Carter County Free Fair

Schedule of Events

67^th Annual Carter County Fair

Tuesday, Sept. 8^th, 2009

4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m..............................Enter Exhibits

(All 4-H, FFA, HCE, & open classes, including Sticky Fingers; Duct Tape Contest &

Poultry and Rabbits with the exception of Livestock)

4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m..............................Craft, Business, and Non Profit Vendors setup

6:00 p.m.................................................Registration for Horseshoe Tournament

6:30 p.m................................................Horseshoe Tournament Begins

Wednesday, Sept. 9^th, 2009

8:30 a.m................................................. Judging all poultry and rabbits

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m...............................Craft, Business and Non Profit Vendors setup

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.............................Judging all indoor exhibits

12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m............................Petting Zoo Open

3:00 p.m.................................................Indoor Exhibits open for viewing

3:00 p.m.................................................Craft, Business, and Non-profit organization booths open

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m..............................Weigh in for all livestock

5:00 p.m.................................................Midway Opens

6:00 p.m.................................................Bottle Calf and Goat Judging Contest

6:30 p.m.................................................67^th Annual Carter County Free Fair Opening Ceremonies 

                                                   Free Watermelon from the Carter County Commissioners

7:00 p.m..............................................Pet Contests                                                                                                                       

                              (terrapin derby, frog jumping, best dressed pet, weenie dog races, etc.)

9:00 p.m.......Craft, Business and indoor exhibits closed

11:00 p.m..............................................Midway closed

Thursday, Sept. 10^th, 2009

9:00 a.m......................................................Judging Sheep

9:00 a.m.....................................................Craft, Business, & Organization Booth's open

9:00 a.m.....................................................Exhibits open for viewing

9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m...................................Petting Zoo Open

9:30 a.m....................................................HCE Children's Programs

11:30 a.m.................................................Judging Swine

12:30 p.m.................................................Judging Dairy and Pygmy Goats

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m................................HCE Children's Programs

4:00 p.m..................................................Judging Meat Goats

5:00 p.m...................................................Midway Opens

6:00 p.m...................................................Judging Heifers and Steers

7:00 p.m...................................................Live Entertainment (south side of coliseum)

9:00 p.m..................................................All indoor booths and exhibit close

11:00 p.m...............................................Midway Closed

Friday, Sept. 11^th, 2009

9:00 a.m...................................................Craft, Business & Organization Booth's open

9:00 a.m....................................................Inside Exhibits open for viewing

9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m................................Petting Zoo Open

9:30 a.m.................................................4-H and FFA Land Judging Contest

9:30 a.m................................................4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.............................HCE Children's Programs

10:30 a.m...............................................4-H and FFA Plant and Wildlife Assessment Contest

12:30 p.m...............................................Registration Deadline for 4-H and FFA Speech Contest

1:00 p.m................................................4-H and FFA Speech Contest

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m..............................HCE Children's Programs

1:30 p.m..................................................Registration Deadline for 4-H and FFA Tractor Driving Contest

2:00 p.m.................................................4-H and FFA Tractor Driving Contest

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m...............................Cattle, Sheep, Swine, and Goats released

5:00 p.m...................................................Midway Opens

6:00 p.m...................................................Registration for Pretty Baby Contest (4 yrs. & under) and

                                                                                                       Twins Contest (any age)

6:30 p.m...................................................Pretty Baby Contest and Twins Contest Begins

7:00 p.m...................................................Live Entertainment (south side of coliseum)

Midnight..................................................Midway Closed

Saturday, Sept. 12^th, 2009

8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m....................................Registration for Carter County Open Performance Horse Show

9:00 a.m....................................................Craft, Business & Organization Booth's open

9:00 a.m....................................................Inside Exhibits open for viewing

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m...................................Petting Zoo Open

9:30 a.m....................................................Carter County Performance Horse Show

1:00 p.m...................................................Midway Opens

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m....................................Children's Events Begin

                          (Stick Horse Races, Bubble Gum Blowing, Sack Races, Hula Hoop, etc.)

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m..................................Release of Rabbits and Poultry

7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m....................................Release of inside exhibits

7:00 p.m.....................................................Live Entertainment (south side of coliseum)

Midnight......................................................Midway Closed

Sunday, Sept. 13^th, 2009

1:00 p.m..........................................................Registration for Carter County Horse Show Speed Events

2:00 p.m.........................................................Carter County Horse Show Speed Events