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NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND
Saturday, July 18  8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 17 MONTGOMERY GENTRY  8:30 p.m.
HAIRBALL
Thursday, July 16  8:30 p.m.
CRUISER CAR, GO CART &
4 WHEELER RACES
Sunday, July 19  6:30 p.m.
BARNES PRCA RODEO
Wednesday, July 15  7 p.m.
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR 2015
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FFA Students named 2015 Grand Marshal
The Franklin County Fair Board
has named the Tall Corn FFA Chapter,
Hampton-Dumont and CAL, as Grand
Marshal of the 2015 Fair Parade. The board
selected the chapter to honor them on the
75th anniversary of the signing of their
charter in Hampton, on November 14, 1940.
“The FFA has always been a big part
of the fair,” said Fair Board President,
Jon Baltes. “Not just with their exhibits,
but they have also supplied a lot of man
power, helping at Grandpa’s Farm and
with other jobs. We have board members
and volunteers who wore the blue and gold
jacket when they were in school and we are
proud that they have chosen the fair for part
of their anniversary celebration.”
“75 years of chapter history is a
terrific milestone for our communities in
agriculture education,” commented Sarah
DeBour, current Tall Corn FFA Advisor and
CAL and Hampton-Dumont Agricultural
Instructor. “Having a tradition that is solid
in Hampton-Dumont and CAL for ag
education and FFA is a true testament to
what the program has done for generations
in the past and for keeping our rural
communities strong for the future.”
Four men survive of the 41 that signed the original charter of the Tall Corn
Chapter. Front row, left to right: Clarence Kruse, Rex Craighton, and Walter
Nelson (Not pictured, Dean Sorenson) Back row: current officers of the
chapter, Josiah Ragsdale, vice pres., Brooke Benning, Pres., Lixis Falkwarf,
Sec., Samantha Smith, Historian.
DeBour added that her students were
excited that the board had chosen the
chapter as grand marshal. “Competing at
the fair is an important part of their summer.
They are also very proud of Franklin Farm
Hands. As an ag instructor, it is gratifying
to see my students realize the importance of
making others aware of the importance of
agriculture in their lives.”
Dean Dodd, former FFA advisor and a
member of the FFA Alumni Association that
is helping organize the 75th Anniversary
events, said that the fair was a big part of the
chapter’s success. “We have a large number
of former members who have shown at
the fair and been on the fair board. We are
pleased that the board would recognize the
chapter with the honor of Grand Marshal.”
“We want to show how farming has
changed since the charter was formed,”
said Dodd. “We will have machinery used
for corn production over the past 75 years
progressing at 5 year intervals.”
All past and present members of the
FFA that can attend will be introduced
in a special presentation on Thursday, at
1:30 p.m. in front of the hoop building on
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2015 Fair Parade
Everyone loves a parade and the biggest
parade in Franklin County is the annual
Fair Parade.
The parade will officially open the 2015
Fair and will again be held in Hampton on
the eve of the fair, Tuesday, July 14, at 5
p.m.
The parade is sponsored by the Greater
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
and they will judge the entries and award
ribbons for Best Overall, Best of Franklin
County, and Best Chamber Member.
Chamber Members line up the parade
beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Hampton
Dumont High School parking lot. There
is no entry fee and no pre-registration
necessary. The parade will leave the east
side of the high school parking lot and
proceed downtown at 5:00 p.m. Parade
entries should enter on the WEST side
of the high school with 4-H Groups, ball
teams, etc., lining up at Trinity Lutheran
Church parking lot.
Entries will be judged at 4:30 and prizes
awarded at 4:45 p.m.
For more information on the parade
contact the Greater Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce at 456-5668.Q
Wambolds amazing animals
Visit our booth at the Franklin County Fair!
The Franklin County Fair is proud
to announce that they will once again
bring a top animal show to the 2015 fair
in Hampton, July 15-19.
Wambolds Amazing Animals includes
the most diverse group of performing
big cats anywhere. Fairgoers will see
a white Bengal Tiger, a “Liger”, the
rare breed that is a cross between a
tiger and a lion, the Siberian Tiger and
the Royal Bengal Tiger. All the cats
perform together in an educational and
entertaining show that explains how
endangered the tiger truly is.
Also performing will be miniature
horses & the comedy capers of
Wambolds Performing K-9 Revue.
There’s a Camel and Llama exhibit
to walk through that features “OMAR”,
a dancing dromedary.
Be sure to see Wambolds Amazing
Animals in daily free shows at the fair.Q
Railroad Club: Be sure to stop in at the depot and see the model train displays of the North Central Iowa Model Railroad Club. There are a lot of new
scenes including one of a burning building. There’s also an engine with a
camera that displays the video on a large screen. It looks like you are in the
locomotive looking out for the 15 minutes it takes the train to wind through
all the different scenes.
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Time is running out to buy Pay One Price (POP) Passes at the advance price of $35.
A POP Pass enables the buyer to attend all of the grandstand shows during the fair, July
15–19.
Shows include the Wednesday night Barnes PRCA Rodeo, arena rock with Hairball
Thursday, country music on Friday with Montgomery Gentry and Saturday with the Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band, and rounding out the week Cruiser Car, Go Kart and 4 Wheeler races on
Sunday. A fairgoer can see all the shows with the $35 POP Pass. Starting July 10, POP
Passes are $45.
4-H clubs are selling the passes now. The Franklin County Farm Bureau Organization
sponsors a cash drawing at each show that includes the numbers of all tickets bought
before July 10. If a 4-H’er sold the winning ticket that is drawn, Farm Bureau gives that
kid $50.
Single admission to the grandstand is available for the PRCA Rodeo, Cruiser Car, Go
Kart and Quad races for $20. A single admission for a concert Thursday, Friday or
Saturday night is $30. Kids 5 and under are admitted to all shows free.
The POP Pass sponsor for the second year is Hardee’s of Hampton, and they have a
valuable coupon on the back of the pass.
Passes are also on sale at the fair office, 641-456-2049 and at franklincountyfair.com.
The Franklin County Fair has a free gate and free parking.
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Grandpa’s Farm Tractor Ride
A Tractor Ride will once again be held at
Grandpa’s Farm. The ride is sponsored by
Etnier Farms, Sheffield, and will line up on
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Grandpa’s Farm.
They will leave at noon following lunch,
and return in time for those who want to be
in the fair parade to lineup at 4 p.m.
Grandpa’s Farm will feature old-time
farming demonstrations every day of the
fair, weather permitting.
The tractor pull will be held on
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m.
weigh in. There will also be an overload
draft horse pull put on by the Iowa Draft
Horse Pullers on Sunday, July 19, at 1
p.m. Pulls are held on the track in front of
the hoop building.Q
CARNIVAL
The carnival will be open for a sneak peek with a $10 wristband Tuesday
from 7-9 p.m. Wristbands will also be available for $15 on Thursday from
5-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Iowa based Smith Amusements
returns to the Franklin County Fair with daily rides and games for the
whole family. Wristbands available at Midway.
Join us
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Barnes PRCA
Rodeo returns
Cowboy-up for 2015 Wooly Ride
The popular Wooly Ride will return to the Franklin County Fair during the
intermission of the Barnes PRCA Rodeo. The rodeo is scheduled for Wednesday, July
15. The event will be open to both boys and girls with four classes: boys, ages 5 and 6;
girls, ages 5 and 6; boys, ages 7 and 8 and girls, ages 7 and 8. Entries will be limited
to four in each class. To enter, call the fair office at 641-456-2049.
Names will be taken through 3 p.m., July 14. A drawing will be held and competitors
notified. All entrants must bring their own bicycle helmet. Trophies will be presented to
the winners by Alan Brown, Hampton, Dealer for Golden Harvest Corn and Northrup
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
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Franklin County Farm Bureau is a proud supporter
of the Franklin County Fair. Farm Bureau sponsors
the POP Pass Cash drawings at each grandstand
show. Our local organization has donated money
for the bleachers & the steam engine at Grandpa’s
Farm. We also donated money to help build shuttles
and for new hog pens in the Flint Livestock Barn.
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Scot Allerdings will be the rodeo clown at the the Franklin County Fair. Scot grew
up around the rodeo world. His father competed as a bareback rider and team roper
during his rodeo days, and his grandfather competed as a rough stock rider and roper
as well.
Going along to several rodeos as a youngster, he too got the rodeo bug. At the
rodeos, Scot was attracted to the bullriding event. Not only watching the riders, but
also by paying close attention to the rodeo clown/bullfighters.
Growing up, Scot participated in several other sports, such as baseball, basketball
and wrestling. In 1994 he started his rodeo career as a bullrider. After a few years of
competing, Scot decided to give bullfighting a try in the practice pen at college. In
2000 he attended a school taught by World Champion Bullfighter Loyd Ketchum.
By 2003 he was approved for his PRCA bullfighter card. In 2006 and 2007 he was
selected to work as a bullfighter at the Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, and in
2007 he was selected as a bullfighter at the prestigious Dodge National Circuit Finals
Rodeo.
Scot will keep you entertained throughout the event. While not working rodeos,
Scot works with the youth of America as a High School Physical Education/Health
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Stop by and
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on Sunday.
Health Screens noon to 4 p.m.
REGISTER TO WIN PRIZES!
In addition, FGH EMS staff will do CPR
demonstrations throughout the fair and will be on
duty, along with Franklin County EMS staff, on the
grounds throughout the fair.
Be sure to see the
FGH Centennial
Display at the Franklin
County Historical
Museum.
FGH is proud to support the Franklin County Fair!
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THE POULTY SHOW GOES ON!
The Department of Agriculture has cancelled all live poultry shows due to avian
influenza. The fair board knew that there would be some disappointed kids, so they
decided to have the poultry show, sans poultry.
The show will be held at the regularly scheduled time on Thursday, July 16, at 1 p.m.
Kids are invited to use their imagination to fill their cages with pictures, decorations,
whatever. The poultry judge will be there to ask questions about their projects and
trophies and ribbons will be awarded.
Be sure to stop in at the Ice Cream Shop for a cool, tasty homemade treat! It’s
a treat all ages enjoy.
FAIR CAMPING
Reservations can be made for camping at the Franklin County Fair, July 15-19. A
limited number of sites will be available to the public at the campground west of the
fairgrounds, just off of Highway 3. They will be reserved on a first come-first served
basis.
The cost of camping is $120 for the week, and a spot must be reserved for the whole
week. No individual night rentals. The non-refundable fee is due at the time of booking
to hold your spot. Cost of camping includes electricity and the use of restrooms and
showers located on the south side of the Convention Center. There will be no potable
water available for use, and the dump station on the grounds will be closed during the
fair. Campers are responsible for the disposal of their own trash.
Ray Thompson, The Mind Wizard, showcases the wonderful imaginations of fairgoers on stage
during the fair. Based in Des Moines, with a lifetime of performing experience, Thompson bring
his background as a counselor, teacher, magician, and hypnotist to entertain and mystify. His
credits include movies, Las Vegas casino, state fairs, high schools, colleges, and more.Q
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THURSDAY IS FRANKLIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU DAY AT THE FAIR.
They will serve free burgers beginning at noon until gone.
Queen Coronation
Brooklyn Plagge, 2014 Franklin County Fair
Queen, will crown her successor from a field of
nine candidates during a coronation ceremony on
Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Phelps Tent. The new
queen will reign through the fair and will represent
Franklin County in the Iowa State Fair Queen
competition this August.
A lead crystal trophy will be presented to the
queen sponsored by Mike and Nadine Goodwin,
Styles on Third; Deb and Dick Lukensmeyer,
Hampton Travel Planner; Jean and Jim Showalter;
Brad and Susan Staley, Staley Real Estate; Bruce
Symens and Carol Lowery, Midwest Prairie
Candles; Sandy and Ron Sailer; and Bert and
Don Butson. Other prizes for the queen at the
county level include a $500 scholarship sponsored
by First Bank Hampton, Franklin County Farm
Bureau Insurance Agents, Franklin REC, Hauser
Financial Group, and North Central Millwright,
all of Hampton. The queen will also receive a
crown donated by Christensen Jewelry, one dozen
long stemmed roses from Sandee’s Flower House,
Hampton, $100 spending money for the state
contest donated by Steven Pearson, CPA, Hampton,
a gift certificate and gift from the Orange Possom, a
$50 gift certificate from Studio 13, Hampton, and a
portrait from Wolf Photography.
The First Runner–up will be presented a $50 gift
card from Greenbelt Bank and Trust, Iowa Falls,
and a gift from Christensen Jewelry, Hampton.
The second runner-up will receive a gift from
Christiansen Jewelry.
Miss Congeniality will be presented with a $25
gift card from Greenbelt Bank and Trust and a gift
Grilling for Farm Bureau Day.
Franklin County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Al Menning, Doug Peter,
John Snyder and Whitney Pralle will host a free watermelon feed at the
fair on Franklin County Farm Bureau Day, Thursday, July 16, at 3 p.m.
They will serve watermelon in the Phelps Tent and also on Grandpa’s
Farm at the Tall Corn FFA Chapter Anniversary Celebration. The Farm
Bureau Agents also sponsor the Iowa State Fair Talent Show at the fair on
Sunday and present trophies and cash prizes to winners.Q
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A Miss Photogenic will be chosen and presented
a portrait from Wolf Photography.
The nine candidates for the 2015 Fair queen
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The watermelon will be chilled and the Franklin County Farm
Bureau Insurance Agents will have their knives sharpened for
the annual free watermelon feed.
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FAIR 2015
SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JULY 13
4-7 p.m. - Open Class Entry, Cultural Center
TUESDAY, JULY 14
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. – 4-H & FFA entry and conference judging
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. – Livestock entry
7:30 - 11 a.m. – Open class entry, Cultural Center
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. – Tractor Ride line up
11:30 a.m. – Meal
Noon – Tractor ride leaves Grandpa’s Farm
4 p.m. – Parade line up at H-D High School
5 p.m. – Fair Parade sponsored by the
Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
6 p.m. - Sneak-A-Peek, carnival wristbands , 7-9 p.m.$10
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
6:30 - 11 a.m. – Livestock entry
8 a.m. – Horse show, arena, Grandpa’s Farm
9 - 11 a.m. – Clover Kids entry, Exhibits Building
10 a.m.- 9 p.m.– Commercial exhibits & Pleasant Hill open
10 a.m. – Flag ceremony, North Country Landscape Pergola
Noon - 2 p.m. – Beef, sheep, swine weigh-ins
Noon – Apple peeling contest, Phelps Tent
12:30 p.m. – Van Horn family, Mort’s Water Gazebo
1 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
1:30 p.m. – Musical chairs, Phelps Implement Tent
2:30 p.m. – Ray Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
2:30 p.m. – Blacksmith demo, Pleasant Hill
3 p.m. – Spelling Bee, Pleasant Hill School
3 p.m. – Livestock exhibitors meet, Rehder Pavilion
4 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
4 p.m. – Mother/Daughter and Father/Son
Look-a-like Contest, Phelps Implement Tent
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
4 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements on Midway open
5 p.m. – Ray Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
5 p.m. – Swine show, Rehder Pavilion
5:30 p.m – Grandstand gate & beer garden open
7 p.m. – Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Grandstand
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7:30 -11 a.m. – Open class entry, Floral & Horticulture
8 a.m. – Sheep show, followed by goat show. Dairy show is
45 min. after goat show, then beef carcass show,
Rehder Pavilion.
9:30 a.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
10 a.m. – Dish This! Exhibits building
10 a.m.- 9 p.m. – Commercial exhibits & Pleasant Hill open
11 a.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
Noon – Farm Bureau burger feed, Phelps Implement tent
Noon - 5 p.m.– Franklin Farm Hands, Grandpa’s Farm
Noon – Hula hoop contest, Phelps Implement Tent
1 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
1 p.m. – Poultry show, Livestock Tent
1 p.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
1 - 4 p.m. – Harriman Nielsen House open for visitors.
1 p.m. – Tall Corn FFA Chapter 75 years of machinery expo,
Grandpa’s Farm by hoop building
1:30 p.m. – Intro past & present Tall Corn FFA members
1:30 p.m. – Nail driving contest - Phelps Implement Tent
2 p.m. – Ray Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
2 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements, wristbands 5-7 p.m. $15
2 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
2 p.m. – 75 Years of Ag progress by FFA, Grandpa’s Farm
2:30 p.m. – Drone demo, future of farming, Grandpa’s Farm.
2:30 p.m. – Blacksmith demo, Pleasant Hill
2 - 4 p.m. – STEM fest, Exhibits Hall Building
3 p.m. – Spelling Bee, Pleasant Hill School
3 p.m. – Franklin County Farm Bureau insurance agents
watermelon feed, Phelps tent & Grandpa’s farm
3 p.m. – Hog calling contest, Phelps Implement Tent
4 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
5 p.m. – Fair Queen Coronation, Phelps Implement tent
5 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
6 p.m. – Ray Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
6 p.m. - Grandstand gate and beer garden open
8:30 p.m. - HAIRBALL, Grandstand
FRIDAY, JULY 17, UNITED BANK & TRUST COMPANY DAY
United Bank & Trust - serving FREE Pork sandwiches
noon until gone - Phelps Implement Tent
8 a.m. – Beef show, Rehder Pavilion
8 a.m. – Rabbit show, Livestock Tent
9-11 a.m. – Clover kids cookie decorating, Exhibits Building
9:30 a.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
9:30 a.m. – Garden tractor show, Grandpa’s Farm
10 a.m.- 9 p.m. – Commercial exhibits & Pleasant Hill open
11 a.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
11 a.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
Noon – United Bank & Trust Company serving FREE Pork
sandwiches, noon until gone
Noon - 5 p.m. – Franklin Farm Hands, Grandpa’s Farm
Noon – Musical chairs, Phelps Implement Tent
1 p.m. – Bubble gum blowing contest, Phelps Implement Tent
1-4 p.m. – Harriman Nielsen House open for visitors
1 p.m. – 4-H Educational presentations, Exhibits Building
Extemporaneous speaking - following presentations
1 p.m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
2 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
2 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
2 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements on Midway open
2 p.m. – Hampton-Dumont cheerleading camp, Phelps Tent
2:30 p.m. – Blacksmith demo, Pleasant Hill
3 p.m. – Sam Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
3 p.m. – Spelling Bee, Pleasant Hill School
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
4 p.m. – Apple peeling contest, Phelps Implement Tent
4 p.m. – Working exhibits, Exhibits Building
4 p.m. – Livestock judging clinic, Rehder Pavilion
5 p.m. – Sam Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
5 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
6 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
7 p.m. – Grandstand gate & beer garden open
8:30 p.m. – MONTGOMERY GENTRY, Grandstand
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515 Main Street, Dumont
641-857-3287
641-579-6199
204 AKIR
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Varsity Cleaner Service Center
Pardon our progress,
both our front and back
Downtown Iowa Falls
doors are open for your
convenience
Mon.-Sat. 9-5 • Thurs. 9-7
641-648-3000
Melanie Harrison
STATE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY APPRAISER
FHA APPROVED
515-681-0423
2015 FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN COUNTY
COUNTY FAIR
FAIR 2015
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JULY 18, FLINT HILLS RESOURCES DAY
8 a.m. – 4-H and open bucket calf show, followed by feeder pig
and bottle lamb and goat, Rehder Pavilion
8:30 a.m. – Tractor pull weigh in, Grandpa’s Farm
9:30 a.m. – Tractor pull w/modified and pickups, Grandpa’s Farm
9:30 a.m. – Garden tractor show, Grandpa’s Farm
9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Table setting challenge, Exhibits Building
10 a.m.- 9 p.m. – Commercial exhibits & Pleasant Hill open
10:30 a.m. – Miller’s pedal tractor weigh in, Phelps Tent
11 a.m. – Miller’s pedal pull, NO ENTRIES AFTER 11
11 a.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
11 a.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
Noon - 5 p.m. – Franklin Farm Hands, Grandpa’s Farm
Noon – Apple peeling contest, Mort’s Water Gazebo
12:30 p.m. – Livestock judging registration, Rehder Pavilion
1 p.m. – Livestock judging contest, to be determined.
1 p.m. – Old time farming, Grandpa’s Farm
1 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements, wristband, 2-4 p.m. $15
1 p.m. – Hampton Fire Department demo,
front of Rehder Pavilion
1- 4 p.m. – Harriman Nielsen House open for visitors
1 p.m. – Cake Wars, Exhibits Building
2 p.m. – Ray Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
2 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
2 p.m. – Register for scrambles, Rehder Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – Scrambles, NO ENTRIES AFTER 2:30 P.M.
Rehder Pavilion
Saturday, Cont.
2:30 p.m. – Coin scramble, First Bank Hampton, Rehder Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – Blacksmith demo, Pleasant Hill
2:30 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
2:30 p.m. – Premier exhibitor interviews, Livestock Tent
3 p.m. – Cutest baby contest, Phelps Implement Tent
3 p.m. – Spelling Bee finals, Pleasant Hill School
4 p.m. – 4-H Press day, Exhibits building
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
5 p.m. – Ray Thompson, hypnotist, Phelps Implement Tent
5 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
5-7:30 p.m. – Ribeye round up, Rehder Show Pavilion
6 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
7 p.m. – Grandstand gate & beer garden open
8:30 p.m. – NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, Grandstand
SUNDAY, JULY 19, FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL DAY
FREE Health screenings, Pleasant Hill
9 a.m. – 4-H Fashion & 4-H’ers Got Talent,
Phelps Implement Tent
9:30 a..m. – Old Time Farming, Grandpa’s Farm
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. – Commercial exhibits & Pleasant Hill open
11 a.m. – THE BROWNS, Worship Concert,
Rehder Pavilion
Noon – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
Noon – Garden tractor show, Grandpa’s Farm
Noon - 3 p.m. – Franklin Farm Hands, Grandpa’s Farm
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Noon – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
1-2 p.m. – Duct tape designs challenge, Exhibits Building
1 p.m. – Smith’s Amusements, wristbands 2-4 p.m. $15
1 p.m. – Talent show sponsored by Franklin County Farm
Bureau Insurance Agents, Phelps Implement Tent
1 p.m. – Iowa draft horse pullers overload pull, Grandpa’s Farm
2 p.m – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
2 p.m. – 4-H Dog show, Rehder Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – Blacksmith demo, Pleasant Hill
3 p.m. – Wambolds Amazing Animals, North fairgrounds
4 p.m. – Auction of chainsaw sculptures by A.J. Lutter and
Gary Keenan, Franklin County Lumber Arena
4 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
4 p.m. – Becky’s Greenhouse, Pleasant Hill
4 p.m. – Herdsmanship & premier exhibitor awards,
Rehder pavilion
4 p.m. – Rabbits released
5 p.m. – Tack only released
5 p.m. – El Gato, dancing horse and Kelly, Pleasant Hill
5 p.m. – Grandstand gate & beer garden open
5-6 p.m. – Open class release
5:30-6:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA release - Livestock, 7 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – Cruiser Car, Go Cart, Quad Races; Grandstand
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TOWNSEND WINERY WILL SPONSOR MUSIC
2-6 p.m. daily in the Mort’s Water Gazebo
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FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR 2015
Hard-rocking Hairball
visits grandstand
stage July 16
Visitors to Pleasant Hill during the
Franklin County Fair are invited to tour
the buildings and enjoy the entertainment,
demonstrations and shopping. There’s
also entertainment lined up for the Mort’s
Water Gazebo and there will be plenty of
homemade ice cream for sale in the ice
cream shop, plus homemade kettle corn
and ice-cold root beer and sarsaparilla in
the saloon.
Also, Townsend Winery, Hansell will
sponsor music in the Mort’s Water gazebo
daily from 2 to 6 p.m.Q
The Franklin County Fair is proud
to present an evening of arena rock
with Hairball. A band puts on a concert
Hairball puts on an event! The lights,
sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming
hoards of avid fans...to merely call it
a concert would be like calling Mount
Rushmore a roadside attraction!
Vocalists Rockstar Bob, Joe Dandy,
and Kris Voxx lead the band through a
2-hour, mind-blowing, and drop-dead
accurate homage to some of the biggest
arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS,
Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Prince
and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts
fans will see brought to life. The Hairball
stage becomes an entirely new rock
concert before your very eyes countless
times throughout the night.
The motor that drives the Hairball
dragster consists of Freaky on the electric
bass, Blake on the drums, and Happy
on the lead guitar. These Rock & Roll
soldiers pride themselves on nailing some
of the most memorable licks and chops of
all time, while adding their own style and
flare that they’ve cultivated over decades
of tireless performing. These guys live
and breathe Rock & Roll!
2015 finds Hairball celebrating
its 15th year of rocking hundreds of
thousands of people across the country.
Every day it adds more characters, more
pyrotechnics, more lights, more sound,
more props, more surprises... more
everything! While Happy often tells the
audience “Today is the first day is the rest
of your life!” Hairball performs every
show as though it could be its last. Every
night is a 100% full-on, no-holds-barred,
exciting, chaotic, fiery party that has to
be experienced to be believed!
As important to Hairball as the music
are its fans. While many bands claim to
have the best fans in the world, Hairball
actually has! Whether they are 10
years old or 100, Hairball fans bring an
unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to the
show that enhances the arena experience.
Hairball knows it wouldn’t exist without
its fans, and takes every opportunity to
let them know that. Whether it’s a preshow meet and greet, hanging out at the
merch booth, or chatting online, Hairball
has a lot in common with its fans and it’s
always. Don’t miss them at the Franklin
County Fair on Thursday, July 16.Q
Agricultural
Commercial
Machinery
Warehouse
Grain Storage
Livestock
Riding Arenas
Airplane Hangars
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• Pump & Wells Service
• Septic System Installation
• Septic Tank Cleaning
• Horizontel Boring
Michael Goodwin
Master Water Specialist
1410 Gull Avenue, P.O. Box 579,
Latimer, IA 50452
1-800-439-6678 or 641-579-6500
641-579-6300 (fax)
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We can handle all of your heating and cooling needs.
641-648-2595 & 800-579-6678
Brad Lewis, General Manager
Steve Severs, Sales Consultant
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Understanding the True
Value of Your Farmland
Knowing and appreciating the true value of farmland has been
a critical part of our way of doing business since 1946.
The Hertz Farm Management Real Estate team specializes in
Farmland Sales, Auctions, Acquisitions and Exchanges.
We use our exclusive listings or professional auctions to achieve
maximum returns on property sales and offer professional buyer
representation if you wish to invest in farmland. We also can help
you and your attorney use a tax-free 1031 exchange to realize the
most from your investment.
DUMONT
IMPLEMENT, INC.
Highway 3, Dumont
Serving the Midwest
for almost 70 years.
641-857-3216
2800 4th St. SW, Suite 7
Mason City, IA 50401
www.dumontimplement.com
641.423.9531
M.O.R.T.S., LLC
REG MORTON
OFFICE
www.Hertz.ag
Ya we do this stuff too!
• Excavating Work
• Septic Tank Systems
• Field Tile & Repair
• Backhoe Services
641-866-6908
CELL
641-580-0255
Don’t forget to visit the Harriman-Nielsen House across the road, while at the Fair.
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BURESH BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.
We hope you enjoy the
Design/Build
General Contractor
Complete Millwright Service
Pre-engineered Steel Buildings
Material Handling Systems
Complete Concrete Projects
BRAKKE IMPLEMENT
Brakke Implement, Inc.
641-423-2412 • 800-321-4455
Hwy. 18 West, Mason City, Iowa
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Email: [email protected]
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Every item is reasonably priced without compromising quality.
We don’t believe in high pressure salesmanship and will honestly
answer any questions and explain your options regarding price,
quality and service after the sale. That’s guaranteed!
We offer… Hand selected diamonds to insure the best quality;
Custom Design - Bring your ideas; In-House goldsmiths – Your
jewelry never leaves the building; In-Store watch & clock repair,
Gift department and engraving.
Christensen Jewelry offers guaranteed lowest price on diamonds.
If you find the identical item for less within 15 days of purchase,
Christensen Jewelry refunds double the difference.
Diamond Ridge
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Summerfest
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People in
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Catch
Some
Fun
Rolling
Prairie
Trail
Stop by the Franklin
County Tourism Booth,
located in the Cultural
Building and
• Different events promoted each day
• Free Visitor Guides
Dows
Corn
Days
Catch
Some
Fun
Maynes
Grove
Park
Figure 8
Racing
Latimer
Fun
Days
Beeds Lake
Restoration
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Municipal
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Concerts
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Market
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North
Hansell
Shooting
Complex
Ackley
Sauerkraut
Days
HarrimanNielsen
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Festival
TownsEnd
Winery
Festival
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FRIDAY:
FRIDAY IS UNITED BANK AND TRUST COMPANY DAY
AT THE FAIR. They will serve free pork sandwiches beginning at
noon until gone. This in UBTC’s 100th Anniversary!
There are many craftsmen demonstrating their art in Pleasant Hill and
then selling what they’ve made. The artisans include a glass blower,
bow maker and rug weaver.
McDowell & Sons
Contractors
55 years
Chainsaw Artist A. J. Lutter, from Brennard, MN., and fellow carver Gary Keenan,
Des Moines, will be back for the 156th fair in the Franklin County Lumber Arena
at the southwest corner of the museum. Carvings by A.J. and Keenan will be
auctioned off on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Sat., July 18, 2015
5:00 - 7:30 P.M.
10 oz. Ribeye Dinner
$15.00
Hamburger Plate
$7.00
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Iowa Falls
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Grundy Center
FASTER SERVICE
FAIRGROUNDS,
HAMPTON
Highway 3 West
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Stitch It - Print It - Wear It
112 1st Ave NW
Hampton, IA 50441
641-456-4124
Regular Hours:
M-F 10-5
Sat 9-Noon
• Embroidery • Clothing Store
• Screen Print • Team Pride
• Promotional Products
We serve you better by
decorating garments in house
using our embroidery, screen print
and digital print equipment.
Personalization is our specialty.
[email protected]
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Montgomery Gentry
headlines talented fair
line up
The most identifiable duo in country music,
Montgomery Gentry, headlines the entertainment for
the 2015 Franklin County Fair. They will appear in a
grandstand show on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 p.m. They
come to Hampton on the heels of the release of their
newest album, Folks Like Us. Produced by Michael
Knox, this is the pair’s first record in over three years
and first with Blaster Records.
Montgomery Gentry is composed of vocalists
Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of
Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as
part of two different bands with Montgomery’s brother,
John Michael Montgomery. Montgomery Gentry was
founded in 1999. The duo is known for its Southern rock
influences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels,
Toby Keith, Five for Fighting, and members of The
Allman Brothers Band.
Montgomery Gentry released six studio albums for
Columbia Records’ Nashville division: Tattoos & Scars
(1999), Carrying On (2001), My Town (2002), You
Do Your Thing (2004), Some People Change (2006),
and Back When I Knew It All (2008) and a Greatest
Hits package. These albums have produced more than
twenty chart singles for the duo including the number
1 hits “If You Ever Stop Loving Me”, “Something to
Be Proud Of”, “Lucky Man”, “Back When I Knew It
All” and “Roll with Me”. Ten more of their songs have
reached top 10 on the country charts, including the
number 3 hit “Gone”, the most played country song by
a duo in 2005. Tattoos & Scars, My Town and You Do
Your Thing are all certified platinum by the Recording
Industry Association of America. In 1999, they were
awarded Favorite New Artist—Country at the American
Music Awards. Both the Academy of Country Music and
Country Music Association named them Duo of the Year
in 2000. In 2009, they were inducted into the Grand Ole
Opry.
Eddie and Troy are also empathetic citizens of the
world. Acknowledged by the Academy of Country
scag power
equipment
Simply the Best
Commercial Mowers
Montgomery Gentry will rock the grandstand stage on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 p.m.
Music as the 2010 winners of the Humanitarian Award,
they devote their time and energy into helping others.
They are active in many charitable organizations
including those that support the U.S. military, the TJ
Martell Foundation, Camp Horsin’ Around, the Make
A Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee and numerous
others.
Montgomery Gentry has secured a place in musical
history with their blend of country, southern rock, Everly
Brothers like harmony and relatable lyrics. Their new
single is the title track from the album “Folks Like Us,”
and that is exactly who will fill the grandstand on Friday
night to welcome Montgomery Gentry to the Franklin
County Fair!Q
Antique
Bank
Thursday July 16th
10am - 8pm
We’ll have coupons for $1.00 off
a dish of homemade
ade iice cream!
Compliments of
JEFFREY A. JAACKS, LPA
LICENSED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
3 - 1st Street S.W.
Hampton, Iowa 50441-1937
641-456-4125
Authorized E-File Provider
INCOME TAX PREPARATION
Individual • Partnership • Corporation
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Stop and see us at the fair
or call for Special Deals!
HANSELL AG REPAIR, INC.
Entries are being sought for the Iowa State Fair Bill
Riley Talent Show to be held at the Franklin County
Fair on Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m. Call the talent show
coordinator Julia Showalter at 641- 892-8086 or e mail
her at [email protected] to register.
There are two divisions, one for sprouts aged 2 through
12 years and one for seniors, 13-21. Ten entries are
accepted in each division and one act in each division
will advance to the State Fair competition in August.
Franklin County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents
sponsor the local talent show and will present trophies
and cash prizes to winners.
Stop and visit us at the
in Pleasant Hill Village...
www.Scag.com
TALENT SHOW
Business • Farm • Personal
www.hansellag.com
First Citizens National Bank
119 North Akir • Latimer
641-579-6240
1612 Vine Ave, Hampton • 641-456-2034
www.firstcitizensnb.com
PAYROLL SERVICES
Check Processing • Monthly Reports
Quarterly Reports • Year-End Reports
Member FDIC
Serving Hampton since 1979
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR 2015
SATURDAY:
SATURDAY IS FLINT HILLS RESOURCES DAY AT THE FAIR.
The annual tractor pull is at Grandpa’s Farm on
Saturday, July 18. Sponsored by Dave Johansesn, LG
Seeds, Latimer, the pull will be held on in front of the
hoop building at Grandpa’s Farm beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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It’s not just the big guys pulling with tractors at the fair
on Saturday. The Kids Pedal Power Pull starts at 11 a.m. in
the Phelps Tent.
Weigh in is at 10:30 a.m. and there are classes for both
boys and girls.
The show is free to fairgoers.
Hitch fees are $15. In addition to tractors and there
will be a pick-up class. Weigh in starts at 8:30 a.m. The
sled will be the Iron Anchor, Dan Wedemier, Waverly.
Pedal power pull winners
GOOD LUCK TO ALL
We hope you take time
to enjoy the
2015
2014 Franklin County Fair
We wish the best of luck to
all 4-H members and exhibitors!
rs!
Dr. James R. Koenen
Dr. Chad A. Collins
“Serving you and your health
for over 25 years.”
Korner
Bakery
Koenen & Collins
CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
303 Central Ave. E., Hampton
WE WELCOME NEW PATIENTS
Farmers Cooperative Co. —
Serving all your Ag needs!
Proud Supporter of the
Franklin County Fair.
Same owners for over 30 years
Clifford & Jane Huff
641-456-4142
OFFICE HOURS:
9 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday;;
9-5
9-7 Tuesday and Friday;
9-12 on Saturday
4-H & FFA EXHIBITORS
HAMPTON
2 blocks north of the
stoplights on Main Street
456-2737
Open: 5:00 - 4:00 Tuesday thru Friday
5:30 - 1:00 Saturday
While you're in town for the fair,
stop in for our fresh baked goods.
Don't forget our fresh buns
for your summer picnic.
Farmers Cooperative Co.
Hampton | Latimer | Ackley | Dumont | Bradford
411 Central Ave. W. - Hampton, Iowa
641-456-2551
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Franklin Farm Hands
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR 2015
The fair is a good place to take the kids in your family
to experience agriculture today. Franklin Farm Hands is
a hands-on exhibit for kids up to 12 years old. Located
on Grandpa’s Farm, the goal is to help teach kids the
importance of agriculture in their daily lives as they go
through an agricultural progression from farm to store.
The CAL and Hampton-Dumont FFA Tall Corn Chapter
built the activity and will run it along with volunteers from
AGWSR, West Fork, and Belmond-Klemme FFAs. At the
beginning of the activity each child gets a booklet to place
stickers from each station they have completed. They first
visit a field and help plant a seed. Then they go to a grain
bin where the grain is stored after harvest. Kids will then
see the animals that the grain is fed to sheep, dairy, beef
cattle, and pigs. Each child will get to pedal around the
farm on a tractor to help the farmer. When their book is
completed they get to go to the grocery store and get a treat
with the “earnings” from their work on the farm.
Franklin Farm Hands will be operating Thursday
through Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday
noon to 3 p.m.Q
Come to the
FRANKLIN
COUNTY FAIR
July 15-19, 2015
Have a safe and
exciting week
at the fair.
SYNGENTA SEEDS, INC.
641-456-2592
1274A Olive Ave. • Hampton, IA
Franklin County EMS will be giving daily demonstrations of CPR at 4:30 p.m. at the Doctor’s Office in
Pleasant Hill.
Buck up for the 4-H bottle calf show
The 4-H and open bucket calf shows start off a fun
morning of livestock show in the Rehder Pavilion.
It is followed by a feeder pig show and after that a bottle
lamb and goat show. If your kids want to take part in a real
farm adventure, stick around for the scrambles on Saturday
at 2:30 p.m. There is also a coin scramble for kids at 2:30
p.m. in the Pavilion sponsored by First Bank, Hampton.
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TOWNSEND WINERY
WILL SPONSOR MUSIC
2-6 P.M. DAILY IN THE
MORT’S WATER GAZEBO.
300 Central Ave. W. • HAMPTON
641-456-3077
Nutrena, Purina, Kent, Moorman,
Vita-Ferm, Big Gain, Sentinel, Umbarger
Progressive Nutrition, Showmaster,
Countin’ the stars: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hits stage
Saturday night
Nearing their 5th Decade together, the iconic and
profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited
as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock
and American Roots Music, continues to add to their
legendary status.
With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of
top ten hits such as “Fishin’ In The Dark” and “Mr.
Bojangles”, multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards
and nominations, the band’s accolades continue to
accumulate.
Their groundbreaking “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
album has been inducted into the U.S. Library of
Congress as well as the Grammy Hall of Fame. NGDB’s
recording of “Mr. Bojangles” was also inducted into the
Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010. In 2014 “Fishin’ In the
Dark” was certified platinum for digital downloads by
the RIAA.
Today, NGDB (Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob
Carpenter, John McEuen) continue their non-stop
touring in their 49th year together. Be sure to see this
iconic band on stage at the Franklin County Fair on
Saturday, July 18.Q
Coming to the
fair can be an
exciting shopping
experience.
There are over
100 commercial
exhibitors, and you
will be surprised at
the variety of things
you will find. Be
sure to check both
the Commercial
Exhibits Building
and the Cultural
Center, and don’t
forget all the
outdoor exhibitors!
OPEN CLASS
Join the fun and share your talent by exhibiting
in open class at the fair, July 15-19. Any person
of any age, even if he lives outside the county,
can be an exhibitor. You can get a copy of rules
and classes online at www.franklincountyfair.
com or at the fair office.
Open class exhibitors can enter their projects
in the Cultural Center on Monday, July 13,
from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, from 7:3011 a.m. These times are for all projects except
floriculture and horticulture, which will be
entered Thursday from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Call 641456-2049 for more information.
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NEW FRANKLIN
COUNTY 4-H CLUB
Fair adds new
horse arena
There will be a new, permanent horse
arena on the Franklin County Fairgrounds
in Hampton. The 100’ by 150’ arena will
be across Olive Avenue on Grandpa’s
Farm and is estimated to cost $16,000.
The leaders of a new 4-H club,
Horse-N-Around Equinators, received
permission from the Franklin County Fair
Board to raise funds for the project. The
leaders are Carol Symens Lowery, Deb
Place, and Alicia Rankin, Hampton and
Laura Lyman, Iowa Falls. They would
appreciate any donations and ask that
they be sent to the Franklin County Fair,
P.O. Box 442, Hampton, Iowa 50441. So
far they have raised $11,000, and plan to
have the arena built for this years fair.
Fair Board President Jon Baltes said
that most fairgrounds have a permanent
arena. “We feel this project will benefit
both the fair and the community.”
Baltes said that it was being built for
4-H to use but in the off season might
attract other horse enthusiasts. “In the
past we have had groups want to hold
events but we never had a place for them.”
He added that because there was no arena
the Barnes PRCA Rodeo has generously
allowed the 4-H horse show to be held in
the rodeo’s arena at the grandstand.
The new 4-H club, formed four months
ago, was the idea of Carol Symens Lowery
of Hampton and the other three joined
her to help lead the club. The focus of the
Members of the Horse-N-Around 4-H Club include front row, left to right:
Makenna Anderson, Aja Sheppard, Jaelyn Hickman, Erin Plagge, Maguire
Flint, Jadan Castorena and Cheyenne Lyman. Back row: Claire Wearda,
Chase Koenigsfeld, Selena Leyva-Moor, Lexi Gooder and Justine Jordahl.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
club is strictly horses and is for kids that
are horse enthusiasts, even if they don’t
have a horse. “The response was great,”
she said. “We have 25 members and it’s a
total team effort for the four leaders.”
The kids are not involved in raising
money for the arena. “This is something
we wanted to do for them,” Lowery said.
“We are so excited and grateful that the
fair board is taking this step. The number
of youth in this community interested in
horsemanship has grown.” Lowery added
that the arena will be made of continuous
fencing with a sand base and include an
announcers platform. “We also plan on
having a donor’s board to recognize the
people who gave to the project.”
Thirty-five kids have entered the horse
show this year. Q
Members of Tréboles de Creadores,
(Creative Clovers) 4-H Club are excited
to be experiencing the Franklin County
Fair this year as exhibitors.
These eight new members ranging in
grades 4th through 8th and have been
meeting once a month at La Luz Hispana
Center in downtown Hampton. With
help from Sister Carmen, Sister Maura,
Val Gonzalez, NIACC and Gail Castillo,
Regional 4-H Youth Development
Program Specialist, the youth enrolled in
4-H and have been learning about visual
arts, food & nutrition, child development,
and communications. At their meeting
in June the members got a tour of the
Franklin County fairgrounds and filled
out their fair entry forms.
For more information about 4-H
contact Jackie Dohlman, County Youth
Coordinator, at 641-456-4811 orjackied@
iastate.edu
Visit Franklin County
Historical Museum Open
Daily during the fair.
Tours of Harriman-Nielsen
House are Thursday, Friday
and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m.
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A big part of the fair is the projects people bring. Be sure to walk through the
Cultural Center, Youth Exhibit Building, livestock barns and take in a show in
the Rehder Pavilion. You’ll see the finest Franklin County has to offer!
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR 2015
SUNDAY:
SUNDAY IS FRANKLIN GENERAL
HOSPITAL DAY AT THE FAIR.
Celebrate a Century with
FGH on July 19
This year Franklin General Hospital will sponsor Sunday
at the Franklin County Fair.
For years, the FGH EMS staff, along with Franklin
County EMS teams, has been at the fair to offer assistance
when needed and been present at all grandstand events. In
addition to continuing that tradition, the FGH EMS will do
CPR demonstrations daily at the fair.
FGH staff will do health screens, including blood
pressure and blood glucose checks, on Sunday from noon4 p.m. at the EMS station in Pleasant Hill. While there,
register for prizes. FGH will also draw for someone in the
grandstand on Sunday evening to win a FitBit Charge.
While at the fair, be sure to check out the FGH Centennial
display at the Franklin County Historical Museum. At the
museum, you can also get a preview of the Centennial
publication, Celebrating 100 Years of Caring, which will be
on sale this fall.
Also, the FGH Centennial Celebration will be on Sunday,
September 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the FGH grounds. In
addition to an opportunity see the state-of-the-art facility,
the celebration will include a picnic hosted by hospital staff
in gratitude to the community for 100 years of support. The
afternoon promises something for everyone and will feature
entertainment, games and food.Q
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Faith at the fair:
Browns lead
Sunday worship
service
On Sunday morning the Franklin
County Fair will once again be
the site for a nondenominational
worship concert sponsored by
Franklin
County
Ministerial
Association and Youth for Christ.
The two groups come together
and to bring a contemporary
Christian singer or group to the fair
instead of having the traditional
worship service that was held
at the fair for years. They also
moved the service to 11 a.m. so
those who wanted to could go to
their own church service before
coming to the fair. The results have
been the Rehder Show Pavilion
has a standing room only crowd on
Sunday morning.
This year will be no exception
when they introduce The Browns
to the Franklin County Fair.
The musical stylings of Shelly,
Michaela, Adam, and Andrew offer
a life-changing experience to all
who hear them. The Browns deliver
the powerful message of the gospel
through word and song that engage
audiences of all ages.
The Browns have been touring
across the United States since the
group began its full-time ministry
thirteen years ago. The heralded
group began on the local and state
level and has expanded and grown
into a national touring group.
This year The Browns received
the prestigious honor of Top 10
Mixed Group of the Year for the
fourth year in a row. Previously
The Browns had been awarded the
Top Horizon Group of the Year for
3 consecutive years.
The group has just finished their
newest recording, “Love Loud” as
a Stow Town Recording artist, with
Dove Award winning producer,
Wayne Haun. The Browns newest
radio single “Rock and Redeemer”
is climbing the charts.
Even when they’re not on stage
or on tour, the Browns manage
to stay plenty busy on their farm
property west of LeMars, Iowa,
which has served to become
somewhat of haven for the family
away from the road. Adam says,
“We enjoy life at home. There’s
just something about being in the
country. I’ve always enjoyed it”.
Andrew, the self-proclaimed life of
the party, said touring on the road
can get a little crazy, but he’s been
able to put things into perspective.
“I’m thankful for what I’m doing,”
he said. “I think it’s a special thing
that we do.” To add to the family
experience, Shelly’s husband Keith
is the chief bus driver and sound
technician. “Because we know
we’re called, it’s been worth it
all. God has opened the doors and
there are adventures and blessings
behind each one.”
From singing over 30 shows at
the Americana Theatre in Branson,
MO, to Dollywood Theme park
stages, to singing on over 10 Royal
Carribean and Carnival cruise ships
this award winning family will
inspire you with their close-knit
family harmony and talent. The
Browns love what they do, love
each other, and the audiences to
whom they sing! Q
We hope you
enjoy the
Franklin County
Fair
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The Fair Board has
announced that the main
attraction for the last night
of the 2015 fair that runs
July 15- 19, will be an old
fashioned Stock Cruiser
Car Race. For added fun the
evening will include four
wheeler and go kart races.
Entertainment Committee Chairman Chris Showalter
said the fair wants to get back to the old fashioned cruiser
car races that used to draw nearly 100 cars. The race
will feature OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
vehicles with two drivers in each car, one running the
accelerator while the other steers and brakes.
“The track will be flat,” he said, “not banked like
a figure 8 track, and it will be a little muddy. We are
trying to get back to the good old fun races with slipping,
and sliding, bumping, banging and throwing mud!” He
added that they decided to offer go cart and four wheeler
races because of the local interest.
The fair board is guaranteeing a $2,000 purse for the
Cruiser Car Race. Entry Fee is $40, which includes both
drivers.
A complete set of rules for the cruiser car race can be
found on the fair’s web site, www.franklincountyfair.
com or contact Chris Showalter, 641-512-5015 with
any questions.Q
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HAIRBALL • Thursday - 8:30 p.m.
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CRUISER CAR, 4-WHEELER RACES • Sunday - 6:30 p.m.
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Pay One Price “POP” Pass admits you 5 nights to all shows
$35 through JULY 9 - $45 JULY 10 through FAIR
5 and under: FREE • SINGLE TICKETS: $20
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Tickets bought before July 10 are in cash drawings sponsored by Franklin County Farm Bureau
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• • • • • • •
IOWA DRAFT HORSE
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The Browns
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July 19 at 11 a.m.
Rehder Pavillion
Chainsaw Artists
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Ray Thompson
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Auction, Sun. 4 p.m.
Daily
Franklin County Lumber Arena
Phelps Implement Tent
FRANKLIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU DAY
UNITED BANK & TRUST COMPANY DAY
THURSDAY, JULY 16
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Franklin County
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FLINT HILLS RESOURCE DAY
SATURDAY, JULY 18
Sunday, July 19, 1 p.m.
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• • • • • • •
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