Special To McDonald County Press
For those who have no livestock to show, there are still several events and activities in which to participate at the fair.
From turtle races to cooking to photography to art, there is something for everyone.
Below is just a sampling of some of the special events. For a complete list, visit mcmofair.com.
Turtle Race
The turtle race held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, is open to anyone and there is no fee to enter. A 20-foot-wide circle with a diameter line drawn across the circle is where the turtles start out. The owners of the turtles have to stay outside the circle and coach their turtle towards the finish line. Several races are run with six to eight turtles per race. The winner of each race gets a ribbon. In the final race, all turtles that have won their race will compete together and the first turtle to cross the finish line in this final race will receive a trophy.
Dog Show
The McDonald County Fair Dog Show will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday July 19. There is no entry fee, but you need to arrive 30 minutes before the show starts. Categories include cutest dog, ugliest dog, littlest dog, biggest dog, best costume and best trick. Obedience I is open to ages 8-12 years. Obedience II is open to ages 12-18 years and Obedience III is open to ages 19 and older.
The rules for the dog show are listed at mcmofair.com.
Whole Hog Drawing
All proceeds from a whole hog drawing will benefit the McDonald County Fair. The drawing will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. You need not be present to win. Tickets are $1 and can be obtained from fair board members, 4-H members or anyone else connected with the fair.
Calling All Cooks
McDonald County Fair is rapidly approaching and we would like to have everyone participate. Bakers are invited to enter the Professional Decorated Cake contest in the Foods Department. Everyone that sells cakes will be judged against each other and will be allowed to display their business cards for the public to see after they are judged. Cakes judged for decorating will not be cut.
All ages are encouraged to bring their items but they must follow the instructions in the Fair Book. Three cookies, biscuits, rolls, gingerbread, cornbread, etc., for display and one more wrapped separate for judges. One-half loaf of bread, one-half cake or one-half pie and one slice wrapped separate for judges, whole decorated cakes and whole crusts. Exhibit one jar of any canned fruit, vegetable, pickles, relishes, etc. Label with processing method and time processed.
Any baked or preserved foods may be opened, if necessary, for judging. No food will be sold.
Tractor Driving Contest
The Tractor Driving Contest will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19 (weather permitting). There are three divisions in this contest: Junior Division (seventh, eighth and ninth grade); Senior Division (10th, 11th and 12th grade); and Adult Division.
Each participant will be required to drive and back a four-wheel trailer through an obstacle course. Prizes will be awarded to first place in each division. Prizes are sponsored by McDonald County Farm Bureau.
Youth Tractor Pull
The youth tractor pull will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Youth Division by age as of July 1, 2014. The categories are: 4 years old; 5 years old; 6 years old; and, 7 years old. Parent/guardian must be with participant at the time of registration that night at the pull area and must sign a waiver before the youth may compete.
Community on 07/17/2014