The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The 90th annual Foster County Fair will be open to the public Wednesday, June 22, through Saturday, June 25. The Foster County Junior Livestock Point Show will be at the fairgrounds Sunday, June 26.
Many of the entertainment features are regulars – the Mighty Thomas Carnival will once again bring the rides, lights and cotton candy all four days. Advance vouchers are a great deal again this year – the prices have stayed the same and the Super Pass is for all four days!
What's a fair without delicious food? Along with the carnival specialties and the burgers and pies that Trinity Lutheran is famous for, the Carrington Wrestling Club will return to the Community Activity Center to serve their fair food specialties. The Fargo Fillies Food Cart will also return and serve philly cheese-steaks, chicken phillies, Italian sausage and philly fries. Enjoy local favorites as Duchessa Gelato and Happy Camper Coffee will also join the fun. Enjoy another sweet treat this year with mini doughnuts.
Wednesday, June 22
Along with the carnival pulling into town, Open Class exhibits can be entered and will be judged that morning, merchant booth set-up will take place, and the Carrington City Library will hold story time right at the Fairgrounds. An exciting new event at the fair this year will be the Pet Show with 4-H and Open Class divisions.
The 90th annual Foster County Fair officially opens on Wednesday night with musical entertainment by Amy and Lucas Stangeland, Lyndi and Danica Ehlers, and Amy Benson, and a Grand Opening and Fair Dedication honoring Trinity Lutheran Church. The night continues with the Pre-teen/Teen Dodgeball Tournament at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 23
The first full day of Fair starts with the 4-H Livestock Show held under the pavilion. 4-H members will exhibit swine, sheep, goats, dairy and beef. An appreciation supper for 4-H Premium Sale Buyers will be held from 5:00- 6:00 p.m. The 4-H Livestock Premium Sale will be held at 6:00 p.m. with auctioneer Louis Halvorson. Activities for the day include: Carrington City Library story time, Daryl's Racing Pigs, and new this year a corn hole tournament for all ages starting at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24
Friday starts with the 4-H Livestock Showmanship Contest under the pavilion. The pedal tractor pull will start at 1:00 p.m. for ages 4-11 followed by the sandbox treasure hunt. The annual pinochle tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the merchant building with $500 in prize money up for grabs. Daryl's Racing Pigs will also race throughout the day.
A fun evening of outdoor entertainment begins with the Ranch Rodeo at 6:00 p.m. Contestants will compete in a variety of different timed events based on the type of work that would be done on a ranch every day. Wede Stein is the announcer and admission is free. After the Rodeo, dance the night away with Powerglide, featuring Country music. Admission for the event is free.
Saturday, June 25
Enjoy the final day of the fair with the Mighty Thomas Carnival opening at noon and get the most out of your 4-day carnival voucher. Autocross on Dirt is back again this year with check-in and pits opening at 10:00 a.m. and racing starting at 1:00 p.m. Admission is $10 with ages 12 and under free.
Sunday, June 26
The Foster County Junior Livestock Point Show will begin at 10:00 a.m. and is expected to attract youth from across the state who will exhibit more than 150 head of beef, sheep, swine and goats. The show is one of more than a dozen sanctioned shows of the North Dakota Junior Points Show Association.
Every day
The commercial booths will be open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Along with various booth drawings, the Fair Board has partnered with several local sponsors to provide daily drawings in the Commercial Building.
Kid's Family Package drawings are sponsored by Central City Grain and Central City Marketing and Processing, the Foster County Independent, and Central Pharmacy. Beef Bundle drawings are sponsored by Barton Meats, Leevers of Carrington, and Custom Kut Meat Inc. Prize money for the Ranch Rodeo is sponsored in part by Carr Feeds of Carrington, the Pre-teen/Teen Dodgeball tournament is sponsored by Dry Dock Sports, and the Corn Hole Tournament is sponsored by Farm Bureau.
The Foster County Museum will be open every day during the fair; watch for signs.
