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Jeff Wollam
Jean Clawson
Colene Ferrin
Richard Hessenius
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(641) 753-3671

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See Below the Schedule of Events

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2008 Entertainment Schedule of Events

                              Tickets available at:  Hy-Vee, Taco Johns, Central Iowa Fair, Home Federal Savings Banks

Tuesday, July 8
                                 Business Show Case & Crafts in the Convention & Visitor Bureau Activity Building
                                 Antique Tractors Display and Other Exhibits & Activities Through out the grounds
                                 The Homespun Family-Chair Caning, Wool Spinning & Rug Weaving
                                 Art Association Tent
                                 Consumers Energy Display
                                 Chainsaw Artist Gary Keenan performing: 11:30-2:00-4:30
11:00 AM-1:00 PM   Rotary Meeting-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
2:00 PM                    4H/FFA Horse Pleasure, Halter and Showmanship Events-[Outdoor arena]
2:00 PM                    Red Hat Society-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
6:00 PM                    4H/FFA Poultry Show-[South side of covered arena]
7:00 PM                    Swift & Company “Bull Mania”-[Grandstand]
                                 Ticket Prices: $5.00 Adults- $2.00 (12 & under)

Wednesday, July 9
                                 Business Show Case & Crafts in the Convention & Visitor Bureau Activity Building
                                 Antique Tractors Display and Other Exhibits & Activities Through out the grounds
                                 The Homespun Family-Chair Caning, Wool Spinning & Rug Weaving
                                 Art Association Tent
                                 Consumers Energy Display
                                 Chainsaw Artist Gary Keenan performing: 9:00-11:30-2:00-4:30
7:30 AM                    4H/FFA Swine Weigh-in-[Pavilion]
9:00 AM                    4H/FFA Beef Weigh-in followed by 4H/FFA Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in-[Pavilion]
10:30 AM                  4H/FFA Rabbit Show-[Exhibit Building]
1:30 PM                    Child Day Care Program-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
2:00 PM                    4H/FFA Horse Trail Events followed by Speed Events-[Outdoor Arena]
2:00 PM                    Livestock Judging Contest-[Pavilion]
4:00 PM                    Entertainment Begins-[Consumers Energy Stage]
5:00 PM                    Challenge Class-[Exhibit Building]
5:00 PM                    4-H Tour of Fair begins-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
5:00-7:00 PM            Marshalltown Chamber Mixer After Hours-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
5:30 PM                    Fair Queen Coronation-[Consumers Energy Stage]
6:00 PM                    Pie Baking Contest (Registration 5:30 PM)-[Exhibit Building]
6:00 PM                    Lincoln Highway Band-[Consumers Energy Stage]
6:30 PM                    Imagine 7 Reunion-[Consumers Energy Stage]
7:00 PM                    Pie And Wood Carving Auction-[Consumers Energy Stage]
7:15 PM                    Cloggers-[Consumers Energy Stage]
7:45 PM                    Sweet Adeline's-[Consumers Energy Stage]

Thursday, July 10
                                 MMSC VETERAN'S DAY
                                 Business Show Case & Crafts in the Convention & Visitor Bureau Activity Building
                                 Antique Tractors Display and Other Exhibits & Activities Through out the grounds
                                 The Homespun Family-Chair Caning, Wool Spinning & Rug Weaving
                                 Art Association Tent
                                 Consumers Energy Display
                                 Chainsaw Artist Gary Keenan performing: 9:00-11:30-2:00-4:30
6:30 AM                    Kiwanis Meeting-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
8:30 AM-Noon          4H/FFA Sheep Show followed by the 4H/FFA Meat Goat show-[Pavilion]
10:00 AM                  Cookie Decorating Contest (Registration 9:30 AM)-[Exhibit Building]
Noon                         BBQ-[4-H Tent]
Noon                         Shaving Cream Fun-[West of Picnic Shelter]
1:00 PM                    Farm Olympics (Registration 12:30 PM)-[Outdoor Arena]
2:00 PM                    Bottle/bucket calf interviews-[Pavilion]
3:00 PM                    Communications Judging-[Exhibit Building]
3:00 PM                    4H/FFA Dairy Cattle Show followed by 4H/FFA Dairy Goat-[Pavilion]
4:00 PM                    Entertainment Begins-[Consumers Energy Stage]
4:00 PM                    Central Iowa Association Antique Tractor Pull-[Grandstand]
4:00 PM                    Entertainment Begins-[Consumers Energy Stage]
5:30 PM                    Kiddie Parade (Meet in SW corner of Exhibit building at 5:15 pm)
5:30 PM                    Linda Johnson/Celebrations-[Consumers Energy Stage]
6:00 PM                    4-H Games Begin-[Front of Exhibit Building]
6:00-8:00 PM            Pet Show-[Pavilion]
6:00-8:00 PM            Loose Neutral Band-[Consumers Energy Stage]-Sponsored by MMSC
7:00 PM                    Wood Carving Auction-[Consumers Energy Stage]

Friday, July 11
                                 Business Show Case & Crafts in the Convention & Visitor Bureau Activity Building
                                 Antique Tractors Display and Other Exhibits & Activities Through out the grounds
                                 The Homespun Family-Chair Caning, Wool Spinning & Rug Weaving
                                 Art Association Tent
                                 Consumers Energy Display
                                 Chainsaw Artist Gary Keenan performing: 9:00-11:30-2:00-4:30
9:00 AM-3:00 PM     4H/FFA Beef Show-[Pavilion]
10:00 AM                 Oreo Cookie Stacking Contest (Registration 9:45 AM)-[Exhibit Building]
NOON                     Beef BBQ-[4-H Tent]
NOON                     Pachyderms-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
3:00 PM                   Cake Walk-[Under Shelter]
4:00 PM                    4-H Games Begin-[Front of Exhibit Building]
4:00 PM                   Entertainment Begins-[Consumers Energy Stage]
4:30 PM                   Dog Obedience-[Pavilion]
5:00 PM                   Prairie Lighting-[Consumers Energy Stage]
6:00 PM                   4-H Variety Show followed by Prairie Lighting-[Consumers Energy Stage]
6:00 PM                   Goat BBQ-[4-H Tent]
7:00 PM                   Wood Carving Auction-[Consumers Energy Stage]
7:30 PM                   Aaron's Night at the Races-[Grandstand]

Saturday, July 12
                                 FARM BUREAU KIDS DAY AT THE FAIR
                                 SATURDAY - PARK & RIDE FREE
                                      City Bus Runs 9:00 AM to 11 PM (every 15 minutes)
                                       from Marshalltown High School
                                 Child seat belt program Moose Lodge Parking Lot 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
                                 Business Show Case & Crafts in the Convention & Visitor Bureau Activity Building
                                 Antique Tractors Display and Other Exhibits & Activities Through out the grounds
                                 Chainsaw Artist Gary Keenan performing: 9:00-11:30-2:00
                                 Art Association Tent- Art Cicccotti Glass Blower Performing
7:30 AM-2:00 PM    4H/FFA Swine Show-[Pavilion]
8:00 AM                   Mr. Car Raceway-Practice-[East end of Grounds]
8:00-10:00 AM        Chris Cakes Serving World Famous Hot Cakes
                                 Provided by New Hope Church-[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
9:00 AM                   R.C. Flyer demonstration-[Grandstand]
9:00-10:00 AM        Community Worship Celebration-[Consumers Energy Stage]
10:00 AM                 Kiwanis P.M. Kiddy Tractor Pull-[Exhibit Building]
10:00 AM                 4-H Games Begin-[Front of Exhibit Building]
10:00-12:00 PM       Farm Bureau Scavenger Hunt-[Front of Exhibit Building]
10:30 AM                 Entertainment Begins-[Consumers Energy Stage]
Noon                        Pork BBQ-[4-H Tent]
Noon                        Mr. Car Raceway-Races Begin-[East end of Grounds]
12:30 PM                 NAG DRAG (Registration 12:00 PM)-[South end-Grassy area]
1:15 PM                   Ice Cream eating contest-[Consumers Energy Stage]
2:00 PM             Carson & Barnes Circus
3:00 PM                   4H Fashion Revue/Clothing Selection Fashion Show-[Exhibit Building]
3:30 PM                   Award Presentations-[Pavilion]
                                 Livestock Judging Awards
                                 Ruth Gale Memorial Award
                                 Food & Nutrition and
                                 Clothing Awards
                                 Hall of Fame
                                 Record book Recognition
4:00 PM                    Supreme Showman Contest-[Pavilion]
4:00 PM                    Banner Auction Appreciation Dinner -[Farmers Savings Bank Big Top]
4:30 PM                    Wood Carving Auction-[Consumers Energy Stage]
5:00 PM                    BANNER AUCTION-[Pavilion]
6:00 PM                    Announce 50/50 Winner
7:00 PM              Carson & Barnes Circus

CARVINGS TO BE AUCTIONED DAILY STARTING WEDNESDAY
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE