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Show POSTAL CUSTOMER TOEtvnAMQ EOOEMQED WDOODAD W CUNT ANPBTE t s s FAIR a Y a.toa iVfiVvTTVvVAftVvV:V'VV'A''.V'.V'.V';V'iAF MESSENGER-ENTERPRIS- tYYYtYyY tY tY & tY tY tY tY yY tY t Y tY tY yY hand-mad- makes a county fair, Sanpete style. Add a twist of Utah Centennial, a pinch of pioneer activities like antique car shows, an horse-shoopen-clacomplete with Centennial attire, cowboy poetry, which makes 1996s s, ss Sanpete County Fair a event of the century! not-to-mi- ss The schedule starts today (Aug. 22) with home arts exhibits being entered between 1 0 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, August 24th brings the open class horse show, centennial costume class beginning at 8 a.m. and the Miss Sanpete Scholarship Pageant at Manti High School at 7:30 p.m. exhibits On Monday, need to be at the fairgrounds between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday evening, the Farm Bureau Talent Find takes off at the Manti High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The Horse Show begins Tuesday night at 6 p.m., but entrants need .Ar TyY shows. Cowboy poetry takes the stage at the Grandstand at 2 p.m. More local talent can be seen from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Exhibition Building. At 5 p.m. there will be a livestock sale at the livestock bam. This is an oppor- The rodeo wraps up the Saturday events at 8 p.m. Then, the following Saturday evening (Sept. 7th) at the Fair- grounds arena, Diamond Rio, a na- tionally acclaimed country performing group takes the stage at 8 p.m. for one show only. articles detail specif- Separate tunity for individuals around ics for all these events. show a Sanpete County to or FFA student appreciation for their hard work throughout the year in raising an animal, and come out to bid on these animals. At 8 p.m. Friday night, the spotlight hits bucking broncs and clowns, who do bulls, some serious work while making the crowd laugh, and those persistent riders trying to beat the clock on the roughest ride of their lives. Y THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1996 Jazz will also be involved in this years parade, all high school drill teams, cheerleaders, clubs or any businesses or private organizations are invited to join in the celebration. Please call Ardella at evenings, or Carol at evenings. Or they both or can be contacted at 528-777- 2, 835-985- 1, 835-07- life-savi- rs which team can pull the most weight. Often these teams will pull three times their weight, with teams ranging in weight from 3,000 to 5,200 pounds. Teams have been recognized as some of the best trained in the country, participating recently in the National Livestock show in Denver. At 5 p.m. a mammoth parade will close off Main Street in Manti. CAR DEMOLITION HI RHY and Ml'TI ON 111 STING From backyards and garages in everywhere, people Sanpete County can hear engines revving up and chains wrapping around rust and steel as the good oF boys of the demolition derby prepare for this years crash and bash. Fifty entries will be taken this year. Brad Bown at 1 or Claude 835-135- 1 are Pickett at 5 taking entries. The entry fee is $25.00 The Derby will start with a parade of entries at 6:30 on Thursday evening, and the first crash will start after the mutton bustin which starts at 7:30. Mutton and buck bustin entries were wrapped up on August fifth. These anxious sheep riders are the entertainment for the demolition derby. 283-66- pre-sho- w CLEGG CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO INVITES LOCALS TO PARTIC IPATE The Clegg Championship Ro- deo features hometown and Saturday nights. Saturday snow An antique and classic car show will be down at the high school grounds. There are lots of different cars expected to enter the show this year. One special classification for this year is the Cencontennial Class for horse-draw- n veyances. Spectators at the car show are encouraged to stop at the registration booth and vote for their favorite entry; the peoples choice award will be given out based on the number of votes tallied. Spectators are also admonished to enjoy looking, but to please watch their bags and children to ensure that the cars dont get touched or scratched. Those wanting to enter their cars can contact Robert or Marie at 528-383- 4 or Shane or Mary at 1 528-35- 3 The . more cars entered, the more enjoyment for everyone, says one member of the fairboard. Entries can be brought in the morning of the show and tween western states cowboys and cowgirls. Hometown is a classification given to residents of Sanpete County, Salina, Redmond or Aurora who desire to participate in bareback riding or barrel racing. Amateur bareback riding will be open to hometown residents age 16 to 22 years old, in both Friday 80 0784 during the day. er 4-- H details about performers schedule in the August 22nd issue. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, the most dilapidated and scraggly-lookin- g vehicles will be on parade at the fairgrounds rodeo arena, in preparation for the Demolition Derby, which begins with the first at 7:30 p.m. round crunch-of- f take will up with more Friday livestock competition, with beef. Y' V ; goats, small animal, and pet fair-goe- .Y -- Saturday wraps up the livestock judging with goats. At 10 a.m. an antique car show will be set up at the high school, where can see up close some of these finely preserved antique and classic cars. For those who like the music and dance, more local talent can be enjoyed at the front of the Exhibition Building. And a special challenge is sent out to any guy who thinks he can barbeto sign up at 5 p.m. whip up a great back-yar- d in start The Cookout cue. activities Sanpete King Wednesday, contest judging convenes at noon earnest, with the opening of the exhibition building at 4 p.m. The on Saturday. Participants and onCarnival opens at 6 p.m. while the lookers appear to have a great time lamb and swine exhibitors weigh strutting their stuff on grill or in their entries from 6 to 8 p.m. dutch oven fare. Mark Anderson Team penning competition takes heads up this contest and can fill off for those who signed up by Sat- in the adventurous person on the details. urday, August 24th. An Livestock horse pullday, Thursday is comwith swine, sheep, and dairy ing contest is free to the public at the Grandstand; it starts at 1 p.m. petition. Youth will also participate in a livestock judging contest, Teams of draft horses from the where they are the judges! Local intermountain area will show their talent will be on stage at the front beauty and strength at an old fashof the Exhibition Building from 4 ioned match, much like what used to 6:30 p.m. See the Manti Mes- to happen a century ago. The obsenger or Ephraim Enterprise for ject of these matches is to see 4-- H J .YyY;Y.Y;YyY YiY.YVYY'.YTY'iY VY.Y'.Y .Y:Y'Y:Y'.Y'V.Y:Y Y.Y'.Y:Y7Y Y SANPETE COUNTY FAIR SPECIAL EDITION E What makes a county fair? Almost every fair will have some cows, horses, cowboys, e crafts, merchants and carnival rides. Throw in some local entertainment, a parade, a rodeo, a demolition derby, mutton bustin and a great concert and that horse-pull- Y . be- 8 and 10 a.m. SMALL ANIMALS The small animal bam is a magical place. It takes adults back into childhood with memories of I used to have one like that. The youngsters of the county like to congregate there to compare notes on feeding or care of their pets. Over the years, the fair has seen all sorts of animals, including the regular rabbits, chickens, and pigeons. Ducks, geese, turkeys, hamsters, gerbils and cockatiles have also been part of bum Close to the Edge, as well as favorites from their first release. Diamond Rio. Just two albums into their remarkable career, the members of Diamond Rio have found themselves with the best of two worlds. They have achieved come watch the judging and ask questions. Each exhibitor is responsible to feed and water hisher animal daily. No hay is allowed. Animals and prize money can be picked up after the parade on Saturday. COWBOY TOLIRY Joining the fair this year as performing cowboy peots will be Vern Dondi from Beaver. Vem went through Manti with the Centennial wagon train. Hes a regular winner in yodeling competitions. From Chubbuck Idaho is Ham Hamilton. Ham writes his cowboy poetry stories from experiences working cattle and riding the range. He most recently per- formed at the Festival of the American West in Logan. Hamilton Teichert spends most of his summer at Rubys Inn at Bryce Canyon reciting his original poetry to tourists from all over the world. Mr. Teichert has a published collection of his writings about his experiences and descriptions of nature on the prairie and the mountains. Local poets will also be on hand for the hometown audience. Anyone with a cowboy story to share can call Sam DeLeeuw at Admission is free at the grandstand, August 30th at 2 p.m. 835-866- 2. widespread popular appeal, releasing hit after hit to a rapidly growing fan base, while maintaining a level of musical sophistication that continues to set them apart. The m ix of influences and the on emphasis world-clas- s arrangments and musicianship grow out of one of the bands main strengths, the long and varied backgrounds of its members. Weve got three guys that grew up playing bluegrass, a guy that r, one with a jazz was a and one with a tradibackground tional country background, says band member Jimmy Olander. rock-n-rolle- After playing with a number of country bands, lead vocalist Marty Roe joined up with the Tennessee River Boys, which eventually evolved into Diamond Rio. Brian Prout, the groups drummer played with both rock and country groups. Gene Johnson, who sings and plays the mandolin had played with the likes of David Bromberg and J.D. Crowe. Jimmy Olander, the lead guitarist played with the Nitty-Gritt- y Dirt Band, Rodney Crowell and Duane Eddy. Dana Williams on vocals and bass guitar used to play with Vssar Clements and Jimmy C. Newman. LOCAL TALENT SHOW PROMISES OYER 12 HOCKS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT Sanpete County is full of talDan Truman, the groups keyented people who enjoy singing board player is a classically trained and dancing, as well as playing a pianist with jazz leanings. diverse number instruments. of The County Fair invites people to come out and enjoy the entertainment going on in front of the Exhibition Building in the shade of the trees and on the grass. Those wanting to participate can contact Tracie Bradley at or Teresa Larson at Diamond Rio has become known for their high-enerconcert extravaganzas that distill the essence of Rios appeal and showgy case the interplay between these six world-clatalents. As their work continues to pay off in record shops and radio the botNyra Nielson at tom line for all six musicians reAlice Christensen at or mains squarely where it has alSusan at Shepherd the fair. ways been-- in front of the fans. Were out there playing off each Those desiring to enter their Times are filling up fast. uptime. animals need to have their exhibit DIAMOND RIO IS A other, having fun, and putting on a show as well, says Brian. at the fairgrounds between 4:30 FAVORITE! PARADE PaWe hope this new atmoThe Sanpete County Fair Diamond Rio is set to win and 7:30 on Thursday, August rade will feature Grand Marshalls 29th. Or they can also bring them Sanpete County over on Septemsphere will bring out a lot of ber 7th at the Fairgrounds. For just people to enjoy the show and have who are residents of Sanpete in on Friday morning before judgbefore. or one in 896 born 10 at a.m. starts County showing, Diamond Rio will fun, says Brad Bown, county fair ing The Centennial Band, All That hits from their latest al director. perform are to encouraeed People night barrel racing will be hometown entries only. Hometown entries must sign up on Sunday, August 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. only. Hometown entries are limited to one person per phone call to John Roper at 528-- 3 1 68 during the sign 1 835-844- 445-333- 283-632- 528-375- 5, 2, 462-322- 4. ss 1, 4, air-pla- y, |