Fair fun, frenzy here again

Local News

Discussion

August 25, 2008

Anonymous The Democrat Mon Aug 25, 2008, 08:55 AM CDT

The hustle and bustle of people and animals coming and going, at times almost in a frenzy, will again be a common sight in Pauls Valley with the start of yet another county fair this week.

The 89th version of the Garvin County Fair officially gets started Tuesday at the county fairgrounds located in PV’s Wacker Park.

Really getting things started is a district livestock show for Pauls Valley, Wynnewood and Stratford students earlier that same day at the same facility.

That’s followed by the start of non-livestock entries later Tuesday and the county fair itself, complete with some judging, on Wednesday.

Indications are all the work that goes into getting ready for the year’s second county show is just about wrapped up.

“All the preparations are coming along fine,” said Garvin County agent Bob Leadford

“I think most are done. We’re as ready as we can be.”

Activities in the livestock category get started Wednesday with judging set for Thursday when it comes to goats, sheep, market lambs, dairy and breeding beef cattle and prospect and market steers.

A full day of judging on Friday will focus on breeding swine and market barrows.

“I don’t know what we’re looking at with the numbers,” Leadford said.

“We won’t know that until the entries start coming in, but they’re never quite as big as the spring show.”

One of the changes expected for this fair is the first big push to attract interest for an open goat show.

As a result, Leadford said expectations are there for some big numbers in that particular category.

Wrapping up the entire event will be the Garvin County Horse Show scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Pauls Valley Round-Up Club Arena located next to the fairgrounds.

Tuesday, August 26

4-7 p.m. Entries accepted in East building with the exception of livestock. Note: Baked goods, Wheatheart baking entries, fresh flowers and fresh flower arrangements may also be entered from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 - these are the only exceptions.

Wednesday, August 27

8-9 a.m. Baked goods, Wheatheart baking entries, fresh flowers, and fresh flower arrangement entries accepted in East building.

9 a.m.-noon. Closed judging of entries in East building. Building will reopen at 1 p.m.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Start weighing lambs, goats and steers. Vo ag instructors will be present at weigh time to certify length of ownership on both prospect and market steers.

Noon. Entry deadline for livestock (except horses and dogs).

1 p.m. Judging of poultry; Tractor Driving Contest; East building opens for viewing. Educational displays by O.H.C.E. and 4-H in East Building.

4 p.m. Judging of rabbits and cavies (Guinea Pigs).

7 p.m. East building closed.

Thursday, August 28

8 a.m. East building opens for viewing.

9 a.m. Barrow weights must be turned in.

9 a.m. Goat judging; Breeding Sheep judging (Adult and Junior together); Market Lamb judging.

2 p.m. Dairy judging; Breeding Beef Cattle judging (Adult and Junior together); Prospect Steer judging; and Market Steer Class judging 2:30 p.m. FFA Farm Shop Exhibit.

5-5:30 p.m. Dog Obedience Trials entries accepted (please note that dogs must have prior obedience training to enter).

5:30 p.m. Judging of Dog Obedience Trials (will be judged outside if weather permits).

8 p.m. East building closed.

Friday, August 29

8 a.m. East building opens for viewing.

8 a.m. Breeding Swine judging (Adult and Junior together); Market Barrow judging.

Noon-2 p.m. Release of East building exhibits.

Saturday, August 30

Garvin County Horse Show, 9 a.m. at Pauls Valley Round-Up Club Arena next to the Garvin County Fairgrounds.

Text Only

Local News

Despite 75th milestone, GC livestock show maintains tradition
Part of what makes the Garvin County Livestock Show stand out for so many participants year after year is despite any changes, the traditions which began so many years ago can still be seen from those who are involved today.

February 4, 2012 1 Photo
Raffle run to help kids’ place in PV
A special football sporting the names of past Oklahoma gridiron greats is at the center of a campaign going on right now to help a Pauls Valley kids’ facility.

February 4, 2012 1 Photo
Cookie sales kick off

February 2, 2012 1 Photo
Breakfast tradition returning for crowds and fellowship
While many residents of Pauls Valley have no shortage of great causes to open up their pocket for in any given year, there are events where community bonds almost overshadow an annual need.

February 2, 2012
A real focus on illegal drugs
The new year has brought with it a very fast pace for one Garvin County law enforcement agency thanks to its extra attention on illegal drug activity.

February 2, 2012
Featured Pet Adopt: Blossom

February 1, 2012 1 Photo
Showing Support

January 31, 2012 1 Photo
Absentee date comes in a week
Voters in three Garvin County school districts have a few days left to request to have absentee ballots mailed to them for an upcoming election date.

January 31, 2012
Disaster mode to get some practice
Officials from all over Garvin County are expected to band together in a few weeks to be a part of a statewide exercise that serves as a kind of practice in what needs to be done after a natural disaster strikes.

January 31, 2012
College class to look at old hotel site
A group of visiting college students saw the potential right away on Friday for a project meant to create a buffet of ideas for the future use of the place where an old, long vacant downtown hotel once stood before scorched by fire years ago.

January 30, 2012 1 Photo
More Local News Headlines

Local News

Search Results

Discussion

Fair fun, frenzy here again

Site Map

Contact Us