All’s fair in Ronan
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RONAN – Every little farmer and rancher in the valley will have shined their boots, glittered their bulls, and washed their goats as they prepare to strut their stuff in the Lake County Fair this week.
The 4-H centered event has been going on since last Saturday, but all of the large animals arrived Tuesday night, beckoning crowds to come and see what exactly fills the stalls this year.
“There is no carnival and we don’t have a demo derby,” Fair Manager Tim Marchant said. “It’s one of those very 4-H-based fairs. If you want a taste of hometown, then this is the fair for you.”
Marchant and his staff work year-round on the fairgrounds, with a flurry of activity in the summer months to get the venue ready for the fair.
This year, in addition to goat world, there will be “llama land” stalls designated for three alpacas that will make their first debut at the fair.
Marchant and his crew have also readied an obstacle course for the alpacas, which is required for judging purposes.
“It’s not as elaborate as the dog course,” Marchant explained. “But they do have to make the alpaca do a few things.”
Live music will play every night, with vendors also offering delectable treats to chow down on while enjoying games and other activities. The fair is a trove of hidden adventure, with chances to see everything from increasingly rare dairy cows to the occasional animal with an oddity, like the three-legged duck that was shown a few years ago.
Fashion shows, face-painting, and the University of Montana SpectrUM science exhibit are also on display.
“It’s a great little fair,” Marchant said.
See fair schedule below:
2015 Lake County Fair
Wednesday, July 29
8:30 a.m. Judges Orientation
9 a.m.– noon Perishable Open Class Check-in
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Swine Showmanship and Judging
3:30 p.m. Cat Show
5 p.m. Open Class Judges Orientation
5 p.m. Beef Showmanship
5 p.m. Lions Club Games
5–8 p.m. 4-H Family Style Dinner
5– 8 p.m. Concert – Jim Pettit/Little Big Band
6– 9 p.m. Open Class Judging
7 p.m. Market Beef Judging
Thursday, July 30
8:30 a.m. Judges Orientation
9 a.m. Sheep Showmanship
11 a.m. Market Sheep Judging
11 a.m. Market Goat Judging
12:30 p.m. Goat Showmanship and Judging
2 p.m. Dairy Showmanship and Judging
2:30 p.m. Poultry Showmanship and Judging
5 p.m. Fashion Revue
5 p.m. Concert – Fresh Off The Vine
5:30 p.m. Buyer’s Recognition Dinner
5:30 p.m. Small Fry Stock Show
7 p.m. Market Livestock Sale
Friday, July 31
8:30 a.m. Judges Orientation
9 a.m. Sheep Breeding
9 a.m. Beef Breeding
11:30 a.m. Rabbit Showmanship and Judging
3 p.m. Large Animal Round Robin
5– 7:30 p.m. 4-H/Open Class Talent Show.
7:30 p.m. Pioneer Days Rodeo
9– 11 p.m. 4-H Ambassadors’ Dance
Saturday, Aug. 1
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4-H/Open Dog Rally and Agilitynoon- 2:30 p.m. Pioneer Days City Slicker Rodeo
3:30 p.m. Small Animal Round Robin
5 p.m. Entertainment
7:30 p.m. Pioneer Days Rodeo
Sunday, Aug. 2
8:30 a.m. All Exhibits May Leave the Grounds
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4-H Stall & Cage Cleaning
12:30 p.m. Pioneer Days Parade
3 p.m. Pioneer Days Rodeo
Monday, Aug. 3
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 4-H Stall Cleaning
Tuesday, Aug. 4
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 4-H Stall Cleaning
