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2011 Leavenworth County Fair - Schedule
NOTE: This info is for the 2011 fair. Want the latest on 2012? Visit the main page or "like" our Facebook page to keep tabs on 2012!
PLEASE NOTE: Demolition derby rules have changed effective July 13, 2011 and open class superintendent and category information has been amended effective July 21. Please download a revised fair guide if you're planning to enter.
Tuesday, August 9
4-H, FFA AND OPEN CLASSES 8-9 A.M.
- 4-H/FFA & Open Goats entries accepted/weighed in, livestock barns
- Open Class Home Economics entries accepted, Home Economics Building
- 4-H clothing entries accepted, Tonganoxie 4-H Building
- 4-H project displays set up, green metal building-west side
- 4-H booth/banner entries accepted, green metal building-west side
- 4-H/FFA and Open Class Poultry entries accepted, poultry barn
- 4-H/FFA and Open Class Rabbits, rabbit barn (Also on Monday. See print fair book for details.)
- Open class home economics entries accepted, Home Economics Building (Also on Monday. See print fair book for details.)
- 4-H electricity consultation judging, green metal building
- 4-H/FFA Open Class Beef entries accepted/weighed in, livestock barn
- 4-H photography entries accepted, Tonganoxie 4-H building
- 4-H/FFA and open class rabbit entries accepted, rabbit barn (also is 5-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 at rabbit barn)
- Open class home economics judging and open class ceramics judging
- 4-H bucket calf entries accepted/weighed in, livestock barns
- Opening ceremony colors presented at flag pole by Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 and Tonganoxie High School band - guest speaker: State Rep. Melanie Meier, D-Leavenworth
- 4-H entomology, forestry and geology consultation judging, rabbit barn
- 4-H photography consultation and home environment judging, Tonganoxie 4-H building
- 4-H/FFA and open class vegetable, plant and bee science entries accepted, green metal building
- 4-H/FFA and open class poultry entries accepted, poultry barns
- 4-H booth/banners and project display judging, green metal building
- 4-H/FFA and Open Class vegetables and plant science judging, green metal building
- Fair photo contest entries due, administration building
- 4-H/FFA and open class swine show, show arena
- Fair photo contest judging, administration building
Entertainment
6:30 P.M.- Annual Leavenworth County Fair Parade. Theme: Kansas Sesquicentennial, Celebrating 150 years of Kansas! See Facebook photo galleries on this page for parade pre-entry forms. Contact information: Bill Seymour, chairman, (913) 449-8012, or Karen Seymour, 913 645-9982; 305 E. Second St., Tonganoxie, KS 66086.
- Draft horse pull, Kansas Country Store Arena. Contact: David Todd, (913) 683-4483.
Wednesday, August 10
4-H, FFA AND OPEN CLASSES 8 A.M.
- 4-H bucket calf consultation judging, Big Top Tent
- 4-H/FFA and open class market and other goat show and showmanship judging, show arena
- 4-H/FFA and open class market and other goat show and showmanship judging, livestock show arena
- 4-H Cloverbud entries accepted and judged, Tonganoxie 4-H building
- 4-H/FFA tractor operators event (check in at the 4-H office)
- 4-H/FFA poultry showmanship judging, poultry barn
- 4-H/FFA beef consultation judging, livestock show arena
- 4-H and open class flower judging, home economics building
- 4-H bucket calf fitting and showmanship judging, livestock show arena
- 4-H/FFA and open class poultry show, poultry barn
- 4-H/FFA and open class market lamb show/sheep breeding show and showmanship judging, livestock show arena
Entertainment
6 P.M.- Youth barrel racing and speed exhibitions, grandstand
- Barrel racing, pee wee, senior, youth and open classes, grandstand
Thursday, August 11
4-H, FFA AND OPEN CLASSES 8 A.M.-NOON
- 4-H/FFA and open class dairy cattle entries accepted, dairy barn
- 4-H/FFA and open class beef cattle show and showmanship judging, show arena
- 4-H/FFA and open class rabbit show and showmanship judging, rabbit barn
- 4-H/FFA and open class dairy goat show and showmanship judging, livestock show arena
- 4-H canned food drive sponsored by Countywide 4-H Junior Leaders, west fair gates and 4-H food stand
- 4-H/FFA and open class dairy cattle show, livestock show arena
Entertainment
6 P.M.- Hot rod garden tractors and motorcycle riding
- Armband night at the carnival
- Musical performance by Wild Hayride, Big Top Tent, free admission
Friday, August 12
4-H, FFA AND OPEN CLASSES 8 A.M.
- Livestock showmanship round robin, livestock show arena
- Livestock judging contest registration, livestock show arena
- Senior Day sponsored by Leavenworth County Council on Aging, Big Top Tent
- Livestock judging contest, livestock show arena
- 4-H rockets launched, baseball field near fairgrounds
- Ag Challenge of Champions, 4-H office
- Reception for 2010 4-H/FFA livestock buyers, livestock show arena
- 4-H spirit awards, Ag Challenge of Champions and 4-H scholarships announced at north end of livestock show arena
- 46th annual livestock auction, livestock show arena
Entertainment
7:00 P.M.- Outlaw Mud Run, north of parking area (admission: $10 for adults, $5 for youths 5-12 and free for youths younger than 5)
- Musical performance by The Fairmounters, Big Top Tent, free admission
Saturday, August 13
4-H, FFA AND OPEN CLASSES 8:30-9:30 A.M.
- 4-H horticulture judging contest, show arena, closed to the public
- Ag Olympics, Big Top Tent
- 4-H dog show agility classes
- Turtle races registration, limit one turtle per child, Big Top Tent
- Pie eating contest, open to public, Big Top Tent
- Turtle races, Big Top Tent
- Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, 3 p.m., livestock show arena
- Demolition derby, grandstand (admission: $10 for adults, $5 for youths 6-12 and free for children younger than 6) - NOTE: Demolition derby rules have changed effective July 13, 2011. Please download a revised fair guide if you're planning to enter.
Sunday, August 15
8:30 A.M.
- Closing ceremony presented by Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271
- 4-H/FFA exhibits released
- Fairgrounds clean-up
