New Carnival at 2010 Butler County Fair
Look for new rides and carnival games at the 2010 Butler County Fair as Smith Amusements will be showcased in this year’s midway. Smith Amusements is one of the premier carnivals in the State of Iowa and delivers a safe, family friendly atmosphere for fairgoers to enjoy the fair. As part of the new carnival experience advance tickets sales are now taking place throughout Butler County. 4-H members have been selling tickets for more than a month now as part of their clubs SuperSaver sales.
Tickets are also available by contacting any fairboard member, in Allison tickets are being sold at Lincoln Savings Bank and Kluiter Auto Repair, tickets purchased before the fair are half price or $5 per sheet. Come out and enjoy the improved carnival attractions at the 2010 Butler County Fair June 23-27th.
06-01-2010
Antique Tractor Pull and Display returns to the Fair this year
For over a dozen years now an Antique Tractor Pull and Display have been a popular attraction at the Butler County Fair and this year will be no different. Every year features a new showing of old iron and is always a big hit with young and old fairgoers. The tractor display runs all 5 days of the fair in the grass area north of the grandstand, this year’s display will feature more than a half dozen different tractor brands including some of the most common John Deere’s to some of the rarest Minneapolis-Moline’s. Judges award prizes in the display for Best of Show, Oldest in Show, Most Original and fairgoers help to award the prize for People’s Choice.
This year’s Antique Tractor Pull is a free grandstand show and it takes place on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00p.m. in the grandstand. Seven different stock weight classes are offered with trophies being awarded in each class.
If you’re interested in bringing an antique tractor for the entire fair or just for the tractor pull contact Jim Oltmann at (319) 267-2041.
Chainsaw Artist Dexter Brahn at 2010 Butler County Fair
Dexter Brahn will be back at the Butler County Fair this year demonstrating his chainsaw carving talents. New to the carving attraction is the opportunity to pre-order a carving and watch as it’s made at the fair! Be it a bench, an eagle, a bear, or popular name log Dexter will make your carving at the 2010 Butler County Fair. If you’re interested in making an order contact Krista Simpson at krista.simpson@yahoo.com. For more information on Dexters Carvings and the 2010 Butler County Fair visit butlercountyfair.com
Barney of Mayberry Coming to the Butler County Fair
Scott "Barney" Epperson a nationally renowned Barney Fife impersonator and will be coming to the 2010 Butler County Fair on Thursday June, 24th and Saturday June ,26th. Scott is a "dead ringer" of Barney Fife, the bumbling deputy of Mayberry. He looks, walks, talks, and acts as only Barney can, and always reminds people to "nip it in the bud.” Come join Barney as he mingles with the crowd, signs autographs, and takes photos with fans but be careful as this lovable lawman is always mindful of his public safety duty and passes out tickets to the fairgoers as needed. For more information on Barney’s visit and the 2010 Butler County Fair visit butlercountyfair.com.
FB Cookout Contest
An outdoor cooking contest designed to promote Iowa meat is being planned by the Butler County Farm Bureau. You don’t have to be an expert chef to participate; you just need to enjoy cooking outdoors with quality Iowa meat.
Since 1965, the Iowa Farm Bureau has held their Annual Cookout Contest on the Grand Concourse of the Iowa State Fair. Farm Bureau’s cookout contest is open to any Iowa resident age 13 years or older. Past cookout champions and Farm Bureau or affiliated company employees are not eligible to compete.
Contestants can compete individually in one of the following categories: pork, beef, lamb/goat, poultry, turkey, and combo/specialty. Combo is a combination of at least two of the six meats in one recipe. Specialty includes elk or any other Iowa domestically raised product excluding wild game. Special recognition will also go to winners of showmanship youth and team cooking categories.
The county contest will be held on Sunday, June 27th at the fairgrounds in Allison. Judging (and samples) will be held at 12:00 noon. The Cookout Champion, along with all first place category winners and winners of the showmanship, youth and team awards will have the chance to compete in the state finals at the Iowa State Fair on August 17, 2010.
Any one interested in entering the Cookout Contest should contact the Butler County Farm Bureau office at 319-267-2784.
2010 Floral Hall Entries sought
If you have ever thought about entering 'something' to compete at the fair but were not sure if it would win or even how to go about entering that 'something'? Well, here is your opportunity! There are over 700 Open Class categories you can enter, so chances are you can find ‘something’ that someone else might find interesting.
You could enter your Herbs, growing in your kitchen window! There will be many Vegetables, ready by fair time. How about your Rhubarb or those beautifully kept House Plants, Lambs Ear, Peony, Impatients, Grasses, or Hostas just to name a few.
You could enter an Artistic Arrangement. These can be fresh, dried or artificial. These are themed such as 'Rural Reflection' 'Door Swag' or 'A
Basket of Beauty'. How about a Food entry? Do you bake? Do you decorate cakes and cupcakes? Here is a great time to show off your favorite bread recipe or canned fruit, canned vegetables or canned meat!
Do you Sew? Quilt? Do Needle work? Or how about Make Dolls or Toys?? There is even a department for Fine Art. There is Weaving, Glass Etching, Wood Carving, Wood Burning, Stained Glass, Stamping and Macramé'. There is a category for Wreaths, Art Work, Wood and of all things Recycled.
You have right up until entry day to figure out what you might want to bring to the fair. It's not too late to start working on that entry!! Check to 2010 Open Class Fair Book or the Butler County Fair’s Website www.butlercountyfair.com for rules.
ENTRY IS WEDNESDAY JUNE 23, STARTING AT 8:00 A.M
FREE PETTING ZOO AT THE FAIR
Quail Valley Farms Petting Zoo will be returning to the 2010 Butler County Fair for Friday and Saturday. Some of animals you will see will be miniature horse, Great Pyrenees dog, potbellied pig, exotic sheep and goats, rabbits, peacock, geese, turkeys, exotic pheasants, chickens, ducks, and cats. This is an interactive petting zoo that all ages of children and adults can enjoy.
How Do You Like Your Wine?
A contest still new to the Butler County Fair is the Homemade Wine Making Contest. Butler County residents are keeping up with an explosion of a new trend in Iowa Agriculture! Several individuals have decided to try their hand at creating the perfect blend of flavors and aroma to produce a delightful wine. This will be the second year for this new contest at the Butler County Fair.
The home made wine making contest is being held under the direction of the Bluestem Winery in Parkersburg and is open to any adult exhibitor throughout the state who wishes to enter. Entries must be submitted in a standard 16 ounce bottle by 11:30 am Sunday at the Floral Hall. Judging will take place at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by public sampling. Be sure to come by and check out YOUR favorite!
Contest divisions include grape wines, non-grape wines, boxed sets, and outer appearance classes. For a complete list of the classes go to the Butler County Fairbook, or to our website at butlercountyfair.com.
07-01-09
For Immediate Release:
RAINED OUT GRANDSTAND EVENTS RESCHEDULED
(Allison) - Reschedule dates for two rained out events at the Butler County Fair have now been set. Imperial Stunt Drivers, which were scheduled to appear on Wednesday of the Fair, will perform on Tuesday, July 21st with the event starting at 7pm. Rained out Stock Car Racing will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd with Hot Laps at 6:30pm and racing at 7pm. 2009 Super Saver Packet tickets and VIP Pins will be honored at both events. Individual events tickets will also be available at the gate.
2009 Butler County Fair to feature Tracy Byrd
(Parkersburg) - The Butler County Fair Association announced its Grandstand Lineup for the 2009 Butler County Fair on Saturday night at its 5th Annual Sponsor Appreciation Dinner in Parkersburg.
The headline act for this year’s fair is country music artist Tracy Byrd, who will perform on Thursday evening, June 25th. Byrd has recorded numerous Top Ten hits and his Billboard #1 Singles include, ‘Holdin Heaven’ and ‘10 Rounds with Jose Cuervo.’
A popular event from years past returns to the fair this year on Wednesday night when Imperial Stunt Drivers present “The Wildest Show on Wheels” with a Thrill Show. “Over the years we’ve heard a lot of requests for the return of a car thrill show like the fair used to have with Joie Chitwood. This year was the first year that we were able to book a similar act and we are extremely excited to have them come,” said Mike Ruby Fairboard President.
The rest of the fair lineup includes a pre-fair Tuesday night Stock Car Race, a Wednesday Afternoon Antique Tractor Pull, a Friday night concert featuring Jason Brown and Gwen Sebastian. The Saturday Grandstand show’s feature afternoon Chuckwagon Racing, with Scrambles on Saturday night. The popular Barnyard Battles are on the track Sunday afternoon and the fair closes out with Figure 8 Racing Sunday night.
Dates for the 2009 Butler County Fair are June 24th - 28th. Additional information on super saver packets and tickets will be released in weeks to come. General fair information is available at the fair’s website, www.butlercountyfair.com.
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BUTLER COUNTY FAIR SUPER SAVER PACKETS AVAIALABLE FOR CHRISTMAS
(Allison) - Super Saver Grandstand Packets for the 2009 Butler County Fair are now available for purchase as Christmas Gifts. The packets serve as a pass to all of the grandstand events, which will be announced in January. The dates for the 2009 Butler County Fair are June 24th - 28th, 2009. Packets can be purchased for $25 by contacting Derek Prostine at dprostine@hotmail.com or calling (319) 278-4781
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9-09-08
For Immediate Release:
The Butler County Fair Association Annual Membership Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Allison at the Library.
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7-02-08
IOWA STATE FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE CHAMPIONSHIPS
ROUND 1: FRIDAY JULY 11TH – HALF MILE COURSE @ BUTLER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN ALLISON, IA Admission : $10
ROUND 2: SATURDAY, JULY 12TH – SHORT TRACK COURSE @ NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS FAIRGROUNDS IN WATERLOO, IA
FOR BOTH RACES GATES WILL OPEN AT 5:00 PM WITH PRACTICE AT 6:30 PM AND RACING AT 7:00 PM
SPONSORED BY:
KING RACING, BUDWEISER, MASON CITY HONDA, R/J PERFORMANCE, AND CHENEY ENGINEERING
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: KING RACING – (319) 233-9980 OR rdk100@mchsi.com
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6-18-08
Barnyard Battles - Free
Sunday, June 29, 1 p.m. Grandstand
Youth completing grades 4-12
Download Entry Form
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1-28-08
Craig Morgan to Headline 2008 Butler County Fair
The Butler County Fair Association announced its 2008
Fair Schedule Saturday night at its 4th Annual Sponsor
Appreciation Dinner. This year’s headline act is country
music artist Craig Morgan, who will perform Thursday night
June 26th. Morgan has recorded numerous Top Ten Hits
including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” and “Tough.”
His current record ‘Little Bit of Life” includes the hit
song “International Harvester.”
The 2008 fair will kickoff on Tuesday night June 24th with a
Pre-Fair Stock Car Race featuring racing in the Hwy 3 Racing
Series. The first official night of the fair is Wednesday
June 25th with Bull Riding and Barrel Racing followed by
Fireworks. On Friday night fairgoers are encouraged to head
out onto the track for a Block Party showcasing the music of
Gwen Sebastian with an opening act reunion performance from
the local group Sundance.
Grandstand events on Saturday’s Butler County Farm Bureau
Day at the Fair will feature afternoon Chuckwagon Races and
in the evening Scrambles Night. The fair will conclude on
Sunday June 29th with Barnyard Battles in the afternoon and
Figure 8 racing in the evening.
Additional information on Super Saver Packets and tickets
for the 2008 Butler County Fair will be released in weeks to
come.
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1-11-08
Electronic Message Sign
If
you’ve been down south Main Street in Allison you’ve
probably noticed the electronic message sign located by the
Butler County Fairgrounds colorfully lit with notices of
upcoming events. The new sign was a 150th anniversary
project of the Butler County Fair Foundation, and was
designed to replicate the look of the old floral hall
building - the oldest building on the fairgrounds. The
execution of this project has shown how improvements CAN
happen. The electronic portion of the sign was purchased for
$20,320. Thanks to so many generous donors, only a few
hundred dollars is left to raise. All of the rest of the
project – including the electrical work, the construction of
the “floral hall replica” building that houses the sign, the
block for the base and the retaining wall, the landscaping,
the lettering, and the telephone cable that controls the
sign – was all donated at no charge by civic-minded
individuals and businesses.
The Butler County Fair Foundation understands the need to
preserve the fairgrounds for future generations, and wants
to address how the buildings and land that make up the
fairgrounds can be better utilized to meet the day-to-day
needs of Butler County citizens.
The sign project was a great example of a way the fair’s
property can better meet today’s needs. With careful
planning, volunteers, and, of course money, we can continue
to make improvements.
If you feel you would like to help the Butler County Fair
Foundation in some way, we can use your help. Please
consider how making a monetary gift to the Foundation could
reduce your income tax while preserving the past for future
generations. YOU CAN MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE. Please talk to
your tax advisor to find out how. Please address your
donation, questions, or comments to Jennifer Heeren, Butler
County Fair Foundation, Box 266, Allison, IA 50602.
And when you see any of these people and businesses, tell
them “Thank You” for their investment in the sign project:
North Butler Middle School Student Council, Shell Rock
Products, Randy Maifeld Landscaping, L & R Manufacturing,
Allan Industrial Coating, Clayton Kampman Electric, Chris
Groen Construction, Croell Redi-Mix, Butler County Mutual
Insurance Association, Universal Communications, Scott
Prostine Memorial, Lincoln Savings Bank, Butler County Farm
Bureau, Butler County Foundation, Butler County Agricultural
Extension, Allen Hospital Foundation, Shell Rock Music
Association, US Ag Center, Signs & Designs, Seitsema-Vogel
Funeral Homes, Qwest Foundation, City of Allison,
Butler-Bremer Telephone, Allimont Pharmacies, Inc., Heyo
Kampman Memorial, Parkersburg United Methodist Church, North
Butler Chapter Pheasants Forever #320, BFT Trucking – Eric &
Vikki Bixby, Allison Propane Gas, Inc., Allison Improvement
Association Inc., Ag Vantage FS, Omnitel Communications,
Allison Amvets Auxiliary Post 88, Cooper Motors, Inc.,
Highway 3 Raceway, Inc., St. James Lutheran Church, Shepard,
Gibson, & Lievens, Farmer’s Feed & Grain, Caseys, Butler
County Abstract Co., Allison Lion’s Club, Allison Commercial
Club, Trinity Reformed Church, Powers Manufacturing Co.,
Jeff Reints, Eugene and Deloris Maifeld, Steve and Jennifer
Heeren, Dr. George & Lois North, Fecht Station, and A Matter
of Taste.
The sign is ready for use by all of Butler County’s
non-profit and civic organizations. E-mail your information
to Butler County Economic Development at
bcrdg@netins.net
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9-20-07
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
A great BIG thanks goes out to Elston Buls of Waverly for
providing all the pictures for this supplement!
Elston spends countless hours at the fair taking all of the
pictures. He has provided this service for many years. His
support of Butler County 4-H is greatly appreciated! Butler
County youth love getting the pictures to use in their
record keeping!
Again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, ELSTON!
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9-20-07
THANK YOU
A great big THANK YOU goes out to everyone that helped
in any way to make the 4H portion of the 2007 Butler County
Fair a huge success!
Every event ran smoothly and that is to the credit of the
supporters of 4H in Butler County. Because of you, 4H in
Butler County continues to grow and flourish.
Again, thanks from Butler County 4H!
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8-7-07
Motorcycle Races Rescheduled for August 24. Fair Tickets
will be honored.
Flat Track Motorcycle and ATV’s races that were rained
out during the Butler County Fair have been rescheduled for
Friday, August 24. Tickets from the Fair’s Super Saver
Booklets for the original event will be honored. Tickets can
also be purchased at the gate for $12. Gates will open at
5:30 with practice laps starting at 6 and racing at 7p.m.
Individuals interested in racing can contact Steve Nace
Racing Promotions for more information at (270) 442-7532.
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6-21-07
PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL TANCREDO TO VISIT BUTLER COUNTY FAIR
Republican presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo will visit
Allison Sunday night and will greet people in the grandstand
at the Butler County Fair.
Tancredo, a Colorado congressman, will make his stop during
Sunday night’s Figure 8 races that conclude the fair which
started on Wednesday.
Additional information on Tancredo’s visit can be found on
his website, teamtancredo.com; general fair information is
available at butlercountyfair.com.
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3-28-07
2007 BUTLER COUNTY FAIR TO
FEATURE MARK CHESNUTT
The Butler County Fair Association is excited to announce
its Grandstand Lineup for the 2007 Butler County Fair, June
20th thru the 24th. This year’s Friday night headline act is
country music artist Mark Chesnutt. A former CMA Horizon
Award winner, Chesnutt is best known for songs like;
“Brother Jukebox,” “It Sure is Monday,” and “I Don’t Want to
Miss a Thing.” With Eight Billboard #1 Hits Mark Chesnutt is
sure to be a memorable show.
The 2007 fair will kickoff on Wednesday June 20th with Bull
Riding and Barrel Racing followed by Fireworks. On Thursday
evening the fair will focus on its theme, Rebuilding
Traditions, as an event from years past is resurrected with
Motorcycle Races.
Saturday June 23rd is Butler County Farm Bureau Day at the
Fair and also Kids’ Day. The Kids’ Day activities will
include fun and games that teach kids how to eat and be
healthy. Grandstand events on Saturday will feature
afternoon Chuckwagon Races and a fair tradition in the
evening, Scrambles Night. The fair wraps up on Sunday with
Barnyard Battles in the afternoon and Figure 8 racing in the
evening.
Additional information on buttons and tickets for the 2007
Butler County Fair will be released in upcoming weeks.
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