Posts under ‘Kenosha County Fair’
Western Kenosha County residents join Polar Plungers
Probably very few people would think today was a good day for a swim. But jump into the cold waters of Lake Andrea many people still did today during Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
Perhaps it was because of the cause behind the annual event. Money raised by the Polar Plunge help fund local Special Olympics programs, which provide individuals with cognitive disabilities year-round sports training and competition.
The event was in Pleasant Prairie east of the… Continue reading
Livestock sellers show appreciation for fair auction buyers
Those who buy and animal at the Kenosha County Fair get the benefit of a good meal -- or many meals -- for the money they put out.
But another perk is the buyer appreciation dinner, held each September in the Commercial Building at the fairgrounds.
Here are some photos from this year's event, which was held Saturday:
How much food was on the buffet line? Check out this video:
Who are these appreciated… Continue reading
Salem college student wins West of the I fair contest
Hundreds tried, but none were as close to guessing the number of candy pieses in a bottle at the West of the I booth in the commercial building at the Kenosha County Fair as Becky Semke of Salem.
The official tally was 671 pieces of candy. Semke was closest with her guess of 680. As the winner… Continue reading
Fair merit awards announced
Kenosha County Fair 2009 Junior Fair Merit Award winners have been announced. The awards are given for outstanding junior fair projects outside of beef, prok, sheep, swine, poultry and rabbits.
Youth organization or 4-H club listed after the award winner's name. The merit award winner for 2009 are:
Somers Chargers, 4-H Club Club Scrapbook.
Bristol Strivers, 4-H Club… Continue reading
Demo derby action from the County Fair
The dual demolition derbies are the highlight of the Sunday entertainment at the Kenosha County Fair and always draw a big crowd.
The audience this Sunday was huge, perhaps concentrated by the number of rain outs of racing, pulling and demo action earlier in the week.
Here's a sampling of the hard slamming action from one of the nostalgia class heats early in the evening… Continue reading
Kenosha County Fair small animal auction coveage
The Kenosha County fair small animal auction took place Sunday, the last day of the fair. Poultry and rabbits were auctioned to the highest bidder.
Here's some footage of the sites and sounds of the auction… Continue reading Gymkana horse show coverage
The gymkana horse show took place Sunday morning at the Kenosha County Fair.
Fair Food Review: K of C roasted corn
Here's another in our series of reviews of food at the Kenosha County Fair. Today: the Knights of Columbus roasted corn stand… Continue reading
Pie auction coverage
The pie auction at the Kenosha County Fair raised $14,000 mostly with baked goods, a couple of quilts, some other miscellaneous items and a lot of generous bidders.
It took place Satruday evening in the auction barn. The betting can get competitive, but it's all for a good cause -- helping to maintain the buildings on the fairgrounds. And there's plenty of good fun too.
Here's a video compilation of some of… Continue reading
Fair Food Review: 4-H Pizza
Here's another of our Kenosha County Fair Food reviews. Today: 4-H Piizza stand… Continue reading
Wilmot Raceway will be ready tonight for racing at the fair
It's been rough getting in events at the race track at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds during this year's county fair due to daily rain.
But organizers are working on the track and will have it in shape for tonight's scheduled racing program, barring a bad turn in the weather.
"Today, I think we're going to make it work," said George… Continue reading
"Today, I think we're going to make it work," said George… Continue reading Horse show coverage
The horse show continued this morning at the Kenosha County Fair.
Here's a little bit of video… Continue reading
Garden tractor pull coverage
A regular feature of Saturday at the Kenosha County Fair is the garden tractor pull.
Here's some video of some adults and then some youngsters… Continue reading
Livestock auction coverage
The livestock or large animal auction is going on this afternoon at the Kenosha County Fair in Wilmot.
Here is some video to give you a feel for the atmosphere… Continue reading Hay bale toss contest coverage
A highlight of Friday's schedule at the fair always is the hay bale throwing contest. The contest is divided into 10 categories by age and gender.
This video sampling shows some of the youngest and oldest individuals in the competition… Continue reading
Fair Food review: The Lions Club
The third in our series of reviews of food at the Kenosha County Fair:
Children’s day coverage at the fair
Friday is children's day at the Kenosha County Fair.
Here is some video of two of the highlights of the day this year.
The children's parade:
The pedal tractor pull… Continue reading
Junior fair dairy show coverage
The Junior Fair Dairy Show at the Kenosha County Fair took place this morning.
Charles Terry's brown Swiss cow was named supreme champion female.
Kasey Lois' Holstein was named reserve champion female.
Here are some photos:
Here's some video of the supreme champion and reserve champion announcement:
And for an extra dose of cute, the futurity competition… Continue reading
Kenosha County has talent
Here's a sampler of some of the acts performed as part of the Kenosha County Fair talent shows Wednesday and Thursday evenings… Continue reading
Fair Food Review: Westosha Kiwanis
The second in our series of reviews of food at the fair… Continue reading
Other happenings at the fair Thursday
Here are some more images of other events at the fair on Thursday:
The pulls and combine demo derby were cancelled for Wednesday, but they got under way Thursday with an expanded program. Here's some selected video… Continue reading
Herda award goes to Jessica Meyer
Each year, the beef project gives the William Herda Memorial Award to a deserving member of the project. This year's winner of the Herda Award is Jessica Meyer. The award was presented by Rachel Crane, William Herda's sister, and Patti Herda, William Herda's mother, during the beef show Thursday at the Kenosha County Fair.… Continue reading
Beef champions named at fair
The beef champions in the junior fair at the Kenosha County Fair have been named.
Cody Myers showed the grand champion steer.
Kiersten Bird showed the reserve grand champion steer.
We will have some video from the beef show later. Here are some more photos:
Thursday’s schedule at the Kenosha County Fair
Here's today's schedule at the Kenosha County Fair:
- Jr. Fair Poultry 8 a.m.
- Open Class Foods 9 a.m.
- Jr. Fair Beef 10 a.m. Open Class Beef Follows Jr. Fair Beef
- Open Class Cultural Arts 9:30 a.m.
- Open Class Goats 10 a.m.
- Pedal Tractor Pull 11 a.m.
- Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship 2 p.m.
- Midway Wrist Band Promo 1 to 6 p.m.
- Open Class Poultry 3 p.m.
- Talent Show Part 2 (Free Acts Stage) 6 p.m.
- Scavenger Hunt 12 and under morning.
- Truck & Tractor Pull/Farm Combine
Jessica Pawlowski 2009 fairest of the fair
Jessica Pawlowski, of Bristol is the 2009 fairest of the Kenosha County Fair.
Here is some video of the runner up and fairest announcements and the winner's comments… Continue reading
Fair food review: The Farm Bureau stand
Each day of the Kenosha County Fair, we will bring to you a fair food review, designed to help you decide where to eat.
It was raining at dinner time Wednesday, so the obvious choice was to hit The Farm Bureau stand, which conveniently has indoor eating… Continue reading
Pulls, combine demo cancelled, but also on schedule for Thursday
There's probably another reason besides the possibility of a rain out that truck and tractor pull and combine demolition derby were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Kenosha County Fair.
But given the cancellation due to weather of those events Wednesday it is good fortune indeed.
Truck and tractor pull as well as combine demolition derby will take another crack at… Continue reading Junior fair swine show champs decided
UPDATED: with photo and video
Market barrow grand champion and reserve champion have been decided at today's junior fair swine show at the Kenosha County Fair.
The grand champion market barrow was shown by Tyler Putz. Here's the big moment in video:
The reserve grand champion market barrow was shown by Cody Myers… Continue reading
Dogs, owners put through their paces at fair’s dog show
One of the first events to get going as the Kenosha County Fair opened on Wednesday was the dog show.
Here are a couple of photos:
Daily crow: It’s opening day at the fair
Today is opening day at the Kenosha County Fair.
Here's a list of some of the highlights of the day:
Seniors Citizens Day $5 admission.
- Open class Clothing, Knitting and Crocheting, and Home Furnishings 9 a.m.
- Open Class Flowers and Plants 9: a.m.
- Open Class Photography 9 a.m.
- Open Class Swine 9 a.m.
- Jr. Fair Swine 10 a.m.
- 4-H Dog Show (North of Pond) noon
- Open Class Sheep 3 p.m.
- Jr. Fair Sheep 3:30 p.m.
- Midway Wrist Band Promo 4
