CORNING — The 2015 Adams County Fair, July 10-15, will include something for everyone, from babies to senior citizens. Here are some highlights from each day.
On Friday, July 10, 5 to 7 p.m. the Adams County Fair will begin with a kickoff BBQ by the Fair Board in the pavilion on the Adams County Fairgrounds and will feature the Adams County Cattlemen grilling burgers along with chips and drink for the meal. This meal will serve as a fundraiser for the Adams County Youth and 4-H/FFA Fair committee.
On Saturday, July 11, the Adams County Speedway will have 4-H/FFA race night for youths again this year. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors can receive free admission for this race by wearing their fair T-shirts and attending with a paying adult.
On Sunday, July 12, the antique tractor ride will be leaving the fairgrounds at 8 a.m. The ride will be 30 to 40 miles long and will take about four hours. It will take participants north and west from the fairgrounds, and there will be a halfway stop and break at Lincoln Center Truck and Trailer. The final leg will be back to the Adams County Fairgrounds for the Antique Expo at the fair.
The Adams County Antique Expo will begin at 10 a.m; the theme for this year is “Grandpa’s Toys.” The featured tractor in 2015 will be any and all “Green Tractors,” no matter the brand. Tractors and machinery of all makes are also welcome. Working demonstrations will be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
At the 2015 Antique Day, there will also be a local version of the “Antique Road Show” beginning at 1 p.m. Those interested are invited to bring antiques to the pavilion for evaluation at this show. A “Stump the Antiquers” show will also be held at the 1 p.m. program. The public is invited to bring antique objects that they can’t identify and let the “experts” tell them about what they have.
Classic and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles are also invited to the Antique Day show and will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A new class at the 2015 Antique Day is Homemade Yard Art. Exhibitors are invited to bring their creations for display and one exhibit will be judged as Best of Show. All exhibitors at Antique Day will be presented with a souvenir medallion for participating.
Also on July 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Adams County Extension Council will host an outside BBQ meal. Everyone is invited for a $6 pulled pork sandwich, applesauce, chips and drink meal served near the 4-H exhibit building at the fairgrounds. Proceeds will go to help fund Adams County Extension Youth programs.
Kids Day is Monday, July 13, in the pavilion at the Adams County Fair. It will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include many educational and hands-on activities for youths and their parents. Pockets Full of Fun will have programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A texting contest will be held at 2 p.m. Contestants are asked to begin registering for the contest at 1 p.m.
Adams County Kid Care Council will provide a meal for fairgoers 5 to 7 p.m. July 13. This meal is the Kid Care Council’s matching-grant fundraiser for their activities throughout the year. The 4-H Youth Council will have an ice cream social beginning at 5 p.m. to go with the meal.
On July 13, entertainment in the grandstand will be 180 Drag races with ATVs and Bikes. The pits will open for contestants at 5 p.m. and there will be trophies for all class winners and payout for full size classes. Go to myadamscountyfair.net for more details.
On Tuesday, July 14, activities begin at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast served by the Adams County 4-H Endowment Fund Committee. The breakfast will be held at the 4-H lunch facility in the air-conditioned 4-H exhibit building. All area residents are invited. Proceeds go to help fund scholarships for area 4-H youth.
Tuesday is also Agriculture Day in the pavilion. There will be educational materials and displays for fairgoers to learn about today’s farmers and agricultural practices. Then from 5 to 7 p.m., a community barbecue will be held near the pavilion. This is sponsored by Adams County Rural Development Committee and will feature their traditional steak sandwich meal.
Tuesday night entertainment is the Double S Bull Company extreme bull riding competition. Price for admission is $10 per person for ages 13 and older. Cost for children ages 6-12 can get in for $5 and 5 and younger get in free. A family pass can be purchased for $25 this year. The pass is good for two adults and their children. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the race track grandstands area and the gates will open at 7 p.m.
Senior Citizens Day is Wednesday, July 15, in the pavilion and the 4-H Exhibit Building at the Adams County Fair. Senior Day includes a cookie contest at 9 a.m. in the pavilion with more than $100 in prizes to the best bakers. There will also be entertainment in the pavilion beginning at 9 a.m. with Erma and Friends band followed by a square dancing demonstration put on by local square dance club members, and then a healthy living presentation by Megan King of CHI Health Corning. At noon, the Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year award will be presented, a $500 nontraditional scholarship will be announced, and there will be more door prizes given away. Bingo for all will start at 1 p.m. in the S.E. room.
New this year, the first annual Iowa-Missouri Truck and Tractor Pullers Show will be held 7 p.m. in the grandstands at the Adams County Fair. Admission is $10 for adults, 6-12 graders are $5, and fifth grade and younger get in free.