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Welcome to the 156th Lake County Fair It is with great pleasure that the Lake County Agricultural Society welcomes you to the 156th Lake County Fair. Whether you are a returning fairgoer, or are coming for the first time, we know you will enjoy all that the fair has to offer. Many people work very hard to make this fair enjoyable for the entire family. So whether you are here to see the many exhibits, shows, judgings, or just to sample some of the great food, we know you will leave the Lake County Fair with some great memories. Roland "Bub" Wise, President 2008 Lake County Agricultural Society Executive Board
2008 Lake County Fair Superintendents
Fair Hours/Gate Admission Gates open at 9:00 A.M., close at 9:00 P.M. Buildings open at 10:00 A.M., close at 10:00 P.M. – except for Thursday, August 2nd-Preview Day Secretary’s Office opens at 10:00 A.M., closes at 10:00 P.M. Midway opens at 12:00 Noon daily. "FREE BEFORE THREE" WEEKDAYS ONLY—Gate Admission and parking will be free before 3:00 P.M. Monday through Friday Fair Gate Admission and Parking in fairgrounds -Saturdays and Sundays, and after 3:00 P.M. on all weekdays: ADULTS $3.00 CHILDREN (10 - 15 years old) $1.00 CHILDREN (9 and under) FREE PARKING $3.00 Free parking and Free busing to/from Crown Point High School, S. Main Street & 125th Ave. (Burrell Dr.), Taft Middle School, S. Main St., Eisenhower Elementary School, 1450 S. Main St., in Crown Point, every day starting at 12:00 Noon. Contact Information Mailing Address: Lake County Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 327, Crown Point, IN 46308 Package Delivery Address: 889 S. Court St., Crown Point, IN 46307 (shipments that cannot go through post office) Phone: (219) 663-3617 – Fax: (219) 662-6013 Website: www.lake-county-fair.com For ANY information about events or rental of buildings, other than during the Lake County Fair, Contact the Lake County Fairgrounds-889 S. Court St., Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: (219) 661-3071 – Fax: (219) 661-3072 Special Services & Regulations ATM Machines are located on the carnival midway. Information Booth is located in front of the east end of the Family Arts & Crafts Building. No paging is done here, only schedules and fairgrounds information is given out. First Aid is located in the small block building diagonally across from the Family Arts & Crafts Building, directly across from the Information Booth. Stroller & Wheelchair Rental is available at the east end of the fairgrounds. Lost & Found is located in the Security Office at the west end of the Family Arts & Crafts Building. Security Office is located behind (west end) of the Family Arts & Crafts Building. Damages: The Lake County Agricultural Society will take every precaution to properly protect patrons, exhibitors, exhibits, and/or animals. However, we will not be liable for the safety of exhibits, animals, exhibitors, employees, families, or patrons. Nor will we be liable for losses or damages sustained due to vandalism, theft, weather, fire, accidents, or any other cause. Exhibitors or patrons wishing to insure themselves, their belongings, or their livestock may do so at their own expense. Animals not involved with the Lake County Fair exhibits or being used as service animals, alcohol and weapons are prohibited from the fair.
GRANDSTAND EVENTS Friday, August 1 8:00 p.m. Plain White T’s
Saturday, August 2 7:00 p.m. To Be Announced 10:00 p.m. Molly Hatchett
Sunday, August 3 2:00 p.m. Johnny Rivera featuring Ochestro Bravo 7:00 p.m. Rick Springfield
Monday, August 4 7:00 p.m. Blake Shelton featuring Nicole Jamrose
Tuesday, August 5 7:00 p.m. Elvis LIVE! 9:30 p.m.Fireworks Extravaganza over the Lake Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
Wednesday, August 6 7:00 p.m. Truck, Tractor, Semi Pull
Thursday, August 7 7:00 p.m. Combine Demolition Derby
Friday, August 8 7:00 p.m. Team Demolition Derby
Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10 1 & 7:00 p.m. Demolition Derbies
WRISTBAND DEALS Thursday, July 31(preview day)
Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3
Monday, August 4
Tuesday, August 5
Wednesday, August 6
Thursday, August 7
Friday, August 8
Saturday, August 9
Sunday, August 10
LOOKING FOR FUN FREE EVENTS? DON’T MISS OUR SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTIONS! FREE BEFORE 3PM: Enjoy free admission and parking inside the fairgrounds weekdays before 3pm THE MILKING PARLOUR: Where does your milk come from? Watch cows being milked daily in the dairy barn approximately 2:30 to 6:00pm THE PIG NURSERY: See momma pig and her newborn piglets on display daily in the sheep/swine barn Take a walk back in time through the COVERED BRIDGE built in1878 by A.M. Kennedy and Sons Builders and relocated to Crown Point in 1933. ( behind the beef barn) ROBINSON’S RACING PIGS: Cheer on your favorite porker in their quest for the cookie (see map for location) FISHING POND: Watch the fishermen or dangle your line (for a nominal fee) at the old fishing hole behind the Conservation Building HERITAGE HALL (see map for location) houses our collection of antique farm tools, historical exhibit, and agricultural contests. Whether there to view the historical memorabilia, purchase souvenirs, or participate in the zucchini zoo or crop creations contests or make your own candle you’re sure to enjoy your visit. Time moves a little slower as you sit a spell at HERITAGE STAGE (in the back of Heritage Hall) to relax and enjoy the crafters demonstrations daily at 3pm or listen to bluegrass music or the old time melodies at the concerts each evening at 6pm. (see daily listings for specific information) DAILY DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE FAMILY ARTS BUILDING: New This Year!! Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association, Friday through Monday, August 1 – 4, throughout the day Scrapbooking by Michelle Lentini Tuesday, August 5, 10am – 5pm Food Preservation Canning Update, Corinne Powell, Wednesday, August 6, 10 am Quilting and Beading by Deanna Bassett, Thursday, August 7, 10am to 5pm Photography by Ryan Henderlong of Wahlberg’s, Thursday, August 7, 6pm to 9pm Various Demonstrations, Friday, August 8, throughout the day Quilting with the Heritage Quilters of Crown Point, Saturday, August 9 throughout the day Locker Hooking and Quilting by Deanna Bassett, Sunday August 10, 10am to 7pm FUN CONTESTS TO ENTER OR WATCH BEAN SPITTING: Saturday August 2 at 10:30am east of the Grange Cafeteria GIANT SQUASH WEIGH IN: Saturday August 2 at 1pm in Heritage Hall ZUCCHINI ZOO: Sunday August 3 from 1 to 4pm in Heritage Hall APPLE PEELING: Monday August 4 at 11 am in the Showcase Tent CROP CREATIONS: Thursday August 7 from 1 to 4pm in Heritage Hall HOT DOG EATING CONTEST: Thursday, August 7 at 2:00pm in Radio One Communications Showcase Tent PAPER AIRPLANE: Friday August 8 at 3:30pm in the Showcase Tent PEDAL PULL: Thursday August 7 at 11 am in the Radio One Communication Showcase Tent FROG JUMP: Saturday August 9 at 10am east of the Grange Cafeteria GOAT MILKING CONTEST: Watch as community celebrities try their hand at milking goats -Thursday August 7 in the goat barn at 5pm CIRCLE CITY CLOWN BAND will be performing throughout the day on Friday, August 1, Saturday August 2 and Sunday August 3 CLOWNS ETC. will bring a smile as they stroll the grounds Friday August 1, Monday August 4, and Tuesday August 5, and Wednesday August 6, from 2 to 7pm FREE COVERED WAGON RIDES: 11 am to 6 pm Sunday, August 3 in front of the dairy barn, 9 am to 5 pm Monday August 4 by the Senior Citizens Tent and Thursday August 7 from 10am to 6pm in front of the dairy barn CHURCH SERVICES: 9am Sunday August 3 and 10 at the Radio One Communications Showcase Tent BIKE NIGHTS (MOTORCYCLES): Sponsored by Radio One Communications on both Fridays, August 1 & 8 east of the Grange Cafeteria CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Sponsored by Radio One Communications on Saturday, August 2
THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 PREVIEW NIGHT WRISTBAND NIGHT - $15.00 UNLIMITED RIDES – RIDE THE MIDWAY FROM 6 PM UNTIL CLOSING Gates open at 6:00 P.M. Gate Admission: $1.00 per person 10 years and older. Parking Fee: $1.00 The midway with rides and games will open at 6:00 P.M., as well as all concession booths, including food vendors. NO BUILDINGS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. There are no scheduled Grandstand or Arena Shows.
The Lake County Fair would like to thank our sponsors: St. Anthony Medical Center FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2008 "FREE BEFORE THREE" -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M. UNTIL CLOSING GRANDSTAND 8:00 P.M. PLAIN WHITE T’S
ARENA 6:30 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES All Day COOK-OFF CONTEST featuring EMTs, Police Officers And Firemen-Lion’s Shelter All Day NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS- Family Arts & Crafts Building 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. CIRCLE CITY CLOWN BAND, throughout the grounds – sponsored in part by The Radisson 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 2:00 – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC. PERFORMING ON GROUNDS (sponsored event) 4:00 – 7:30 P.M. BIKE NIGHT (MOTORCYCLES) – East of the Cafeteria - Sponsored by Indiana 105 6:00 P.M. 4-H DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP WORKSHOP – Goat/Poultry Barn JUDGING 8:30 A.M. 4-H POULTRY SHOW - Goat/Poultry Barn 9:00 A.M. AGRICULTURE - Agriculture Building 10:00 A.M. FLOWERS -Arrangements – Flower Show Building 1:00 P.M. DAIRY SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion 5:00 P.M. SHEEP SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT
12:00 NOON & 2:30 P.M. HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES 5:00 P.M. COOK-OFF AWARDS PRESENTATION 7:30 P.M. BIKE NIGHT TROHY PRESENTATION 7:45 P.M. LINDSAY JUREK 8:30 P.M. SCOTT DuBOSE & 101 RANCH
HERITAGE STAGE (sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. RAIN GARDENS, reduce rainwater runoff from your house-Presented by Nikky Witkowski 6:00 P.M. TIPPE RIVER BAND (Bluegrass)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008 $15.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING GRANDSTAND 7:00 P.M. TO BE ANNOUNCED 10:00 P.M. MOLLY HATCHETT ARENA 9:00 A.M., 1:00 & 7:00 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW 6:30 P.M. RAY OF HOPE RIDERS – Ladies Side Saddle Drill Team SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ALL DAY COOK-OFF CONTEST featuring Backyard Grillers – Lion’s Shelter All Day NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS- Family Arts & Crafts Building 10:30 A.M. BEAN SPITTING CONTEST REGISTRATION - East of Grange Cafeteria 11:00 A.M. BEAN SPITTING CONTEST 1:00 P.M. GIANT SQUASH WEIGH IN - Agriculture Building 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. CIRCLE CITY CLOWN BAND –throughout the grounds – sponsored in part by The Radisson 3:00 – 6:30 P.M. CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event)
JUDGING 8:30 A.M. 4-H RABBIT SHOW - Rabbit Building 10:00 A.M. DAIRY SHOW/Senior Animals - Livestock Show Pavilion 5:00 P.M. 4-H SMALL ANIMAL SHOW - Goat/Poultry Barn
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 5:00 P.M. COOK-OFF CONTEST AWARD PRESENTATION 6:45 P.M. CLASSIC CAR SHOW TROPHY PRESENTATION 7:00 P.M. BLIZZARD OF OZ (Ozzy Osbourne Tribune) 8:45 P.M. BONFIRE (AC/DC Tribute)
HERITAGE STAGE (sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. JR. MASTER GARDENER KIDS PROGRAM, hands on kids demonstrations 6:00 P.M. FLINTLOCK (Bluegrass)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008 $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING
GRANDSTAND 2:00 P.M. JOHNNY RIVERA featuring OCHESTRO BRAVO 7:00 P.M. RICK SPRINGFIELD
ARENA 9:00 A.M., 1:00 & 7:00 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW 6:30 P.M. RAY OF HOPE RIDERS –Ladies Side Saddle Drill Team SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ALL DAY COOK-OFF CONTEST featuring Backyard Grillers – East of the Grange Cafeteria All Day NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS- Family Arts & Crafts Building 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. CIRCLE CITY CLOWN BAND-throughout the grounds – sponsored in part by The Radisso 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. COVERED WAGON RIDES-In Front of Dairy Barn -FREE (sponsored event)
JUDGING 9:00 A.M. BEEF SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion 9:00 A.M. RABBIT SHOW - Rabbit Building 10:00 A.M. 4-H DAIRY GOAT SHOW - Goat/Poultry Barn 1:00-4:00P.M. "ZUCCHINI ZOO CONTEST" –Build A Vegetable Figure – Agriculture Bldg. 3:00 P.M. SWINE SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 9:00 A.M. CHURCH SERVICES-sponsored by Calumet Lutheran Mission Association 11:00 A.M. HOT WHEELS REGISTRATION 12:00 NOON HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES 5:00 P.M. COOK-OFF CONTEST AWARDS (Immediately preceding Country Showdown) 5:00 P.M. COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN SEMI-FINALS
HERITAGE STAGE (sponsored event) 6:00 P.M. STRING FEVER (dulcimer & guitar)
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008 "FREE BEFORE THREE" -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. SENIOR CITIZENS DAY sponsored by ST. ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER 62 and over, no admission charge at gate $3.00 parking fee charged after 3:00 P.M. $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING $22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING
GRANDSTAND 7:00 P.M. BLAKE SHELTON featuring NICOLE JAMROSE
ARENA 9:00 A.M. YOUTH FUN HORSE SHOW 6:00 P.M. 4-H HORSE & PONY SHOW
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES All Day NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS- Family Arts & Crafts Building 9:00 A.M.- 5:00P.M. COVERED WAGON RIDES-By Senior Citizen’s Tent-FREE (sponsored event) 12:00 P.M. MINI 4-H POULTRY ACTIVITY - Goat/Poultry Barn 2:00 P.M. 4-H DAIRY GOAT COSTUME CLASS & MINI ACTIVITY (Goat/Poultry Barn) 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC.PERFORMING ON GROUNDS (sponsored event) 6:30 P.M. MINI 4-H SWINE ACTIVITY – Livestock Show Arena JUDGING 10:00 A.M. FLOWER SHOW - Roses – Flower Show Building 6:00 P.M. 4-H SHEEP & SWINE CARCASS SHOWS (on hoof)-Livestock Show Pavilion RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 9:00 AM GOLDTONES – Sponsored by St. Anthony Medical Center 11:00 A.M. APPLE PEELING CONTEST - Sponsored by St. Anthony Medical Center 8:00 P.M. CHARLIE BLUM & THE STAR ORCHESTRA (12-piece big band) Health related screenings and nutritional information will be provided by St. Anthony Medical Center (goodies served only until noon) HERITAGE STAGE (sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. PLANT SHOW & TELL-Bring your plant and/or questions to Nikky Witkowski and Stan Sims 6:00 P.M. JUG BAND (Old Time)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2008 "FREE BEFORE THREE" -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING $22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING
GRANDSTAND 7:00 P.M. ELVIS LIVE! 9:30 P.M. FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA OVER THE LAKE (PRINT IN RED) PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR-immediately following fireworks
ARENA 8:00 A.M. 4-H HORSE & PONY SHOW SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 8:30 A.M. PIE DAY - Family Arts Building 10:00 – 5:00 P.M. SCRAPBOOKING DEMONSTRATION by Michelle Lentini- Family Arts & Crafts Bldg. 11:00 A.M. 4-H EGG COOKING ACTIVITY – 4-H Building 1:00 P.M. TABLE FOR ONE: MAGIC MEAL , presented by Corinne Powell, Extension Homemakers- 4-H Building 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC. PERFORMING ON THE GROUNDS(sponsored event) 7:00 P.M. 4-H BEEF GROOMING ACTIVITY - Livestock Show Pavilion JUDGING 1:00 P.M. 4-H SHEEP SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 2:00 – 9:00 P.M. X-ROCK 103.9 VARIETY & GAME NIGHT Featuring live music, contests, guitar hero and games 6:15 P.M. DRENA REIGN
HERITAGE STAGE(sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. WHAT IS 4-H? Information on what 4-H has to offer 6:00 P.M. HIGH COUNTRY STRINGS (Dulcimer, fiddle & guitar)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008 "FREE BEFORE THREE" -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. SPECIAL ABILITIES DAY 12:00 NOON - 3:00 P.M. (Special Abilities groups with written invitation, admission and rides free) Sponsored by North American Midway and Lake County Fair Board $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING $22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING
GRANDSTAND 7:00 P.M. TRUCK. TRACTOR & SEMI PULL Admission $8.00
ARENA 8:00 A.M. 4-H HORSE & PONY SHOW 6:00 P.M. DRAFT HORSE & PONY SHOW SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 8:30 A.M. 4-H BEEF ACTIVITY - Livestock Show Pavilion 10:00 A.M. FOOD PRESERVATION CANNING UPDATE by Corinne Powell, Consumer Educator, Family Arts & Crafts Building 12:00 P.M. 4-H DAIRY FOODS COOKING ACTIVITY - 4-H Bldg. 12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC. PERFORMING ON GROUNDS(sponsored event) 6:00 P.M. 4-H MINI DAIRY ACTIVITY – Dairy Barn 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 7:00 P.M. 4-H TALENT ON PARADE- 4-H Building (Demonstrations, talent, etc.) JUDGING 10:30 A.M. FLOWER SHOW – Perennials, Biennials, Bulbs, Tubers, Corms – Flower Show Building 11:00 A.M. 4-H SWINE SHOW (Gilts, Young Herds & Market Barrows)– Livestock Show Pavilion RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 12:30 P.M. RONALD MCDONALD SHOW 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Z107 KARAOKE TRYOUTS 6:15 P.M. LIVE ACOUSTIC ARTIST
HERITAGE STAGE(sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE –Discussion on adult nutrition and exercise by Frances Laudig 6:00 P.M. FALL CREEK (Bluegrass)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008 "FREE BEFORE THREE" -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING $22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING
GRANDSTAND 7:00 P.M. COMBINE DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $8.00
ARENA 10:00 A.M. DRAFT HORSE HALTER SHOW 6:00 P.M. HOMING PIGEON RELEASE – Tribute To Our Past/Present Military 6:00 P.M. DRAFT HORSE SHOW SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. QUILTING & BEADING DEMONSTRATIONS by Deanna Bassett, Family Arts & Crafts Building 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. COVERED WAGON RIDES – Front of Dairy Barn (Sponsored Event) 5:00 P.M. GOAT MILKING CONTEST – Goat/Poultry Barn 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. PHOTOGRAPHY DEMONSTRATIONS by Ryan Henderlong of Wahlberg’s, Family Arts & Crafts Building 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 7:00 P.M. MINI 4-H COMPLETION PARTY – 4-H Building JUDGING 9:00 A.M. PIGEON SHOW - Pigeon/Rabbit Building 9:00 A.M. 4-H BEEF SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion 9:00 A.M. 4-H DAIRY STEER SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. "CROP CREATIONS" –Decorating Contest-Agriculture Bldg. 1:00 P.M. 4-H POULTRY AND EGG JUDGING CONTEST-Goat/Poultry Barn 5:00 P.M. 4-H MEAT & SPECIALTY GOAT SHOW – Goat/Poultry Barn 6:30 P.M. 4-H DAIRY COW COSTUME CLASS- Livestock Show Pavilion
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 11:00 P.M. PEDAL PULL REGISTRATION 12:00 P.M. PEDAL PULL CONTEST (sponsored event) 2:00 P.M. KIDS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST (15 years and under) REGISTRATION 2:30 P.M. KIDS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST 3:30 P.M. ADULT HOT DOG EATING CONTEST (16 years and older) REGISTRATION 4:00 P.M. ADULT HOT DOG EATING CONTEST 8:00 P.M. LOS CORDOBA HERITAGE STAGE (sponsored event) 6:00 P.M. JUG BAND (Old Time)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008 "FREE BEFORE THREE" -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING GRANDSTAND 7:00 P.M. TEAM DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $8.00 including pick-up truck and van heats
ARENA 1:00 P.M. WESTERN YOUTH HORSE SHOW 6:30 P.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. VARIOUS DEMONSTRATIONS 1:00 P.M. 4-H ROOSTER CROWING ACTIVITY - Goat/Poultry Barn 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 4:00 – 7:30 P.M. BIKE NIGHT (MOTORCYCLES) – East of the Cafeteria - Sponsored by X-Rock 103.9 7:00 P.M. 4-H ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT, PARADE OF CLUBS AND CHAMPIONS & DANCE –Livestock Show Pavilion (4-H Exhibitor Pass Required for Dance Entry)
JUDGING 9:30 A.M. 4-H DAIRY SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion 10:00 A.M. FLOWER SHOW – Annuals, Shrubs & Vines – Flower Show Building 6:00 P.M. 4-H SWINE CARCASS RESULTS – Livestock Show Pavilion
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 11:00 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. HOT WHEELS REGISTRATION 12:00 NOON & 2:30 P.M. HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES 3:30 P.M. PAPER AIRPLANE CONTEST FOR KIDS - REGISTRATION 4:00 P.M. PAPER AIRPLANE CONTEST 7:45 P.M. BIKE NIGHT TROPHY PRESENTATION 8:00 P.M. DEEP RIVER BAND REUNION CONCERT
HERITAGE STAGE (sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. KNITTING DEMONSTRATION by Corinne Powell, Lake Co. Extension Homemakers 6:00 P.M. FUN TYMERS (Old Time)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008 $15.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. $20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING POST TRIBUNE DAY GMC GRANDSTAND 1:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $ 8.00 7:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $12.00
ARENA 9:00 A.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW (Halter Classes) 10:30 A.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW (Barrel Racing) 6:00 P.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ALL DAY QUILTING DEMONSTRATIONS by Heritage Quilters of Crown Point 10:00 A.M. FROG JUMP REGISTRATION - East of the Grange Cafeteria 11:00 A.M. FROG JUMP CONTEST - Sponsored by the Post-Tribune 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event) 2:30 P.M. 4-H BARN AWARDS – Livestock Show Pavilion 2:30 P.M. 4-H LIVESTOCK SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION - Livestock Show Pavilion 5:30 P.M. 4-H LIVESTOCK LARGE ANIMAL AUCTION - Livestock Show Pavilion JUDGING 9:00 A.M. 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST- Livestock Show Pavilion
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 4:00 – 10:00 P.M. BATTLE OF THE MIDWAY-Variety of regional rock bands of all ages Studio Recording Time prize, sponsored by Thunderclap Studios of Hammond
HERITAGE STAGE (sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. KIDS SOIL & WATER PROJECT-make a project with the help of the Soil & Water Conservation District 6:00 P.M. STRING FEVER (dulcimer & guitar) SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008 $18.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING
GRANDSTAND 1:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $8.00 7:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $10.00
ARENA 9:00 A.M. - afternoon WESTERN HORSE SHOW
SPECIAL ACTIVITES 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. LOCKER HOOKING & QUILTING DEMONSTRATIONS by Deanna Bassett 11:00 A.M. HOT WHEELS REGISTRATION-NEW LOCATION—LION’S SHELTER 12 NOON HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES-NEW LOCATION-LION’S SHELTER 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS –North of Agriculture Bldg. (sponsored event)
RADIO ONE COMMUNICATIONS SHOWCASE TENT 9:00 A.M. CHURCH SERVICES sponsored by Calumet Lutheran Mission Association 3:00 P.M. COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN FINALS
HERITAGE STAGE(sponsored event) 3:00 P.M. INDIANA MARKETMAKER-Website demonstration bringing together farmers, distributors, food retailers and consumers, by Brad Clinehens, ECD Extension Educator TODAY ONLY—ALL BUILDINGS WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. LIVESTOCK WILL BE ON THE GROUNDS UNTIL AFTERNOON. ALSO, SOME EXHIBITS WILL BE LEAVING AFTER 4:00 P.M. See you next year! August 7 – 16, 2009 |
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