The 2008 Rock County 4-H Fair comes with its share of stories, entertainment and smiles. Check out photos, stories, podcasts, and all the information you need to enjoy this year's fair.
FAIR INFORMATION
The 2008 Rock County 4-H Fair runs from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 27, at the Rock County Fairgrounds, Randall Avenue between East Memorial Drive and Craig Avenue, Janesville. For more information, call the fair office at 608.755.1470.Admission:
- Children under 7: Free everyday
- Season tickets: $22 adults, $10 kids ages 7-12
- Tuesday tickets: $4 all day
- Wednesday-Sunday: $8 adults, $5 kids ages 7-12
- Senior day Thursday: $4 seniors 62 and older
Carnival specials:
- Kid's Day: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday - One less coupon/ride
- Ride Survival: Noon-11 p.m. Wednesday - $23 wristband
- Ride Survival: Noon-11 p.m. Thursday - $23 wristband
- Kid's Day: Noon-6 p.m. Friday - One less coupon per ride
- Last Blast: Noon-8 p.m. Sunday - $20 wristband
Map:
DAILY SCHEDULES
Sunday, July 27
- 9:30 a.m.
- Cavy and Hamster judging, Byron Meech Memorial Sale Arena
- Cavy and Hamster judging, Byron Meech Memorial Sale Arena
- 10:00 a.m.
- Commercial exhibits open
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
- Commercial exhibits open
- 11:00 a.m.
- Pony Educational Demonstrations
- Pony Educational Demonstrations
- Noon
- Heatwave 4-H Show Choir, Craig Avenue Stage
- Lois Carlson, Food Fair Stage
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
- Last Blast Wristband Day, Carnival (until 8 p.m.)
- Heatwave 4-H Show Choir, Craig Avenue Stage
- 1:00 p.m.
- Junior/Senior Revue Fashion Show, Craig Avenue Stage
- Pedal Pull contest, Courtyard Area
- Rock County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction, Stock Pavilion
- Junior/Senior Revue Fashion Show, Craig Avenue Stage
- 2:00 p.m.
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
- 3:00 p.m.
- Jefferson County Bluegrass Band, Food Fair Stage
- Pony Educational Demonstrations
- Jefferson County Bluegrass Band, Food Fair Stage
- 4:00 p.m.
- Cream puff eating contest, Craig Avenue Stage
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
- Cream puff eating contest, Craig Avenue Stage
- 5:00 p.m.
- Heatwave 4-H Show Choir, Craig Avenue Stage
- Heatwave 4-H Show Choir, Craig Avenue Stage
- 6:00 p.m.
- Lady Antebellum, Grandstand
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
- Lady Antebellum, Grandstand
- 8:00 p.m.
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
- Robinson's Racing Pigs
STORIES
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Fair draws average numbers
By STACY VOGEL | 7/28 -
Show sparkles despite light crowd
By MIKE DUPRE' | 7/28 -
Milton teen wins Master showman
By MIKE DUPRE' | 7/28 -
For top competitors, handling a tractor is all in a day's work
By MIKE DUPRE' | 7/27 -
No blue hearts at Bleu show
By MIKE DUPRE' | 7/27 -
Audience thinks of Randy Travis as a friend, not an entertainer
By MIKE DUPRE' | 7/26 -
When it comes to stacking Oreos, think straight lines
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/26 -
Despite economy, meat animal sale turns into payday
By RYAN DOSTALEK | 7/26 -
Key is to prepare animals before kids show them at fair
By ANN MARIE AMES | 7/25 -
Longtime fans fill Milsap audience
By MARCIA NELESEN | 7/25 -
How fair is the fair? Survey will tell all
By SHELLY BIRKELO | 7/25 -
Army Chaplain surprises mom at fair
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/24 -
Frying up fun: Food tent is tough yet rewarding
By STACY VOGEL | 7/24 -
Fair star contestants wow the audience
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/24 -
Despite some empty spaces, Rock Co 4H Fair at capacity
By BETH WHEELOCK | 7/23 -
Behind the scenes at the Rock County 4H Fair
By STEVE BENTON | 7/23 -
Fair memories: Singing cowboy was a big hit in 1958
By FRANK SCHULTZ | 7/23 -
Judges examine barn decor at the fair
By SHELLY BIRKELO | 7/23 -
Fair history replete with lucky entertainer picks
By FRANK SCHULTZ | 7/23 -
Fair royalty named
By RYAN DOSTALEK | 7/23 -
4H going strong at Rock County Fair
By STAN STRICKER | 7/22 -
Weather, entertainment, gas prices expected to draw fairgoers
By GINA DUWE | 7/22 -
A fine fair: Fun in or outside of the barns
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/21 -
Amusement rides subject to inspections
By RYAN DOSTALEK | 7/19
PODCASTS
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4-H Fair numbers | 7/28
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the final numbers from the Rock County 4-H Fair.
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Ronnie Milsap talks with Tim Beggs | 7/25
Ronnie Milsap performed on July 24th at the Rock County 4-H Fair. Tim Beggs had a chance to chat one-on-one with the performer just before his show about his career and the unique challenges and opportunities his blindness has brought.
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Ronnie Milsap at the Rock County Fair | 7/25
Ronnie Milsap performed on July 24th at the Rock County 4-H Fair. Tim Beggs had a chance to chat one-on-one with the performer just before his show about his career and the unique challenges and opportunities his blindness has brought.
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Fair survey | 7/25
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about a survey conducted at the Rock County 4-H Fair.
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Animal judging and sale at Rock County 4-H Fair | 7/23
Rock County 4-H Fair veteran Paul George updates us on animal jusging and sales at this year's fair
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Rock County 4H maintenance | 7/23
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the work that goes on "behind the scene"..
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Decoration judging | 7/23
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about judging decorations at the Rock County Fair.
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Rock County 4-H Fair | 7/22
Donna Duerst, the UW-Extension 4-H and Youth agent, discusses this year's programming for 4-H members
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Rock County 4-H Fair | 7/22
Rock County 4-H Fair Board President Wayne Flury has information on this year's fair and a look back at previous events
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Rock County 4-H Fair and library funding | 7/22
Teresa Reilly, 4-H fair Board member, looks at upcoming events Ruth Ann Montgomery, director at Arrowhead Library System, explains funding for area libraries
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Rock County 4H Fair begins Tuesday | 7/20
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on final preparations before the fair.
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Here comes "Lady A" | 7/18
Lady Antebellum will be one of the featured acts at this year's Rock County 4-H Fair on July 27th. Lead Singer Charles Kelley was interview by our sister station, WJVL, and we're happy to bring you this EXCLUSIVE WJVL/WCLO podcast with Lady Antebellum.
