It is check-in day (Friday) for items that will be on display for this year’s Georgetown Fair. Scott Davis, a member of the fair board, says the fair will officially kick-off with events on Saturday. ‘’On Saturday we’ll do an Overweight Horse-Pull, which was a new event last year. It is really something. Those old work horses from the old days – they are awesome,’’ says Davis.
‘’Sunday night we’ll have the Exalt Worship Experience in front of the grandstand. And then on Monday we really start the traditional stuff with a Queen Pageant, Tuesday’s Talent Show, Wednesday and Thursday are a pair of Tractor Pulls, and Friday we’re bringing back an old favorite – the Rodeo, on Friday, August 11th, — we haven’t had one of those for probably fifteen years, so we’re pretty excited about that. And then, of course, we take the fair out with a bang with a Demolition Derby on Saturday the 12th.’’
Davis notes the fair will again have some outstanding carnival rides. ‘’We’re very fortunate. We’ve got a great carnival organization, Luehrs’ Ideal Rides. They do a fantastic job. They’re just great folks to work with,’’ says Davis. ‘’Their rides are first class. The comments last year after the fair – some said it’s almost like going to a mini amusement park. You still have to keep in mind it is still a community festival – a county fair, but we’re very fortunate to have a great organization to work with.’’
In addition to the grandstand attractions the fair will again be ‘Showcasing’ free entertainment all week long. Georgetown has hosted a fair since 1938.
[In the photo Patty Fender and Nancy Dalenberg paint some picnic tables that are being used at the fair. Both women are married to men who serve on the Georgetown Fair Board.]
