The Blaine County Fair is coming up soon with a theme of “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams”, from August 7 – 12, at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Carey. The fair’s Grand Marshal’s this year is Richard (Dick) Simpson and his wife Denine Simpson.

Here’s a complete schedule of events:

Monday, August 7th

9:30 a.m. – Western Horse Show

12 – 8 p.m. – Record Book Entry

12 – 8 p.m. – Decorating Barns

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Early Entry for Exhibits – Extension Office

Tuesday, August 8th

8:30 a.m. – Swine Weigh In

10 a.m. – Poultry Weigh In

10:30 a.m. – Poultry Show

12 p.m. – Rabbit Show

1 p.m. – Oral Presentations

1 p.m. – 8:00pm – Enter Open Class Exhibits

2 p.m. – 5:00pm – Judging Books

6 p.m. – Sheep Weigh In

7 p.m. – Beef Weigh In

Wednesday, August 9th

8:30 a.m. – Swine Show

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Open Class Flower Entry

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Exhibit Building Closed for Judging

1 p.m. – Volunteer Meeting

5 p.m. – 4-H BBQ

Dark – Outdoor Movie

Thursday, August 10th

9 a.m. – 5:00 pm – Exhibit Building Open

9 a.m. – Sheep Show

11 a.m. – Archery Contest

1 p.m. – Market Goat Show

7 p.m. – ATV Rodeo

8 – 10 p.m. – Barn Dance

Friday, August 11th

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Exhibit Building Open

10 a.m. – Beef Show

2 p.m. – Round Robin

3 p.m. – 5:00pm – Dutch Oven Cookoff

7 p.m. – Kids Rodeo

Saturday, August 12th

9 a.m. – 5:00 pm – Exhibit Building Open

9 a.m. – Market Animal Sale

1 p.m. – Buyers Luncheon

3 p.m. – Exhibits removed from Fair Building

7 p.m. – Fall Rodeo

For more information visit their Facebook page Blaine County Fair Board.

Top photo is by Roland Lane, Idaho Mountain Express.