelps Implement Tent
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
5 p.m. – Fair Queen Coronation, Phelps Implement Tent
5:30 p.m. – Wild West Show, Pleasant Hill Main St.
6 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
6 p.m. – Grandstand gate and Beer Garden open
7 p.m. – Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Grandstand Wooly Ride – During Rodeo
Friday,July 20,2012:
8 a.m. – Beef Show, Rehder Pavilion
8 a.m. – Rabbit Show, Livestock Tent
9-11 a.m.- Clover Kids Stuffed Animals, Exhibits Building
9:30 a.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
9:30 a.m. – Garden Tractor Show, Grandpa’s Farm
10 a.m.-9 p.m.-Commercial Exhibits and Pleasant Hill open
11 a.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
11a.m. – Win It In A Minute, Mort’s Water Gazebo
Noon – Musical Chairs, Phelps Tent
1-4 p.m. – Harriman/Nielsen House open for visitors
1 p.m. – 4-H Educational Presentations, Exhibits Building
Extemporaneous Speaking – following Presentations
1 p.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
1:30 p.m. – Library Story Time, Mort’s Water Gazebo
2 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements on Midway Open
2 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
2:30 p.m. – Spelling Bee, Pleasant Hill School
3 – 7 p.m. Conservation Learning Farm Exhibit
3 p.m. – Texting Contest, Phelps Implement Tent
3:30 p.m. – Farm Safety For Kids, Mort’s Water Gazebo
4 p.m. – Working Exhibits, Exhibits Building
4 p.m. – Livestock Judging Clinic, Rehder Pavilion
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
5:30 p.m. – Wild West Show, Pleasant Hill Main Street
5:30 p.m. – Working Exhibits, Exhibits Building
6 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
7 p.m. – Grandstand gate and Beer Garden open
8:30 p.m. – The Oak Ridge Boys, Grandstand
Saturday,July 21,2012: Franklin County Tourism Day – Chamber Buck Giveaway
8 a.m. – Swine Show, Rehder Pavilion
8:30 a.m. – Tractor weigh in, Grandpa’s Farm
9 a.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Grandpa’s Farm
9 a.m. – Scrambles, Pleasant Hill Main Street
9:30 a.m.- Tractor Pull w modified class, Grandpa’s Farm
10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Commercial Exhibits and Pleasant Hill Open
10 a.m. – Table Setting Challenge, Exhibits Building
10:30 a.m.- Miller’s Pedal Tractor Weigh In, Phelps Tent
11 a.m. – Miller’s Pedal Pull
11 a.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
11 a.m. – Win It In A Minute, Mort’s Water Gazebo
Noon – Registration for Judging Contest, Rehder Pavilion
12:30 p.m. – Livestock Judging Contest, Rehder Pavilion
1 p.m. – Ray Thompson, Hypnotist, Phelps Tent
1 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements, wristband, 2-4 p.m.$15
1-4 p.m. – Harriman/Nielsen House open for visitors
1 p.m. – Mystery Bag Cook Off, Exhibits Building
1:30 p.m. – Library Story Time, Mort’s Water Gazebo
2 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
2 p.m. – Historical Program, Museum
2:30 p.m. – Premier Exhibitor Interviews, Rehder Pavilion
3 p.m. – Cutest Baby Contest, Phelps Implement Tent
4 p.m. – 4-H Press Day, Exhibits Building
4 p.m. – Ray Thompson, Hypnotist, Phelps Tent
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
5-7:30 p.m. – Ribeye Roundup, Rehder Show Pavilion
5:30 p.m. – Wild West Show, Pleasant Hill
6 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
7 p.m. – Grandstand gate and Beer Garden open
8:30 p.m. – Rodney Atkins, Grandstand
Sunday,July 22,2012: ABCM Day to Spotlight Seniors
9:30 a.m. – 4-H Fashion and Share-the-Fun, Phelps Tent
9:30 a..m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Commercial Exhibits and Pleasant Hill open
10:30 a.m.-Open Pet Show, 4-H follows, Livestock Tent
11 a.m. – Worship Concert, Phelps Tent by Franklin County Ministerial
Noon – Blaszaks Bengal Tigers
Noon – Garden Tractor Show, Grandpa’s Farm
1-3 p.m.- Duct Tape Designs Challenge, Exhibits Building
1 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements, wristbands 2-4 p.m. $15
1 p.m. – Talent Show sponsored by Franklin County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Phelps Tent
1:30 p.m. – Football Throw, Mort’s Water Gazebo
2 p.m. – 4-H and Open Dog Show, Rehder Pavilion
3 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
3 p.m. – Balloon Toss, Pleasant Hill Main Street
4 p.m. – Auction of Chainsaw Sculptures by A.J. Lutter, Franklin County Lumber Arena
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
4 p.m. – Ray Thompson, Hypnotist, Phelps Tent
5 p.m. – Bruno’s Bengal Tigers
5 p.m. – Grandstand gate and Beer Garden open
5-6 p.m. – Open Class Release
5:30-6:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA Release – Livestock, 6-11 p.m.
6 p.m. -Vaters Monster Motorsports, Grandstand