Days Away From the Next Great Burt County Fair
July 28, 2014 Leave a comment
Ty Penke found a tire to hang out in during the 2013 Burt County Fair. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The 102nd Burt County Fair is This Weekend!
July 28, 2014 Leave a comment
All fair attendees will be greeted by this banner, welcoming everyone to the fair! Come one, come all and have some fun! Burt County Fair is where it is at!
Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
2014 Burt County Fair is Almost Here!
July 22, 2014 Leave a comment
It is time for the annual county reunion, better known as the Burt County Fair. The fun begins on Fri., Aug. 1st through Tues., Aug. 5th.
There are many animal shows throughout the fair. The 4-H’ers have been working hard in preparation of the fair to show their animals. There will be a dog show, cattle and hog show and a sheep show, to name a few. Those not in 4-H can bring rabbits, ducks, geese, etc. to display and be judged also.
One of the newer events has turned into quite a hit at the fair. “Bull riding will be on Sunday night again this year. It has been drawing a huge crowd each year, and will sure to be the same this year,” stated David Pearson, member of the Burt County Fair Board.
The price to attend the bull riding event is the same as last year: $10 for adults, ten years of age and under are admitted for free. “Last year there were 350 kids that got in free,” Pearson said.
The parade is also a big hit during the parade. Many entries from throughout the county and beyond participate in the fair parade each year. The parade begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 3rd. It begins at Holmquist Lumber in Oakland, heading west, walking by the fairgrounds and ending in the Oakland Park.
There will also be a beer garden, what is called left field, this year. “There have been some additional drinking selections added to the list this year,” Pearson stated.
There will also be a one-man band on Tuesday evening. “Shawn Cole will be providing some great entertainment for the crowd,” Pearson said.
A complete listing of events is listed below on both poster displays. “This will be another great Burt County Fair! Come and have a great time,” Pearson stated.
Entry Deadlines for Burt County Fair and Pie Day II
July 18, 2014 Leave a comment
Static Exhibit Pre-entry deadline for County Fair
If you haven’t turned in your list of exhibits for the 4-H Building at the fair as well as rabbits, poultry and companion animal entries, please due NOW! They are due Monday, July 21 and Sharon needs time to enter each one of them in the computer so an entry tag is ready when you bring your exhibits to the fair. If you have any questions please call the UNL Extension Office at 402-374-2929.
County Fair Club Livestock Entry Forms & Horse Entries Due July 25
Burt County Horse exhibitors need to have their county fair horse entries in the Extension Office by July 25. ALSO this is the deadline for all 4-H Livestock Clubs to submit their club entries. 4-H members MUST enter through their 4-H Club, so make sure you call your leader if they don’t have a meeting planned to collect this information. All livestock entry fees are also due at that time and one check from the club is preferred. Call 402-374-2929 if you have questions.
PIE DAY II – Saturday, July 26
96 apple, rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb pies were made at Pie Day I, but if you like cherry, peach or apricot pie or the frozen fruit cups, please plan to help at Pie Day II
on Saturday, July 26. Pie Day II will be held in Oakland at the Vet’s Building on Main Street starting at 8:00 a.m. Help of all ages including 4-H members, parents, grandparents, other relatives, friends and curious passer-bys are welcome to help. Whether you’ve ever made a pie or just like visiting with old friends or making new ones, this is the place to be.
“4-H Flashback at the Fair”
The Burt County 4-H Council is again challenging you to dig through your old photos to display in the 4-H Kitchen during the county fair. Last year the topic was you with your tractor…this year we’re calling it “4-H Flashback!” We want pictures of you, your 4-H Club and/or your family members as 4-H members.
It doesn’t just have to be Burt County 4-H either as many of us are transplants! Make a copy of the picture (5×7 or 8×10 are great to look at) label it with who, what, when and where the photo was taken and bring it to the fair, or to the Extension Office before the fair.
This fits well with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith Lever Act which established Cooperative Extension across the nation. Be part of the “4-H Flashback” at the fair.
4-H Fairbook On-line
The 2014 edition of the Burt county Fairbook is available online at http://burt.unl.edu/fairbook so check it out. We are also on the WEB. “Like” us at: www.facebook.com/BurtCountyNE4H and/or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BurtCountyNE4H. This is where you will find the latest information. Check it out!
County Fair Phone Number: If you need to reach someone at the livestock office or the 4-H Kitchen the phone number is the same as last year…402-685-4321.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
4-H/FFA Livestock Quality Assurance
April 28, 2014 Leave a comment
Mary Loftis
In order to show at the Burt County Fair and beyond 4-H and FFA members must
go on-line this year to complete their Livestock Quality Assurance Training.
Step by step instructions are available in the Extension Office or you may go to
http://4h.unl.edu/qualityassurance and view a video on how to register. Each
member must complete and pass 3 modules in their appropriate age category.
Call UNL Extension at 40-2374-2929 for more information. Completion deadline is
June 10.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
Burt County Fair Kick-Off Photo Gallery
February 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Burt County Fair Kick-Off. All Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Burt County Fair Kick-Off. All Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Burt County Fair Kick-Off is Huge Success
February 17, 2014 Leave a comment
David Pearson and Mary Loftis during the auction portion of the kick-off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The three school flags were one of the main auction items. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Jason Penke was one of the many people helping with the event. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Michael Nissen was one of the auctioneers for the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Todd Cull also helped during the live auction along with Johnnie Johnson, holding the shirt. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The Band, Rough Cut, performed for all the dancers at the conclusion of the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
“I really want to express the foundations sincere appreciation for all those who attended and supported the event,” stated David Pearson, Burt County Fair Foundation President.
The 3rd annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off was held on Sat., Feb. 8th at the Tekamah auditorium. 380 people attended from all over Burt County. “The foundation loves the fair, and I can’t express the gratitude the foundation feels by having so many people help us,” Pearson said.
Each year, the event is held to raise money to make the annual Burt County Fair bigger and better. “This year we want to finish the pavilion we built last year. We need gutters and more concrete around the building,” Pearson stated. “We continue to staff and support the Kids Zone by the 4-H Kitchen, all the decorations, toys, trikes and wagons were paid for by the foundation. We support the free entertainment under the pavilion and moved the existing Kohlmeier Pavilion to the new location.”
The foundation also purchased four new bleachers for those attending to be able to watch all of the entertainment at the fair. “The money is also used to keep the price down for the Bull O Rama, and allow all kids under 10 in free,” Pearson said.
There are buildings in need of repair and the grandstand needs some work Pearson indicated. “We would like to find a working windmill to put on the fair grounds,” Pearson stated.
One of the many items auctioned at this year’s event were flags from each school district in the county. “Mick and Judy Anderson bought Tekamah-Herman’s flag, Tony and Nancy Bromm bought Oakland-Craig’s and Dale and Paula Miller bought Lyons-Decatur Northeast’s flag,” Pearson said.
There are many people involved in making this annual event a success. “We really appreciate the City of Tekamah, it’s council, and Mayor for allowing us to use the facility,” Pearson stated. “I also want to thank Ronnie’s Bar for serving refreshments, they did a great job. A big thanks goes to Donna Preston for serving the meal. There are not enough words to express how much we appreciate all the help. From the spouses , brothers and sisters of the foundation, to a group of young adults, to Ag Society members, and their spouses and the auctioneers. It was a great event.”
The foundation has enormous gratitude for all of those involved in helping them with the annual event. “We live in a county that has been blessed not to have to charge to come to the fair. When you really think about our fair, it is the one time a year the entire county comes to celebrate the achievements of it’s members, Everyone you talk to still has friends that they met at the Burt County Fair,” Pearson said.
Donations are still being accepted. Mail to: The Burt County Fair Foundation, 1675 CR K Oakland, NE 68045.
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