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Welcome to the Swine Barn. This building will house swine during the first half and exotic animals during the second. This year a sow and litter will be on display the full run of the fair. Enjoy your tour of the barn and then visit your local Big R with the coupon below for big savings!
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 1993
SUPERINTENDENT: Karen Wilson
FAIR FUN: Can you answer all four questions? The answers are located at the bottom of the page.
- How heavy does a pig need to be before it is considered a "market animal".
- If it is not heavy enough to be a "market animal" what is the next classification below that?
- What is the minimum weight of a feeder pig?
- What is a pig's nose called?
NUMBER OF EXHIBITS: To clarify the numbers, each time an animal goes into the arena to be judged, it is counted as an exhibit. Some hogs enter up to 2 classes each.
- 2010 – 235 (Youth / 4-H)
- 2009 – 225 (Youth / 4-H)
- 2008 – 173 (Youth / 4-H)
FUN FACT ABOUT THE FAIR: In 2010, there were 220 commercial vendors and 43 food vendors at the Fair. Visit other barns for more fun facts.
DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE: Don’t miss seeing your favorite events with this quick daily guide.
- September 7 - Barn available for decorating from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- September 8 – Youth exhibitors arrive from 3 to 8 p.m.
- September 10 – Grooming and Showing judging begins at 9:00 a.m.
- September 10 - Market Hog, Feeder, and Breeder judging begins at 1:00 p.m.
- September 11 – Animal Costume Class begins at 1:00 p.m.
- September 11 – Market Stock Auction begins at 4:00 p.m.
- September 13 – Exhibits release at 6:00 a.m.
FAIR FUN ANSWERS: How many did you get correct? Find additional QR Codes throughout the barns and buildings to access additional Fair Fun questions.
- 230 to 300 pounds
- Feeder
- 200 pounds
- A snout.
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