Dallas County Fair Begins Wednesday in Adel

Nothing like a good ole' county fair to officially mark the beginning of summer.

The Dallas County Fair begins tomorrow and runs through July 15 at the Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel.

There's so much going on this year that even the pickiest family member is bound to find something they want to do, see or eat. And thanks to daily sponsors, admission to the fairgrounds is free.

Some of the highlights of this year's fair include:

• The Next Generation Show Carnival through Sunday (hours vary each day).
• The IRCA/URA Rodeo, Motorcross and Figure 8 races.
• Daily entertainment featuring puppet shows, a stilt walker, magician, pony rides and balloon animals.

The Dallas County Fair event schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, July 10
(Carnival opens, 6 p.m.)

• 6 a.m.-9 p.m. — Community Building open
• 7-9:30 a.m. — 4-H Sheep and Goat weigh-in
• 7:30-9:30 a.m. — Horse Show, trail at South Arena
• 8-9:30 a.m. — 4-H Beef weigh-in
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Junior Feeder Pens weigh-in
• 10 a.m. — 4-H Horse Show Performance.
• 3-4 p.m. — 4-H Sheep Quiz, Livestock Building
• 4 p.m. — 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Livestock Building
• 5-8 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit check-in
• 6-9 p.m. — Static Exhibit Building opens and 4-H Silent Auction begins
• 6:30 p.m. — 4-H Pie Auction, Entertainment Plaza
• 7 p.m. — 2012 Dallas County Queen Coronation, Entertainment Plaza

Thursday, July 11
Sponsor: Earlham Savings Bank & First State Bank
(Arm Band Day, $15 unlimited rides 5-9 p.m.)

• 8 a.m. — 4-H Sheep Show, Livestock Building
9 a.m.-9 p.m. — Community Building open to public
• 10 a.m.-Noon — Open Class check-in at Varied Industries Building
• 1 p.m. — 4-H Goat Show, Livestock Building
• 2 p.m. — Bucket/Bottle Calf Show, Livestock Building
• 4 p.m. — 4-H Barnyard Olympics, Livestock Building
• 5 p.m. — 4-H State Fair Pictures for static exhibits, Community Building
• 5:30 p.m. — Barbecue (Dallas County 4-H families only), Dallas County Cattlemen and Pork Council
• 7 p.m. Bull Riding/Barrel Racing (Double S Bull Company), South Arena
• 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. — Dance, Rumley Brothers at Entertainment Plaza (Free dance, Thursday only)

Friday, July 13
Sponsor:
(Carnival opens at 4 p.m.)
• 8 a.m. — 4-H Swine Show, Livestock Building
• 9 a.m.-9 p.m. — Community Building open to public
• 12:30 p.m. — 4-H Horse Show Day 2, South Arena
• 2 p.m. — 4-H Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits, Community Building
• 5 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Show, Livestock Building
• 7 p.m. — Motorcross, North Track
• 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. — Danny Grouse Band (country rock), Entertainment Plaza

Saturday, July 14
Sponsor: Farm Bureau of Adel
(Carnival opens at 1 p.m.)
• 8 a.m.-3 p.m. — Dallas County Fair Board Election, at Gazebo
• 8 a.m. — 4-H Junior Feeder Show, by feeder pens
• 8:30 a.m. — 4-H Beef Show, Livestock Building
• 9 a.m. — Farm Bureau Cookout Contest
• 9 a.m.-9 p.m. — Community Building open to public
• 9 a.m. — Cat Show, Small Animal Building
• 9 a.m.-12 Noon — Displays “Where Does Your Food Come From?”, Ag Trivia/Children's Games, near Community Building
• 10 a.m. — Baby Contest, Center Stage.
• 10:30 a.m. — 4-H Pet Show, Small Animal Building
• 10:30-11:30 a.m. —Nail Driving Contest, Entertainment Plaza
• 11 a.m. — Registration for Dallas County Mud Volleyball Tournament, by campgrounds, open to public
• 11 a.m. — Draft Horses & Mule Clinic, South Arena
• 12 p.m. — Mud Volleyball begins, south of campgrounds
• 12:30 p.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull, Entertainment Plaza
• 12:30 p.m. — Farm Bureau Watermelon Feed, by Community Building
• 1 p.m. — Cribbage Tournament, Entertainment Plaza
• 3 p.m. — 4-H Foundation Silent Auction ends
• 5 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Show, Small Animal Building
• 7 p.m. — Figure 8 and Circle Track Races (FWD, Open, Stock, Hobby, Cruiser), North Track
• 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. — Toaster (rock and roll band), Entertainment Plaza

Sunday, July 15
Sponsor: Stine Seed Company
(Carnival opens at 1 p.m.; $15 for unlimited rides 3-7 p.m.)
• 9 a.m. — Open Fun Horse Show
• 11 a.m. — 4-H Livestock Released (not for sale)
• 11 a.m. — Horseshoe Tournament (open to public) by Entertainment Plaza
• Noon-4 p.m. — Flea Market, near main entrance
• 1 p.m. — Bill Riley Talent Show, Center Stage
• 2 p.m. — 4-H Livestock Auction, Livestock Building
• 3 p.m. — 4-H Static Exhibits released
• 5 p.m. — Clean-up of Fairgrounds (volunteers welcome)
• 6-8 p.m. — Teen Dance with DJ, Entertainment Plaza

The Dallas County Fairgrounds are located just off of highway 169 on the north side of Adel. From Interstate 80 or highway 6, follow highway 169 north to the Dallas County Fairgrounds on the north side of Adel, Turn left (west) to enter the fairgrounds. From highway 44, follow highway 169 south to the Dallas County Fairgrounds on the north side of Adel. Turn right (west) to enter the fairgrounds.

For more information, visit the Dallas County Fair website at www.dallascountyfair.com.