(Maine) ATV & 4x4 Drag Races - July 15, 2007 - Ossipee Valley Fair
By David Harry, Editor-The Citizen
SOUTH HIRAM (July 5, 2007): Break out the skillets, blue ribbons, oxen and fried dough: the Ossipee Valley Fair is coming back to town from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15.
Since 1980, the fairgrounds on South Hiram Road have hosted four days of agricultural competitions, 4-H shows, craft exhibits, pig scrambles and live entertainment, all highlighted by a parade from Kezar Falls to the fairgrounds.
The gates open Thursday, July 12 at 7 a.m. By 9 a.m., the fair will be in full swing with steer and ox pulling competitions and blacksmith demonstrations. Events continue throughout the day, including egg toss and laughing contests, and a performance by 12-year-old recording artist Brian Wardwell of Limerick.
After another full day at the fairgrounds on Friday, July 13, the parade of local fire departments, businesses, antique cars, bicyclists, miniature trucks and bands will march from Main Street in Kezar Falls past Sacopee Valley high and middle schools to the fairgrounds.
The parade will be followed by “Steve & the Good Ole Boys” performing at the Show Tent, one of three shows scheduled at the tent during the fair.
While the competitions for farmers and animals and shows and demonstrations fill every corner of the fairgrounds, the midway will also be open with rides, games and food. All-day passes for midway rides will be available Friday, July 13 and Sunday, July 15.
Each year, the fair has unique tests of skill for visitors. This year includes a laughing contest on July 12, skillet-throwing contests for women and children July 13, and “Farmer Olympics” for children under 15 and adults over 16 years of age.
The fair wraps up Sunday, July 15 with a morning made for motorheads, featuring a car show by the Hawley Pavilion and ATV and 4x4 drag races.
Sponsored by the Ossipee Valley Agricultural Association, the fair harkens back to the days when agricultural events were the premier summer event for towns. Formed in 1977, the association held fairs at the Cornish fairgrounds until outgrowing that space in 1979.
The 1980 Ossipee Valley Fair holds its own lore as “the miracle fair,” because it was held in South Hiram after the fairgrounds was built in less than three months.
For the full fair schedule and other information, visit Ossipee Valley Fair.
Article Reference: keepMEcurrent.com - Community News - Current Publishing, LLC
SOUTH HIRAM (July 5, 2007): Break out the skillets, blue ribbons, oxen and fried dough: the Ossipee Valley Fair is coming back to town from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15.
Since 1980, the fairgrounds on South Hiram Road have hosted four days of agricultural competitions, 4-H shows, craft exhibits, pig scrambles and live entertainment, all highlighted by a parade from Kezar Falls to the fairgrounds.
The gates open Thursday, July 12 at 7 a.m. By 9 a.m., the fair will be in full swing with steer and ox pulling competitions and blacksmith demonstrations. Events continue throughout the day, including egg toss and laughing contests, and a performance by 12-year-old recording artist Brian Wardwell of Limerick.
After another full day at the fairgrounds on Friday, July 13, the parade of local fire departments, businesses, antique cars, bicyclists, miniature trucks and bands will march from Main Street in Kezar Falls past Sacopee Valley high and middle schools to the fairgrounds.
The parade will be followed by “Steve & the Good Ole Boys” performing at the Show Tent, one of three shows scheduled at the tent during the fair.
While the competitions for farmers and animals and shows and demonstrations fill every corner of the fairgrounds, the midway will also be open with rides, games and food. All-day passes for midway rides will be available Friday, July 13 and Sunday, July 15.
Each year, the fair has unique tests of skill for visitors. This year includes a laughing contest on July 12, skillet-throwing contests for women and children July 13, and “Farmer Olympics” for children under 15 and adults over 16 years of age.
The fair wraps up Sunday, July 15 with a morning made for motorheads, featuring a car show by the Hawley Pavilion and ATV and 4x4 drag races.
Sponsored by the Ossipee Valley Agricultural Association, the fair harkens back to the days when agricultural events were the premier summer event for towns. Formed in 1977, the association held fairs at the Cornish fairgrounds until outgrowing that space in 1979.
The 1980 Ossipee Valley Fair holds its own lore as “the miracle fair,” because it was held in South Hiram after the fairgrounds was built in less than three months.
For the full fair schedule and other information, visit Ossipee Valley Fair.
Article Reference: keepMEcurrent.com - Community News - Current Publishing, LLC
