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Finney County Fair - Attractions - Special Events
First Fair Baby Contest
Russell Child Development Center is sponsoring a baby contest during the 2008 Finney County Fair. The first baby born after 12:01 a.m. on July 30, 2008 will receive a basket of baby gifts. The baby has to be born at St. Catherine Hospital, but the family does not have to reside in Finney County. The basket will be on display at different locations in the weeks before the fair.
Hamburger Feed
Everyone is invited to join Western State Bank and the Finney County Fair Association for a free Hamburger Feed on Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m. Pick up your free meal and wander into the Grandstand to enjoy free entertainment.
Enjoy all the entertainment at the 2008 Finney County Fair!
(Click on Pictures to go to their website)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
7:00 p.m.McCLAIN'S MUTTON BUSTERS & KIDS RANCH RODEO
Mutton Busters - First 60 children under 60 lbs.
(Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.)
Kids Ranch Rodeo - Hey Kids (ages 7-18), you are invited to attend this event made especially for you. This rodeo is done with wooden cows that give real milk and wooden horses that you can not get bucked off. You will learn how to milk, rope, tie a goat and more. You need to bring yourself and a smile and be ready for fun. There are also events for parents and grandparents to be involved with you, so bring them along too!
Friday, August 1, 2008
8:00 p.m.AMATEUR ATV RODEO
and GARDEN CITY COOP
The Four Wheeler Rodeo is a competition to show how well the participant can control the Four Wheeler ATV. Anyone with a Four Wheeler is able to participate. For Rules & Regulations, click on AMATEUR ATV RODEO above.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Sponsored by COMMERCE BANK
(Admission will be charged for this event)
Sunday, August 3, 2008
12:00 noon KIDS PEDAL PULL
Sponsored by GOLDEN PLAINS CREDIT UNION
Registration for this event begins at 11:00 a.m. and the Pull will start at 12:00 noon. This is an event for all the kids of Finney County. Winners can be entered for the Pedal Pull Contest at the Kansas State Fair in September.
Wednesday, July 30 through Sunday, August 3. Great rides and games--
fun for the entire family! Listen to local radio stations for information on
bracelet nights!
MILKING PARLOR
Thursday, July 31 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
FLYING DEBRIS - RICHARD HOLMGREN
Come see Richard Holmgren juggle machetes and twinkies, eat fire,
catch a 10 lb. bowling ball on his face and more.
Shows presented at the following times:
Thursday, July 31 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
LOG HOGGERS - CHAINSAW SCULPTING DEMONSTRATIONS
AND FUND RAISING EVENTS
A sculpture will be created at each show. Sculptures will be auctioned off
during the Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 2nd. Proceeds will be used
to help fund the 2009 Finney County Fair.
Demonstrations presented at the following times:
Friday, August 1 11:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2 11:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
FARMER FOR A DAY
This booth offers several opportunities for children to learn about farming activities. This booth is sponsored by Finney Co. 4-H Ambassadors. The ambassadors will assist children with hands-on activities.
Thursday, July 31 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.