2010 Fair Schedule of Events

Everyday something new. Check listings for each day so you don’t miss your favorite entertainers, exhibits, wristband ride day, 4‑H activity or the Threshing Demo! Season tickets are the best buy — you can come again and again to see those special events you might otherwise miss with a one day admission.

2010 Daily Schedule of Events (subject to change)

MONDAY, AUGUST 16
12 – 7 p.m. — Entry and judging of 4‑H non-livestock exhibits begins.
5 p.m. — Pet judging (Erickson Pavilion)
6:30 p.m. — Cat judging (Erickson Pavilion)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
OPEN CLASS
ENTRY DAY (All Divisions)
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
JUDGING DAY (All Open Class)
4‑H Entry/Judging: 1 – 7 p.m.,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
8 a.m. — Gates open for admission.
9 a.m. — KXRA Open Line (4‑H Lunch Stand)
Noon – 2 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventures (4‑H Poultry Barn)
Noon – 2 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventures (4‑H Rabbit Barn)
1 p.m. — Magel’s M.C.M. Carnival operating on The Midway
3 – 5 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventures (4‑H Swine Barn)
4 p.m. — Bike drawing at RCC East. Must be present to win; ages 4 – 12.
4 p.m. — U.S. Savings bond drawing. Registration and drawings at Runestone Center East Arena each day. Need not be present to win.
4 – 6 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventures (4‑H Beef Barn)
5 – 7 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventures (4‑H Sheep Barn)
5:30 p.m. — Sheriff’s K‑9 Demonstration (East bus garage)
5:45 p.m. — Retirement of Colors — Millerville American Legion Post 527 (RCC)
6 p.m. — DEMOLITION DERBY Viking Speedway (grandstand). Admission: Ages 13 & older: $8.00, Ages 7 – 12: $4.00, Younger than 7: Free
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Demonstrations of Yesteryear (Johnson Building)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
KIDS DAY — Magel Shows operating on Midway. Prices on most rides reduced 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. for kids age 12 & under who buy tickets at the carnival midway ticket booth.
10:30 a.m. — Antique tractor area
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventure (4‑H Goat Barn)
2 – 4 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventure (4‑H Horse Barn)
2 – 5 p.m. & 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Demonstrations of yesteryear (Johnson Building)
4 p.m. — Bike drawing at RCC East. Must be present to win; ages 4 – 12.
4 p.m. — U.S. Savings bond drawing. Registration and drawings at Runestone Center East Arena each day. Need not be present to win.
5 – 7 p.m. — Fair Animal Adventure (4‑H Milking Parlor)
5:45 p.m. — Retirement of Colors — Brandon American Legion Post 278 (RCC).
6 p.m. – Sheriff’s K‑9 Demonstration (East bus garage)
6 p.m. — DEMOLITION DERBY Viking Speedway (grandstand). Admission: Ages 13 & older: $8.00, Ages 7 – 12: $4.00, Younger than 7: Free
7 & 7:30 p.m. 4‑H Arts
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
KIDS DAY — Magel Shows operating on Midway. Prices on most rides reduced from 1 – 5 p.m. for kids age 12 & younger who buy their tickets at the carnival midway ticket booth.
7 a.m. — Registration for Open Class Horse Show.
8 a.m. — Open Class Horse Show (Horse Arena)
9 a.m. — 4‑H Auction of market animals and poultry (Erickson Pavilion)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fun-n-Games for Youth (4‑H Building)
11:30 a.m. — Pork chop feed sponsored by Douglas County Pork Producers Assoc. (East Erickson Building)
12 & 12:30 p.m. — 4‑H Arts In (4‑H Centennial Stage)
1 p.m. Vintage Car Club parade of vintage cars through fairgrounds
1 p.m. — Flower Arranging Contest, in front of Crops & Horticulture Bldg.
1:30 p.m. — Turtle Race/Bicycle Giveaway sponsored by Bosek Fisheries/Alexandria Properties (Erickson Building)
2 p.m. — General Encampment State Fair Meeting
3 p.m. — Coin Hunt, ages 6 – 12, Runestone West Arena parking lot
3:30 p.m. — Animal Science Encampment State Fair Meeting
4 p.m. — Bike drawing at RCC East. Must be present to win; ages 4 – 12.
4 p.m. — U.S. Savings bond drawing. Registration and drawings at Runestone Center East Arena each day. Need not be present to win.
5 p.m. — Sheriff’s K‑9 Demonstration (East bus garage)
5:30 p.m. — WISSOTA RACING Viking Speedway (grandstand). Admission: Ages 15 & older: $11.00, Ages 10 – 14: $6.00, Younger than 10: Free, Seniors (62): $10.00
5:45 p.m. — Retirement of Colors — Kensington American Legion Post 268 (RCC)
7:30 p.m. — Icebreaker (4‑H Centennial Stage)
8:30 p.m. — Icebreaker (4‑H Centennial Stage)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
No activity until 10 a.m.
10 a.m. — Church service with choir. Everyone is welcome to attend. Lutheran Mission Chapel.
11 a.m. — 4‑H Round Robin Showmanship (Erickson Pavilion)
Noon – 3 p.m. & 4 – 7 p.m. — Demonstrations of Yesteryears (Johnson Building)
12 p.m. — Centennial Farm Program.
1 p.m. — All open class premium checks ready (in Johnson Building)
1 – 5 p.m. — Buy wristband at the carnival midway ticket booth and ride most mechanical rides at Magel Shows, all ages.
2 p.m. — 4‑H Arts In (4‑H Centennial Stage)
2:30 p.m. — Schmidt Pedal Pull, Kids and Adults (Erickson Pavilion) Registration at 1 p.m.
4 p.m. — 4‑H premium checks ready (4‑H office)
4 p.m. — Bike drawing at RCC East. Must be present to win; ages 4 – 12.
4 p.m. — U.S. Savings bond drawing. Registration and drawings at Runestone Center East Arena each day. Need not be present to win.
4 p.m. — Douglas County Sheriff’s K‑9 Demo (East Bus Garage).
5 p.m. — Livestock released
5:45 p.m. — Retirement of Colors — Alexandria American Legion Post 87 (RCC)
6 p.m. — TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL in the grandstand. Admission: Ages 13 & older: $8.00, Ages 7 – 12: $5.00, Younger than 7: Free
6 – 10:30 p.m. — Buy wristband at the carnival midway ticket booth and ride most mechanical rides at Magel Shows, all ages.
7 p.m. — 4‑H and Open Class Exhibits released

Old Schoolhouse Schedule

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Building Connections Kid Activities (Playdough - Stories).
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Retired Teacher — Lavina Larson (Open House)
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Retired Teacher — Tom Savageau (Open House)
Enjoy a glass of lemonade & cookies with them!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Building Connections Kid Activities (Playdough - Stories).
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Retired Teacher — Denny Kalpin (Open House)
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Retired Teacher — Carol Feldman (Open House)
Enjoy a glass of lemonade & cookies with them!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Building Connections Kid Activities (Playdough - Stories).
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Retired Teacher — Bonnie Lutzgood (Open House)
Enjoy a glass of lemonade & cookies with Bonnie!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
12:00 Noon — Registration for Lego Contest (Ages 6–12)(Limit :25)
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. — Lego Building
2 p.m — Judging of Lego Building (Must be present to win)

Additional Schedule Information

Runestone Center East and West Arenas

70+ vendors with products and services of interest to all fair goers.
Open daily from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. (Sunday until 6 p.m.).

Grandstand Ground Level

30+ vendors with products and services of interest to all fair goers.
Open daily from 11 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. (Sunday until 6 p.m.).

Energy Park

Displays of energy related products.
Products will focus on wind energy, solar power, geothermal heating and cooling, ethanol, biodiesel, heat pumps, plenum heating, etc.

Bus Garage

Douglas County Public Services.
City Fire Departments, County equipment, Power companies, K‑9 demonstrations, Sheriff’s Office, Educational booths, Red Cross. K‑9 demos are east of the building. K‑9 demonstrations are scheduled for: Thursday, Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m.

Racing

Wissota sanctioned racing. For schedule of events and ticket prices, see www.vikingspeedway.net