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67th annual

Logan County Fair

LINCOLN, ILLINOIS

JULY 29 - AUG. 3

SCHEDULE

* Denotes time of judging

MONDAY, JULY 28

9 a.m. -- All Dept. W projects exhibit (Home Beautification, Miscellaneous, Gardening and Crops)

TUESDAY, JULY 29

QUEEN PAGEANT NIGHT

Dollar Night -- All rides $1 each,
gate $1, parking $1

7:30 a.m. -- 4-H and Dept. H Rabbits

8 a.m.* -- Textiles (closed judging)

8 a.m. -- 4-H and Dept. H Poultry

8:30 a.m. -- Young farmer kiddie tractor pull, moved to front of Republican tent

9 a.m. -- Ribbon-cutting ceremony at front gate

9 a.m. -- Dept. M. Fine Arts (closed judging)

9 a.m. -- Dept. M Photography (closed judging)

9 a.m. -- Dept. J Agriculture Products (closed judging)

9 a.m. -- 4-H and Dept. H Horse and Pony Show

11 a.m. -- Dept. L Floricultural, except glads and potted plants (closed judging)

1 p.m. -- 4-H Cats

2 p.m. -- Dept. H Junior Goats

5 p.m. -- Bingo, Special Events Building

6 p.m. -- Fireman's water ball, hosted by Latham Fire Department, south end of fairgrounds

7:15 p.m. -- Opening ceremony, Interveteran Council

7:30 p.m. -- Queen pageant, sponsored by State Bank of Lincoln and Lincoln IGA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

TALENT CONTEST

8 a.m. -- 4-H Swine

8 a.m. -- 4-H, Dept. H and Dept. B Dairy

8 a.m. -- Textiles (closed judging)

9 a.m. -- Open Horse Show

10 a.m. -- Dept. O Culinary, except cakes and candies (open judging)

5 p.m. -- Bingo, Special Events Building

6 p.m. -- Luehrs' Ideal Rides open

6 p.m. -- Dept. M Style Show, Special Events Building

7:30 p.m. -- Junior and senior talent contest, sponsored by the Kroger Co.

THURSDAY, JULY 31

TRACTOR PULL CONTEST

Ride-a-Thon Night -- Ride any ride as often as you like, $15

8 a.m.* -- 4-H Beef; 4-H and Dept. H Junior Sheep

1 p.m. -- Kids Day, Special Events Building

1 p.m. -- Harness racing

4 p.m. -- Winning smile contest, Special Events Building

5 p.m. -- Flying Feet Cloggers, in front of Special Events Building

5 p.m. -- Luehrs' Ideal Rides open; "Ride-A-Thon" from 5 p.m. to closing; ride all evening for $15 (weather permitting)

6 p.m. -- Bingo, Special Events Building

6 p.m. --Tae kwon do, YMCA

6:30 p.m. -- Tractor pull contest, sponsored by Sheley's Repair and Sheley's FS Service

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
and 4-H NIGHT

8 a.m.* -- Dept. F Sheep

8 a.m.* -- Dept. G. Swine

10 a.m.* -- Dept. O Cakes and Candies (open judging)

11 a.m.* -- Dept. L Potted Plants and Glads (closed judging)

11 a.m. -- 4-H livestock and article consignment deadline

1 p.m. -- Harness racing

2-4 p.m. -- Pick up 4-H premium checks at 4-H office at north end of fairgrounds

3 p.m. -- Senior citizens entertainment in Special Events Building, sponsored by Logan County Bank with The Oasis

5 p.m. --- Bingo, Special Events Building

6 p.m. -- Luehrs' Ideal Rides open

7 p.m. -- Teen dance with live band, sponsored by DARE

7 p.m. – Mini bike safety demo by YMCA, in front of grandstands

7 p.m. -- Pig and calf scramble meeting

7:30 p.m. -- Children's chicken and goat scrambles; pig scramble (ages 9-15 as of Aug. 3); calf scramble (ages 12-17 as of Aug. 3)

8-11 p.m. -- Teen dance with live band, sponsored by DARE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

8 a.m.* -- Chili cook-off

8 a.m.* -- Dept. A Open Beef

8 a.m.* -- Dept. H Junior Beef

1 p.m. -- Harness racing

1 p.m. -- Luehrs' Ideal Rides open

5 p.m. -- Bingo, Special Events Building

7 p.m. -- Music show, Decatur Park Singers

8:30-11 p.m. -- Teen dance, sponsored by DARE, 3-on-3 basketball court

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

FAMILY DAY -- DISCOUNT RIDES

All carnival rides take one ticket per ride. Good for tickets purchased Sunday only.

Noon -- Logan County Cake Classic

1 p.m. -- Luehrs' Ideal Rides open

1 p.m. -- Harness racing, Downstate Classic for 2-year-olds

2 p.m. -- 4-H livestock auction in show ring at north end of fairgrounds

3 p.m. -- Pick up premium checks for open classes at secretary's office

4 p.m. -- Exhibits released for pickup

5 p.m. -- Bingo, Special Events Building

5 p.m. -- All 4-H exhibits must be removed

5 p.m. -- Logan County Cake Classic auction, Special Events Building

6 p.m. -- Closing ceremony, Interveteran Council

6 p.m. -- Demo derby, Webb Promotions, T.N.G., Inc.


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