Today’s Fair Schedule (July 23, 2014)

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 July 2014 at 12:00 am

Photos by Tom Rivers – Bo Parton, 2, sits on the shoulders of his uncle Ethan Bannister during last night’s Orleans County 4-H Fair. Bo’s aunt Jayne Bannister is participating in several livestock showing events.

Special Event: Orleans County 4-H Fair 2nd Annual Motorcycle Cruise-In. Free admission for bikes parking in the Buzz Hill Education Center Lot.

Special Event: Senior Citizen Coffee, free Coffee for Senior Citizens from 1pm to 4pm, compliments of the Orleans County 4-H Senior Council

Strolling Entertainment: Amazing Magic Joe, throughout the grounds, 5-9 p.m.

8 am: Senior Council Stand Opens

8 am: Goat Show (Dairy, Companion, and Pack) – Knights Building

9:30 am: Dressage Horse Show – Carlos Marcello Arena

10 am: $5 Admission per car Starts

John Gabalski, left, of Byron and Ian Smith of Lyndonville watch while the judge, Jim Goodrich, looks over their rabbits. They had three entered in the meat pen competition, which judges rabbits in groups of three. The rabbits will be part of Saturday’s market animal auction at 4 p.m.

10 am: All Buildings Open

10 am: Bread and homemade butter demonstration – Trolley Building

11 am to 1 pm: Nutrifare Senior Luncheon with Al Howe (Food will be served at 12:00pm) – Curtis Pavilion

12 pm: Leader’s Pie Stand Opens

12 pm to 2 pm: Pottery by Megan Demos with pottery wheel – Trolley Bldg.

1 pm: Story Time: Sponsored by the Holley Community Library – Trolley Building

2 pm: Orleans County 4-H Fair Photography Contest (open to public with advance entry. Call 585-798-4265) – Trolley Bldg.

2 pm: Poultry Knowledge Bowl – Orleanshub.com Center Stage

3 pm: Story Time: Sponsored by the Holley Community Library – Trolley Building

3 pm to 8 pm: Orleans County 4-H Fair 2nd Annual Motorcycle Cruise-in – Education Center parking lot

Lydia Piazza sings “Giddy On Up” by Laura Bell Bundy during’s Tuesday’s karaoke competition. Singers will compete Thursday in the karaoke finals at 8 p.m., when $1,000 in prizes will be awarded.

3 pm to 10 pm: Midway Rides of Utica $20 unlimited rides wristband – Midway

3 pm: Dog Knowledge Bowl – Orleanshub.com Center Stage

4 pm: Dairy Cattle Showmanship – Show Arena

4 pm: Chainsaw Chix – Log Cabin

4 pm to 7pm: Pottery by Megan Demonstrations with pottery wheel – Trolley Building

4:30 pm: AirPlay Jugglers – Orleanshub.com Stage

5 pm: Meat Goat Show – Knight’s Building

5 pm: BBQ Pulled Pork Dinner, Sponsored by Dance Theater. – Cost: $8 – Curtis Pavilion

5 pm: The Barnyard Review: Entertainment for your whole family – Lawn South of Knights Building

5:30 pm till 8 pm: Orleans County 4-H Watermelon Carving Contest (open to public with advance registration, call 585-798-4265) – Curtis Pavilion

6 pm: AirPlay Jugglers – Orleanshub.com Stage

6 pm: Mounted Games Competition – Carlos Marcello Arena

Dustin Gardner, a Kendall graduate who now lives in Albion, gets ready to sing “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” by Reba McEntire.

6 pm: Registration Ends for the Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull – Orleanshub.com Stage

6 pm: Chainsaw Chix – Log Cabin

6:30 pm & 8:30 pm: The Barnyard Review: Entertainment for your whole family – Lawn South of Knights Building

6:30 pm: Dairy Cattle Show – Show Arena

6:30 pm: Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull – Tractor Pull Course: Fair Office

7 pm: Rooster Crowing Contest register at event – Wachob Pavilion

7 pm: Spanish/English Story Time: Sponsored by Holley Community Library – Trolley Building

7:30 pm: AirPlay Jugglers – Orleanshub.com Stage

8 pm: Chainsaw Chix – Log Cabin

9 pm: $1000 Karaoke Challenge – Orleanshub.com Stage

10 pm: Buildings Close

10 pm: Greased Pole Climbing Contest (teams must pre-register at the fair office) – Greased Pole

Joyce Stamp of Medina sings “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri during karaoke on Tuesday night.