County fair kicks-off Monday

 

Dozens of local 4-H and FFA youth, as well as others are putting the final touches on their projects in preparation for the Custer County Fair.

In its 62nd year, the fair will begin Monday, July 13, and continue through Sunday, July 19. It will be held at the fairgrounds located just north of Westcliffe on Highway 69. There is no entrance fee and concessions will be available.

Livestock divisions include cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Other animal divisions are horses, rabbits, chickens, pocket pets, dogs, cats and llamas.

Other exhibits include baked goods, canned goods, cake decorating, quilting, knitting, gardening, painting, weaving, photography, leather crafts and many more.

One of the highlights of the fair is the livestock sale, which takes place Sunday at noon.

After the 4-H and FFA students show their livestock, they are sold at auction to the highest bidder. The highest bidder can keep the animal and fill a freezer full of meat or the animal can be resold at current market value.

Held in conjunction with the livestock sale is the fundraising bake sale hosted by the local 4-H Foundation. Proceeds are used to send local 4-H’ers to leadership camp.

To donate a homemade baked good, call Lynetta Gillmore at 783-3223.

– Nora Drenner

 

 

fair schedule:

Monday, July 13

9 a.m. 4-H and FFA Horse Gymkhana

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

7 a.m. 4-H and Open Division exhibits checked in

8 a.m. 4-H and Open Division exhibits in place

9 a.m. 4-H and Open Division exhibits judging begins

Wednesday, July 15

9 a.m. 4-H and FFA Horse Showmanship Classes, 4-H and FFA Horse Performance Classes, Exhibit building opens

2 p.m. 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors check in

5 p.m. 4-H and FFA livestock weigh in

6 p.m. 4-H and FFA livestock in place

Exhibit building closes

Thursday, July 16

9 a.m. Exhibit building opens

4-H, FFA and Open Rabbit Classes

4-H, FFA and Open Poultry Classes

4-H, FFA and Open Cat Classes

4-H, FFA and Open Pocket Pet Classes

2 p.m. 4-H, FFA and Open Goat Classes

5 p.m. 4-H, FFA and Open Swine Classes, Exhibit building closes

Friday, July 17

9 a.m. 4-H, FFA and Open Sheep Classes

11 a.m. 4-H, FFA and Open Dog Classes

1 p.m. 4-H and FFA Beef Classes

3 p.m. Master Showmanship

6 p.m. Exhibit building closes

Saturday, July 18

7 a.m. Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast-School parking lot

9 a.m. Exhibit building opens

6 p.m. Exhibit building closes

Sunday, July 19

9 a.m. Cowboy Church

Exhibit building opens

11 a.m. American Legion Steak Fry

12 p.m. 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale, Exhibit building closes