Parade route moves to Ash Street
If you're one of the faithful parade-goers during the Marion County Fair who stake out the same viewing spot every year, take note: The parade has moved.
Because of construction on downtown Main Street, this year's parade will take place on Ash. It was moved there so that the "lining-up" process will still take place at the former AMPI building.
That's according to Megan Kilgore, executive director of the Hillsboro Management Board and co-director of this year's fair with her husband, Tim.
The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the former AMPI and end at the fairgrounds just like usual, Kilgore said.
Another new aspect of this year's fair is the decision to move some 4-H judging into the evenings.
For 2003, judging of sheep and bucket calves will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, she said.
Last year's big newcomer, the women's ranch rodeo, is back again — and this time, a team from New Mexico will be in the mix, Kilgore said.
The fair runs through Aug. 9 and will end with the annual demolition derby.
Monday, Aug. 4
6 p.m. — 4-H horse show, arena
Wednesday, Aug. 6
9 a.m. to noon — Open class entry check-in
10 a.m. — 4-H entry check-in
11 a.m. — Crowning of 4-H king and queen, pavilion
Noon to 10 p.m. — Climbing wall
4 p.m. to close — Carnival rides
5 to 10 p.m. — Commercial building open
6:30 p.m. — Parade on Ash Street
7:15 p.m. — Women's ranch rodeo, arena
7:30 to 9 p.m. — Watermelon feed, near pavilion
7:30 p.m. — Kansas men's chorus, pavilion
Thursday, Aug. 7
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. — 4-H and open class exhibits open
4 to 10 p.m. — Climbing wall
4 p.m. to close — Carnival rides
5 to 10 p.m. — Commercial building open
5 p.m. — Register for Van De Creek pedal pull
6 p.m. — Van De Creek pedal pull, arena
7 p.m. — Horseshoe tournament
7:30 p.m. — 4-H style show, pavilion
8 p.m. — Rodeo, arena
Friday, Aug. 8
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. — 4-H and open class exhibits open
4 to 10 p.m. — Climbing wall
4 p.m. to close — Carnival rides
5 to 10 p.m. — Commercial building open
6:30 p.m. — Livestock sale
8 p.m. — Rodeo, arena
Saturday, Aug. 9
8 to 11 a.m. — Young Eagles airplane rides, airport
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Remove open class entries
4 p.m. to close — Carnival rides
7 p.m. — Demolition derby, arena
