Rhianna Velasquez, 14, uses a blower to dry Betty, a Boer goat, on Thursday before showing her in the production class at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Rhianna Velasquez, 14, uses a blower to dry Betty, a Boer goat, on Thursday before showing her in the production class at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Friday

9 a.m.-8 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public.

9 a.m.: Judging 4-H/FFA Rabbits.

10 a.m.: 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef, Beef Showmanship.

1 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Market Beef, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand; Champion Market Beef, Champion Selection.

2 p.m.: Dairy Cattle, all classes.

4 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Livestock Round Robin, All-Around Showmanship.

3:15 p.m.: Pee Wee Showmanship.

8-10 p.m.: Michael Martin Murphey Concert, $25-$45. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets: 247-8477 or www.tix.com/ticket-sales/durangoconcerts/260/event/1227424.

Judge Rod Willie talks to contestants competing in intermediate market showmanship on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Judge Rod Willie talks to contestants competing in intermediate market showmanship on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Saturday

9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.: Exhibits open to public.

9 a.m.: Judging Open Class Beef, all classes.

10 a.m.: Rooster Crowing Contest, FFA Showmanship.

11 a.m.: Open Class Dairy Cattle, all classes.

Noon: Demolition Derby, $15. Doors open at 10 a.m. Tickets at Handlebar Motorsports, Fender Menders, Durango Muffler and Walker’s Do It Best Hardware in Ignacio.

Noon-4 p.m.: Community 4-H Barbecue Cook Off, Senior Center lawn. $10 at the door. Advance tickers $8 adults, $5 seniors and children. Tickets: 382-6465 or 4-H members.

2 p.m.: Rabbit Costume Contest, follow by animal costume parade; Poultry Costume Contest.

5 p.m.: Silver Steaks, Silver Loin and Silver Chop Award presentation.

5:45 p.m.: Fair Royalty Crowning.

6 p.m.: Junior Livestock Sale, pavilion.

9 p.m.-midnight: Fair Family Dance, patio. $5 at the door.

Violet Mazenko, 14, holds her senior market showmanship grand champion ribbon and belt buckle after winning the top prize with her Boer goat, Buckles, on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Violet Mazenko, 14, holds her senior market showmanship grand champion ribbon and belt buckle after winning the top prize with her Boer goat, Buckles, on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Sunday

8:30 a.m.: Cowboy Church, pavilion.

9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public.

1:30 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Catch-it contest.

Beer Garden

Open Thursday to Saturday.

Judges select the grand champion of the food preservation category on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Judges select the grand champion of the food preservation category on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride