Northern Minnesota District Fair in Littlefork

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September 3 - 6, 2010
4 BIG DAYS \| $2 A CAR \| GOOD FOR 1 DAY OF PARKING AND Admission Handicapped Parking Available \| No Overnight Camping
Thursday, September 2 7am - 10pm Lutheran Church Food Booth Open 9am - 6pm Exhibit Building Open for Pre-Registration 12pm - 6pm Fair Office Open Friday, September 3 9am - 9pm Fair Office Open 9am - 6pm General Entries Open 12pm - 10pm Midway Open 1pm - 5pm Open Judging 1pm - 11pm Firemen’s Bingo 4pm - 9pm 4-H Food Booth Stand Open 5pm Children Barn Open 5pm - 6pm 4-H and Open Rabbit and Poultry Judging 6pm - 9pm North Country Mud Races	Saturday, September 4 9am - 9pm Fair Office Open 7am - 10pm Lutheran Church Food Booth Open 9am Light Horse & Draft Halter Classes 9am Cattle Show 9am - 11am 4-H Dog Show 10am Children Barn 10am Northern Minnesota District Fair Horse Show 12pm - 8pm 4-H Food Stand Open 6am - 10pm Lutheran Church Food Booth Open 12pm - 10pm Midway Open 1pm - 11pm Firemen’s Bingo 2pm Antique Tractor Show 5pm Entires and warm up for Lawn Mower Races 5pm-6pm Wine Tasting Event 6pm Races Before Fireworks Entertainment Dusk Fireworks	Sunday, September 5 7am - 10pm Lutheran Church Food Booth Open 9am - 6pm Fair Office Open 9am 4-H Clover Cruise 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk 9:00am - 2pm 4-H Food Stand Open 12pm International Early Iron Car Club Show 12pm - 1pm Kids Pedal Pull 1pm - 6pm Firemen’s Bingo 1pm - 4pm Oval Races Monday, September 6 7am - ? Lutheran Church Food Booth Open 9am - 6pm Fair Office Open 12pm Midway Open

Fun for all ages, youth and adult, must be younger than Moses to shoot!

One youth will win a Genisis Bow Package!

Each time you shoot, you receive a chance at the bow prize or 5 chances with a day pass. Adults who shoot earn a chance for their child to win!

Bow package includes choice of bow (Genesis or Mini Genesis), choice of left or right handed model, choice of bow color. Also includes hip quiver, arrows and 2 paper targets. A $179.00 value!!

	New this year: Xtreme Archery with Centershotrob $2 single shoot $5 day pass


Carnival Rides	Open Horse Show	Mud Races Friday

Cody Rides of Montgomery, MN is a family owned business in its’ 3rd generation. They will have about a dozen rides. Half for children & half for adults. The price is $1 per ticket with each ride being 2-4 tickets. Save $$$ with purchase of ADVANCE TICKETS Call Fair Office 218-278-6617 for details and delivery. New Kids Contest September 5th This is open to kids age 6-11 years of age. Decorate a vegetable using any items you have at home! You can decorate them to look like an animal, a person or whatever you want! Bring your decorated vegetable to the Exhibit Hall by 11am, Sunday Sept 5. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners.	Saturday, Sept 4th • 10 a.m. The Littlefork Saddle Club will host an open horse show on Saturday, Sept 4th in the arena. The show starts at 10 a.m. with Halter & Western Pleasure classes followed by timed events. The horse show offers over 40 classes with 4 age groups. There is something for every rider regardless of age or riding level. The Littlefork Saddle Club welcomes all riders and encourages everyone to come watch! Ribbons will be awarded for 1st - 6th place. Proof of current negative coggins required for all horses. Some classes available are Halter, Showmanship, 2 & Under Longeline, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Egg & Spoon, One Barrel Pennant, Barrels, Jump Figure 8, Key Race, Pole Weaving, Speed Dash and Lead Line Classes are offered for new riders. See our website at www.littleforksaddleclub.com for more information. Dr. Mouser of Turtle River Equine, Blackduck, MN will be the Fair Vet. Please contact Stephanie Promersberger at least 10 days prior to fair to assure enough stalling for all animals at 278-4234.	Friday, Sept 3rd • 6pm Get your 4x4 trucks and 4-wheelers ready for the Northern Minnesota District Fair’s Mud Runs! Conducted by the North Country Mud Racing Association. This is one of the fair’s most popular spectator event. Entry Fees: Sportsmans, Stock, Open Stock, Super Stock, Powder Puff, 4-Wheeler - $25 Purestock, Modified, Cut Tire(must be member) - $25 Open (must be member) - $35 Mud Races Oval Races - Everyone is Welcome to Enter! North Country Mud Racing Association Mud Run Let’s Get Muddy! Locals Get Your 4x4 Ready!
Fireworks Saturday	Free entertainment	Midway rides & games


Wine Tasting Event Saturday, Sept 4th • 5pm-6pm Do you make your own wine? Would you like to share it with others? Bring a bottle of your home made wine to the commercial club bldg by 4pm Sept 4. Wine tasters - purchase a ticket for $5 & taste some of our local home made wines. For more info contact Deb Eilers at 278-4620. Save $$$ with purchase of ADVANCE TICKETS Call Fair Office 218-278-6617 for details and delivery. Available at Falls Country Club, Koochiching Historical Museum, Polkinghornes Hardware.	2nd Annual Classic Antique Tractor Show & Parade Saturday, Sept 4th Registration: 1:00 ~ 4:00, Judging: 4:00 ~ 5:00, Parade at 5:00 & Awards After Classes ~ Judging Based On: 2 Divisions: Pre-1940 & 1941 thru 1965 • Best Un-Restored/Original • Best Restored + Peoples Choice - Overall Plaques & Money Prizes For 1st & 2nd Place Divisions Call John or Carolyn at (218) 276-2340 or e-mail: mastin300@hotmail.com for more information.	Riding Mower Races Dig out your mower and get ready to race! Bring your regular stock mower or build one before Saturday Sept 4th, 2010 • 6pm at the Fair Grounds in Littlefork, MN Warm-ups @5pm, Race at 6pm. Race will be 100 foot straight drags. 5pm Entertainment for the whole family. Rules: 1. Every entrant must wear a helmet 2. Must use riding mower frame/chasis 3. Must use riding mower engine (up to 20 h.p. in modified class) 4. Must be at least 14 years old to race. Minors must have parent present and sing waiver form. 5. Must have working motor kill switch. $10 entry fee. There will be a modified and stock class. Winnings depend on munber of entries. Seperate payout for each class. Additional rules or changes will be discussed at drivers meeting before the races. Mowers must have race number. Decisions of the race official will be final! Any questions call: Destry Hell 218-244-2234 or Tony Pearson 218-417-0229

Oval Races Sunday, Sept 5th • 1 pm 1st Place: $500 • 2nd Place: $250 • 3rd Place: $150 2 or 4 point roll cage optional, seat belts mandatory, 16 years and older (up to 18 require parent consent) Entry Fee $25	50-50 BINGO The Littlefork Fire Department 50-50 BINGO stand will be open Friday and Saturday from 1-11 p.m. and Monday from 1-6 p.m. Proceeds go toward training and supplies for the Fire Department.	PEDAL TRACTOR PULL Sunday, September 5th at 12:00 p.m. Kids - Ages 4-11 Become a member of the Fair Association or Volunteer for this Year’s Fair. Fair Office 218-278-6617

Schoolhouse The Schoolhouse at the Northern Minnesota District Fair will showcase curriculum offerings and financial aid information from Mesabi Range Community & Technical College in Virginia and Eveleth, MN as well as from Rainy River Community College in International Falls. The information will be provided by Indigenous Services Director Stephen Briggs.	2010 Clover Cruise 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk Sunday, September 5th, 2010 @ Northern District Fairgrounds, Littlefork, MN 9:00am – 5K and 10K Start (race day registration begins at 8:00 am) Cost: Preregistered by Wednesday, August 27th, 2010 $20.00 with t-shirt, $12.00 without t-shirt. Race Day…With out shirt - $20.00 Note: limited number of t-shirts may be available on race day ($8.00/shirt) Pre-Registration: Mail in registrations to Jeff Eibler, 3166 County Road 20, Int’l Falls, MN 56649. Please make checks payable to North Council 4-H. Entry fees are non-refundable. Race Course:The course is rolling and scenic. Maps will be provided and the course will be well marked. Categories/Awards: Male and Female - Ages 5-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. Post race refreshments available. Results/awards presented following race and available at www.northlandrunner.com. Questions: Jeff Eibler, 218-286-4081 or derdo.eibler@gmail.com Registration Forms: Available at www. northlandrunner.com or U of M Extension Office