Cumberland countys first hundred years helen bullard, joseph marshall krechniak on. Leave a comment print deal share leave feedback shop the latest offers code. Benton countys annual fair and rodeo features carnival rides, 4h livestock. Today, the focus remains agricultural coupled with an entertainment aspect.
Benton county fair 2020, a state fair in sauk rapids, minnesota. The buildings, utilities and grounds at the fairgrounds have suffered from years of deferred maintenance. Benton county honored for 100 years and a parade of. Aug 05, 2016 when dakota countys 4h program began in 1916, there was a swine club and canning and bread clubs. Questions regarding the benton county fairgrounds be directed to 509 2223751 or bc. Here were some of the kids waiting in line to ride another gut wrenching ride.
Alan stemper years rod bemboom 16 years keith bauman 1 year phil pederson 35 years ken schiller. Jul 25, 2019 the polk county fair features agricultural exhibits, animals, and fun for the entire family including childrens activities, entertainment, music, rides, a wide variety of food and attractions. Everyone deserves to treat themselves every once in a while so head to benton county fairgrounds in corvallis today and have some fun. Come celebrate 100 years of the burke county fair june 2426.
For over a century, the dedicated volunteers of the miller county fair association have come together to put on events for all ages. At the beginning of the parade, benton county isu extension was honored for their 100 year of work to improve farming in the county. Averys primitive 1846 dwelling was the first home within the boundaries of todays. The county fair tradition in kearney, a town of 2,500, sprang up in 1875, says marshall, with an agricultural exhibit at a local furniture store. As indiana celebrates history in 2016 the benton county 4h council would like to commemorate the bicentennial by engaging the. Extension 1800 12th street great bend, ks 67530 hours. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all fair grandstand buttons and carnival tickets the wright county fair board will be selling grandstand buttons and advance carnival ride tickets. Benton county fair, po box 118, sauk rapids, mn 56379.
In 1950, the fair was held in rented tents at tyndall park in benton. Benton county agricultural society show dir event office show dir. The benton county fair will be held september 26thoctober 1st, 2017. American agricultural fairs agricultural fairs, like the durham fair, have roots in the ancient world and remain popular today, with 3,200 fairs held annually in the united states. The show features amateur entertainers from benton, sherburne, and stearns counties. Head to benton county fairgrounds for a bite to eat and find quick parking in the lot next door. The fair board did not make this decision in haste. With the success of the 1918 fair behind them, the clay county fair association in november wasnt asking if they could offer a fair as good as the one just. Benton county fairar bentonville, arkansas facebook. The entries are sorted in ascending order from the initial to the last by day. You will enter your childchildrens projects on this database. Annually, youll find community events like the santiam ski patrol ski swap, corvallis benton county.
Benton county fair coupons 2020 coupons 2014 sweet. Columbia river railroad bridge between pasco and kennewick, march 2003. The benton county fair is an annual event that celebrates our 4h youths accomplishments and provides educational exhibits to the community. There are rides, games, agricultural exhibits, food booths, commercial vendors, livestock judging and. The 2020 barry county fair scheduled for july 20th25th, has been cancelled due to covid19 concerns. By 1884, the first fullfledge county fair was established in buffalo county. Aug 11, 2014 cindys sights around the benton county fair. The benton franklin fair and rodeo in kennewick, washington invites you to join us august 2529, 2020 to celebrate our community. Saline county fair and rodeo encyclopedia of arkansas. Courtesy of benton county historical society, benton county fair board.
Campground policy is to fill full hookup spots first. We hope you had a good time at the fair this year, 22,195 people joined us. A county fair 2015 via sky ride largest county fairs in america duration. Knwa its been around for more than 100 years, but this year is the first for alcohol sales. You have found the benton county fairgrounds 2020 tickets page. Daily tribune reported that the saline county fair that year was well. Canine shelter the benton county canine shelter office remains closed to inperson visits from the public until may 31, 2020 or the end of the governors stay home, stay healthy order, whichever is later. The system will lock itself and no entries will be accepted after 11. The polk county fair features agricultural exhibits, animals, and fun for the entire family including childrens activities, entertainment, music, rides, a wide variety of food and attractions. Are you entering a 4h exhibit at our benton county fair. Entries and ribbons must be picked up sunday, august 16, 1 pm 3 pm.
Nostalgia for the old county fairs remains a major draw, benton county organizers said. All the information you need to prepare your entries can be found below and by following the links to the rules for entries. Cookie settings the website uses cookies, which are elements of data that a website can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your system. The benton county fair premium book is published annually by the benton county agricultural society p. Year 2000 benton county fair click here for current oregon county fair dates. See entry rules in the fair book soon or in showorks and register online by noon on friday, july 31 to be part of the fun. The hillsdale county fair hillsdale county historical.
You could say the fair was born from good stock, the kind of. It is the county seat of benton county and the principal city of the corvallis. Fairgrounds has rental facilities for large and small groups and a fullservice rv park benton oaks. Benton county fair 2020, a state fair in sauk rapids. The website uses cookies, which are elements of data that a website can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your system. Downloadable barry county fair book barry expo center.
Story county fair association nevada, iowa 2020 fair july 24 28. Benton county fairar 7640 sw regional airport blvd, bentonville. Find 41 listings related to benton county fair in camden on. Cumberland county s first hundred years helen bullard, joseph marshall krechniak on. The book are for sale at the benton county historical society2539614, benton county fair board members or the stearns county. Changes have been made according to state fair rules, so be sure to read carefully. That grove of oak trees in the background housed dozens of. Persons wishing to compete should submit a completed. Get all of your information for bentonfranklin fair ffa and 4h sheep here.
Financial trends metrics for five most recent years 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20. Benton county government center 531 dewey street p. Fair books and entry forms are all available at the extension office in blair. For 115 years, the benton county fair has brought thousands out for family. South benton area historical earthquake activity is near washington state average. The benton county master gardeners are managing the agronomy, horticulture and flower departments at the fair this year and we hope to have the best fair ever.
The founders of the benton franklin fair association in 1948 had big dreams. Uttsu extension is a proud supporter of the benton county fair. Courtesy hanford historical photo declassification project. Entries will be accepted wednesday, august 12, 2015 of the fair week, 9. There are rides, games, agricultural exhibits, food booths, commercial vendors, livestock judging and auction, kids activities and more. Jun 03, 2019 the fair registration deadline is monday, july 8th. Probably because we have always had a strong rural presence in hillsdale county, it grew rapidly, requiring a large tent to house its exhibits during fair week. Eventually a band of folks brought the fair back to life. Benton county has held a fair for more than 100 years, and the washington county fair began in 1857, just 21. Thanks to signature productions for supporting our facility and mission thru out the years.
When viewing on the web, simply click on the name of the section you wish to view to from the table of contents. The benton county fair board received a grant that allowed them to keep the book price down for the people of the community area to have access to their local history. When even that was insufficient, a 4h building was constructed, the first in the country. Mark your calendars for august 25, 2017 and join us at the benton county fair and rodeo. Mar 29, 2004 courtesy east benton county historical society. Benton, washington county fairs expand attractions to. Benton county fair entry information master gardeners of. The fair is loaded with all types of fun and entertainment for all ages. A 2003 study, released once every 10 years, listed benton county of which corvallis. Legacy projects celebrate history at the 2016 benton county fair celebrate history at the 2016 benton county fair the 2016 benton county fair will be held july 27 august 1, 2016. Acts must bring own piano if needed for performance. Paper entries will also be accepted and need to be in the benton county extension office by 4.
Single a division champion fair 2015 for a printable copy of the fairbook click the link below. I was part of the committee to do the books and they are excellent. Jun 16, 2019 greetings 4h families, welcome to benton county fair entry. There had been a fair in kennewick sporadically since 1911 when the grape festival began, but the great depression stalled the event for many years. The 107th benton county fair will be july 30 august 4, 2019 in sauk rapids, mn. Many components of the fair were taken into consideration.
This is probably the most revered book on urban planning ever written, and is considered in fact one of the best books of any kind of the last hundred years. The benton county fairgrounds is an important gathering place and location for public events in the county for more than 100 years. The 2016 benton county fair will be held july 27 august 1, 2016. The benton county fair has provided family fun and education for decades. Beginning at 11am on wednesday, august 2 and lasting until midnight on saturday, this years fair has carnival rides, craft beer, retro gaming, amazing performances, music and the npra sanctioned rodeo. Jul 12, 2017 benton county fair in vinton, vinton, ia, united states, wednesday, 12. For the first time ever, the 2020 purple ribbon auction at the minnesota state fair. The health and safety of our volunteers, participants and community is our top priority. The wright county fair board will be selling grandstand buttons and advance carnival ride tickets. There are many benton county fair events ads, colored pictures and something to interest everyone. When dakota countys 4h program began in 1916, there was a swine club and canning and bread clubs. Please refer to the family registration instructions that was emailed out to all families. All entries must remain in place until the close of the fair on saturday night, august 15, 2015. The bus picks up and drops off at the main entrance to the fairgrounds from the sauk rapids vfw with free parking at the vfw.