2021 Beltrami County Fair
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Welcome to the 2021 BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR August 11th to August 15th Food Carnival Presale Tickets Available Exhibits at Luekens Entertainment Education Animals Arrive Thursday Tractor/Truck Pull * Kiddie Barn * Handicapped Friendly Facility * Moto Cross *Blacksmith Demos Gopher State Midway * Fun In The Barn * Triple B Rodeo * Society of Creative Anachronism Alpaca Exhibit * Pinewood Fire Tower * Crafter & Artisan Demonstrations* Dog Agility Show Draft Horse Pull * Commercial Exhibits *Childrens Farmyard * Historical Society Demos Free Music on the Shutter Country Stage * Tiny Tots Horse Show * Presale Carnival Tickets at Luekens www.beltramicountyfair.org Beltrami County 2021 Fair Welcome Fairgoers, www.beltramicountyfair.org Planning is under way for the 2021 Beltrami County Fairgrounds Phone: 444-8169 Fair. While we are being exible in order to adhere to [email protected] any Covid-19 guidelines that are in place at the time. , Beltrami County Ag Association we are anxious to organize the kind of tradtional fair 7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Suite 7B activities that we have all come to enjoy and expect. Bemidji, MN 56601 So what did we do at the fairgrounds this past year you ask? We are working on a new entrance and patio area in front of the Home Arts Department as Vern Holzhueter (751-2214) ..................................President well as updates to the ne arts display area. We will Bob Smith (766-7750) .....................................Vice President Beryl Wernberg (751-9664) ............. Recording Secretary have several upgrades to the horse arena including Char Blashill (766-4258) ..........................................Treasurer a wash rack , a new warmup pen and repairs to the Paul Hokuf (243-2779) ......................... Secretary/Manager handicapped access ramp. This will make the horse Rina Phillips (444-8169) .............................Facility Manager experience safer and more convenient. We have a new educational exhibit for the Dairy barn called “Maggie the Cow”. Let’s just say the kids will love it. We also Craig Gaasvig have a new lighted ag pole area by the Doud Cabin that looks awesome. John Rolfson (694-2354) Bagley Veterinarian Medical Center This year’s theme for the Horticulture Department is “Superheros”. Use your imagination to think up arrangements that feature your favorite superhero Missi Bahr(308-4772) ......................................................Rabbit and remember there is also a youth division. Linda Binkley (760-8014) ..................................................Beef Amber Bury (760-1422) .................Flowers & Horticulture The theme for the Home Arts department is “Butter ies Chris Christiansen (766-1199) .........Commercial Exhibits and Insects”. Think of all the ways you can incorporate Greg Claypool (467-3233) .............................................Swine that theme in your exhibits such as photography, Tessa Drevlow (444-3956) .....................................4-H Horse creative arts and quilt on a stick just to name a few. James Dodds(218-556-4667) .......................................Board We’ve added a new class for rug hooking items and Heather & Eric Eichstadt (407-7102) ..........................Goats lots for gluten free baking, zentangle art, madala dot Patrick Erickson (333-1314) .....................Carnival/Midway Rose Erickson (444-2616)............................Offi ce Manager painting and bentwood boxes. We can’t wait to see Tami Erickson (556-4038). ......................... Heritage Square what creative projects you bring to show. Holly Ewert (751-9309) ..................................Country Stage The Heritage Square Stage will feature many local Chelsey Gilbertson ...................................................... Jr Board John Gilbertson Jr. (556-1675) ........................................Beef artisans and entertainment throughout the fair with Kaytlin Haiby ................................................................. Jr Board schedules posted daily on our facebook page. These Jane Hanks (647-8894) .................................Ted’s Farmyard will be Thursday through Sunday from 5pm to closing. Kelly Hanks(218-553-1710) ...........................................Board The Tractor & Truck Pull was a big hit in 2019 and Sharon Hokuf (243-2779).....................................Home Arts Vern Holzhueter (751-2214) ......................................Poultry plans are for another great pull on on Sunday at 1 pm. Donna Kimmes (751-5900) ................... Sunnyside School Contact Northern Pullers Associatiion if you would Becky Kummet (556-2776) ................................Grandstand like to participate at [email protected]. Sarah Karvakko( 766-8947)) .......................... Alpaca/Llama Motocross will be a fun family event on Thursday Lily Krona ........................................................................ Jr Board evening in the grandstand. Anna Lauer (766-0696) ...................................................Offi ce Tom Lembrick (368-2147) .................................. Technology If you’ve never been to the fair, or it’s been a long time Rachael Neft (556-0244)................................................Sheep since you’ve gone, come out and see how your local David Quam (335-2556) ................... Pinewood Fire Tower county fair is growing. We work hard all year long to Tim Schussman (444-7994) ...........................................Horse improve the space and the quality of the experience Bob Smith(766-7750) .......................................... Promotions for the fairgoers. We welcome your input on what Gretchen Swenson (556-6665) .........................Kiddie Barn Joe Waslaski (759-1298) .................................................Board we’ve done and as always, we are looking for new Beryl Wernberg (751-9664) ....................Security/Medical volunteers to help for the future. Bill Wilson(760-1025) .......................................................Board Hannah Seiberg (444-5722) ...4-H Program Coordinator Amber Weber( 766-5841) ...............................................Dairy 2021 Beltrami County Fairboard Keith Winger(759-0035) ................................Country Stage 2 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Entries About Judging of 1. Who can enter items in the Beltrami County Fair? Open Class Exhibits Anyone can enter items in the Open Classes. Only 4-H members may enter items in 4-H classes. 1. Can I watch the judging? The Open Class exhibit areas in the Home Arts and Horticulture Depart- ments are closed during judging. To keep the entries anonymous the 2. What is an Open Class? names are covered on the ID tickets during judging. Only the judge and Open Class is just that: open for entry by anyone who has created an several helpers complete the judging process and pin ribbons on the item or has an animal that meets the class and lot description. The item winners. must be the work of the person entering it. It is not acceptable to enter a gift you received or a purchased item. Animal entries must be owned 2. Can I help with the judging? by the entrant. Possibly. To run the fair takes lots of volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help with judging as well as with other parts of the exhibits. Come to 3. Is there a fee to enter? a Fair Board meeting or contact the Department Superintendent if you There is no fee to enter an exhibit in the Open Class areas. want to help. 4. How do I enter? 3. Who does the judging? You or someone you designate must bring the item(s) or animal(s) to The Fair Board looks for people with knowledge and expertise in the ar- the fairgrounds. Come to the Barn or Exhibit area designated for the eas being judged. The judges may change from year to year. It depends Department. Intake volunteers will take your entry and put an exhibit on availability. Judges do not make entries in any areas they judge. ticket on it and give you a claim stub. 4. What judging system is used? 5. How do I pre-register? The American judging system is used. This judging process ranks exhibits Fill out the registration form at the left and mail it in before the friday one against another and awards one first place, one second place, and preceeding the fair. Your exhibit tags will be printed and waiting for one third place only. Judges may withhold awards in any lot if, in their you when you bring in your entry. opinion, no exhibit is worthy. This rarely occurs as most entries are well made. In lots where there are more than three entries some entries will 6. How do I know what can be entered? not receive ribbons. Most entries are very good, but only the three top This Premium Book tells about the fair, the “what’s” and “when’s”. It entries receive ribbons. also contains lists. Lists of Open Classes and 4-H classes. The lists in the Open Class give the classes and lots for entries. If your item or animal fits something that is listed in an Open Class it can be entered. If you have questions about where an item fits or need other information re- lated to exhibits contact the Department Superintendent or area coor- dinator. If you are entering animals check with the Department Super- intendent to see what shots and health certificates may be required. Pre-registration is encouraged for Home Arts and Horticulture exhibits and required for livestock exhibits. 7. What if my item does not t anything in the lists? Most of the classes have a lot called “Not Specified”. If your item would Beltrami County Fair