2008 Westmoreland Fair    August 15-23rd, 2008  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Westmoreland Fair Daily Schedule of Events

THURSDAY 14 | FRIDAY 15 | SATURDAY 16 | SUNDAY 17 | MONDAY 18 | TUESDAY 19 | WEDNESDAY 20 | THURSDAY 21 | FRIDAY 22 | SATURDAY 23 | SUNDAY 24

Westmoreland Fair is among the best county fairs in Pennsylvania.  We have a strong agricultural history and our exhibits prove it!  The fair offers fun for the entire family whether you enjoy the animals, exhibits, food, rides, motocross or music.  See you there!

Fun for the Whole Herd at the Westmoreland Fair

CALL 724-423-5005!

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
4pm – 8pm All inside exhibits arrive (including flowers)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANY DAY
OPENING DAY SPECIAL – ADMISSION $4.00
9am – 4pm Light Horses, Llamas, Breeding Sheep, Holstein and Jersey Dairy Cattle, Breeding Beef, Breeding Goats, Breeding Swine are to arrive.
9am Judging all inside exhibits
4pm Fair, Rides, and Commercial Buildings open
5pm Family Living, Agricultural and 4-H Buildings open
7pm The Annual Westmoreland Fair Queen Contest – FREE ADMISSION! – Show Arena
7:30pm Motocross Racing, First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15

Girl with her cow

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008
SAM 107.1 AND CAT COUNTY 106.3
  Armed Forces Day
Free admission with Military I.D. (does NOT include rides)
8am – 4pm Market Steers, Market Hogs, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Rabbits and Poultry arrive. 4PM ENTRY DEADLINE
8am Westmoreland County 4-H Horse Show – 4-H Horse Arena
Noon-4pm Car Show - Registration: 10:00am - Noon
7pm Kortney Jean and Stampede Band – FREE ADMISSION – Show Arena
7:30pm Motocross Racing, First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008
TRIB TOTAL MEDIA DAY
8am Non Denominational Church Service ─ The Thurston-Kelly Pavillion
9am Judging 4-H and Open Class Llamas – Show Arena
9am Judging Light Horses – 4-H Horse Arena
9am Judging Dairy Goat Showmanship and Breed – Kelly Livestock Building
10am Judging Rabbit Showmanship – Small Arena
10am Judging Open Miniature Horses – 4-H Horse Arena
11am Judging Carcass Lambs On Foot – Kelly Livestock Building
12pm Judging Carcass Hogs On Foot – Junior Livestock Barn
12pm Carcass Steer Sonogram Evaluation – Beef Barn
1pm Judging Rabbit Type – Small Arena
6pm Open Horse Show – 4-H Horse Arena
7pm Concrete Cowboy Band – FREE ADMISSION! – Show Arena
7:30pm Demolition Derby and Bus Derby – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15
12am Exit deadline for all carcass lambs and carcass hogs

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MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
10am Judging Holstein and Jersey Dairy Cattle – Show Arena
10am Judging Poultry and Poultry Showmanship – Poultry Tent
10am Judging Breeding Sheep – Kelly Livestock Building
4pm Judging Breeding Beef Cattle – Show Arena
6pm 4-H Pet Care Show – Small Arena
6pm 4-H Cat Grooming and Showmanship – Small Arena
6pm Judging 4-H Market Steers/Beef Showmanship – Show Arena
7:30pm Compact Derby and Truck (NO 4X4) Derby and Compact Powder Puff Derby – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15

Girl with her horse 

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008
Y108 DAY
  4-H & FFA Members
Free admission with Membership Card (does NOT include rides)
9am 4-H Model Rocket Flight Test – 4-H Horse Arena
10am Judging Breeding Hogs – Swine Building
12pm  Judging Breeding Meat Goats – Small Arena
3pm Judging Market Goats and Market Goat Showmanship – Small Arena
6pm Judging Market Lambs/Sheep Showmanship – Small Arena
6pm SHEEP to SHAWL Demonstration – Family Living Building
7pm The Kiger Band – FREE ADMISSION Show Arena
7:30pm MUD BOG – Trucks – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15
10pm Release Light Horses, Holstein and Jersey Dairy Cattle

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 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008
1480 WCNS SENIOR DAY
  $3 per person age 55 and over
8am Exit Deadline for Light Horses, Holstein and Jersey Dairy Cattle
9am Judging Market Hogs/Swine Showmanship – Small Arena
10am – 4pm Arrival of Draft Horses
Noon - 4pm Arrival of Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey Dairy Cattle
11:30am – 12:30pm "Seniors Living Healthy" Nutrition Education Program – presented by Penn State Cooperative Extension Nutrition Links Staff – Show Arena
1pm - 3pm Seniors Bingo FREE ADMISSION! – sponsored by 1480 WCNS – Show Arena
2:30pm 4-H & FFA Demonstration/Public Speaking Contest – Family Living Building
3pm The Frank and Friends Show – Nick Fiasco – FREE ADMISSION! – sponsored by 1480 WCNS – Show Arena
7pm Judging Market Hogs – Small Arena
7pm Junior Leadline Sheep/Wool Contest – Kelly Livestock Building
7pm Kellie Lynne Band – FREE ADMISSION!– Show Arena
7:30pm Figure 8 and Mini Van Derby – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008
WTAE-TV FAMILY DAY
$6.00 ADMISSION 1PM - 11PM
  4-H and FFA Members
Free admission with Membership Card (does NOT include rides)
9am Judging Draft Horse Halter Class – Show Arena
9am Judging Horse Show Hitch Classes – following Draft Horse Halter Classes – 4-H Horse Arena
9am Tractor Driving Contest – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
9:30am  Bicycle Rodeo – 4-H Horse Arena
11am All Breed Dairy Showmanship – Show Arena
1pm Skid Loader Rodeo Contest – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
4pm 4-H Rifle Contest – Greensburg Sportsman’s Association Grounds
6pm 4-H Shot Gun Contest – Greensburg Sportsman’s Association Grounds
6pm 4-H Benefit Auction – Show Arena
7:30pm 4X4 Truck Pull – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
TURNER'S DAIRY DAY
10am Judging Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey Dairy Cattle – Show Arena
10am Junior Livestock Judging Contest – Small Arena
2:30pm Supreme Dairy Animal Selection – Show Arena
3:30pm Animal Dressing Contest – Show Arena
5pm 4-H Dog Show – 4-H Horse Arena
7pm Premier Showmanship Contest – Show Arena
7:30pm Superstock 4X4 Truck, Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractors, Hot Rod Semi Trucks, Farm Stock Tractors, Road Semis and Tri Axles
(sanctioned and non-sanctioned) – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
 
  4-H and FFA Members
Free admission with Membership Card (does NOT include rides)
9am 4-H Archery Contest – 4-H Horse Arena
10am Junior Livestock Sale – Small Arena
11am Dog Agility Contest – 4-H Horse Arena
12pm Pedal Power Pull – Prizes for kids under 10 and women of all ages – Show Arena
12pm CHAMPIONSHIP Horse Pull – FREE ADMISSION! – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
1pm 4-H Air Rifle Contest – 4-H Horse Arena
7pm Saddle Up Band – FREE ADMISSION! – Show Arena
7:30pm Powder Puff and Demolition Derby – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena
Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $15
7:30 – 11pm 4-H Dance – Small Arena
12am Fair Closes. Release of all animals (EXCEPT MARKET)

Lamb Contest 

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
8am Release of Market Animals
9:30am-12:30pm Release of Inside Exhibits – NO INSIDE EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED BEFORE 9:30AM

Needlework

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Westmoreland Fair ● P.O. Box 501 ● Pleasant Unity, PA 15676 ● 724-423-5005 ● westmorelandfair@wpa.net
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