4-DAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
YOUTH DAY
GRANDSTAND EVENTS FREE
9:00 - 12:00 Noon — Judging of Exhibits
9 A. M. - 6 P. M. — 4H and F.F.A. Demonstrations — Public Speaking
Contests
12 Noon - Grounds Open
2:00 - 6:00 P. M. Horse Show (Horse Show Arena)
12 Noon - 1:00 P. M.— Dog Obedience Demonstrations
1:00 - 3:00 P. M. — Horse Races
3:00 P. M. until ? — Kids Games — cash prizes
6:00 P. M. — Admission Ticket Drawing
Five drawings — Five prizes — $5.00 each
Exhibit Buildings Close — 8:00 P. M.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - GOVERNORS DAY
GRANDSTAND EVENTS FREE
10:00 A. M.
11:00 A. M.
— Grounds and Exhibit Buildings Open
— Grand Opening Ceremonies — 1962 Fair
(Inside Front Gate on Midway)
Raising of Colors — Boy Scouts
Invocation — Rev. B. R. Miller
Welcome and Introductions: Fair Board Members and
Manager
Dr. C. H. Dearborn, President, Board of Directors
Special Guests — Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Snodgrass
Welcome to City — Mayor B. R. Miller
Governor William A. Egan
1:00 P. M. — Street Parade
1:45 - 2:45 P. M. — Horse Racing
2:00 - 6:00 P.M. — Horse Show (Horse Show Arena)
2:45 - 3:45 P. M. — Dog Obedience Demonstrations
6:00 P. M. — Admission Ticket Drawing
Five drawings — five prizes — $5.00 each
7:00 P. M. — Queen Pageant — Central School Gym
10:00 P. M. — Coronation Ball — Central School Gym
12:00 - Midnight — Coronation
Boat
PROGRAM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - ALL STATES DAY
GRANDSTAND EVENTS FREE
10:00 A. M. — Grounds and Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00 - 12:00 Noon — Dog Obedience Demonstrations
10:00 - 12:00 Noon — Horse Show (Horse Show Arena)
1:00 - 2:00 P. M. — Queen & Court Reign over Fair
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. — Horse Racing
3:00 - 4:00 P. M. —Queen and Court Reign over Fair
2:00 - 6:00 P. M. — Horse Show (Horse Show Arena)
3:00 - 6:00 P. M. — Sportscar Gymkhana
Go-Cart Track
6:00 P. M. — Admission Ticket Drawing
Five prizes — five drawings — $5.00 each
8:00 P. M. — Exhibit Buildings close
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - LABOR DAY
GRANDSTAND EVENTS FREE
10:00 A. M. — Grounds and Exhibit Buildings Open
10.00 - 12:00 — Horse Show (Horse Show Arena)
10.00 - 11:00 A. M. — Dog Obedience Demonstrations
Free Grandstand
11:00 A. M. - 1:00 P. M. — Tractor Driving Contest
Free Grandstand
1:00 - 2:00 P. M. — Queen and Court Reign over Fair
1:00 - 3:00 P. M. — Horse Racing
3:00 - 4:00 P. M. — Queen & Court Reign over Fair
3:00 - 5:00 P. M. — Go-Cart Races
3:00 - 5:00 —P. M. Horse Show — (Horse Show Arena)
6:00 P.M. — Grand Prize Drawing—$500.00 in cash or boat, motor
and trailer.
6:00 P.M.—Admission Ticket Drawing—Five Prizes—Five Drawings—
$5.00 each.
6:00 - 8:00 — Exhibit entry check out.
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