Other Fair Events

 Jim Barnes ~ Chainsaw Carver

chainsaw carved benches starting at $500.00, chainsawsculpted bear ends

Jim will be doing demonstrations about four times a day starting Monday, August 4, 2008. To see his demonstrations stop over by the free stage to watch him carve objects out of wood.

                   

The Caboodlestoppers

The Caboodlestoppers will be performing starting Tuesday and running thru Saturday, August 9th, 2008 on the Free Stage.

 

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Interactive Game Experience. All of you gamers should come check this out! They will have the latest hardware; including Sony PS3, Microsoft XBOX 360, & Nintendo Wii technology to satisfy your gaming needs. This gaming experience is FREE! Head on over the the 4-H Cabin and get your game on! IGX will host a competition and the winner will receive a free Guitar Hero III Video Game Package. They will have the latest games and up to date technology. For more information visit their website at www.igx.com.                                                

SPECIAL DEARTH CENTER EVENTS

STYLE REVIEW: Come watch 4-Hers model their sewing, creative garment, and buymanship projects at 7:00pm on Saturday, August 2nd!

INSPIRATIONAL SERVICE:  There will be a performance at the Dearth Community Center at 4:00pm on Sunday, August 3rd. Come check it out! 

4-H KING AND QUEEN CROWNING:  Come see the beautiful ceremony for the crowning of the 4-H King and Queen at 7:00pm on Sunday, August 2nd.

LADIES’ PROGRAM: INFORMATION AVAILABLE SOON...

 CLOWNING: Come watch 4-Hers “clown around” in individual and group skits Monday, August 4th starting at 1:00pm.

COMMUNICATION ARTS: On Tuesday, August 5th, see 4-Hers perform in the categories of Public Speaking, Demonstration, and Oral Interpretation beginning at 8:30am.  Branch Buds will show off their public speaking skills in the Show and Tell event at Noon.  A great event for the whole family! 

TALENT SHOW: Come see ages 4 to adult perform acts ranging from singing and instrumental to dance and gymnastics!  Show will take place Wednesday, August 6th, with ages 4-12 starting at 10am, and ages 13 to adult starting at 1:30pm.  Come see the talent of Branch County!

VETERANS’ PROGRAM: Wednesday, August 6th at 6:00pm.  Veterans receive FREE admission to the fair all day!

SENIOR CITIZENS’ PROGRAM: Come see the local citizens from the county perform Thursday, August 7th at 1:00pm.  Join us for fun and refreshments!  All senior citizens (ages 60 years and over) will be eligible to win door prizes, and will receive FREE admission to the fair until 6:00pm!

NELSON'S CHICKEN BARBEQUE: Leaders Council will be hosting this lovely dinner event from 4:00 pm to ?? on Thursday, August 7th. Tickets are $7 each.  Advance tickets are available at MSU Extension office or Dobson's Insurance in Coldwater, or buy them at the door. The meal includes 1/4 chicken, baked beans, fruit, and a cookie.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

3:30 p.m. - Formation of Parade at Fairgrounds
4:30 p.m. - Parade through downtown Coldwater
7:00 p.m. - Style Review - Dearth Community Center
7:00 p.m. - Family of the Year Award - Dearth Community Center

Sunday, August 3, 2008

10:00 a.m. - Tractor Handling Contest - West end parking lot
12:00 Noon - Fair opens except Midway
1:00 p.m. - Antique Tractor Pulls
4:00 p.m. - Inspirational Service - Dearth Community Center
6:00 p.m. - Barnyard Children Judging
7:00 p.m. - Crowning of the 4-H Fair King & Queen - Dearth Community Center

Monday, August 4, 2008 (Dollar Day)

8:00 a.m. - Judging of Hobbies & Collections - 4-H Cabin
9:00 a.m. - Teen & Club Booths - Home Ec. Building
1:00 p.m. - Clowns - Dearth Community Center
4:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Junio
r Baseball Tournaments - Southeast corner of Fairgrounds
7:00 p.m. - Homemakers Program - All Ladies Invited! - Dearth Community Center

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 (Kid's Day)

8:00 a.m. - Antiques - Merchants Hall
8:30 a.m. - Demonstrations & Public Speaking - Dearth Community Center
2:00 p.m. - Draft Horse Show - Horse Arena
4:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Junior Baseball Tournaments - Southeast Corner of Fairgrounds
 

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 (Veteran's Day)

10:00 a.m. - Youth Talent Show, Ages 4-12 - Dearth Community Center
1:30 p.m. - Youth Talent Show, Ages 13-19 - Followed by Open Talent - Dearth Community Center
4:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Junior Baseball Tournaments - Southeast Corner of Fairgrounds
6:00 p.m. - Veterans Program - Dearth Center
 

Thursday, August 7,  2008 (Senior Citizen's Day)

10:00 a.m. - Youth Radio Controlled Cars - 4-H Cabin Pavilion
1:00 p.m. - Senior Citizen's Day - Dearth Center
4:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Chicken Barbeque - Dearth Community Center
5:00 p.m. - SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION (roaster rabbits, fryer rabbits, geese, ducks, roaster chickens, broiler chickens, cornish chickens, turkeys, starter calf, goats)
 

Friday, August 8, 2008
9:30 a.m. - LARGE ANIMAL AUCTION (beef, sheep, dairy, swine  )
4:00 p.m. - Branch Buds Fun Day - 4-H Cabin Pavilion
6:00 p.m. - Showmanship Sweepstakes- Small Animal
7:00 p.m. - Showmanship Sweepstakes- Large Animal
 

Saturday, August 9, 2008 (Family Day)

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10:00 a.m. - Pedal Powerpull for Kids - Special Events Tent
2:00 p.m. - Adult Pedal Pull - Special Events Tent
 

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