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The 2021 Kenton County Fair is on this year!
Admission is $12 per person, 2 and under are free but must purchase a ride pass if wanted. Credit Cards will be accepted EXCEPT at the Livestock/Track Entrance for an additional
$2 transaction fee.
Admission includes the rides. Rides open 6pm to 11pm Mon-Fri, 3pm to 11pm Sat.
The Beer Garden will open, $4 per ticket, credit cards will be accepted for purchase of beer tickets, $2 credit card fee per transaction.
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2021 Activities and Events
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021:
FAMILY BARNYARD FUN NIGHT
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FF - 1 - Stick Horse Costume (age 2-6).
Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 2 - Stick Horse Race (age 2-4).
Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 3 - Stick Horse Race (age 5-6).
Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 4 - Chicken Rodeo (age 3-5).
Entry fee $2 a team, Prize $20 a team.
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FF - 5 - Greased Pig Contest (age 6 & under).
Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 6 - Greased Pig Contest (age 7-10).
Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 7 - Chicken Rodeo (age 6-8).
Entry fee $2 a team, Prize $20 a team.
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FF - 8 - Greased Pig Contest (age 11-13).
Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 10 - Chicken Rodeo (age 9-10).
Entry fee $2 a team, Prize $20 a team.
1. Age determined as of contest date.
2. Chicken Rodeo - team consists of 2 children (no use of bags, hats, etc.)
3. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
4. All official decisions are final.
5. Enter at your own risk.
6. Kenton County Fair Board or other persons are not responsible for accidents.
BARNYARD OLYMPICS
MONDAY JULY 12, 2021 At conclusion of Family Barnyard Fun Event (Registration 6:30 p.m.)
Olympic Events
Egg Carry, Three-legged Race
Wheelbarrow Relay, Dizzy Bat
Obstacle Course
Rules
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Teams will consist of two people.
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Entry fee will be $10 per team.
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Participants must dress appropriately.
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Rules for each event will be posted and explained prior to each event.
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Participants will accumulate points for each event on the following scale: 1st-5 pt, 2nd-4pt, 3rd-3pt, 2nd-2pt, 1st-1pt.
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Teams accumulating most points win.
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In case of ties, teams will face off in tug of war.
Cash prizes for top 3 teams are:
1st-$50
2nd-$40
3rd-$30
CHILDREN'S PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2021
Registration begins at 6:45 p.m.
Pull starts at 7:00 p.m.
CLASSES 1ST 2ND 3RD
1)4-5 year old girls 15 10 5
2)4-5 year old boys 15 10 5
3)6-7 year old girls 15 10 5
4)6-7 year old boys 15 10 5
5)8-9 year old girls 15 10 5
6)8-9 year old boys 15 10 5
RULES:
1.) Contest to be held in the Livestock Building.
2.) Entry fee $1.00 per child.
3.) Contestants must be 9 years old or younger on day of event.
4.) Tractor will be furnished by the Fair Board
All children will receive a ribbon
For more information call Kara Gurley (859) 322-0661
WILLIAM E. DURR EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE
2021 EDUCATIONAL & INFORMATION PROGRAMS
**Open to the Public**
WILLIAM E. DURR EXHIBIT HALL
SCHEDULE
Monday, July 12: 7-9:30 p.m. Know Your Kenton Co. Extension Service
Photo Displays and Questions & Answers
Tuesday, July 13: 7-9:30 p.m. "This is My Story" Speech contest
2-5 minute Speech - All citizens eligible to enter
Categories: (1) Tall Tales, (2) My Story, (3) America
Speech contest Rules: (Registration is day of event at Durr Center)
Age Categories: (1) Youth 6-18 (2) Adult 18 (3) Senior 60 +
Speech must be original and personal to presenter
Props may be used to illustrate story
Speech must be 2 to 6 minutes in length. (Pt. deductions for under and over time)
1st,2nd,3rd, prize in each category. $15/$10/$7 money awards and ribbons
Wednesday, July 14: 7-9 p.m. Cookie Baking Contest:
All ages compete against each other
Categories: (1) Fancy, (2) Shaped, (3) Other Cookie Contest Rules: (Registration is day of event at Durr Education Center)
Must be made from scratch ingredients
Attach recipe to entry
3 cookies per entry in plastic sealed bag
May enter one or all three categories
1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes in each category. $10/$7/$5 money awards & ribbons
Thursday, July 15: 7-9 p.m. "Know your Eggs & Chickens"
Friday, July 16: 7-8:30 p.m. How to make Angel Food Cake:
Presented by Abigail Reed and Kierstin Suedkamp,
4H Multi County Demonstration Winners 2021