The 2010 Rock County 4-H Fair comes with its share of stories, entertainment and smiles. Check out stories, videos, photos, podcasts, and all the information you need to enjoy this year's fair.
FAIR INFORMATION
Attendance:STORIES
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Rodeo lassos thousands
By FRANK SCHULTZ | 8/2 -
Animal-rights activists picket the 4-H fairgrounds
By FRANK SCHULTZ | 8/2 -
Board president pleased with fair
By FRANK SCHULTZ | 8/2 -
Showmanship helps boost prices at Rock County Fair meat sale
By JASON SMATHERS | 7/31 -
Rock County Fair eating contest brings variety of strategies
By JASON SMATHERS | 7/31 -
Goat projects remain popular at the Rock County 4-H Fair
By ANN MARIE AMES | 7/30 -
Sale is a fur and feather festival
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/30 -
Micro wrestlers entertain fair crowd
By TED SULLIVAN | 7/29 -
Song choice is a key for winning Star performers
By JASON SMATHERS | 7/29 -
Andre, George are selected as Rock County 4-H Fair royalty
By TED SULLIVAN | 7/28 -
Lumberjack show draws a big crowd
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/28 -
Emu exhibit is new to Rock County 4-H Fair
By SHELLY BIRKELO | 7/28 -
Teens are busy preparing for fair
By KAYLA BUNGE | 7/26 -
Rock County 4-H Fair Board president wants to mix things up
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/25 -
Micro wrestlers’ 4-H Fair visit fuels debate over activity
By MARCIA NELESEN | 7/23 -
Rodeo coming to the Rock County 4-H Fair
By CATHERINE IDZERDA | 7/22 -
Rock County 4-H Fair announces 2010 mainstage lineup
By GAZETTE STAFF | 3/5
PODCASTS
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Rock County 4H Fair - Friday Part 3 | 7/30
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Jim McMullen & Jenny Krascek from KanDu Industries have information on Treasure Quest (local version of The Amazing Race) September 18th beginning at Traxler Park; exchange student, Haley Drozdowicz
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Rock County 4H Fair - Friday Part 2 | 7/30
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Shar Hermanson talks Social Media; Democratic candidate for 15th senate district, Tim Cullen; Chad Sullivan with National Night out; Republican candidate for 15th senate district, Rick Richard
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Fair Auctioneer | 7/30
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a highlight at the Rock County 4-H Fair... the "Meat Auction"
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Rock County 4H Fair - Friday Part 1 | 7/30
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Rich Gruber and Tom Litke with the Bert Blain Memorial Heartwalk; Fabulous Farm Babe, Pam Jahnke; with info on Sunday's pro-rodeo, Scott Davis; 4H members from the Ochs family
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Rock County 4H Fair - Thursday Part 3 | 7/29
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate; 4H and FFA member, John Jennings, shows his emu
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Rock County 4-H Fair Animals | 7/29
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on some of the exhibitors in the animal barns.
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Rock County 4H Fair - Thursday Part 2 | 7/29
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Randy Thompson with the Meat Animal Sale; Joel Van Haaften for the Tallman Arts Festival; John McCally of the Janesville Jets
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Rock County 4H Fair - Thursday Part 1 | 7/29
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Fair Board President, Bob Arndt; DeeDee Golberg of Spirit Horse Rescue; Brad Whitford - B&M Electric
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Micro-wrestling | 7/28
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Wednesday's act at the Rock County 4H Fair.
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Rock County 4H Fair - Wednesday Part 3 | 7/28
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Mike Tate the Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair; and Dan from North American Midways talks about the fair rides.
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Rock County 4H Fair - Wednesday Part 2 | 7/28
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Joining Tim in the WCLO fair booth:
Dick Zanzinger - Maintenance ops for the fair; Brad the Electrician; Joy Olsen from the Rock County 4H Museum (Yes! There's really a museum!); Karen O’Leary, Fair Entertainment Chair, answers questions about this year's choices; and... Wednesday afternoon's grandstand entertaintment, Micro Wrestlers.
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Rock County 4H Fair - Wednesday Part 1 | 7/28
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Rock County 4H Fair Royalty, Ethan Endre and Anne George, join Tim in the WCLO fair booth.
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Also in the tent, Lonna Morouney Media Coordinator for Rock County GOP.
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Fair coronation | 7/28
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Rock County Fair Coronation Tuesday night. Watch video
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Emus at the fair | 7/27
The world's second largest living bird will be at the Rock County 4-H Fair this week. The emu exhibit will be open from noon to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
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Rock County 4H Fair - Tuesday Part 3 | 7/27
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Greg Wallendal, Beloit Memorial High School Theatre Director, has Film Fest info.
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Republican Candidate for Governor, Scott Walker, calls in to give his views on cell phone/land line programs.
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Rock County 4H Fair - Tuesday Part 2 | 7/27
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Theresa Reilly previews the Royalty Coronation Tuesday evening at 7pm, and Ann O’Leary, 2009 Fair Queen, reviews her year.
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Cancer survivor Naomi Levin invites you to the Beloit Breast Cancer Benefit Concert on Saturday, July 31 at Telfer Park. Proceeds go toward Sharsheret.
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Rock County 4H Fair - Tuesday Part 1 | 7/27
Guest host Tim Bremel broadcasts from the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
Tim gives a brief rundown of the fair schedule and highlights. Then, Fair Concessions Manager, Maureen Fox-Rusch, has a taste of what's to eat this week at the fair.
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Rock County 4H Fair Coronation | 7/26
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on what it takes to be Fair King or Queen.
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Micro-wrestling | 7/21
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on public interest in little people wrestling at the Rock County Fair
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Rock County 4H Fair preview | 5/19
The Rock County 4-H Fair has another great line-up -- and some fun and exciting changes as well -- including the new fair board President, Bob Arndt, who has all the fair info!
