2016 Leavenworth County Fair Schedule
Shawn Linenberger
Wednesday, July 27
9:30 a.m.
• Tractor operators event (Check in at 4-H Office). Open to anyone 12 years of age or older.
or Operato
10 a.m.
• 4-H/FFA and open class poultry showmanship judging (Poultry Barn)
12:30 p.m.
4-H bucket calf fitting and showmanship judging (Livestock Show Arena).
2 p.m.
4-H/FFA and open class poultry show (Poultry Barn).
4 p.m.
4-H/FFA and open class market and other goat show (Show Arena).
6-10 p.m.
• Armband Night at the Carnival ($22 each to ride unlimited rides each night).
7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Musical entertainment by David Patton (Under the Big Top).
Thursday, July 28
8 a.m.
• 4-H/FFA and open class rabbit show and showmanship judging (Rabbit Barn).
9 a.m.
4-H/FFA and open class beef cattle show and showmanship judging (Livestock Show Arena).
4 p.m. or immediately following beef show
4-H/FFA and open class dairy goat show and showmanship judging (Livestock Show Arena).
5:30-8:30 p.m.
4-H Canned Food Drive sponsored by County Wide 4-H Junior Leaders (West Fair Gates and 4-H Food Stand).
6 p.m.
4-H/FFA and open class dairy cattle show and showmanship judging (Livestock Show Arena).
Leavenworth County Fair Open Horse Show (Horse Arena)
7:30 p.m.
Hot Rod Garden Tractor Pull (Grandstand). Canned good donation appreciated for entry fee. Call Richard Bereer of Renegade ullers Midwest at 785-213-5601.
Friday, July 29
8 a.m.
Livestock Showmanship Round Robin (Livestock Show Arena).
10 a.m.
Livestock Judging Contest, open to anyone (Show Arena).
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Senior Day at the Farm, sponsored by the Leavenworth County Council on Aging (Under the Big Top). No cost to seniors.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Ag Challenge of Champions (4-H Office). Open to everyone, the challenge is a skill-a-thon to test one’s overall agriculture knowledge.
1 p.m.
Pie baking contest (Administration Building, near photography and quilt exhibits). Contact Patty Scharinger at 913-651-0271 or Crystal Miles, 785-843-2556 with your questions.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Buyer’s reception for livestock show (Livestock Show Arena). Refreshments served to 2015 livestock buyers.
6-6:15 p.m.
• 4-H Spirit Awards, Agriculture Challenge of Champions and 4-H Scholarships Announced (Show Arena).
7 p.m.
50th Annual 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction (Livestock Show Arena).
7:30 p.m.
Tuff Truck Competition (Grandstand). Admission: $10 adults, $5 for youths ages 6-12; free for youths 5 and younger. More information: Joe Hibbert, 620-255-1531, outlawpromotions.com.
Saturday, July 30
10 a.m.
Ag Olympics (Under the Big Top Tent)
10 a.m.-noon
4-H dog show agility classes (Show Arena)
Noon
Mud run (North field). Admission: $10 adults, $5 for youths ages 6-12, free for youths 5 and younger. More information: John Richardson, 786-418-2171, KSmudboggers.com.
1 p.m.
Turtle races (Under the Big Top).
2 p.m.
• Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull registration (Livestock Show Arena)
3 p.m.
Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull (Livestock Show Arena).
Watermelon eating contest (Livestock Show Arena). North end of arena.
6:30 p.m.
Youth dance (Livestock Show Arena). Admission benefits the Memorial Gardens at the fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Leavenworth County Fair Board.
7:30 p.m.
Bull Bash (Grandstand). Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. For rules, regulations and registration, contact Brandon Betsworth at 816-876-5920.