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Thursday, Jul. 17
8:00 AM
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6:00 PM
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Friday, Jul. 18
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1:00 PM
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Saturday, Jul. 19
8:00 AM
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Kiddie Farm
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Sunday, Jul. 20
8:00 AM
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Kiddie Farm
2:00 PM
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