Blue ribbon competitors take their positions at the fair

4-H swine superintendent Brian Neuvirth checks out the weight of a hog during the 4-H weigh-in Monday at the Mower County Fair.

 

Mower County Fair Schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 8

8:30 a.m. — 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit and Poultry Barns open

2 p.m. — Livestock Hall of Fame Reception and Induction, Crane Pavilion

2 p.m. — FFA Sheep Show, Open Class Sheep Barn

2 to 5 p.m.  —The Piano Man – Terry Schmidt, Fair Square

4 p.m. — 4-H Horse Fun Show, Horse Arena

5-6 p.m. — Opening Ceremony, Fair Square

5 p.m. — Carnival Opens, all rides $2 each (no wristbands for this day)

5 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Lead, Crane Pavilion

6 p.m.  — 4-H Sheep Show, Crane Pavilion,

Midwest Steer and Heifer Show, Crane Pavilion, 6 p.m.

7 p.m. — Motokazie Supercross, Grandstand

7-9 p.m. — Six Appeal, Fair Square

8-10 p.m. —Ventura Highway, Beer Garden

10 p.m. — Fireworks, near the Horse Arena

4-Her Faith Sayles herds her pig during weigh-in at the Mower County Fair on Monday. A number of livestock went through the weigh-ins Monday, as well as 4-H interviews. The fair officially kicks off on Tuesday and runs through Sunday.

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