(Spirit Lake)– Here’s a sign that summer is beginning to wane–it’s county fair time.
The Dickinson County 4-H and FFA Fair in Spirit Lake begins Sunday (July 27th) and continues through Thursday, July 31st.
Cory Petersen of the Dickinson County Extension Office says static exhibits are being judged today (Sat. July 26th) and will be on display to the public beginning at 9:00 a.m. Sunday (July 27th).
Other events Sunday (July 27th) include the Horse Show at 9:00 a.m. and a dinner concert featuring “Generations of Rock ‘n Roll”. The Dickinson County Beef Producers will grill a steak dinner from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. Cost is 12 dollars per person. The Sunrise Kiwanis Club will also be holding an ice cream social.
Other events include:
MONDAY, JULY 28th
8:00 a.m.–Sheep Show
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Exhibit Building open
11:00 a.m.–Goat Show
11:00 a.m.–Pet Show
12 Noon: Dog Show
1:00 p.m.–Dairy Show
2:00 p.m.–Poultry Show
3:00 p.m.–Rabbit Show
5:00 p.m.–Horse Show-Costume Class
5:00-7:00 p.m.–Dickinson County Pork Producers barbeque; Spirit Lake Sunrise Kiwanis Ice Cream Social
6:00 p.m.– Share-The-Fun, Fashion Review and Clothing Selection; working exhibits; educational presentations; Queen coronation.
7:15 p.m.–Farm Chore Olympics
TUESDAY, JULY 29th
7:00-8:00 a.m.–Feeder Calf check-in
8:00 a.m.–Beef Show
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.–Exhibit Building open
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.–Okoboji FFA lunch
1:30 p.m.–Floral arranging (Expo Building)
3:30 p.m.– Antique tractor pull
5:00 p.m.–Horse Show (Versatility Class)
5:00-7:00 p.m.– Dickinson County Beef Producers barbeque; Spirit Lake Sunrise Kiwanis Ice Cream Social
6:00 p.m.– Pie entry and sale
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th
8:00 a.m.–Swine Show
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.–Exhibit Building open
4:00 p.m.–Kiddie pedal tractor pull (Ages 4-11 in Expo Building)
6:00 p.m.– Showmanship Contest
7:30 p.m.–Fair awards
8:00 p.m.–Release of exhibits and non-sale livestock
THURSDAY, JULY 31st
6:30-8:30 a.m.–Pancake and sausage breakfast
8:00 a.m.– 4-H & FFA livestock sale
8:00-11:00 p.m.– Youth Dance
