1 FUNFUN FORFOR THETHE WHOLEWHOLE HERDHERD 8080THTH AANNIVERSNNIVERSAARYRY &RODEO® FAIR presented by July 30 ® Aug 5 2018 est. 1938 www.garfieldcountyfair.com 2 GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR board Welcome to the 80th Garfield County Fair The Garfield County Fair Board wants to welcome The Midway will once again feature vendors, all of our fair attendees and participants to the entertainment and free music on our Back Stage. 2018 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo, this year’s Come and enjoy your favorite fairs foods and treats theme is “Fun for the Whole Herd”. We hope the while listening to good music and visiting with continued growth and improvements to the fair, fair family and friends. programming and events makes this an enjoyable and memorable visit. We would like to recognize our Board of County Commissioners and thank them for all the great We would like to thank everyone that contributed support for the Fair. The BOCC provides the funding to the success of the 2017 Fair, all Participants, for the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo and the Attendees, Sponsors, Volunteers and Partners. We capitol improvements to the fairgrounds. Their recognize that the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo commitment to excellence has been instrumental can’t happen without the outpouring of community in making our fairgrounds one of the premier event support, again a big “Thank You” to everyone. centers on the West Slope. When you get the chance, please thank them personally, none of this We are looking forward to another great year with could be done without their support. our youth in the Livestock and General Projects. Our Junior Livestock sales have been some of the In closing, I want to give special “Thank You” to our highest in the state and reflect the time, energy volunteers who spend countless hours helping to and commitment to successfully completing these ensure a successful fair experience for everyone. projects. It couldn’t be done without our 4H, FFA, The county staff works around the clock with the CSU Extension, all of our volunteer leaders, parents Fair Board to ensure that all areas are ready for the and our youth. spectators and participants to enjoy events in a safe and worry free environment. Once again we hope to entertain you with Family and Princess & Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeos, PRCA/WPRA The 2018 Garfield County Fair Board invites you Rodeo’s, Xtreme Bulls and another fantastic concert to our 80th Garfield County Fair & Rodeo as a showcasing national talent. We will also bring you participant, a sponsor, a volunteer, an exhibitor or the ever popular Demolition Derby and Summer of a spectator! Thunder Car Show. Stop by South Hall and see all the See you at the Fair. local talent on display in our Open Class Projects. The handmade items, delicious baked goods, Levy Burris quilting and home grown produce, showcases our Fair Board President self-sufficient pioneer lifestyle. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fair Board Welcome .................2 Car Show . .31 County Commissioners...............5 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale . 32 Royalty..........................6-7 Demolition Derby & ATV races .......33 Hall of Fame & In Memoriam . .8-9 Monster Trucks ....................35 Schedule of Events . 10-13 Featured 4-HMembers...........36-37 Family Rodeo......................14 Parking Shuttle Route...............39 Princess & Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo .......15 Free Stage Entertainment . 40-42 Heritage Night.....................16 Strongman Competition.............43 Xtreme Bulls . 18 Midway of Family Fun ...........43-44 PRCA/WPRA ProRodeo...........20-21 4-H/FFA ..........................45 Concert . .22-24 4-H/FFA 2017 Livestock Champions ...47 Carnival . 28 Open Class.....................48-83 Parade . .30 Open Class Entry Form ..............87 The mission of the Fair Board is to provide a Garfield County BUY TICKETS ONLINE Fair that embraces all ages, cultures and entities, while at garfieldcountyfair.com promoting a spirit of community, family values and an educational emphasis on our Western heritage. 4 McChicken Sausage McMuffi n with Egg Small McCafé Newly Remodeled! New Features! Self Serve Ordering Kiosks Double-Lane Drive Thru Table Service Playplace McDonalds of Rifl e South of the I-70 Exit 5 county commissioners Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (l-r) – Commission Board Chair, John Martin; Chair Pro tem, Mike Samson and Commissioner Tom Jankovsky Garfield County Fair & Rodeo is back for its 80th year The Garfield County Fair & Rodeo is returning to A new-comer last year, the Strongman competition Rifle for its 80th season, and we couldn’t be happier will again flex its muscles at the fair in 2018. The to announce the carnival is coming to town. The event played out before a raucous crowd of Sunday fair runs from July 30 to through August 5. With a fairgoers, who cheered on the contestants and their focus on family fun, this year’s theme, “Fun for the amazing feats of strength. Whole Herd,” is a tribute to the wonderful people of Garfield County. Family favorite events like the 4-H livestock show, family rodeo, heritage night, parade, and car show A Great Northern AFair carnival brings its rides, will be better than ever. And don’t forget about all games, and more. We can’t wait to see the kids of the scrumptious fair food served from the vendors. all ages enjoying these fantastic rides and features. Makes our mouths water just thinking about that “I would like to welcome everyone to the 2018 chow! Garfield County Fair & Rodeo,” said Commissioner Mike Samson. “I hope you have a great time, enjoy The fair improves each and every year with the all of the activities, and this gives you a chance to help of our dedicated fair board, staff, partners, visit with old friends that you may have not seen in committees, program chairs, volunteers and many quite a while.” others. We once again welcome in the PRCA/WPRA “We support the farm and ranching communities ProRodeo, along with PRCA Xtreme Bulls. These are and our agricultural heritage,” said Commissioner some of the toughest and bravest athletes around. Tom Jankovsky. “We will continue to support 4-H, You don’t want to miss the action. NRCS, our noxious weed program, and to improve our fairgrounds.” Special guests, Grammy-award nominees Midland will kick off the fair concert on Friday night. “Get your boots on, dig out that favorite shirt and Breakthrough country music singer and songwriter pair of jeans. Don’t forget to grab your best hat! It’s Jon Pardi, who was named “New Artist of the Year” county fair time!” added Commissioner John Martin. at the 2017 Country Music Awards, will headline “I’ll see you in Rifle, Colorado, starting July 30, and the fun. Talk about an exciting line-up! running through August 5, at the much-improved Garfield County Fairgrounds – let’s rodeo!” A perennial crowd favorite, the Demolition Derby also returns to the fair – make sure to purchase As your Board of County Commissioners, we invite your tickets early, as this event always sells out. you to join us in celebrating our western Colorado Monster Trucks will be here to thrill the crowds this heritage. We hope to see you there! year. It should be as electrifying and high-flying as last summer’s events. 6 garfieldcountyfair.com Royalty program Royalty Mission Statement The Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Royalty program is dedicated to provide an opportunity for young women to be spokespersons for the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo, the sport of rodeo, the western way of life and their community of Garfield County. The Royalty program utilizes teamwork, organizational skills, public speaking, community service, and relationships to prepare participants in becoming future community leaders. Royalty Contestant Information Contestant applications due by August 31, 2018. Contest is Saturday, September 8, 2018, Garfield County Fairgrounds North Hall and Outdoor Arena (Horses), 8 am – 1 pm All forms and information available at http://garfieldcountyfair.com/royalty/ Contact: Shannon Starks, [email protected] Lexi Klein - Queen Hello! My name is Lexi Klein, I have the privilege of serving as your Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Royalty Queen. I am 17 years old and attend Rifle High School. I am a native of our beautiful valley, born in Glenwood Springs, spending my first seven years in New Castle followed by ten years in Rifle. I thoroughly enjoy our western heritage…I have been riding horses since I was seven years old, I have participated in 4H for nine years showing both horses and pigs. I have served as vice president for my 4H club, Rifle AG, volunteered at the RIDE program and had the honor of being awarded the buckle in Gymkhana series. I have always had a passion and trust with my horses! This love and trust for my horse was tested when I was kicked in the head by my horse and flown flight for life to receive care…but the love and trust remained and I continue to enjoy riding. Outside of riding and showing my horse I enjoy a variety of activities. I am a member of our drama club, I help out in my high school’s library, volunteer as a leader for Camp Invention and love reading a good book. I am honored to be able to represent Garfield County Fair & Rodeo as your Queen and be able to give back to my community. I hope to see you at the fair between July 30th and August 5th in Rifle, Colorado. 7 Kylie Dice - Princess Hi! My name is Kylie Dice, I am honored to serve as your 2018 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Princess. I am 15 years old and a freshman attending Coal Ridge High School. I am proud of my families’ longtime local heritage which goes back five generations on the Dice side and four generations on the Rider side of my family.