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August 12-20 at James E. Ward Agricultural Center
DAILY SCHEDULE OF FAIR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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of the Bands Contest, Antique Car Show, Stock Horse Show, Antique & Farm Tractor Pull, Cripple Creek Cloggers, Miniature Donkey Show, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Rooster Crowing Contest, Fly Ball Dog Demonstrations, Conformation Dog Show and Obedience Trials, Comic-Bots. $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY Monday, August 15 Hats Off to History & Traditions Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m. $6 admission for Seniors age 60 or older; Senior Citizens Picnic, John Anderson in Concert, Go Kart Races-4-Cycle Competition, Rhode Island Red Head Contest, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, fce Fashion Review, Germ City, J & M Shepherds Obedience Training, Fiddlers Grove Opry. $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY Tuesday, August 16 Hats Off to Competitions & Celebrations Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m. Beef Cattle Show I, Feeder Pig Show, Hog-A-Rama, Go Kart Races-Yard Karts, Doll Parade Division I Pageant, Shutter Bug Competition, Paws for Health Nutrition Demonstrations, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry. THE GREAT/CAR/TRUCK/TRACTOR/ATV GIVE-A-WAY Wednesday, August 17 Hats Off to the Land and its People Wilson County is the Place to Be! Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m. King of the Fair Div. I & II, Fair Princess Pageant Division IV, Jr. Dairy Cattle Show, ATV/Utility Flat Track Racing, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Jazz Alliance, Cattle/Sheep Dog Trials, 4-H State Dairy Competition, National Airport Canine Unit Explosive Detection Dogs Demos, Exotic Animal Show & Demonstrations. . $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY Thursday, August 18 Hats Off to Agriculture & Education Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m. TN Central Region 4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Competition, Off Road Challenge, Open Dairy Cattle Show, Dexter Cattle Show, Doll Parade Pageant Division II, McDonalds Kids Night Special Events, Battery Power Ride Toy Race, Pedal Push Tractor Pull Ride Toys, Read & Win, School Spirit Jam, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Century Farmers Luncheon (Invitation Only) Fiddlers Grove Opry, New Leash on Life Dogs for Adoption. $1,000-CASHGIVE-A-WAY

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The Best of Tennessee Best Annual Event Readers Choice Awards The Tennessean Magazine Best County Fair Busy Bee Trader Magazine Listed in Top 20 Events by Southeast Tourism Association. Honored to be ranked 37th in the Top 50 Fairs and Festivals in the United States For more information go to website: www.wilsoncountyfair.net Friday, August 12 Hats Off to our Middle TN Ford Dealers Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m. Parade 7:00 p.m. 12 & Under Amateur Talent Show, Betty Freeman Memorial Walking Horse Classic, Boer Goat Show, Super Tractor Pull, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Sheep Dog Demos, Schutzlund Dog Demonstrations, Comic-Bots. $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY Saturday, August 13 Hats Off to Tennessee Lottery Gates & Buildings Open at 10 a.m., Carnival Opens 12 noon Bicycle Ride Around Wilson County, Super Pull, QR Code Competition, Salsa Making Competition, Wilson Countys Best Steak, Rib,& Boston Butt Competition, 13 & Up Amateur Talent Show, Youth Horse Show, State Jr. Market Goat Show, Ms. TN Senior Wilson County Pageant, Rabbit Show Entries (7:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m.) Poultry Judging, Rabbit Judging, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Sheep Dog Demos, Bake for the Cure Fleischman Yeast Baking Contest, Pillsbury Pet-Ritz Baking Championship, Dancing With Dogs, Parade of Show Dogs, Comic-Bots. $1,000 CASH GIVE-AWAY Sunday, August 14 Hats Off to Patriotism Gates Open at 12 noon, Buildings & Carnival Open at 1 p.m. 9 a.m. Church Service in Fiddlers Grove, Cat Show, Dairy Goat Show, Immanuel Baptist Church Choir, Gladeville Baptist Church Choir, Guitar Hero/Battle

Friday, August 19 Hats Off to Entertainers and Exhibitors Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m. Beef Show II, Fair Princess Division I, II & III, Demolition Derby, Jr. Commercial Ewe & Market Lamb Shows, Kickin for a Cure Country/Lie Dance Contest, Soybean Homemade Salad Dressing Contest, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Demonstrations on CPR for Dogs, Wilson County Barrel Race, Comic-Bots. Saturday, August 20 Hats Off to Volunteers Gates, Buildings Open at 10 a.m., Carnival Opens 12 noon Parade at 6 p.m. School Day Events, Crank It Up Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off, Beef Show III, Baby Show, Sacred Harp Singing, Youth Livestock Judging Contest, Chili Cook-Off, Mule Show, Mule Pulling, Open Breeding Sheep Show, Demolition Derby, Fiddlers Grove Bluegrass Competition, Square Dance Jamboree, Horseshoe Pitching, Corn Hole Competition, Text Messaging Contest, QR Code Competition, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Canine Weight Pulling, Teacup Dog Agility, Arm Wrestling Championship, Comic-Bots. Daily Events Fireworks 10 p.m. nightly, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Hypnotist Michael Blaine, Guitar Gus & His Lucky Horse Shoo, Circle C Racing Pigs & Petting Zoo, David Turner & Friends, Doodles the Clown, Jack Norton & the Zinghoppers Show, Musical Entertainment on 5 Stages, Commercial Exhibits, Adult and Youth Education Exhibits, Fruits & Vegetable Exhibits, Hay & Farm Crops, Flower and Rose Show, Honey Show, Wine and Home Brewing Competition, Taxidermy Exhibition, Fine Arts Show, Photography Show, Stained Glass Show, Farm Equipment Display, Pick TN Products Exhibit, School Exhibits, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, & High Roller Wade Henry Show, Safari Greg, Chainsaw Carving. Fiddlers Grove Activities Ole Time Glass Bead Making, Chair Making, Campfire Cooking, Spinning & Weaving, Soap Making, Black Smithin, Wood Carving, Broom Making, Quilting Demonstrations, Antique Car Display, Civil War Re-enactment, Mules, Llamas, Working Grist Mill, Molasses Making, Guitar Gus, Tennessee Real Time American Music, plus many more attractions.

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Gate Admission Adults $7 Children 6-12 $5 Children 5 & under Free Season Ticket $30 Preferred Parking Ticket $5 per car, per day (Available online at www.wilsoncountyfair.net or at local banks, Mt. Juliet & Lebanon Chambers of Commerce, Wilson County Fair Office, Moss Florist in Mt. Juliet. Friday, Aug. 12 Ford Day at the Fair: Wear a Ford Logo Hat or bring a Ford Keychain; get $2 off admission price Saturday, Aug. 13 TN Education Lottery Day at the Fair Bring a Lottery Ticket Stub, get $1 off general admission. (Adults Only.) (Starting at 5 p.m., the first 50 adults at each admission gate will receive a Lottery Scratch Off Ticket.) Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 20 Early Bird Special: 10 a.m. 1 p.m. only, $2 off admission Sunday, Aug. 14 $2 off admission with church bulletin (Each person must bring a bulletin from their choice of faith from the weekend of Aug. 14) Monday, Aug. 16 Senior Citizens Day (60 and older) $6 admission Carnival Ride One Price $20 Individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Each ride takes 2-5 tickets depending on the ride Carnival Ride Specials Opening Day Friday, Aug. 12 Buy 1 $20 armband, get 2nd for half price! Saturdays, Aug. 13 and 20 and Sunday, Aug. 14 $18, if purchase armband before 4 p.m. (After 4 p.m. purchase price is $20.) Armband valid until close of day Saturdays, Aug. 13 and Aug. 20 Midnight Madness 11 p.m.1 a.m. Armbands only $10 (Tickets go on sale at 10:30 p.m.) Wednesday, Aug. 18 Merchants Day $2 off price of armband with coupon from the Great Give-A-Way Sponsors. Rides Open Saturdays, Aug. 13 and 20 Noon Sunday, Aug. 14 1 p.m. All other nights 5 p.m. NEW!!! Preferred Parking $5 per car, per day Free Parking Still Available Pets not allowed. Service Animals only.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lots of new attractions and acts at 2011 Wilson County Fair . . . . . . . . . . .5 Memories from the 2010 Wilson County Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Special Appearance by John Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Entertainment Stage Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Whats Happening in Fiddlers Grove and Fiddlers Grove Opry . . . . . . . . . .10 Community Stage Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Wilson County Fair makes news in 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Beauty abounds in Wilson County Fair pageants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Fiddlers Grove Back Porch Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Bluegrass Competition & Veterans Corner Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Make memories like these at the 2011 Wilson County Fair . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Lots of new attractions and acts at the 2011 Wilson County Fair
By Kimberly Jordan Staff Writer

The Wilson County Fair will offer visitors several new attractions for the 2011 installment, with additions including lumberjacks, cowboys on horseback, ATV racing and more. This year there is something to appeal to every person who comes to the fair, said Fair Board President Hale Moss.

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show

The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show runs everyday of the fair on the Volunteer Stage. According to Moss, the show includes log rolling in water, tree climbing and many other traditional lumberjack events. We actually had them at the fair about 10 years ago, it was a pretty popular show. They are all champion lumberjacks, Moss said. Showtimes are Monday-Thursday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Friday at 6, 8 and 9 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 4,6 and 8 p.m.

event is making its first appearance at the fair, and Moss said these shows are real popular west of the Mississippi River. It combines the horsemans riding skills and shooting skills into one event. Each contestant has to guide the horse through the course while aiming at balloons placed on poles and attempting to pop them. It demonstrates horse and rider working together, he said. Moss also noted there was a lot of local interest and locals involved in this show.

Rooster Crowing Contest

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a rooster crow? Then this contest is one you dont want to miss. Stemming from the popularity of the Rhode Island Red Head competition, the rooster crowing contest pits man against fowl in an attempt to make the latter crow as many times as possible in the time limit. Its a fun event to bring attention to the poultry barn. Whoever can encourage the rooster to crow the most times in the given time limit wins. Moss admits he is interested to see just how someone encourages a rooster to crow in the afternoon as everyone knows that roosters crow in the morning. The contest will be Sunday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.

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ATV/Utility Flat Track Racing

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Memories from the 2010 Wilson County Fair

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Entertainment Stage Performances

Friday, Aug. 12
7 p.m. .............................................Starr 8 p.m. ........................ Rene & Edie Jones 9 p.m....................................Bryan Keith 6:30 p.m...................Intrigue Gymnastics 7:30 p.m....Evermean Evergreen Cloggers 8:30 p.m..........................Kingdom Reign

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4:30 p.m. .....................Dustin Henderson 6:00 p.m. ................................Carri Lynn 6:30 p.m...........................Karree Phillips 7:00 p.m......................James Allen Clark 7:30 p.m......................New Wine Singers 8:30 p.m. ............................YUNG MILAS 9:00 p.m. ......................Elizabeth Merrell 6:00 p.m. .......................Martinez Family 8:00 p.m......................Steve Demondson 8:30 p.m....................................Exit 219

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6:30 p.m...........................Sara Flanagan 7:00 p.m.................................Devi Black 7:30 p.m...........................Karree Phillips 8:00 p.m.....................WC Grand Squares
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Sunday, Aug. 14
4:00 p.m. ..................Success Martial Arts 5:00 p.m..............................Susie Guerin 6:00 p.m. ..........................Church of Joel

Friday, Aug. 19
6:00 p.m............Steve, Rhonda, & Dennis 6:30 p.m. .........................Donelson Dolls 7:00 p.m. ......................Susanne Winfree 7:30 p.m.....................Amy Sain Cloggers 8:00 p.m. ...................................OffRoad 8:30 p.m....................................Tori Ritts

The Martinez Famliy of Watertown performs in 2009 on the Entertainment Stage at the Wilson County Fair. The family ministry returns this year on Wednesday, Aug. 17. They have a new album titled His Legacy.

Monday, Aug. 15
6:00 p.m. .............Hillcrest Baptist Church

Tuesday, Aug. 16
6:00 p.m. ...................The LTown Quarter

Saturday, Aug. 20

2:00 p.m.........Southern Country Cloggers 3:00-3:30 p.m......................Cowboy Bob 3:30-4:00 p.m. ................Jasmine Zervas 4:00 p.m. ........................................Starr 4:30 p.m. .....Diamond Academy of Dance 5:00 p.m. ..................Jessica Ford and C3

6:00 p.m....................Rock Star Academy 6:30 p.m. ..........................Jessica Lackey 7:00 p.m...............................Bryan Keith 7:30 p.m..................Mary Grace Williams 8:00 p.m....................................Tori Ritts 8:30 p.m. ......................Elizabeth Merrell

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Its expanded this year. Its a popular sport and is attractive to fair participants. I think there will be a big turnout, said Moss. With more than 20 divisions, the races can offer something for every fan.

For the creative types, the decorated hay bale contest is a new canvas to showcase artistic abilities. Entrants can use paints, cut outs and other items to make their hay bale stand out from the crowd. The bales will be displayed throughout the fairgrounds to add decoration. We hope that some of the local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters will participate, as well as individuals, Moss said.

Kickin 4 A Cure Line Dancing Competition

This competition was envisioned by members of the Fair Board who have battled cancer. Contest participants are divided into couples dances and line dancing. For visitors that are not in the contest, but like to line dance, a new dance will be taught following the close of the competition. The proceeds from this contest will be donated to cancer research. Its a fun night for people to get together and raise cancer awareness, Moss said. The contest will be held Friday, Aug. 19 beginning at 7 p.m.

Baby Quilt Competition

Local quilters submitted pre-made baby quilts on Aug. 6 to be judged and displayed in the Fair Museum (located in the Jordan House). Moss said all of the competitors entries will be donated to area neonatal units following the fair. The fair is not only an opportunity for fun, said Moss. Theres also a lot of charitable things too.

Hats Off to You Contest

Fair visitors can show off creativity in another way at the 2011 fair with the Hats Off to You contest. This is a spin off of the fair theme and allows all guests to play along. Its a different contest everyday, Moss said. The first day is Best Ford hat and there are others throughout the week. Just come by the Fair Office Booth and show off your hat. Judges will pick the best hat each day at 7 p.m.
With this years theme Hats Off to Wilson County, you knew there would be a Hats Off to You contest, didnt you?

Wade Henry High Roller

Wade Henry is what Moss termed a strolling act who will be touring the fairgrounds showcasing his talent on a unicycle. We met him at the Tennessee Association of Fairs meeting last year. He is a juggling act and he juggles while riding his unicycle. Hes really good.

Decorated Hay Bale Contest

Other Events of Interest

Year of the Soy Bean: Soybean exhibits

will be located around the fairgrounds with interesting facts. Also included is the soybean recipe contest in which entrants put forth their best homemade salad dressing that contains a soy bean derived ingredient. Corn Hole tournament: Saturday, Aug. 20 is the Corn Hole tournament. It is open to anyone interested in participating, but space is limited to the first 40 players to reg-

ister that morning. Entry fee is $20 per team and ribbons will be awarded. QR Code scavenger hunt: Got a smart phone? Have the QR reader app? Then present yourself in the Fiddlers Grove tent Saturday, Aug. 13, or Saturday, Aug. 20, for the QR scavenger hunt. Entry fee is $5 and the winner walks away with $50 in prize money.

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Civil War Trail Marker Dedication
to be followed by a short Confederate Re-enactment
Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Oct. 22 and the Ghosts in the Grove Fall Festival!
Theres something for everyone from a Punkin Chunkin contest, a Fiddlers Grove Blacksmith Show, Quilt Show, Working Grist Mill, Miss Fall Festival Pageant, Ghost in the Grove tours and Bluegrass Music.

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Church service at Melrose Church in the Grove Sunday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m. Guitar Gus and His Lucky Horse Shoo appearing nightly Sorghum Syrup made the old-fashioned way Mountain Laurel Dulcimer Ensemble Jazz Alliance performing Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. at at the Fiddlers Grove Picnic Pavilion Cripple Clreek Cloggers Appahacian Dancers appearing at the Fiddlers Gove Picnic Pavilion Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Hee Haw Stage in Fiddlers Grove featuring nightly The Gallinippers and Friends

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m.

Watch for these great demonstrations nightly: Ole Time Glass Bead Making; Chair Making; Campfire Cooking; Spinning & Weaving; Soap Making; Blacksmithin: Wood Carvin; Broom Making; Quilting Demonstration; Antique Car Display; Civil War Re-enctors; Mules; Llamas; Working Grist Mill; Molasses Making; Guitar Gus; plus many more attractions!! Other displays or exhibits that are must sees: Antique Tractor and Engine Display: Bring your tractor and/or engine to display at the Fair!
Historic Exhibit: Photographs of 1950s Wilson County School Buildings located in the Statesville School & Grange Building. Take Home Some Fair History! Stringtown General Store sells Wilson County Fair hats & shirts

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William Hagar of Westmoreland checks out his 1918 two-cycle diesel engine that he has operated for 19 years at Fiddlers Grove during the Fair.

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With surprise guests every night.
Friday, August 12
Featured Guest: Buck McCoy and Indian Outlaws From ABC Networks The Next Best Thing Featured Guest: Aaron Wilburn, Gaither Homecoming, Comedian and Songwriter
David Sloan II, Guitarist Billy Johnson Band 8th Consecutive Year

Tuesday, August 16
Featured Guest: Highway 101, Country Rock, Multi #1 Hit Band Special Guest: Jesse Keith Whitley, Son of Country Music Stars Lorrie Morgan and Keith Whitley

Friday, August 19
Melvin Sloan & Friends Featured Guest: Roy Thackerson, Fingerless Fiddle and Guitar Player Unbelievable Special Guests: Ben Hall, World Champion Thumb Style Guitarist Billy Johnson Band

Saturday, August 13
Tom and Beverly Grant and The Survivors, Rick Stephens, Thom Edwards, Randy Layne, and Ed Glass Featured Guest: Karen Wheeler, Queen of the Mule Skinner Blues Special Guests: Doug Collins, Traditional Country Music at its Finest Kayla Wass, One of Nashvilles up and coming artists

Wednesday, August 17
Featured Guests: John England and the Western Swingers Six pieces of incredible toe-tappin dance hall swing music!

Sunday, August 14
Country and Southern Gospel Music Night Featured Guest: Terry Weeks & Friends

Saturday, August 20
Country and Rock Classics Night Tom and Beverly Grant and The Survivors Featured Guest: John Beardsley, The Nashville King SHOWTIME 6:45 P.M. EVERY NIGHT

Thursday, August 18
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Monday, August 15
Tom and Beverly Grant and The Survivors
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Community Stage Performances

Friday, Aug 12 7 p.m. Wanna Beatles Saturday, Aug 13 7:30 p.m. Total Eclipse Sunday, Aug. 14 6-8:30 p.m. The Awakening Arts Team Monday, Aug. 15 7 p.m. Bernadette Tuesday, Aug. 16 7 p.m. YarDboys Wednesday, Aug. 17 7 p.m. Johnny Carver Thursday, Aug. 18 7-10 p.m. Smokehouse Road Friday, Aug. 19 7 p.m. Legacy Saturday, Aug. 20 1-3 p.m. 4-H Performing Troupe 7:30 p.m. Lucio

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Wilson County Fair makes news in 2010 Despite weather, Wilson Fair remains in Top 50
By SANDY CAMPBELL Staff Writer

For the third year, the Wilson County Fair has been named one of the top 50 fairs in North America by Carnivalwarehouse.com., a website devoted to fairs, festivals, carnivals and events. Wilson County Promotions President Hale Moss said this ranking came despite the fact that torrential rains and resulting mud forced officials to close the gates on Wednesday night, the first time in history. The last three annual rankings for the Wilson County Fair are: 2008 41st 2009 37th 2010 49th This year's attendance was 397,075. Last year, it was 505,434. Moss believes the drop in rankings had more to do with the weather it was extremely hot on the days the rain wasn't falling than on any waning interest by fairgoers. The top fair on the list this year was the Texas State Fair in Dallas, followed by the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul. No other fair held in Tennessee made the list. Moss has been working with the fair in some capacity since 1979 and has been president for 26 years. He said several factors have contributed to the fair's recent national recognition, including its location at the Ward Agricultural Center, with its relatively easy access from I-40. On a separate list complied by Carnivalwarehouse.com., Amusements of America, which provides the carnival rides and midway for the Wilson County Fair, was rated 10th among such contracting companies. Staff Writer Sandy Campbell may be reached at 444-3952, ext. 16, or via e-mail at sandycampbell@lebanondemocrat.com

Tennessee Association of Fairs names Wilson County Fair the Division AAA Premier Fair of 2010
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Part of the Wilson County contingent at the annual Tennessee Association of Fairs banquet in Nashville Saturday celebrate Wilson County Fair's selection as the Division AAA Premier Fair of 2010. From Left are: County Mayor Randall Hutto, state Sen. Mae Beavers, Wilson County Promotions President Hale Moss, Fairest of the Fair Katie Dickson and state Rep. Mark Pody. The Champion of Champions for 2010 was the AA Division's Lincoln County Fair.

Wilson County Fair tops in photo series at international fair convention

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The Wilson County Fair won five awards at the recent International Association of Fairs and Expositions Convention held in Las Vegas. Wilson County Promotions President Hale Moss said the fair won first place in the Agricultural Photo Series category for photos on the sorghum making process. A second place award was given for Printed Material Developed and Produced by a Fair to Promote Agriculture Programs. Moss said this was in recognition of the agricultural education cards with trivia questions placed around the fairgrounds during the event. Another second place was for the Competitive Photo Series Regional 4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Competition Photos. "This competition was held in the covered arena on Thursday and 4-H members from the Middle Tennessee
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region competed in the cooking of beef, pork, lamb and chicken on a open grill," he said. The fair was recognized for What was Newly Established or Developed at Your Fair to Promote Agriculture AgVenture Experience. "This was a new experience for fairgoers to get up close and personal with the animals that were on display, pick garden vegetables and try their skills at fun activities while learning about where their food comes from," Moss said. Another third place award was for New or Unique Strategy to Increase the Number of Competitive Exhibitors or Attract New Competitive Exhibitors. "The All-About-Dogs Tent for daily dog events and educational activities were planned throughout the week for fair goers to attend," he said. Representatives attended conferences and workshops at the convention to bring back new ideas for the fair.

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2010 Fairest of the Fair Ms. Tennessee Senior of Wilson County

DALLUS WHITFIELDTHE LEBANON DEMOCRAT

Winners in the 2010 Fairest of the Fair Contest Wilson County Fair were: Winner Katie Dickson (center), daughter of Jeff and Lisa Dickson, Lebanon; 1st Runner Up Kaitlyn Marie Graves (left), daughter of Kevin and Sandra Graves, Lebanon; and 2nd Runner Up Tori Danielle Hart (right), daughter of Phil and Francine Hart, Mt. Juliet.

BILL COOKTHE LEBANON DEMOCRAT

Annie Ward (left) was the second runner up, Linda VanAtta (center) the winner, and Nancy Bush the first runner-up in the 2010 Ms Tennessee Senior of Wilson County pageant.

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Fiddlers Grove Back Porch Stage

Shows 7:00-10:00 p.m. Nightly *Saturday, August 13, 2:00-11:00 p.m. *Sunday, August 14, 4:00-6:00 p.m. & 7:00-10:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12
Jimmy Bowen & Santa Fe

Saturday, Aug. 13
Jerry Butler & the Blu Js Rigney Family Youngtown One Way Out

Sunday, Aug. 14
Eddie & Martha Adcock A Step Ahead

Jimmy Bowen & Santa Fe opens a week of quality entertainment during the 2011 Wilson County Fair on the Fidders Grove Back Porch Stage.

Monday, Aug. 15
Jackson Gang

Thursday, Aug. 18
Tim Graves & Cherokee

Tuesday, Aug. 16
Michael Feagan & Cumberland Mt. String Band

Friday, Aug. 19
Flashpoint

Wednesday, Aug. 17
Jackie Kincaid & Steppin Out
One Way Out will perform twice during the Wilson County Fair on the Fiddlers Grove Back Porch Stage.

Saturday, Aug. 20
BLUEGRASS COMPETITION One Way Out

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Bluegrass Competition
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Brought to you by 20th Annual Event Fiddlers Grove Back Porch Stage Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle Bluegrass Banjo (Three Age Groups)
Beginners 15 yrs. & under $200 $150 $100 Jr. Fiddle 16 yrs. - 50 yrs. $250 $175 $125 Sr. Fiddle 51 yrs. up $250 $175 $125
Single Elimination 3 tunes Waltz, Breakdown & Fiddlers' Choice
Registration begins at 10 a.m. Competition at 11 a.m. No advance registration required.

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(No Age Groups) $200 $150 $100 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize Each Category
Single Elimination 2 tunes - Both Choice Contest Order: GUITAR, MANDOLIN, BANJO, FIDDLE-BEGINNER, JUNIOR, SENIOR No electric Instruments $4.00 REGISTRATION FEE
Gate Admission Applies To Everyone, Competitors Included. Competitors Have To Park Outside Gate. For additional information, call (615) 443-2626 or visit www.wilsoncountyfair.net.

Hypnotist Michael Blaine appearing nightly!

Michael Blaine is a wonderfully dynamic stage hypnotist. He has hypnotized countless persons throughout the country. You will be amazed and delighted as you see volunteers allow themselves to go under his amazing control. It is not uncommon to see your friends and family become Elvis, The Rockettes, or even Miss America, and the list goes on and on His captivating shows will leave you begging for more as his subjects minds are given a license to perform. Come and see for yourself the magic of the mind.

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Make your own memories at the 2011 Wilson County Fair!

Photos by Bill Cook

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