{"id":52557,"date":"2020-07-24T23:09:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T05:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/county-fair-kicks-off-tonight-with-concert\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:00:25","slug":"county-fair-kicks-off-tonight-with-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/county-fair-kicks-off-tonight-with-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"County fair kicks off tonight with concert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Little Texas, an award winning country band, will perform at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds Friday night.<\/span>Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The Montezuma County Fair begins this weekend and continues through Aug. 2. It kicks off with a country rock concert Friday night.<\/p>\n

Little Texas will perform at the fairground\u2019s outdoor arena at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door, and gates open at 6 p.m. Overton Road is the opening band.<\/p>\n

Little Texas is a nationally known country-rock band from Nashville with a modern sound and a stage show that has been critically acclaimed worldwide.<\/p>\n

Dubbed \u201cthe hardest-working band in country music,\u201d it was not uncommon for the band to play more than 300 shows a year, according to their Facebook page.<\/p>\n

The band\u2019s first radio release, \u201cSome Guys Have All The Love,\u201d became a Top-10 hit, as did their next single, \u201cFirst Time For Everything.\u201d After the album \u201cFirst Time For Everything\u201d was released, five singles reached the top of the charts.<\/p>\n

The second album, \u201cBig Time,\u201d has sold more than three million copies to date, spawned three No. 1 singles, and captured the group\u2019s first CMT Award, a Billboard award, a Radio & Records award and a Grammy nod.<\/p>\n

Classic events will return to the county fair, including the Ranch Rodeo, family gymkhana, lawnmower races, animal shows, greased pig chase, chicken chase, demolition derby, goat roping, team roping, barrel racing and an ATV rodeo. There will be chili and salsa contests, and other events.<\/p>\n

Traditional 4-H and FFA events will be held, and the livestock sale will occur. There will be a farmers market, craft fair, food, and vendors. Entrance to the fair is free. There is a charge for the concert and the Demo Derby.<\/p>\n

Organizing the fair is a collaboration between the county fair board and the Montezuma County Colorado State University Extension office.<\/p>\n

Going forward with the youth livestock shows is important for the agricultural community, said county extension director Greg Felsen.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are super-excited that the youths can show off the hard work they have done with their animals throughout the year,\u201d he said. \u201cThe livestock auction is a chance to support the 4-H community and is a way to get locally raised meat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fair officials say they plan to follow state and county COVID-19 safety guidelines. Facial coverings are recommended for fair attendees, and social distancing should be practiced. People who feel ill or are suspected to have been in close proximity of a person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 are asked to stay home. Also wash hands frequently, refrain from mingling with others outside your household, and practice social distancing.<\/p>\n

Indoor venues and arenas will be monitored to avoid overcrowding, officials said.<\/p>\n

For more information and the schedule, visit montezumacountyfair.com<\/a>, their Facebook page<\/a>, and the Montezuma County CSU Extension website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MONTEZUMA COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE<\/h4>\n

JULY 18-19
\n 8 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H Horse Show, Outdoor Arena
\n FRIDAY, JULY 24
\n 6 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Gates open
\n 7 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Concert
\n SATURDAY, JULY 25th
\n 6 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Pen setup, Main Barn
\n 4 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Team Roping books open
\n 5 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Team Roping, Outdoor Arena
\n SUNDAY, JULY 26
\n 9 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Family Gymkhana, Outdoor Arena (pre-entry required)
\n 2-4 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Community Open Class entries taken, Main Barn
\n MONDAY, JULY 27
\n 7 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H Rocket Launch, parking lot west of grandstands (Clover buds then will launch their rockets)
\n 8-11 a.m :<\/strong>
\n Open Class entries taken, Main Barn
\n 1 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Community Open Class judging, Main Barn
\n TUESDAY, JULY 28
\n 8 a.m.-10 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H entries taken, Main Barn
\n 10 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Club Table setup
\n Club tables must be set up by 1 p.m.
\n 11 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H and Open Class judging, Main Barn
\n 11 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Herdsmanship interviews and poster judging
\n 1 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H General Project and Open Class setup, Main Barn
\n WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
\n 7-8 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Swine check-in and weigh-in, Swine Barn
\n 8-9 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Poultry check-in, Rabbit\/Poultry Barn
\n 8-9 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Goat check-in and weigh-in, Sheep\/Goat Barn
\n 9-10 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Sheep check-in and weigh-in, Sheep\/Goat Barn
\n 10-11 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Beef check-in and weigh-in, Beef Barn
\n 1\u20135 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Vendor check-in
\n 5\u20136 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Sign-ups for ATV\/Lawn Mower Race, Outdoor Arena
\n 6 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n ATV Rodeo and Lawn Mower Race, Outdoor Arena
\n THURSDAY, JULY 30
\n 9 a.m.\u20135:30 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Exhibits open to public
\n 9 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H\/FFA Sheep Show, Main Barn (Open Sheep Show to follow)
\n 10 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H & Open Poultry Show
\n 11 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Chicken Chase, ages 3-8
\n 1 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H\/FFA Goat Show, Main Barn (Open Class Goat Show to follow)
\n 4:45 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Bucket Calf Show, Main Barn
\n 5 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H\/FFA Beef Show, Main Barn (Open Beef show to follow)
\n 6 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Goat Roping, Outdoor Arena
\n FRIDAY, JULY 31 \u2013 RED FRIDAY
\n 8:30 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n 4-H\/FFA Swine Show, Swine Barn (Open Swine Show to follow)
\n 9 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Rooster Crowing, Poultry Barn
\n 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Exhibits open to public
\n 11:30 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Peewee Cortez FFA Round Robin
\n 1 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Sheep Scramble, ages 8-18, Outdoor Arena, parent signature required
\n 2:30 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n IFA Chicken Chase, ages 3-8, Swine Barn
\n 3 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Grand Round Robin, Outdoor Arena
\n 3 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt, ages 3-4, Main Barn
\n 3:30 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt, ages 5-6, Main Barn
\n 4 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt, age 7, Main Barn
\n 4.30 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt, age 8, Main Barn
\n 7 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Ranch Rodeo, Outdoor Arena, entries due by 6 p.m.
\n SATURDAY, AUG. 1
\n 8 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Mandatory sale meeting, Main Barn
\n 9 a.m.\u20135:30 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Exhibits open to public
\n 9:30 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Chicken Chase, ages 3-8
\n 10 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt, ages 3-4, Main Barn
\n 10:30 A.M.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt, ages 5-6, Main Barn
\n 11 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt age 7, Main Barn
\n 11:30 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Four Corners Community Bank Money Hunt, age 8, Main Barn
\n 11:30 a.m.:<\/strong>
\n First National Bank Greased Pig Chase, Swine Barn
\n 1-1:45 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Buyer meet-and-greet, Livestock Barns
\n 2 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Junior Livestock Sale, Main Barn (Chuckwagon dinner follow sale)
\n 5 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n LJ Productions Barrel Race
\n 5 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Release vendors
\n 5 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Demolition Derby gates open, Racetrack
\n 6 p.m.:<\/strong>
\n Demolition Derby starts, Racetrack
\n SUNDAY, AUG. 2
\n 8-9 a.m.: Open\/4-H General Project entry release
\n 9-10 a.m.: General Project Room tear-down and cleanup
\n 10 a.m.: Livestock and Exhibit release, pen tear-down and cleanup
\n ***Schedule is subject to change; will be posted as changes occur<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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