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Wednesday, Jul. 17
12:00 PM
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Thursday, Jul. 18
8:00 AM
2024 Fair Gates OPEN (8AM-8PM)
Poultry Show
9:00 AM
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9:30 AM
Cavies/Guinea Pigs Show
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Friday, Jul. 19
8:00 AM
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Rabbit Show
8:30 AM
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9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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6:45 PM
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Saturday, Jul. 20
8:00 AM
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Horse Show - Western
9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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Sunday, Jul. 21
8:00 AM
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Dog Show - Agility
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9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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2:30 PM
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4:00 PM
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4:30 PM
Sale Animal Release - Beef & Swine (NO EARLIER)
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
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