2009 GREATER GRAND FORKS FAIR & EXHIBITION

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS DUE in Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. Each family is responsible for turning in their own pre-registration forms on time.

Clean-Up and Set-Up (4-H Families) .............................................................................starting at 5:00 p.m.

** We will determine the need for a second set-up day on this date. Clubs leaders will be notified via email either way.

Set-up Day (4-H Families) **if needed ...........................................................................starting at 5:00 p.m.

Static Interview Judging…………………………………………..………………………4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

4-H Fun in a Bun Potluck meal (see page 7 for details)………………………………………………….6:00 p.m.

All 4-H project interview judging and display of static exhibits will be done in the 4-H Building.

Static Exhibit Entry (4-H Building)...................................................................................... 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

NOTE: Exhibits entered after 7:00 p.m. will not be eligible for Grand or Reserve Champion.

Static Exhibit Judging (4-H Building)………………………………………………………..4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Livestock Entry (Sheep, Swine, Cattle, Rabbits, Poultry in Livestock Building) .......... 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Entries may come in anytime during the day but must be stalled by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Mandatory meeting for all sheep, horse, swine, cattle, goats, rabbit and poultry exhibitors in the

livestock exhibit area ...........................................................................................................................7:00 p.m.

4-H Exhibits Open for Public Viewing ..........................................................................12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

4-H Dog Show (4-H Building Area)......................................................................................................5:00 p.m.

4-H Bessie Bingo Drawing (Livestock Building Area) .......................................................................8:00 p.m.

Livestock Building Opens ....................................................................................................................7:00 a.m.

4-H Horse Show..................................................................................................................................11:00 a.m.

Registration for the Horse Show will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Horse Arena.

Rooster Crowing Contest (Livestock Building) ..................................................................................9:00 a.m.

4-H Exhibits Open for Public Viewing ..........................................................................12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Poultry Show………………………………………………………………………………………………….6:00 p.m.

4-H Bessie Bingo Drawing (Livestock Building Area) .......................................................................8:00 p.m.

Pie & Ice Cream Social (4-H Building) ........................................................................... 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Livestock Building Opens ....................................................................................................................7:00 a.m.

Livestock Shows .................................................................................................................. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

4-H Swine Judging followed by Swine Showmanship

4-H Sheep Judging followed by Sheep Showmanship

4-H Beef Judging followed by Beef Showmanship

4-H Dairy Judging followed by Dairy Showmanship

4-H Goat Judging followed by Goat Showmanship

4-H Overall Showmanship Contest following completion of Goat Judging

4-H Rabbit Judging followed by Rabbit Showmanship

Bunny Hop Races (no pre-registration required)

4-H Exhibits Open for Public Viewing ..........................................................................12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

4-H Bessie Bingo Drawing (Livestock Building Area) .......................................................................8:00 p.m.

Pie & Ice Cream Social (4-H Building) ......................................................................... .1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

4-H Exhibits Open for Public Viewing ............................................................................ 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

4-H Bessie Bingo Drawing (Livestock Building Area) .......................................................................8:00 p.m.

Pie and Ice Cream Social (4-H Building)......................................................................... 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Presentation of County Fair Awards (4-H Building) ....................................................... 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Drawing for Winners of 4-H Raffle (4-H Building) ..............................................................................6:00 p.m.

Release of all 4-H Exhibits.................................................................................................. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Tear down panels, miniature golf, etc..................................................................................... after 8:00 p.m.

Pack State Fair Exhibits ................................................................................................... 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

County Qualifying 4-H Horse Show................................................................................................ 11:00 a.m.

Registration for the Horse Show will be at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Forks County Fairgrounds.