The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicked off last Friday bright and early, with a busy weekend for a number of Malad kids.  Oneida County was well-represented in the Dog Show events of Friday, and the Horse Show and Mustang auction on Saturday.  Coming later in the week, many of Malad’s kids will also be involved in the Livestock events coming up on Thursday.

The State Fair is sometimes an intimidating venue for kids, who are now competing against others from all around southeast Idaho.  The first time can be nerve-wracking, even for the most confident of showmen.  Oneida’s representatives all did a fantastic job of holding their own and taking events in stride.  One judging mix-up led to some confusion and a re-ordering of the placements, but it was handled with equanimity by the young handlers.  Overall, the group from Malad have made an impressive showing in Blackfoot so far.

The Dog Show events included most of those who participated in the Oneida County Fair competition, and had a great showing in a competitive and robust field.  Beginning early in the morning in the Dog Show arena, the handlers took their dogs out for the Showmanship contest.  In the Junior Class, Megan Moss placed second, Eva Coleman was awarded third, and Riggin Munns fourth.  The order originally had Malad’s kids awarded differently, but a miscalculation resulted in the final order once the numbers were settled.

In the Intermediate Class, Lyndee Nimer placed first in Open Class and Kayla Wilson placed second in Novice.  Lyndee Nimer would go on to place 4th Overall in the Showmanship Championship round.

In Obedience, Audrey Moss took second in Beginner Class B, Riggin Munns took third in Pre-Novice, Kayla Wilson took fourth in Beginner A, and Eva Coleman took 5th in Beginner B.Samantha Schrenk ribboned in a number of events during the Horse Show, including a first in Snaffle Horse, third in Trail Riding, and sixth in Show and Reigning.  

Addysin Murdock competed in the Mustang Trail Challenge, and then the Mustang auction sponsored by the BLM.  As she contemplated saying goodbye to Vegas, the mustang she trained over the summer, she struggled to maintain her composure.  As it turned out, Vegas was purchased by family friend Chaseon Kirkbride, meaning they won’t have to be separated after all!  Asked whether she was planning to participate again in the event next year, she said, “Yeah….but I’ll have to start selling them then!”

As of press time, there was no official report on how Kristal Ford did in the 4-H Demonstration contest held on Monday, but when that outcome is known it will be reported.

The schedule for Fair events to be held through Thursday of this week was printed in last week’s Enterprise, and is available on the fair’s website funatthefair.com.  The events which will close out the fair, including the 4-H Judging Contest and Junior Livestock Sale are listed below.

Friday, Sept. 8

9 am... Junior Mini Hereford Showmanship – Beef Show Barn

9 am... Dairy Judging Contest – Yellow Dairy Show Barn

9 am... Draft Horse Hitches, Unbraided – Infield, East End

9 am... 4-H Demonstrations (see schedule posted at the door)

9:30 am... FFA Livestock Judging – Goddard Pavilion

9:30 am... FFA Horse Judging – Infield, West End

10 am... Junior American Angus Show – Beef Show Barn

Noon... Jeff Martin, Comedy – Strolling on Blue Ribbon Boulevard

Noon... Pari-Mutuel Racing & Indian Relay Races – The Bank of Commerce Grandstand 

12:30 pm... American Angus Show – Beef Show Barn

1 pm... Mimealot – Strolling in the Food Court Area

1 pm...Tanna Banana Story & Song Show – West Events Area

2 pm... Powerhouse – Big Dog Solar Free Stage

2 pm... Jeff Martin, Comedy – Strolling on Blue Ribbon Boulevard

2 pm... Off Axis Stunt Show (replacing Jetpack Flying Water Circus in 2023) – West Events Area – Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union

3 pm... David DaVinci – Thrillusionist – Big Dog Solar Free Stage

3 pm... Supreme Over All Beef – Beef Show Barn

4 pm... Pony Halter Classes – Goddard Pavilion

4 pm... Powerhouse – Big Dog Solar Free Stage

4 pm... Meet the Animals – Milking Time – West Events Area – Presented by: Idaho Farm Bureau

4 pm... Off Axis Stunt Show (replacing Jetpack Flying Water Circus in 2023) – West Events Area – Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union

5 pm... Pony Halter Performance Classes – Goddard Pavilion

5 pm... WildWind – Agwest Farm Credit Free Stage

5 pm... Spray Paint Artists – across from Photography/4-H Building

5:30 pm... 4-H Jr. Market Animal Award Program – Beef Show Barn

6 pm... 4-H Jr. Livestock Market Animal Sale – Beef Show Barn

6 pm... Chris Mabrey, Master of Comedy Hypnosis – AgWest Farm Credit Free Stage

6 pm... Meet the Animals – Milking Time – West Events Area 

7 pm... Off Axis Stunt Show (replacing Jetpack Flying Water Circus in 2023) – West Events Area 

7:30 pm...WALKER HAYES – The Bank of Commerce Grandstand

9 pm... Chris Mabrey, Master of Comedy Hypnosis – AgWest Farm Credit Free Stage

9 pm     Spray Paint Artists – across from Photography/4-H Building

Saturday, Sept. 9

9 am... Draft Horse Hitches, Unbraided – Infield, East End

10 am... The Jay Ellis Memorial Lil’ Cowpoke Rodeo – West Events Areana

10 am... Open Weather Sire & Dam Show – Goddard Pavilion

11 am... Basic / Amateur Photography Class presented by: Micha Wixom

Noon... Dirt Road Dancing Swing Competition – Big Dog Solar Free Stage

Noon... Pari-Mutuel Racing & Indian Relay Races – The Bank of Commerce Grandstand – Presented by: Shosone-Bannock Casino Hotel

1 pm... Intermediate / Advanced Photography Class presented by: Micha Wixom

1 pm... 4-H Style Revue – 4-H Building

2 pm... Advanced / Professional Photography Class presented by: Micha Wixom

2 pm... Powerhouse – Big Dog Solar Free Stage

4 pm... Meet the Animals – Milking Time – West Events Area – Presented by: Idaho Farm Bureau

4 pm... Off Axis Stunt Show (replacing Jetpack Flying Water Circus in 2023) – West Events Area – Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union

6 pm... Chris Mabrey, Master of Comedy Hypnosis – AgWest Farm Credit Free Stage

6 pm………………. Meet the Animals – Milking Time – West Events Area – Presented by: Idaho Farm Bureau

7 pm... Off Axis Stunt Show (replacing Jetpack Flying Water Circus in 2023) – West Events Area – Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union

7:30 pm... SEPTEMBER SLAM – DEMOLITION DERBY – The Bank of Commerce Grandstand