EXHIBIT DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENTS
"GOTTA BE THERE"
EXHIBIT DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENTS, COMPETITIONS, AWARDS
Twinkie Decorating Contest
For youth ages 5 to 8
Entries must be submitted on August 9 during the Baking and Candy Department entry hours of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Events Center. Each youth submitting an entry will receive a free Fair admission ticket. Only one entry per exhibitor is permitted and all decorations must be made from edible ingredients. For complete details, visit the Fair website at www.atthefair.com Exhibitor Department information for the Baking and Candy Department.
Bob's Best Home Baked Bread Contest
If hand-made bread is what you do best, enter a loaf in Bob's
Best Home Baked Bread contest. Sponsored by Bob's Red Mill
Natural Foods Inc., each loaf entered in the contest must
be made from scratch using fresh ingredients and Bob's Red
Mill products. Winner's prize checks will be mailed directly
from Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc. after September 15,
2008. Submit your loaf of bread, along with your recipe and
a label from Bob's Red Mill Flour.
Outstanding Art Award
A $100 cash prize to the Outstanding Artist by the Emerald Empire Art Association Gallery will be awarded at this year's Fair. Stop by the Wheeler Pavilion to see this year's winner.
"Oregon's Natural Beauty"
Visit the Floral Department in the Auditorium to see this
year's Garden Club theme "The Glory of Autumn," a free-standing
design to be viewed from all sides. Also, don't miss a hands-on
experience with dish gardens and floral arrangements.
Recycled Art Contest
Youth are encouraged to enter the Youth Art Exhibit Department and display their artwork in
any medium or format. Materials in the art piece must be safe, non-toxic disposable and recyclable. Cash award for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Judging is conducted by the People's Choice voting at the Youth Art Department in the Wheeler Pavilion during the Fair. Sponsored by Ambassador Piping.
Mobiles Contest
Ages: 5-9 years; 10-17 years
Create and build your own mobile. It must be able to hang. See Youth Art Department information for details. Sponsored by ReMax Integrity.
Board Games Contest
Youth of all ages are invited to make their own board game. It must be an original game. Please include all the game pieces, written instructions on the rules of play and how to win. See Youth Art Department Information for details. Sponsored by Grammas Karalot.
Paper Mache' Contest
For ages: 3-6 years; 7-11 years; 12-17 years
Go all out kids and "show 'em what you've got!" Winners will be judged based on the most artistic, original, most eye catching and creative. See Youth Art Department information for details. Sponsored by Jorub Transport, Inc.
Youth Photography Contest
For all ages up to 17
Kids come and show your hand at taking photos of the Fair. Deadline is Thursday, August 14 at 5:00 pm to turn in up to five of your best photo(s) for a chance to have your photo(s) published in the 2009 Official Fair Program Guide and for use in the Fair's 2009 advertising campaign. Winners will be displayed in the Photography Department during Fair. Winners will receive free admission passes for Saturday and Sunday, plus a season pass for 2009. See Photography Department information for details.
Contest for Certified Teachers and/or Registered Home School Teachers, Only:
Visit the Lane County Fair and win a beautiful quilt on display that can be used for educational purposes. Teachers are invited to submit as many suggestions as they can on how the displayed quilt can be used in a classroom as a teaching tool (i.e. history, spelling, etc.) The quilt is printed with outlines of the states and each state flower. The person with the most qualified uses will win the quilt piece on display that was donated by Lory Jepsen. See the Textiles Department information for details.
Register Guard Best of Photo Journalism Award
Photography Department sponsor The Register Guard, is offering a $100 premium prize for the category: "Best of Photo Journalism". The Register Guard is also exhibiting
the newspaper's "Best of Show" photographs for 2007 at the
Fair. Visit the Photography Department exhibits and see some
outstanding works by all ages from throughout Lane County and award winning Register Guard photographers.
Scarecrow Competition
Visit the Auditorium and cast your vote for the most
creative scarecrow. Better yet, enter the contest yourself
or with a group of friends. The Land Products Department invites
individuals and groups (schools, churches, 4-H, FFA, Scouts,
etc.) to enter the Scarecrow competition. This is the place
to see some outstanding creativity!
ANIMAL SHOWTIME / LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT
Pigs, horses, sheep, goats, and rabbits will put on a show for the entire family! Don't miss these events featuring some amazing and talented animals.
Aug. 12-17: Alaskan Racing Pigs, 4 times daily, at the Weyerhaeuser Family Fun Park.
Aug. 12: Rabbit/Cavies Costume Contest, 7 pm, Animal Expo
Aug. 13: Emerald Reign Horse Drill Team, Time: TBA
Aug. 15: Emerald Valley Jackpot, 1:30 pm, Livestock Bldg.
Aug. 15: Stallion Showcase, 6:30 pm, Livestock Bldg.
Aug. 16: Fun at the Fair Horse Show, 11 am-5 pm, Livestock Bldg.
Aug. 16: Dressed-up Goat Parade, 5pm, in front of Animal Expos
Aug. 17: White Stallion "Lipizzaners" Show, 1 pm & 5 pm
White Stallion "Lipizzaners" Show
Sunday only: 1 pm & 5 pm showtimes.
Don't miss the 38th Anniversary tour of the “World Famous” LIPIZZANER STALLIONS at this year's Lane County Fair! Two performances are planned for the closing day of the Fair, Sunday, August 17 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Livestock Pavilion. The performance includes many of the traditional movements and exercises presented at the world renowned Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Over the years, twenty-five million people throughout North and South America, Great Britain, Europe, Australia and Hawaii have seen this internationally acclaimed spectacle. Separate ticketed event. Ticket prices are Adults $22.50; Children 12 & under / Seniors 60+ $20.50. No group sales available. Purchase tickets at E-BAR-M Western Apparel or www.tickets.com. You may also purchase by phone at 800) 882-8258. Tickets go on sale JULY 17, 2008.
Stallion Showcase
Don't miss this showcase of beautiful stallions parading in the Livestock Pavilion. These majestic horses are gracious as well as beautiful. See schedule above.
Fun at the Fair Horse Show
Enjoy this unique horse show featuring everything from halter, English pleasure, Western pleasure, jumps, costume classes and the category of fun classes such as “egg and spoon” and “bare back dollar bill” races. Persons interested in entering must complete and submit an application form.
EXHIBIT AND ENTRY STATISTICS
Still Exhibits 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: Livestock
(No differentiation is made between Junior & Senior exhibitors) Premiums Paid
•1380 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 4618 entries
•1601 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 5152 entries
•1917 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 5983 entries
•1883 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 5457 entries
•1932 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 5606 entries
•1628 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 4749 entries
•1677 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 5437 entries
•1369 Juniors and Seniors
exhibited for a total of 4687 entries
2000:
•342 individuals exhibited
for a total of 2793 entries
2001:
•300 individuals exhibited
for a total of 2483 entries
2002:
•381 individuals exhibited
for a total of 2600 entries
2003:
•281 individuals exhibited
for a total of 1751 entries
2004:
•357 individuals exhibited
for a total of 2608 entries
2005:
•288 individuals exhibited
for a total of 2299 entries
2006:
•267 individuals exhibited
for a total of 2161 entries
2007:
•257 individuals exhibited
for a total of 2188 entries
2000: $50,643
2001: $48,986
2002: $49,864
2003: $50,419
2004: $51,541
2005: $49,450
2006: $54,291
2007: $49,501
