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Friends and neighbors, children of all ages, it’s that time once again – time for the Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo.
For the third year, the fair will be taking place in Glasgow, at the Locher Pavilion, and it starts this Thursday, Sept. 7, and runs through Saturday.
Area residents are invited to come out for rides, food, music, 4-H and FFA livestock events, and a celebration of all things Rockbridge with the theme of “Blue Jeans and Mountain Dreams.”
The midway, rides, food trucks and vendors are open from 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 2 to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
The heart of the fair is the midway with rides, games and carnival concessions – and will be provided by Valley Amusements. Unlimited ride wristbands are only $20.
On the midway, fair-goers will also find food trucks, vendors, equipment displays, and the entertainment stage.
On that entertainment stage, The Spencer Hatcher Band will be leading off the musical acts at 7 p.m. Thursday. On Friday the Pickup Band will be on stage at 5 p.m. and Glen Shelton at 8 p.m. Ending the fair entertainment on Saturday will be Luke Whittaker at 4:30 p.m. and Mojo Parker Express at 8 p.m.
The fair’s beer garden will also be at the entertainment area. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket along if they wish to sit during the performances.
Expo and Quilt Show
The fair showcases the talented folks of Rockbridge County in the expo with its many entries. Entries for the expo will be accepted on Wednesday until noon at the Glasgow Baptist Church. Non-perishable or shelf-stable entries may be left at the Extension Office in Lexington. They will be transported to Glasgow, arriving in time for judging.
For more information about entering the various expo categories, visit the Rockbridge Fair Book online at https:// www.rockbridgefairandexpo.org/ or pick up printed copies at the Rockbridge Extension Office and several area businesses.
Visit the Glasgow Baptist Church to see the expo exhibits and quilt show during the regular fair days. The hours for viewing are as follows: Thursday and Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 2 to 5 p.m.
Livestock and Poultry
Livestock and poultry, as well as demonstrations, abound at the fair again this year.
Demonstrations on Thursday include fiber arts and shearing beginning at 6 p.m.
The livestock show will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and concludes with the page B4 livestock sale at 6:30 p.m. Meet sheep, goats and cows beginning at 5 p.m. and enjoy a milking demonstration at 6 p.m.
Saturday events include the Rockbridge 4-H/FFA breeding show beginning at 11 a.m.; 4-H poultry show throughout the day; Farm Critter Scramble at 4 p.m. and Farm Kids Contest beginning at 5 p.m.
Antique farm equipment will be on display each day of the fair. A new addition this year is the Farm Fun Kids Zone that begins at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Kids will be able to participate in hands-on activities.
Other Fair Information
Reading specialists from Rockbridge County Public Schools will be at the fair Thursday evening ready to chat with families about ways to make reading fun at home. They also will have free books and other materials for kids to take home.
There will also be various eating contests on Saturday to take part in either as a participant or a bystander cheering them on. They are as follows: Watermelon Eating Contest at 6 p.m. and Pie Eating Contest at 7 p.m.
Admission to the fair and parking are free of charge.
