The parimutuel races signaled the beginning of Fair season, and Monday’s events officially opened the Fair to the public.  Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s first batch of animal shows are in the books, with the Dog Show (page 10), Goat Show (page 10), Mini Horse Show (page 11) all held Monday.  The Standard Horse Show was held Tuesday morning.  The Sheep Show took place Wednesday morning.  Thursday, the Beef and Swine Shows are set for the morning, along with a Bucket Calf Show to follow.  Poultry, Rabbits, Youth Livestock Judging, and the 4-H Round Robin will all happen Friday.  Saturday, of course, will see the Market Sales come to the arena.

This week has already seen events like Monday’s MotoCross (page 12), Team Roping and the Hypnotist Show on Tuesday, Team Branding and the Kids Barnyard Party on Wednesday, the Oneida County Cowboy Classic Rodeo on Thursday and Friday, Scales and Tails Reptile show on Friday, and the Family Fun Rodeo and Golden Spike Antique Tractor Show on Saturday.

Games and activities for kids, including a large bouncy house installation at the front of the Fair, will be held throughout the week.

From Tuesday through Thursday, entries will be taken and judged from 4-H and Open Classes in the Event Center.

Typically, the crowds at the Fair increase as the week goes on, the judging becomes finalized, and the Rodeo events roll in.  See Page 3 for a full list of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s events.  If you haven’t made it down to the Fairgrounds yet, never fear—there’s still plenty to see and do!