Alex Knight of Bayfield prepares his steer, Patrick, for showing on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fair. He also has raised hogs for this year's fair.
Alex Knight of Bayfield prepares his steer, Patrick, for showing on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fair. He also has raised hogs for this year's fair.Photo by Melanie Brubaker Mazur

7 p.m. talent contest on the patio

7-9:30 p.m. antique tractor pull

SATURDAY

9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. exhibits open to public

9 a.m. judging open class beef all classes

9 a.m. 4-H dog show, grassy area west of Extension Building

10 a.m. rooster crowing contest, FFA showmanship, horticulture demonstration: fairy gardens

11 a.m. Open class dairy cattle, all classes

Noon *Demolition derby (gates open at 10 a.m.)

12-5 p.m. 4-H Marketplace (4-H youth products for sale – Senior Center lawn)

12-5 p.m. *Community 4-H barbeque cook off (Senior Center lawn)

2 p.m. Rabbit costume contest (parade of animals to follow)

2 p.m. Poultry costume contest

5 p.m. Silver Steaks award presentation

5:45 p.m. Fair royalty crowning

6 p.m. Junior livestock sale, pavilion

9 p.m. – midnight *Fair Family Dance, Patio

SUNDAY

8:30 a.m. Cowboy Church, pavilion

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Exhibits open to the public

10 a.m. carcass animals loaded

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

2-3 p.m. Payment of premiums, exhibits released in all departments

2-5 p.m. Booths taken down, poultry and rabbit exhibits released

2 p.m. Animals Released

*Admission Charged