Today’s Fair Schedule (July 25, 2014)

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 July 2014 at 12:00 am

Photos by Sue Cook – Games at the fair attracted a lot of attention throughout the day on Thursday. Many people were happy to walk away with stuffed animals or other prizes.

Special Event: Orleans County 4-H Fair 2nd Annual Craft Sale located in the Buzz Hill Education Center Lot, including professional appraisals from 4 to 7 pm at a special price of $5 per item (bring photos for your larger items).

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

8 am: Senior Council Stand Opens

9:30 am: Youth Ag Olympics Fun Activities – South Lawn

9:30 am: Miniature Horse Show & Driving Competition – Carlos Marcello Arena

10 am: $5 Admission per car starts

10 am: All Buildings Open

The Hot Country Liners do a line dance on Thursday evening to “What Does the Fox Say,” a song by Norwegian comedy band Ylvis.

10 am: Grand Master Showman Workshop Starting in Show Arena

10:30 am: Tractor Driving Contest – South Parking Lot

12 pm: Leaders’ Pie Stand Opens

12 pm: Goat Knowledge Bowl: Dairy and Meat – Knights Building

12:30 pm: Dog Show, Agility Competition (Classes 23-30) – Show Arena

1 pm: Little Shepherds Sheep Show – Open to Public – Knights Building

1 pm: Story Time sponsored by Medina Community Library – Trolley Building

3 pm to 10 pm: Midway Rides of Utica $20 Unlimited Ride wristband – Midway

3 pm: Story Time sponsored by Medina Community Library – Trolley Building

Jayne Bannister squares the back legs of her animal during the sheep show.

3 pm: Horse Judging Contest – Education Center

3:30 pm: AirPlay Jugglers – Orleanshub.com Stage

4 pm: Royalty questionnaires due – Fair Office

4 pm: Chainsaw Chix – Log Cabin

4 pm to 8:30 pm: Master Gardener – Lawn of Education Center

4:30 pm: The Barnyard Review: Entertainment for your whole family – Lawn South of Knights Building

5 pm: Friday Night Fish Fry: Sponsored by Renovation Lodge #97 Cost: $9 Adult (Half portion $7) – Curtis Pavilion

5:30 pm: AirPlay Jugglers – Orleanshub.com Stage

5:30 pm: Classic Car Cruise-In – Education Center Parking Lot

The Mathes sisters Emma (front) and Lillian speak with judge Chad Swartz during the wool-outfit show.

6 pm: Set Up for Band – Orleanshub.com Stage

6 pm: Registration Ends for Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull – Fair Office

6 pm: Grand Master Showman – Livestock Areas

6 pm to 8 pm: Pie Eating Contest: Sponsored by Brown’s Berry Patch – (Register at Fair Office during the week) – Curtis Pavilion

6 pm: Chainsaw Chix – Log Cabin

Lakeside Karate invited children from the community to join them on stage and learn some basics in front of the audience.

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

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

7 pm: The Music of Jonesy (Rock and Roll) – Orleanshub.com Stage

7 pm: Quadrille Horse Demonstration – Carlos Marcello Arena

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

8 pm: Chainsaw Chix – Log Cabin

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

10 pm: Buildings Close

10 pm: Fireworks (Rain Date Saturday @ 10 pm)

10:30 pm: Greased Pole Climbing Contest (Teams must pre-register at Fair Office) – At Greased Pole

The sun sets over the fair.