Bedford County Fair July 21-27, 2013

Bedford, Pennsylvania

SPONSORS


Thank you for making the 2013 Fair a success.

2014 Fair -- July 20th - July 26th

Admission

Bedford County Fair Queen Ashley Rush

PAY ONE-PRICE ADMISSION! $9.00

INCLUDES ALL MECHANICAL RIDES, EXHIBITS AND GRANDSTAND SHOWS!

Admission:
Sunday, Tuesday through Saturday $9.00
Monday, July 22 - Family Day $5.00
Tuesday, July 23- Sr. Citizens admitted FREE with Medicare card until 4:00pm. After 4:00pm, the admission is $9.00.

Car Parking $3.00 each day

**Weekly Walk Around tickets are $17.00 and Advance Tickets $8.00. They are available at Fair Office only up until 5pm on July 20th.
**Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds during the Fair. This includes camping areas. The exceptions are guide animals, pet show entries, and other special circumstances approved by the management. No alcohol or weapons permitted on fairgrounds.

ATM available

Midway Rides and Attractions by
Swanks Steel City Shows

Midway Stage - Entertainment
Sponsored by Jean Bonnet Tavern, Northern Bedford Pharmacy, Blackburn Russell, First Commonwealth Bank, Travelodge Bedford, Barnes Body Shop, AAI Insurance, UPMC Health Plan, Your Bedford County Sheetz Stores, Roaring Spring Water Co., Forshey's Ag & Industrial, M&T Bank,
and Swank's Steel City Shows

Denny Huber is at Midway Stage daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm
and at Jordan Hall daily at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
Dan and Galla daily at Jordan Hall
Alpacas at the Fair - Wednesday and Thursday

Daily Midway Stage Schedule - Music at 7:30 & 8:30pm
Sunday -- Elaini-- Traditional Country music
Monday -- Pizza Eating Contest -- (contact Bedford Papa John's for details)
Tuesday -- Ricky Howsare
Wednesday -- Kathleen Foor
Thursday --The Sharp Tones -- 50's and 60's music
Friday -- The Packing Peanuts -- Rock n Roll music
Saturday -- Biscuits and Gravy -- Bluegrass music
 
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Sponsored by Walmart Distribution Center #6047 and Walmart Transportation #6847
9am
Rabbit Show - Cavy Show to follow Rabbit Show, Sr. Needlecraft Judging, Sr. Farm Crops, Fruit, Vegetables, Nut, and Christmas Trees - Jordan Hall
10am
Cowboys for Christ Service, Show Arena
10am
Judging of Antique Machinery - Sponsored by Hines Equipment
11am
Draft Animal opening Ceremonies and Judging
12noon
Fair Opens
1pm
Jr. Fruits and Vegetable Judging, 4-H Center -- Draft Horse Costume Classes
2pm
Sheep Leadline Judging, Show Arena -- Draft Horse Obstacle Course
3pm
Grandstand Track USA-East Truck & Tractor Pull sponsored by Walmart Distribution Center #6047
and Walmart Transportation #6847
4pm
Midway Rides Open
5pm
14th Annual Bedford County Fair Queen Contest - Show Arena sponsored by Bedford Giant Eagle
and Beverly's Touch of Class
Monday, July 22, 2013
Family Day - $5.00 Admission - Sponsored by UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital
and Boy Scouts of Bedford County
9am
Draft Animal Halter/Heavy Division, Hitching/Heavy Division, Judging at Horse Show Ring, Jr. Home and Dairy, Arts and Crafts, Needle Craft Judging at 4-H Center, Sr. Home and Dairy, Arts and Crafts - Jordan Hall, Breed and Meat Poultry Judging at Poultry Barn, 4-H Breeding Goat Show - Show Arena - Jr. Showmanship followed by Type Show
10am Group Exhibit Judging at 4-H Center, Petting Zoo Opens, Dairy Goat show in Show Arena.
11am
Harness Racing - Sponsored by Morral Farm Supply, Everett, PA, Hammer's Racing Stables, Bedford, PA, Todd Schadel Racing, Gratz, PA, A Good Friend of Harness Racing, Freedom Power Sports, Everett, PA, Patrick Bard Equine Dentistry, Needmore, PA,
Sam Beegle's Ginger Tree Farms, New Holland, PA and Your Building Center, Bedford, PA
12noon
Jr. Baked Goods, Floral Judging at 4-H Center, Sr. Floral and Baked Goods Judging at Jordan Hall, Jr. Beef Fitting and Showmanship Judging
4pm
Midway Rides Open
6pm
Meat Goat Show - Show Arena
7pm
Jr. Dairy Showmanship - Show Arena, Poultry Judging
7pm Contemporary Christian Music Concert at the grandstand presented by the Faith Generation Worship Team-Faith Assembly of God Church, Roaring Spring, PA - Sponsored by Structural Fiberglass and Stiffler-McGraw, Inc.
7:30pm
Baked Goods Auction - 4-H Center
9pm
Alumni Showmanship Dairy Judging - Show Arena
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
All Admission $9.00 - Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Lottery
Seniors Day, Seniors age 65 & over free admission with Medicare Card until 4:00 PM, after 4:00 PM $9.00
8:30am
4-H Lamb Carcass on Hoof followed by Showmanship and Jr. and Opening Breeding Classes - Show Arena
9am
Jr. Dairy Judging - Show Arena, Draft Animal Halter/Light and Mini Division, Draft Animal Hitching/Light and Mini Division - Horse Show Ring
10am
Petting Zoo Opens, Model Horse Show, Jr. Exhibits at 4-H Center Opens
11am
Jordan Hall Opens - Sr. and Commercial Exhibits
11am Harness Racing - Sponsored by Morral Farm Supply, Everett, PA, Hammer's Racing Stables, Bedford, PA, Todd Schadel Racing, Gratz, PA, A Good Friend of Harness Racing, Freedom Power Sports, Everett, PA, Patrick Bard Equine Dentistry, Needmore, PA,
Sam Beegle's Ginger Tree Farms, New Holland, PA and Your Building Center, Bedford, PA
12noon
Jr. and Open Class Beef Judging - Show Arena
3pm
Horse Bowl at 4-H Center
4pm
Midway Rides Open
6pm-8pm Elena Hoffman, 2013 State Honey Queen - Jordan Hall
6:30pm
6 Cylinder Car and Pickup Truck Demo Derby sponsored by Altoona First Savings Bank and Sheetz, Inc.
6:30pm
Jr. Market Lamb Judging - Show Arena
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Sponsored by Nationwide Insurance - Robert Wilk Agency, Bedford and Somerset Trust Company
8:30am
Hog Carcass on Hoof Judging
9am
Bedford Gazette Jr. Market Steer Judging - Show Arena, Jr. Horse and Pony Production Show (Alumni Showmanship Classes Immediately Following Production Show) - Horse Show Ring, Cavy Showmanship Judging - Rabbit Barn
10am
Petting Zoo Opens, Jr. Exhibits at 4-H Center Opens
11am
Jordan Hall Opens - Sr. and Commercial Exhibits
4pm
Midway Rides Open
6-9pm Alpacas on display at Jordan Hall - Experience up-close contact and learn more about the animal.
6pm
Swine Fitting and Showmanship - Show Arena
7pm
Model Horse Show - Jr. Exhibit Building
7:30pm
Dave Martin's "Bullride Mania" sponsored by Your Local Nationwide Insurance Agent - Robert Wilk, Bedford
and Somerset Trust Company

Thursday, July 25 , 2013

Sponsored by Weaver's Sanitation and Bedford Farm Bureau Cooperative
  Ag Business Day sponsored by Bedford Farm Bureau Cooperative
9am
Open Dairy Show - Show Arena
10am
Horse Shoe Pitching Contest - Front of Horse Barns, Jr. Livestock Judging Contest, Petting Zoo Opens, Jr. Exhibits
at 4-H Center Opens, Draft Animal Activities - Heavy Draft, Light Draft, Draft Pony Division
11am
Jordan Hall Opens - Sr. and Commercial Exhibits
4pm
Midway Rides Open
6-9pm
Alpacas on display at Jordan Hall - Experience up-close contact and learn more about the animal.
6pm
Jr. Market Hog Judging - Show Arena l
6pm
Antique Tractor Parade sponsored by Ag Choice Farm Credit
6:30pm
Compact Car and Mini Van Demo Derby sponsored by Weaver's Sanitation
Friday, July 26, 2013
Sponsored by First National Bank and JLG Industries
8am
Air Rifle and Pistol Contest, Show Arena
9am
Jr. Horse and Pony Performance Show (Alumni Classes Immediately Following) - Horse Show Ring
11am
Jordan Hall Opens - Sr. and Commercial Exhibits
1pm
Jr. and Adult Dairy Judging Contest - Show Arena
3:30pm
Lumberjack Demonstration sponsored by Blue Triangle
4pm
Midway Rides Open
6pm
Over the Hill Adult Dairy Showmanship - Show Arena
6:30pm
6 Division of Stock Car Racing sponsored by First National Bank and JLG Industries
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Sponsored by Groff Tractor and Equipment and Thomas Subaru - Thomas Chevrolet
8:30am
Jr. Livestock Pre-Sale Announcements - Show Arena
9am
Jr. Livestock Sale - Show Arena, Jr. Horse and Pony Performance Show - Horse Show Ring
10am
Petting Zoo Opens, Jr. Exhibits at 4-H Center Opens
11am
Jordan Hall Opens - Sr. and Commercial Exhibits, Pet Show at Picnic Pavilion
12noon
Children's Games and Contests at Picnic Pavilion
1pm
Midway Rides Open
2pm
Livestock & Antique Farm Machinery may be removed. At that time the Livestock Barns will be closed to visitors.
6pm
Large Car Demo Derby sponsored by Groff Tractor and Equipment and Thomas Subaru - Thomas Chevrolet
8pm
Departments 11 -24 entries released
Sunday, July 28, 2013
9am-2pm
Entries at Jordan Hall and the 4-H Center may be picked up
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