4-H Fair begins tomorrow

The 2011 Wells County 4-H Fair officially begins tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. with the 4-H 5K Fun Run/Walk. We'll keep the county up-to-date through our Wells County 4-H Fair blog at http://wellscounty4h.blogspot.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

• 7:30 a.m. – 4-H 5K Fun Run/Walk, Stage Area (Spring St. entrance closed for run)
• 9:00 a.m. – Horse & Pony Show. (Western Riding & Reining, Halter & Showmanship)
• 10:00 a.m. – Community Center, Expo Hall Open
• 11:00 a.m. – 4-H Sewing & Consumer Clothing Fashion Revue, Community Center Room 1 & 2
• 1:30 p.m. – Cat Show, Community Center Room 1 & 2
• 3:00-4:00 p.m. – 4-H Action Demonstrations, Community Center
• 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Barbecue, sponsored by Wells Co. Farm Bureau, Food Pavilion
• 4:00 p.m. – Wells County 4-H Foundation Bake Sale Check-in, Community Center Canopy
• 5:00 p.m. – Parade Lineup at Bluffton Regional South Parking Lots
• 5:00 p.m. – Wells County 4-H Foundation Bake Sale, Community Center Canopy
• 6:00 p.m. – Parade leaves Bluffton Regional South Parking Lot
• 6:30 p.m. – Grand Parade in front of Grandstand (4-H Units, Floats, Bands, Merchants, etc.)
• 7:00-9:00 p.m. – 4-H Foundation Fun Activities, Exhibit Area
• 7:30 p.m. – Presentation of 4-H Ten Year & Caley Memorial Awards. Announcement of Wells County 4-H Ambassadors, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)
• 8:00 p.m. – 4-H Spirit Night, Grandstand

SUNDAY, JULY 17

• Honor America Day
• Sponsored by Farm Credit Services
• 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Food Pavilion. Sponsored by Farm Bureau Young Farmers
• 9:00 a.m. – Community Worship Service, Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2
• 9:30 a.m. – Horse & Pony Show Western Performance, Trail
• 2:00-8:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Open
• 2:00 p.m. – Rabbit Ambassador Judging, Rabbit & Poultry Barn
• 3:00 p.m. – Sheep Judging, Livestock Area
• 4:00-6:00 p.m. – BBQ Cookoff, 4-H Exhibit Area
• 4:00 -6:00 p.m. – Music Idols from Bluffton and Southern Wells High Schools, Stage Area
• 6:30 p.m. – BBQ Cookoff Award Presentation
• 6:30-9:00 p.m. – 4-H Foundation Fun Activities, Exhibit Area
• 6:30 p.m. – Horse & Pony Fun Show, Grandstand
• 7:00 p.m. – Gospel Music featuring "Heavens Harmony" and "Common Ground." Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs). Rain Site, Quonset Building

MONDAY, JULY 18

• Senior Citizen Day
• Sponsored by Pretzels Inc.
• 8:00 a.m. – Rabbit Judging, Rabbit & Poultry Building
• 9:00 a.m. – Horse & Pony Show (Senior Versatility)
• 2:00 p.m. – Photo Session for 4-H Champions, Community Center Expo Hall Stage
• 4:00-7:00 p.m. – Chicken BBQ Supper, sponsored by Wells Co. Chamber of Commerce, Food Pavilion
• 5:00 p.m. – Dairy Beef Show, Livestock Arena
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Open
• 6:00 p.m. – Dairy Feeder Calf Show, Livestock Arena
• 6:00 p.m. – Horse & Pony Show, Junior Contesting
• 6:30-9:00 p.m. – 4-H Foundation Fun Activities, Exhibit Area
• 7:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Program, "Story of the Monarch Butterfly"
• 7:00 p.m. – Miss Wells County Queen Pageant, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)

TUESDAY, JULY 19

• Family Fun Day
• Sponsored by Bill's Roofing & Siding, Inc.
• 8:30 a.m. – Swine Judging, Livestock Arena
• 9:00 a.m. – Horse & Pony Show (Junior Versatility)
• 9:00 a.m.-Noon – Flower & Vegetable Show Check-in Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2
• 10:00 a.m. – "Chalk It Up", Chalk Art Activity, in front of Quonset Building, Following 4-H Swine Show Adult Swine Showmanship Show for ages 19 and over
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Pork Chop BBQ Supper, sponsored by Bluffton Optimist Club, Food Pavilion
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Open
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. – Sound Check for the Talent Show Participants, Stage Area
• 5:30 p.m. – Goat Show, Livestock Arena
• 6:00 p.m. – Horse & Pony Show, Senior Contesting
• 6:30-9:00 p.m. – 4-H Foundation Fun Activities, Exhibit Area
• 6:30 p.m. – Norwell High School Dance Team, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Meet the 4-H Dog Club, Exhibit Area
• 7:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Program, "Roadside Weeds and their Pioneer Uses"
• 7:30 p.m. – 4-H Talent Show, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

• Tobacco Free Day
• Rem Johnston Printing Co. - David Moss
• 9:00 a.m. – Poultry Judging, Rabbit & Poultry Building
• 9:00 a.m. – Beef Judging, Livestock Arena
• 11:00-1:00 p.m. – Lunch, Southern Wells Community Church, Food Pavilion
• 2:00 p.m. – Dairy Show, Livestock Arena
• 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Haystack or Loaded Baked Potato, Southern Wells Community Church, Food Pavilion
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Open
• 5:00 p.m. – Horse & Pony Fun Show, Grandstand
• 6:00 p.m. – Kids Pedal Pull - Registration (Front of Quonset Building)
• 6:00 p.m. – Grand Champion Award Presentation, Archery Club Awards, Expo Hall Stage
• 6:30-9:00 p.m. – 4-H Foundation Fun Activities, Exhibit Area
• 6:30 p.m. – Photo Session for 4-H Champions, Community Center Expo Hall Stage
• 6:30 p.m. – Kids Pedal Pull in front of Quonset Building. Sponsored by Bluffton Optimist Club (Bring lawn chairs)
• 7:00 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Royal Showmanship Contest, Livestock Arena
• 7:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Program, "The Story of the Monarch Butterfly"
• 7:30 p.m. – "Nostalgia" featuring classic rock music, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)
• 8:00 p.m. – Horse & Pony Award Presentation, Grandstand
• 9:00 p.m. – Horse & Pony Released
• 10:00 p.m.- 12 Midnight – Release of Livestock Except Auction Animals

THURSDAY, JULY 21

• Volunteer Day
• Sponsored by United REMC
• 6:00 a.m.-12 Noon – Release of Livestock Except Auction Animals
• 12:00 Noon-2:00 p.m. – Flower and Vegetable Pick-up, Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2
• 2:00 p.m. – Premier Auction (Champion Crops, Foods & Garden) Livestock Arena
• 3:00-7:00 p.m. – Auction Buyers Hospitality, Livestock Arena
• 3:30 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Auction, Livestock Arena (Sale order - Dairy Beef, Sheep, Dairy Feeder, Goat, Poultry, Swine, 4-H Foundation, Rabbit, Beef & Dairy)
• 4:00-8:00 p.m. – 4-H Projects released from 4-H Expo Hall, Community Center
• 6:30-9:00 p.m. – 4-H Foundation Fun Activities, Exhibit Area
• 7:00 p.m. – Log Cabin Program "Roadside Weeds and their Pioneer Uses"
• 7:30 p.m. – "Savannah Jack" Country Music Band, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)