Manitowoc County Fair 2006

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The Manitowoc County Expo Center is the home of the Manitowoc Fair and hosts many other events including horse shows, motorcycle shows, monthly flea markets and weekly bingo. The Expo Center is located at 4921 Expo Dr. in Manitowoc WI about 1/2 mile from Interstate 43, shopping, restaurants and hotels. This convenient location makes the Expo Center an ideal place for many events.


Line up for the fair is as follows:

Tuesday, August 22

9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m
Open Class Entry Day – Exhibitor Building

Noon
Gates Open

Noon
Swine Judging in Walters Building

Noon – 10:00 p.m.
Merchant Building and Exhibition Buildings Open with Exhibits

1:00 - 4:00 Chicago Honey Bear Dancers in Ice Center
To be announced
Rides Open on Ground

5:15 p.m.
Jr. Fair Dog Obedience Judging – Judging Ring in the Ice Center – Open class at 7:30


Variety Pavilion – To be determined

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Polka Pavilion – Lloyd Gosz/Lee Alex Band
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Rock Pavilion – The Ryders

7:00 p.m.
Farm Tractor Pulling Contest – Grandstand – Weigh-in 3-6 p.m. Statewide





Wednesday, August 23

8:00 a.m.
Gates Open

9:00 a.m.
Jr. Fair Market Animal Judging – Sheep-Open Class Sheep – in the Lester’s Building followed by the Wool/Fleece Show

9:00 a.m.
Jr. Fair Market Animal Judging – Market Steer – Walter’s Building

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Open Class Entry Day – Large Animals 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Small Animals 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.
Judging in all Open Class Departments – Exhibitions Building

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Judging Jr. Fair Horses
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Exhibition Buildings Open

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Merchant Building Open

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Polka Pavilion – Jerry Krueger

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Rock Pavilion – The String Benders


Variety Pavilion – To be determined

7:00 p.m.
Manitowoc County Market Animal Sale – Walter’s Building

6:45 p.m.
Grandstand Show – Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Racing – Qualifying at 5:45 p.m.




Thursday, August 24

8:00 a.m.
Gates Open

9:00 a.m.
Judging in all Open Class Departments – Animals

9:00 a.m.
Judging Jr. Fair Rabbits and Showmanship

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Exhibition Building Open

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Merchants Building Open

1:00 p.m.
Jr. Fair Dairy Showmanship Judging


Open Class Rabbit Judging

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bingo – In the Ice Center

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Polka Pavilion – Jerry Schneider

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Rock Pavilion – Chasin' Mason


Variety Pavilion – To be determined

7:00 p.m.
Grandstand Show – Modified Truck and Tractor Pull




Friday, August 25

8:00 a.m.
Gates Open - Sr. Citizens Day (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

9:00 a.m.
Jr. Fair Dairy Cattle Judging


Judging of Open Class Poultry and Jr. Fair Poultry followed by Jr. Fair Showmanship

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Exhibition Building Open

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Merchant Building Open

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Polka Pavilion – The Manitowoc Accordion Club

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bingo – in the Ice Center Building

5:00 p.m.
Jr. Fair Cats, Calves and Bird Judging – Lester’s Building

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Polka Pavilion – Mark Jirkovec

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Rock Pavilion – To be determined


Variety Pavilion – To be determined

8:00 p.m.
Grandstand – Da Yoopers




Saturday, August 26

8:00 a.m.
Gates Open

9:00 a.m.
Open Class Draft Horse – immediately followed by Light Horse Judging

9:00 a.m.
Open Class and Jr. Fair Dairy Goat Judging – Walter's Building

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Exhibition Building Open

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Merchant Building Open

1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Concert Karaoke at the Variety Pavilion

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bingo in the Ice Center Building

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Polka Pavilion – John Roehl Orchestra

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Rock Pavilion – Oil Can Harry


Variety Pavilion – To be determined

7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc County Dairy Futurity – Walters Building

8:00 p.m.
Grandstand – Trick Pony




Sunday, August 27

8:00 a.m.
Gates Open

9:00 a.m.
Church Services in the Polka Pavilion

9:00 a.m.
Exhibition Building Open

10:00 a.m.
Merchant Building Open

11:30 a.m.
Farm Bureau Jr. Showmanship – Walters Building

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bingo in the Ice Center Building

1:00 p.m.
Small Animal Meat Sale – Walters Building Judging Ring

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Variety Pavilion – 8th Annual Country Karaoke Finals Battle of the Bars

1:30 p.m.
Grandstand – Demo Derby by Action Auto Promotions

2:00 p.m.
Sheep Lead Class followed by adult Showmanship Class – Lester’s Building

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Rock Pavilion – The Rhythm Kings

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Polka Pavilion – The Kings Men (Formerly the Romy Gosz Band)

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Parade of Champions – Walters Building Outstanding Dairy Cattle Youth Exhibitor Award – Herd Builder – Herdsmanship Results

3:00 p.m.
Style Revue – Exhibition Building

3:30 p.m.
4-H Demonstrations – Exhibition Building

3:30 p.m.
Chainsaw Carving Auction – FREE Stage

6:00 p.m.
Livestock and Animal Exhibits Released

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Exhibition Building Exhibits Released



I have attended this fair for the last 4 years and it has everything for all ages. Bring the kids for the rides! Da Yoopers are a must see...funny show, ive seen them a few times and worth every minute! Demo derby is always a good time as well.

For more info see the following link: http://www.manitowoccountyexpo.com/


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