I posted a reminder that area schools were closed tomorrow. I received a call with someone asking me for more info about the fair. She was having a hard time finding specific details- Admit fees, ride prices and specials, music schedules etc. Here is what I found:
" 2009 St. Tammany Parish Fair September 30 to October 3. Come join the Fair Association for the 100 year celebration of the St. Tammany Parish Fair
Music, Food, Rides, Rodeo, Parade, Mini Farm, FFA and 4-H Exhibits, Jr. and Adult Home Economic Exhibits, School Booths, Rabbits, Chickens, Sheep, Pigs, Goats, and Cattle, Crops and other agricultural exhibits. For more information(985)892-8421 or email st.tammanyparishfair@yahoo.com
St. Tammany Parish Fair | PO Box 2554, Covington, LA 70434-2554 | (985) 892-8421
Thursday, October 1 -Free Admission to Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mini Farm
Pearl River High FFA, Fontainebleau High FFA, Monteleone Jr. High FFA
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
10:00 a.m. - Dairy Cattle Show
3:00 p.m. FAMILY "BUCK" NIGHT All Midway Rides $1.00
6:30 p.m. Gospel Night, Main Stage
Friday, October 2 - $2 entrance fee after 3:00 pm
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mini Farm Fontainebleau Jr. High FFA, Folsom /Lee Road Jr. High FFA, Northshore High FFA
9:00 a.m. -Parade Lineup, Jefferson Ave.
10:00 a.m. Parade begins
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Midway Rides Open $12 pay one price
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
11:00am Opening Ceremony Main Stage
11:45 a.m. Poultry and Rabbit Awards- Main Stage
1200 p.m. 4-H Talent Show, Main Stage
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cheerleading and Dance Team Competition, Main Stage
3:00 p.m. - Midnight Midway Rides - 22 coupons for $20.00
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Four unplugged - Main Stage
8:00 p.m. Rodeo - Rodeo Arena
Saturday, October 3 - $2 entrance fee after 10:00 am
9:00 a.m. Beef Cattle Show, New Barn
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Mini Farm Creekside Jr. High FFA, Lakeshore High FFA, and Covington High FFA and 4-H Clubs of St. Tammany
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Midway $15 pay one price
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
11:00 a.m. or 30 minutes after completion of Beef Show - Swine, Sheep and Goat Show
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 pm - Five Finger Discount - Main Stage
8:00 p.m. Rodeo - Rodeo Arena
Sunday, October 4 - Free Admission to Fair Grounds
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 Poultry and Rabbit release time
10:00 a.m. - till Midway Opens
$15 pay one price Exhibits Closed Midway Rides only
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Education Exhibits maybe taken down.
12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Floral Exhibits to be picked up
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 Poultry and Rabbit release time
2:00 p. m.- 3:00 p. m. Crops exhibits pick up
Sr. Home Ec. Exhibits pick up from 8:00 a.m. until Noon Monday, October 5th 4-H & Jr. Home Ec. Building take down from 8:00 a.m. until Noon Monday, October 5th
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