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When it comes to the Allen County Fair, there is no doubt this is an animal planet.
Pudgy porkers snore in pens like sunbathers on a sawdust beach. Cats, goats, horses and llamas glam up as all sorts of zany characters for the costume class judging. Cattle ask you to kindly moo-o-o-ve along in the cattle barn.
Animals will have to share the spotlight with two new events for humans this year, however, during the fair's run Tuesday-July 28 at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Both events will take place at the Pull Strip at the back left portion of the fairgrounds; admission is part of the regular fair ticket price.
♦Contractors' Rodeo, 7 p.m. Wednesday
Think home-remodeling show meets the “Wipeout” wacky challenge reality show. Building contractors or their workers can compete in one or more of three timed tasks: operating a skid loader, working an excavator and using a front-end loader, said Jerry Hammon, fair president.
Contestants will face a few curveballs, such as being required to use the excavator to knock tennis balls off cones and using the skid loader to maneuver a load through an obstacle course, Hammon said.
The person who completes a task successfully — or the closest thing to it — in the least amount of time will win that task, Hammon said. Entry fee is $5 for contestants. Entry fees collected for each task will be paid out as cash prizes for first, second and third places.
♦Redneck Relays, 7:30 p.m. July 24
Get three people and a pickup. The driver has to be at least 16 and have a valid driver's license, Hammon said. The other team members can be any age or either gender.
The team must load 25 bales of straw in the pickup, drive through an obstacle course and unload the straw, Hammon said. The fastest team wins.
Fair entertainment organizers are excited about their evening music lineup, which includes the Echo Valley bluegrass band on July 24, Biff and the Cruisers oldies rock on July 25, and country music groups Wild Rodeo and Huckleberry Blue on July 26. Entry to the concerts is included in fair admission.
The Biff and the Cruisers concert takes place in conjunction with the fair's Classic Car Cruise-in, which has attracted 60 to 90 vehicles on a nice night, said Rick Slayback, cruise-in coordinator.
Fair organizers also are trying to expand offerings on July 27 — a Sunday — to make it more of a family day, said Ken Buinowski, the entertainment stage coordinator.
That day, fair admission is free from 7 a.m. until the grounds close at 6 p.m., Buinowski said. Midway rides are $1 each from 2 to 6 p.m. Lawnmower races begin at 1 p.m. at the Pull Strip; admission is $3.
Sunday
9 a.m.: Antique Tractor Pull, Pull Strip
6:30 p.m.: Miss Allen County Queen Scholarship Pageant, Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe River Drive
Tuesday
Opening Day
All day: Antique Tractor Display, Pull Strip Area
11 a.m.: English Horse Classes, Horse Arena
10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.: Open Class Exhibits, Home and Family Arts Building
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Buildings open
11 a.m.: Rabbit Show, Show Barn
5 p.m.: Midway opens, $15 wristband rides
6 p.m.: Youth Talent Contest, Home and Family Arts Building
7 p.m.: 4-H Cat Show, Show Barn
7 p.m.: Motorcycle and motocross races, admission $5 per person, Pull Strip
7-9 p.m.: Karaoke Contest, Activities Tent
8 p.m.: Greased Watermelon Contest, Water Ball Court
Wednesday
Home and Family Arts Day
All day: Antique Tractor Display, Pull Strip Area
9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.: Open Class Exhibits, Home and Family Arts Building
9 a.m.: 4-H Poultry Show, Poultry Building
9:30 a.m.: 4-H Pet Rabbit Show, Show Barn
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Buildings open
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Home and Family Arts display and activities, Home and Family Arts Building
10-11 a.m.: Candy Making with Country Kitchen, Home and Family Arts Building
11 a.m.-noon: Apron String Memories, Home and Family Arts Building
11 a.m.: Horse Completion Classes, Horse Arena
Noon: 4-H Dairy Show, Show Barn
1-2 p.m.: Antique Trunk Show, Home and Family Arts Building
2-3 p.m.: Hearthstone Ensemble, Home and Family Arts Building
3 p.m.: 4-H BBQ Contest, Picnic Area outside Show Barn
3-4 p.m.: Pie Baking Contest, judging and auction, Home and Family Arts Building
5 p.m.: Midway opens, ride prices two for the price of one
5 p.m.: Swiss Steak Dinner by Huntertown Masonic Lodge No. 689, Home and Family Arts Building
5-10 p.m.: Activity Stage Events, Activity Tent
6 p.m.: 4-H Meat Goat Show, Show Barn
6 p.m.: 4-H Llama Quiz Bowl, Llama Tent
6 p.m.: Pedal Races, Water Ball Court
6 p.m.: Fort Wayne Dog Obedience Demonstration, on the grounds
8-11 p.m.: Teen Dance, Activity Tent
7 p.m.: Contractors Rodeo, Pull Strip
July 24
Kids Day
All day: Antique Tractor Display, Pull Strip Area
8 a.m.-noon: 4-H Llama Showmanship, Show Barn
9-11 a.m.: Kids Games, Activity Tent
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Buildings open
10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.: Open Class and Quilt Display open, Home and Family Arts Building
10-11 a.m.: Exploring 4-H Day Care Tours, on the grounds
11 a.m.: Silly Safari, Activity Tent
11 a.m.: 4-H Western Horse Classes, Horse Arena
Noon-1 p.m.: Kids Fun Games, Activity Tent
Noon: 4-H Dairy Goat Show, Show Barn
1 p.m.: Silly Safari, Activity Tent
1 p.m.: Antique Tractor Display, Show Barn Area
1 p.m.: Llama Judging Contest, Llama Arena
2 p.m.: Midway opens, kids' wristband rides $12 from 2 to 6 p.m., regular price after 6 p.m.
3 p.m.: Cookie Stacking Contest, Activity Tent
3 p.m.: Llama Pack Performance Class, Llama Arena
3 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction begins, 4-H Exhibit Building
4 p.m.: Papa John's Pizza-Eating Contest, on the grounds
5 p.m.: Chicken Dinner by Agape United Church of Brethren, Home and Family Arts Building
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Inclognito Cloggers, Activity Tent
6:30 p.m.: 4-H Sheep Show, Show Barn
6:30 p.m.: Kiddie Tractor Pull, Water Ball Court
7:30 p.m.: Redneck Relays, Pull Strip
8-10 p.m.: Echo Valley concert, Activity Stage
10 p.m. or dusk: Fireworks Display, back field
July 25
All day: Antique Tractor Display, Pull Strip Area
9 a.m.: 4-H Bicycle Rodeo, Water Ball Court
9 a.m.: Llama Performance Classes, Show Barn
10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.: Open Class and Quilt Display Open, Home and Family Arts Building
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Buildings open
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction, 4-H Exhibit Building
11 a.m.: 4-H Horse Driving Classes, Horse Arena
2 p.m.: 4-H Dairy Beef Show, Show Barn
3 p.m.: 4-H Horse Contesting Classes, Horse Arena
4-10 p.m.: Classic Car Cruise-In, near Activity Stage tent
5 p.m.: Fish Fry by Huntertown Lions Club, Home and Family Arts Building
5 p.m.: Midway opens, rides regular price
7 p.m.: 4-H Beef Show, Show Barn
4-6 p.m.: Jump Start Band, Activity Stage
7 p.m.: 4x4 Truck Tugs and Pulls, Pull Strip
7-10 p.m.: Biff and the Cruisers concert, Activity Stage
7:30 p.m.: Farmers Olympics, Water Ball Court
July 26
All day: Antique Tractor Display, Pull Strip Area
7 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast by Cedar Creek Lions Club, Home and Family Arts Building
7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.: Open Class and Quilt Display open, Home and Family Arts Building
8 a.m.: 4-H Swine Show, Show Barn
9 a.m.: Antique Tractor Cruise-In, Pull Strip area
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction opens, 4-H Exhibit Building
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Buildings open
10 a.m.: 4-H Rocket Launch, Carroll Middle School, 4027 Hathaway Road
10 a.m.: Draft Horse Pull, Pull Strip
10 a.m.: 4-H Horse and Pony Parade/Recognition, Horse Arena
10 a.m.: 4-H Goat Cart and Performance, Llama Arena
1 p.m.: Pony Pull, Pull Strip
1 p.m.: Pacer Fan Van, Water Ball Court
2 p.m.: 4-H Horse Fun Classes, Horse Arena
3 p.m. : Midway opens, ladies $15 wristband rides.
3 p.m.: Fort Wayne Obedience demonstration, on the grounds
5 p.m.: Cheerleader Contest, Water Ball Court
5 p.m.: Beef and Noodle Dinner by Huntertown VFW Post No. 11314, Home and Family Arts Building
5-7 p.m.: Wild Rodeo concert, Activity Stage
6 p.m.: 4-H Llama Fun Show, Show Barn
7-8 p.m.: Applejack Kloggers, Activity Stage
7:30 p.m.: Car Demolition Derby, $7 admission per person, Pull Strip
8-10:30 p.m.: Huckleberry Blue concert, Activity Stage
8 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction closes, 4-H Exhibit Building
8:30-9:30 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction pickup, 4-H Exhibit Building
July 27
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Open Class Exhibits open, Home and Family Arts Building
7-10 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast by Huntertown Masonic Lodge, Home and Family Arts Building
9 a.m.: 4-H Swine Carcass Show, Show Barn
Noon: Showman of Showman contest, Horse Arena and Show Barn
Noon-6 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Buildings open
1-1:30 p.m.: Belly Dancing Demonstration, Home and Family Arts Building
1 p.m.: Lawnmower Races, $3 per person, Pull Strip
1-5 p.m.: Draft horse shuttle rides, on the grounds
2 p.m.: Midway opens, all rides $1
2 p.m.: Alley Cats performance, Home and Family Arts Building
5 p.m.: 4-H Awards Ceremony, Show Barn
6 p.m.: Fair officially ends
July 28
12:30 p.m.: 4-H Livestock Auction, Show Barn
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