Don't Miss:
The Amateur Talent Contest will be the headliner at the 98th Annual Murray County Fair on Wedneday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand!
Century Farm Recognition Thursday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the grandstand followed by Extreme Bullriding at 7:30 p.m.
The Stock Car Races will be on Friday, August 15th starting at 7:00 p.m. at the grandstand.
A Ranch Rodeo will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16th at the horse arena.
There have been many upgrades and modifications made to the Murray County Fairgrounds for 2008. Check out the renovated Nationally Historic Round barn and Annex as well as a new FFA Building and not to mention the new grandstand facilities.
Carnival Rides and much, much more...... |
Event Schedule:
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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| Mon, August 11 |
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| 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Pre-fair entry and conference judging of all 4-H exhibits EXCEPT livestock, foods and nutrition, lawns and landscape, flower, vegetable and indoor gardening, fruit and potatoes. |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Horse Exhibitors meeting and test |
| Wed, August 13 |
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| 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Entry and conference judging of foods and nutrition, lawn and landscape, flower, vegetable & indoor gardening, fruit & potatoes. Livestock must be properly entered by 8:00 p.m. except sheep & swine which need to be weighed by 3:00 p.m. |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Cloverbuds Pet Show - Olsen Arena |
| 9:15 am. |
Pet Show, regular 4-H members - Olsen Arena |
| 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Open Class Entries, Fair Office |
| 10:30 a.m. |
4-H Cat Show - Olsen Arena |
| 12:30 p.m. |
4-H Rabbit Judging - Olsen Arena |
| 3:00 p.m. |
4-H Goat Judging - Olsen Arena |
| 4:30 p.m. |
4-H Fashion Review, 4-H Exhibit Hall |
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6:00 p.m.
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4-H Sheep Judging and Lamb Lead - Olsen Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Amateur Talent Contest at the Grandstand |
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Thurs, August 14
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| 7:00 a.m. |
4-H Beef Weighing |
| 8:00 a.m. |
4-H Swine Judging - Olsen Arena |
| 12:00 p.m. (noon) |
4-H Dairy Judging - Olsen Arena |
| 12:00pm (noon) |
Apple Pie Eating Contest |
| 2:30 p.m. |
4-H Presentations and Food Revue, 4-H Exhibit Hall |
| 3:30 p.m. |
4-H Performing Arts Judging, 4-H Exhibit Hall |
| 3:30 p.m. |
4-H Horse Show - Horse Arena |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Century Farm Recognition at the Grandstand |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Extreme Bullriding at the Grandstand |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Crafts for Kids sponsored by 4-H Ambassadors - 4-H Exhibit Hall |
| Fri, August 15 |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
4-H Beef Judging, Olsen Arena |
| 12:00 p.m. (noon) |
4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena |
| 1:00 p.m. |
4-H Poultry Judging, Hoop Barn |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Banana Split Eating Contest |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Pork Loin Dinner, sponsored by the Murray County 4-H and Pork Producers |
| 6:30 p.m. |
4-H Premier Showmanship, Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Crafts for Kids sponsored by 4-H Ambassadors - 4-H Exhibit Hall
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Stock Car Races, Grandstand |
| Sat, August 16 |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
4-H Ribbon Auction Sale, Olsen Arena |
| 11:15 a.m. |
Photos taken of 4-H Champion exhibits in the 4-H Building |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Photos taken of Champion/Reserve Champion animal exhibits at the Arena |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Prairie Day Parade - downtown Slayton |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Ranch Rodeo in Horse Arena |
| 2:00 p.m. |
4-H General Exhibitors state fair meeting, courts building |
| 3:30 p.m. |
4-H Livestock state fair meeting, courts building |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Exhibits in 4-H Building released |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Livestock Released |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Demolition Derby at the Grandstand |
Fair Photos courtesy of Sheila Crowley of the Murray County News
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