2011 Menard County Fair - Schedule of Events
| Date | Time | Event (Location) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday July 19th | 7am - 12pm | Entries received at various times in Departments: J, L, M, O |
| 8:00am | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Main Gate) | |
| 9:00am | Goat Show | |
| 9am - 1pm | Judging in Departments: J, L, M, O, V1, V2 | |
| 1:00pm | Open Horse Show – Speed Racing (Horse Arena) | |
| 4:00pm | Sheep must be on the grounds | |
| 5 - 6pm | Market lambs will be weighed | |
| 6:00pm | Carnival Open - Boden Amusements | |
| 6:00pm | Open Horse Show (Horse Arena) | |
| 7:00pm | Little Miss Pageant, Jr. Miss Pageant & Queen Pageant (Grandstand/tickets) | |
| Wednesday July 20th | 7 - 9am | 4-H exhibitors project check-in |
| 7:30am | Sheep Judging (Quonset Building) | |
| 9:15am | 4-H Conference Judging Begins | |
| 1:00pm | Women's Activities* (Pavilion) | |
| 5:00pm | Beer Tent Opens | |
| 6:00pm | Carnival Open - Boden Amusements | |
| 6:30pm | Variety Show (Pavilion/free) | |
| 7:30pm | ATV Pull - by Grandstand Atrractions (Grandstand/free) | |
| 8:00pm | Music by The Backliners (Pavilion/free) | |
| Thursday July 21st | 7:30-9:30am | Weighing of Swine |
| 8:00am | Rabbit & Poultry Judging | |
| 1:00pm | Women's Activities* (Pavilion) | |
| 5 - 7pm | Free Pork Dinner – Representative Brauer & Senator Bomke | |
| Time TBA | Beer Tent Opens | |
| 6:00pm | Carnival Open - Boden Amusements | |
| Due to the generosity of local business, organizations, Menard County Fair Board, and Boden Amusements, FREE Carnival ride tickets will be given away starting at 6pm (while supplies last). | ||
| 6:00pm | Talent Contest (Pavilion/free) | |
| 6:30pm | 4-H Swine Show | |
| 7:00pm | Harness Racing (Grandstand/free) | |
| 8:00pm | Music by Whirled Peas (Pavilion/free) | |
| Friday July 22nd | 7:30am | Swine Judging (Quonset Building) |
| 10:30am | Judging in Department L | |
| 12:00pm | Harness Racing (Grandstand/free) | |
| 1:00pm | Women's Activities* (Pavilion) | |
| 4:00pm | Check in for Demolition Derby | |
| 4:00pm | Beer Tent Opens | |
| 4 -6pm | Weighing of Beef | |
| 6:00pm | Carnival Open - Boden Amusements | |
| 6:00pm | Cowboy Church (Pavilion/free) | |
| 7:30pm | Demolition Derby - by Grandstand Attractions (Grandstand/free) | |
| 8:30pm | Music by Taylor June Trousdale (Pavilion/free) | |
| 8:30pm- 12:30am | Music by Ransom (Beer Tent/free) | |
| Saturday July 23rd | 7:00am | Llamas must be on site |
| 7:30am | Fishing Contest (at the pond), Awards at 9am | |
| 8:00am | Beef Judging (Quonset Building) | |
| 8:00am | Llama Judging | |
| 8:00am | “Old Time” – Standing Start ¼ mile horse races (On the Track) | |
| Pony, Junior and Adult divisions | ||
| 8:30am | Peter McCue Memorial Trail Ride (Center of Track) | |
| 8:30am | Weigh-in for Antique Tractor Pull | |
| 9:30am | Kids Activities begin | |
| 10:00am | Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand/free) | |
| 11:00am | Pedal Tractor Pull | |
| 12:30pm | Lego Contest | |
| 1:00pm | Beer Tent Opens | |
| 1:00pm | Cutest Little Farmer Contest | |
| 1:00pm | Women's Activities* (Pavilion) | |
| 1:30pm | Ponytail Contest | |
| 2:00pm | Smile Contest | |
| 2:30pm | Decorated Diaper Contest | |
| 1 - 4pm | Carnival Open - Boden Amusements | |
| 3 - 5pm | Check-in for Tractor / Truck Pull | |
| 6:00pm | Carnival Open - Boden Amusements | |
| 6:00pm | Tractor & Truck Pull (Grandstand/free) | |
| 8:30pm-12:30am | Music by Seeing Daylight (Beer Tent/free) | |
| 9:00pm | Fireworks (Grandstand/free) Raindate for Fireworks is Sunday | |
| Sunday July 24th | 8:00am | Church Service (Pavilion) |
| 10:00am | Jr. & 4-H Horse & Pony Show (Horse Arena) | |
| 1 - 4pm | Menard County Truck Show | |
| 1:00pm | Women's Activities* (Pavilion) | |
| 3:30pm | Truck Tug-of-War (Grandstand/free) | |
| 3 - 4:15pm | Check-in for Mud Bog | |
| 4:00pm | Beer Tent Opens | |
| 4 - 7pm | Entries & Premium checks may be picked up in Depts. J, L, M, O, V1, V2 | |
| 5:00pm | Mud Bog & Dash for Cash (Grandstand/free) |
* Women’s activities include style shows, cooking schools, music, food, arts & crafts, fun, surprises, and prizes. Watch the Petersburg Observer for daily schedule. There is no event charge for women's activities.
2011 Gate Admission
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
All Day: Adults $4.00, Under 10 Free
Queen Pageant tickets are additional: Adults $3.00, Children $1.00
Friday
Before 3:00 pm : Adults $4.00, Under 10 (unless exhibiting) Free
After 3:00 pm: Adults $10.00, Children Age 6-10 $3.00, Under 6 Free
Saturday & Sunday
Before 3:00 pm: Adults $4.00, Under 10 (unless exhibiting) Free
After 3:00 pm: Adults $7.00, Children Age 6-10 $3.00, Under 6 Free
Season tickets can be purchased at the Menard County Fairgrounds Office, beginning on July 5th until the close of the fair.
2011 Carnival TicketsRide Tickets during the Fair (each) $2.00 (each ride takes one ticket)
Advanced Ride Tickets before the Fair 10 for $15.00. Ride tickets can be purchased before the Fair at the Menard County Fair Office.
Evening Specials
- Tuesday: 6-9:00 PM Armband for $12.00
- Wednesday: Tickets cost $1.50 each
- Thursday: Free ride tickets will be distributed at 6:00 PM due to the generosity of local businesses, organizations, Menard County Fair Board and Boden Amusements.
- Friday: 6-10:00 PM Armband for $15.00
- Saturday: Regular price tickets ($2.00 each)