2009 Garvin County Fair

2009 Garvin County Fair Catalog

               2009 Garvin County Fair Entry & Judging Schedule

Tuesday, August 25

4 -7 p.m.                                  Fair entries will be accepted in the East building with the exception of livestock.  Baked goods, Wheatheart baking entries, fresh flowers, and fresh flower arrangements may also be entered from 8 – 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26 (these are the ONLY exceptions – no other East building entries will be accepted Wednesday).

 Wednesday, August 26

8 – 10 a.m.                              Baked goods, Wheatheart baking entries, fresh flowers, and fresh flower arrangement entries accepted in East building (may also be entered 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25).

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

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.                      Closed Judging of entries in East building. Building will reopen at 2 p.m.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.                      Start weighing lambs, swine and steers. Vo Ag Instructors will be present at weigh time to certify length of ownership on both prospect and market steers

12 p.m.                                    Entry deadline for livestock (except goats, horses and dogs)

1 – 2 p.m.                                Setup of Educational displays by O.H.C.E. and 4-H in East Building

1 p.m.                                      Judging of poultry

Tractor Driving Contest

2 p.m.                                      East building opens for viewing

4 p.m.                                      Judging of rabbits, Cavies (Guinea Pigs)

7 p.m.                                      East building closed

Thursday, August 27

8 a.m.                                      East building opens for viewing

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.                      Swine Judging

12 – 2 p.m.                              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

Market Steer Class judging

2:30 p.m.                                 FFA Farm Shop Exhibit

5 – 7 p.m.                                Goats checked in – entry forms must be completed at this time.

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 28

8 a.m.                                      East building opens for viewing

8 a.m.                                      Goat judging (Junior, followed by Open)

12 - 2 p.m.                               Release of East building exhibits

Note:  Fair premiums will be disbursed approximately thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the Fair 

Saturday, August 29              

9 a.m.                                      Garvin County Horse Show, Pauls Valley Arena