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MEMORIES FROM FAIRS GONE BY AND THE 2022 FAIR'S ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP


   

During My Price County's Spotlight interview with Toni Brendel, https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news...d-133.html, she reminisced about the fair from days gone by.  "The Price County Fair was possibly the most exciting and interesting event of the year.  And there were many more entries early on than there are today.  The 4-H Clubs were very popular, and beautiful crops and flowers were on display at the fair.  Many calves, lambs, goats, rabbits, and an assortment of chickens were brought in to be judged, by area farmers and their children.  The Price County Homemakers were very active and they worked hard on their displays of vegetables, garments, handiwork, and other crafts that were then judged for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prizes.  In addition to the coveted ribbon prizes, there were small amounts of money given, as well.  The Price County Fair Board hired a carnival with rides, not so daring as today, and hawkers shouted out the great deals they had in store for those who passed by.  Little children could be seen hugging their prizes if they were lucky enough to win a stuffed animal, but most prizes were smaller and quite trite, but it was a token, anyway."

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Michelle Drobnik, Price County Fair Board president, and one of the five volunteer board members, remembers her younger years at the fair.  "One of my favorite parts growing up was the connecting with people that you didn’t see all summer or the people you only saw at the fair.  It brings a lot of youth together from the county that otherwise only see each other during school events.  Showing our animals and playing the games and riding rides made the time sure go quick!  It was the best way to send us back to school!"

   

While the fair has changed some over the years, the premise is the same, which is bringing the community together to enjoy entertainment, compete for various prizes, and showcase our area.

This year's fair will take place from Wednesday, August 24th through Sunday, August 28th.  Admission is free on Wednesday, but there are no carnival rides that day.  Wednesday is entry day and face-to-face judging.

Gate admission for the remaining days is $5 without rides or $15 with rides.  Children two and under receive free admission.  Carnival rides and the Phillips Children's Museum will be on site.

   

On Thursday, the opening ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. in the Old Log School.  At 5 p.m., enjoy a karaoke contest at Center Stage and the 4-H Gymkana Show at the horse arena.

   

Friday through Sunday will feature Half Twisted Half Knot, a balloon act.

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On Friday, the 4-H show will take place in the horse arena and the ever-popular 4-H Market Animal Sale will be held under the tent (as the barn is still closed).  Cap off the night with Tom Katalin and Highway 41 band at Center Stage at 8 p.m.

   

The Open Horse Show will be in the horse arena on Saturday at 10 a.m.  In the Expo Building, there will be the NCCU Saw Dust Dig at 1 p.m.  The Kiddie Tractor Pull will take place at 6 p.m., and the First Hand High Band will take Center Stage at 8 p.m.

   

   

On Sunday, the Farm Olympics will begin at 1 p.m.

To view a map and all events, including judging times and locations, visit https://www.pricecountyfair.com/entertainment.html


   
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Photos By:  Price County Fair
(This post was last modified: 08-23-2022, 01:58 AM by My Northern Wisconsin.)