Ever wonder what to do with that box of old toys and games you keep tripping over in the garage, attic or basement? The Barton County Fair has an idea for you. Put your creativity to work and enter one of the eight open themed classes at the Barton County Fair. This year’s theme is: “It’s All In The Game.” From something as simple as assembling a collection to a container garden that illustrates this year’s theme, there is a category for everyone. Whether it is foods and gardening or photography and woodworking, there is a class to exhibit your talents.
Guitar Hero will be returning to the Wal Mart free stage this year. There will be two different rounds, easy/medium and hard/expert. Make sure you get pre-entered and get plenty of practice before Saturday July 10. Qualifying will begin promptly at nine a.m. and the competition will begin at noon.
If speed is more your taste, the flat track motorcycle races will be the spot for you. With heats for all ages, there are guaranteed to be plenty of thrills and spills. First heat will begin at four pm on Saturday July 10. Spectators are encouraged to attend.
All these rules, details, pre-entry forms and more information along with a schedule are available at www.bartoncountyfair.com.
Making plans for the summer? Don’t forget to put Barton County Fair on your schedule. Wednesday July 7 thru Sunday July 11, there promises to be something to entertain all ages.
Start your day with a trip through each of the Expo buildings and see the different exhibits. Expo I features commercial exhibits as well as “The Block Stackers”. The Block Stackers are a local group that will be building a scaled replica of famous buildings using over 10,000 wooden blocks. Continue on to Expo II where local 4-H and open class exhibitors will be displaying their many projects. Expo III will be an active zone with all the livestock pens filled to capacity with pigs, goats, rabbits, sheep, ducks, geese and cows. Take the opportunity to get up close and personal with these barnyard natives.
The fair is pleased to feature entertainment each evening that caters to many different tastes. The carnival will light up the nights as the concerts fill the air with music. Thursday starts with Tribute Night. “7 Bridges Road” will be performing Eagles hits for the rock and roll enthusiasts. Friday brings top country star Easton Corbin to the stage with special guest Logan Mize. Saturday rounds out the fun with Christian artist Mark Schultz. Tickets are on sale now at www.bartoncountyfair.com.
Sunday concludes the festivities with the 53rd annual 4-H Beef Barbeque. Contact you favorite 4-Her or the Barton County Extension Office for your tickets now. Make sure to visit www.bartoncountyfair.com for all the details.
