2008 Newton County Fair
Plans are being finalized for the 2008 edition of the Newton County Pun'kin Vine Fair. As always, some changes will be in store for those attending the fair this year.
Exciting Schedule Planned
The fair will officially begin on Saturday, July 19th with the Open Class Horse Show at 9:00 AM and the first day of heart pounding racing under the auspices of JLO SUPER CROSS with the main event at 7:00 PM. On Sunday, July 20th, both these events continue with the horse show at 9:00 AM and the main event of JLO SUPER CROSS at 5:00 PM. CHURCH NIGHT will also continue its tradition at the fair with an adult concert featuring Highway 1 at 6:00 PM and a youth rally beginning at 8:00 PM.
Monday, July 21st offers the LITTLE MISS AND MISTER CONTEST at 6:30 and the QUEEN CONTEST at 8:00 PM. This evening also marks the opening of the ANDERSON AMUSEMENTS carnival. Come ride all the rides you like for one price; every night's bracelet night. Also available is the PUN’KIN VINE SPECIAL -- ride all week (from Monday through Saturday) for $30.00. This is an advance sale program so contact a fair board member or visit the website at www.newtoncountyfair.com for details.
Then it’s Tuesday and time to celebrate! What better way to do that than with another edition of the “Country in the Country” concert series sponsored by the Newton County Fair and Fair Oaks Dairy Adventure? This year fair goers can enjoy the musical artistry of none other than RODNEY ATKINS! Tickets are $25 and $20 with all seats reserved. Tickets are available through by phoning 219-474-5745 or visiting the website at www.newtoncountyfair.com for an order blank. Don't miss the music, Tuesday July22nd at 8:00 PM !
Wednesday night offers more excitement with LATTING RODEO! At 7:30 PM, July 23rd Latting Rodeo Productions will open the gate for all the exciting action of all the rodeo events . Don’t miss this opportunity to see the great competition!
. There’s fun for all ages on Thursday night!!! July 24th will feature a PEDAL TRACTOR PULL at 6:00 PM will have the kids well on the way to enjoying the rest of the evening at the fair. But don’t let the kids have all the fun! Following the Pedal Tractor Pull will be and Adult Tricycle Pull! Everyone may choose to ride the rides or enjoy the activities at EARTH NIGHT from 4:00- 9:00 PM in the Sheep Arena sponsored by the Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District along with the North West Solid Waste District. But there’s more!!! 4-H is at the heart of our fair, and Thursday evening celebrates that relationship with 4-H NIGHT at 8:00 PM. Members and leaders will be recognized for their work and accomplishments. A new addition this year is the COMBINE DEMO DERBY at the grandstand at 8:00 PM.
The TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL will bring exciting action to the grandstand on Friday night, July 25th, at 7:30 PM. This pull, sanctioned by the Hoosier State Pullers Association, is a returning event to the grandstand schedule and features plenty of competition and thrills!
On July 26th, Saturday’s schedule is packed with the HARNESS RACES at 12:00 Noon the 4-H LIVESTOCK AUCTION at 4:00 PM, the PEOPLE’S CHOICE COOK-OFF at 5:00 PM and, finishing the day off with a bang, the DEMOLITION DERBY at 7:30 PM.
As you can see there's something for everyone at this year's Pun'kin Vine Fair. Great events and exciting carnival rides await fairgoers all week long. Make sure to visit the fairgrounds several times during the week and take advantage of all the Newton County Fair has to offer.