ALTUS - Open Class, 4-H and FFA non-livestock exhibits will be taken from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the Expo Center for the Jackson County Free Fair. Lots of activities are planned for this year's fair, so take a look at the schedule below and be sure to come out.

One of the new things this year is a Kid's Carnival. It will have several different rides for the youngsters to enjoy. It will be open starting Thursday evening, Sept. 7, and will be open through Saturday evening, Sept. 9. Carnival rides will include a giant double drop slide, Dixie Twister swings, Rascal Racer go-carts and a Rat Race obstacle course.

Don't forget the fabulous 4-H food booth. They will be serving great meals and treats at the Fair.



FAIR SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Sept. 6

4 p.m, Tractor Driving Contest Written Exam at Expo Center

2 to 6 p.m., Entry of Open Class, 4-H and FFA non-livestock exhibits at Expo Center

6:15 p.m, Judging - exhibits

Thursday, Sept. 7

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Commercial Exhibit set-up. This year's theme "The New Fantastic Fair"

2 p.m. Judging - commercial booths - sponsored by Stockman's Bank

3 p.m. Fair opens to the public

3 to 5 p.m. Enter poultry and rabbits

4 - 5 p.m. Horticulture Educational Program - “Turf Management”

5 p.m. Kevin Law's Border Collie Demonstration

5:30 p.m. Judging - poultry and rabbits

5:30 p.m. Turtle Race - sponsored by Rotary Club

6-7:30 p.m. Talent Show - sponsored by KEYB

7:30 to 9 p.m. FFA and Open Senior Youth Farm Hand Olympics - sponsored by

Atwoods, Jackson County Farm Bureau Insurance, National Bank of

Commerce

10 p.m. Expo Center closes

Friday, Sept. 8

8 a.m. Fair opens to the public

8:30 a.m. Tractor driving contest @ rodeo parking lot

9 to 12 noon Children's Tour and Games

9 a.m. Kevin Law's Border Collie Demonstration

10:15 a.m. Karate Demonstration - sponsored by Wilcoxen Karate

11 a.m. Military Working Dogs

3 to 5:30 p.m. Check in Sheep and Swine

(These species may start arriving any time after 8 a.m.)

5:30 p.m. Turtle Race - sponsored by Rotary Club

6 - 7:30p.m. Sheep Show

7:30 p.m. Swine Show

8-10 p.m. Kennon Dosher Band

8:30 pm 4-H and Open Junior Youth Farm Hand Olympics

9:30 pm Release Sheep and Swine

10 p.m. Expo Center closes

Saturday, Sept. 9

8 a.m. Fair opens to the public

8 to 10 a.m. Check in Beef & Goats

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm Farm Bureau Fire House

10 a.m. Horticulture Educational Program - “Tomato Care and other Gardening

Topics”

10:00 a.m. Crops Judging Contest - open to the public - sponsored by Farm Bureau

10 a.m. Baby Contest - sponsored by KWHW

11 a.m. 2nd Annual Weiner (dachshund) Dog Race,

sponsored by Bar S & Westside Animal Clinic

12 noon Kevin Law's Border Collie Demonstration

12:30 p.m. Pet Show - sponsored by Dr. Charles Freeman

of Western Prairie Veterinary Hospital

2:00pm Goat Show

2-3 p.m. Tractor Pedal Pull Contest - Sponsored by Farm Bureau

4 p.m. Turtle Race - sponsored by Rotary Club

6 to 8 p.m. Beef Show

7 to 8 p.m. Release of Exhibits

9 p.m. Jackson County Fair 2006 comes to a close

10:15 p.m. Expo Center is locked

All fair vouchers must be redeemed at First National Bank by Oct. 1, 2006. No vouchers will be paid after this date - NO EXCEPTIONS. Vouchers can be picked up during the fair or at the Extension office (482-0823) - no vouchers will be mailed.

STOP BY AND VISIT:

Fire House (Saturday 9-3 p.m.) National Guard Display (Thursday-Saturday)

Fire Truck (Saturday) New Car Displays

Racing Go Carts (Friday & Saturday) Petting Zoo (Thursday - Saturday)