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Fireworks Are A “Go!” In Wayne County Today (see updates for postponed fireworks)

July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fireworks Display At Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds Friday Night- Last Night Of Fair

Fireworks Display At Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds Friday Night- Last Night Of Fair

July 3, 2012

See updates below- some fireworks have been cancelled/postponed

According to Blair Beach of the Richmond Parks Department, preparations have been underway for fireworks on Roosevelt Hill since last week.

Crews have been watering down the area for fireworks, due to the dry grass on the hill, to get ready for an exciting fireworks display.  Entertainment on the hill is setting up now and will provide fun throughout the day.  Fireworks will begin at dusk and concessions will be available.

Elsewhere in Wayne County:

July 3, 2012

Fireworks in Hagerstown IN (postponed for later date in summer )
Hagerstown Airport, S. Washington St., Hagerstown
At Dusk

July 3, 2012

Fireworks in Creitz Park (cancelled)
Creitz Park, Cambridge City, IN
At Dusk

Outside of Wayne County:

July 4, 2012

Winchester IN, Fireworks at Dusk In Goodrich Park

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Tonight At The Wayne County 4H Fair: And Scenes From Silly Safaris & Chases Racing Pigs

June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Chases Racing Pigs: Show times each day are: 5, 7, & 9 p.m. through Saturday. Show is FREE.

If you haven’t been to the 4H Fair yet for food & fun…here is what is on tap for tonight:

Kid’s Concert with Martha Bowman, 7:30 p.m. at the Family FitnessWorks Tent

Wayne County Idol, 2nd round, 6 p.m. on the Tom Raper RV’s Free Stage

Truck & Tractor Pull, 7pm on the track, 10.00 gate admission

One Man Band Following Idol

Chases Racing Pigs, 7 & 9 p.m.

To help you plan your trip here are some pictures of fun things happening this week- you still have time to enjoy!!

Chases Racing Pigs: Show times each day are: 5, 7, & 9 p.m. through Saturday. Show is FREE.

 

Silly Safaris- Hilarious & educational

Bubba the African bullfrog is held by a very happy little girl, while voices from the crowd yell out “kiss the frog!” Do you think she does? Next shows are Thursday, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A Tarantula! (And yes she did touch it…). Thursdays show promises even more new animals.

For many more pictures from these two events go to our Go Wayne County Facebook site.  See you at the Fair.  (Remember- the Kuhlman center is air conditioned and a great place to take a break from the heat and see all the exhibits!


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Cook and Belle

June 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Country artists Cook and Belle rocked the 4H Fairgrounds last night with a great set of music.

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cook & belle crowd interaction

Things got pretty “interactive” with the crowd as fans were treated to some more intimate one-on-one performances.  :)   The music, and the weather, couldn’t have been more perfect.  Cook and Belle put on a great show.

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A Sampling Of Live Music From The Wayne County 4H Fair

June 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Enjoying "Savannah Jack" at the 4H Fair

Enjoying "Savannah Jack" at the 4H Fair

This week has been full of fun and great talent at the fair.  We’ve watched Savannah Jack (video below) who not only were great musicians but also entertained the crowd with songs about “Big Daddy Donuts” and other humor.  (By the way the donuts really are good and right by the stage).

Tonight you can still see Cook and Belle in concert at 7 & 8:30 and tomorrow night  on stage will be the Wayne County Idol Finals, sponsored by Kicks 96.  Look below to see what you may be missing and get out to the fair!  Tonight FIREWORKS!!!  Tomorrow is the last day to enjoy the fair… food, fun and entertainment.

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What’s on tap this weekend…

June 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Garcia and Scott Playing J&J Winery Tonight

7:00pm – 10:30pm

Cook and Belle at Wayne County Fairgrounds

More Info…

Fireworks at Dusk

Wayne County 4H Fair

Cambridge City 175th Anniversary Celebration

Cambridge City will celebrate its 175 years during the last week in June, with many events on both weekends. Plein Air (outdoor) artists will paint on Saturday, June 25 with the winner receiving $500 and the painting will be donated to our new public library. Other events: queen contest, talent show, cemetery walk, community worship service, quilt show, crafters, yard sales, car show, farmer’s market, tasting party, vendors, music, and fireworks on July 3. Cambridge City is on US 40 in Wayne County, 50 miles east of Indianapolis.

Beach Party Week at E Street Pub

Tonight – Beer Pong tourney and live acoustic with Pony and Mary Jane

Saturday night – Beach Party with Lipstick!  More info…

Glen Miller Park

So, what are YOU doing this weekend?  Report your fun event plans below!  And see the Event Calendar for more stuff going on in Wayne County this weekend!

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Helicopter Rides At The Wayne County 4H Fair

June 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment

What could be more fun than to get an aerial view of the 4H Fair?

That’s just what you can do when you take a helicopter ride and circle the fair.  See the video below (ignore my soundtrack- I always have to say something even though I know we are filming…)

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Cook And Belle Live In Concert At The 4H Fair, Wayne Co

June 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Tonight, Friday, June 24, Cook and Belle will be center stage giving a free live concert at the Wayne County 4H fairgrounds.  Two concert times are scheduled for 7 & 8:30 p.m.

“Mixing raw passion, soul, and a gospel influence makes Cook & Belle’s hit country a sound of its own.In the past 10 years, Cook & Belle have opened for such artist as: Dierks Bentley, Randy Travis, Rascal Flatts, Joe Nichols, Joe Diffie, The Charlie Daniels Band, Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar, Sara Evans, Phil Vasser and Craig Morgan.”

Did we mention it’s FREE?  You can visit their website at CookandBelle.com

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Kids Day at the 4H Fair

June 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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4h fair, wayne county fairgrounds, kids dayKids’ prayers were answered today as the rain held off for a fun-filled day of rides, games, and great fair food! GWC was there enjoying it as well,  capturing a few smiles to share with readers (see below).

After visiting Poor Jack’s amusements,  bring the kids to the Outdoor Platform for story-telling and music by Martha Hall Bowman, starting at 5 p.m.  Then, at 6 p.m. in the FFA Fun Barn, come watch the Kiddie Tractor Pull.  If you haven’t come out to the Wayne County Fairgrounds yet this week,  come see what you’ve been missing!

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Kamearah, Kea, and Kayden Cooper won prizes at the dart balloon game

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Maddie Lindley excitedly waits in line to ride the bumper cars

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Tierney Mathews and Kalleigh Smith enjoy riding in the engine car of the train

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Lili and Zander Inderstrodt take a break with refreshing snow cones

"I won a fish....now what?"

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Rabbits and Horses and Pigs, Oh My!

June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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4h fair, wayne county fairgrounds, rabbit show, mini-rex

Madilyn (left) and Molly (right) Coomes with "Chloe" and "Chunky Chip", their entries in the Mini-Rex category of the Rabbit Show.

One would think that entering a single event at the 4H fair would be hard enough, but for the Coomes sisters, that is definitely not true.  Madilyn and Molly Coomes of Centerville certainly have their hands full during this year’s 4H Fair at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.  Their entries include rabbits, horses, pigs, sheep, foods, and macrame.

Each of the sisters participate separately, with their own individual entries.  Madilyn, 13, has been doing this for three years.  Her younger sister, Molly, 10,  joined the 4H Shows two years ago.  “Working with the animals is my favorite part of the process”,  explained Madilyn.  While Molly’s favorite part is getting to show the animals.

GWC will follow up with the Coomes sisters to see how the shows this week turned out for them.  Stay tuned….

To find out when the girls will be showing again, see the complete fair schedule.

Got great pics or stories to share about your 4H Fair experience?  Let us know here or post on our Facebook Page.

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Special Days at the 4H Fair!

June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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4h fair richmond indiana, wayne county fairgroundsToday is Senior Citizen Day at the 4H Fair with FREE parking for Seniors (55 & over).  Come on out to the Hat Trick Petting Zoo to meet and talk about the exotic animals at 4p.m. and then cheer on locals at the Wayne County Idol or see the Antique Tractor Parade at 6 p.m.

Tomorrow is Kids Day and the amusement park opens at NOON!  Kids get $5.00 off arm bands from 12-4:30 p.m.   After the fun with rides and games, bring the kids over to the Outdoor Platform for Kids Stories & Music by Martha Hall Bowman.  At 6 p.m. join in on the fun with the Kiddie Tractor Pull in the FFA Fun Barn.

Also on Thursday is College Day!  A college ID will get you FREE parking!

These are only a few of the events going on today and tomorrow.  For a complete schedule of events, Click Here

Hope to see you there!!

Check out the pictures on GWC’s Facebook page.

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Savannah Jack and Tractor Pulls at 4H Fair

June 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
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At the 4h Fair this evening, I had to choose between the tractor pull and a great band, Savannah Jack.  I couldn’t choose so I hit them both.

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savannah jack

Great music and they were all pretty funny too.  The band is really taking off.  They’ve just recorded the first 3 episodes of their own TV show, a new album, and have done numerous concerts with Kenny Rogers and several other country greats.  You can find out more on the Savannah Jack website.

Tractor Pull

Recommendation:  Ear plugs or don’t stand this close to the starting line…

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wayne county 4h fair tractor pull

wayne county 4h fair tractor pull

I found out first hand the reason you can hear these things from anywhere in Richmond, and probably a good chunk of Wayne County.

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Entrants Prepare Sheep for Show Today

June 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Allison Belork with "Bob" preparing for the show today

The 4H Sheep Show is starting right now at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.   Earlier today, the place was buzzing with everyone getting ready for the 4:00 show.  Allsion Belork of Cambridge City (see photo at right) was shearing her 121-pound Suffolk sheep named “Bob.”  This is Allison’s 9th year participating in the 4H fair, and each year she has a sheep named Bob as well as an entrant in the cattle show.

Zack Olsen, 11, of Milton (see photo below) has been competing in the Sheep Show since 2007.   As a group from the Boys and Girls Club approach to watch (bottom right) he graciously stops his washing and allows them to come closer to pet his sheep, “Big Toe.”

For a complete schedule of events for this year’s 4H Fair, Click Here.

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Variety Abounds at 4H Fair’s Petting Zoo

June 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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The 4H Fair has so many fun things for kids (and kids at heart) to do,  including Susan and Terry Hatfield’s  Hat Trick Exotic Petting Zoo and Pony Rides.  There is no cost to pet the animals, and only $1.00 for a full cup of food to feed them!

The animals available to pet and feed  include a Tibetan Yak, a miniature buffalo named Bill, a pot belly pig, a miniature horse, a llama, a camel, pygmy goats, Nigerian goats (including twin dwarfs), and a miniature donkey!  Also available are pony rides for $5.00.

It’s family fun for everyone, so come out and meet these wonderful animals in person!

To get a sneak peek, check out their website here.

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Wayne County 4H Fair…Tons Of Fun For Everyone!

June 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a place for the kids to "hang out" bungy at the 4H Fair

Monday, June 20, 2011

Look below for pictures of the many wonderful things at the fair this week…and these were just taken today!  All this and tomorrow night is the Savannah Jack concert Free!  Two shows…see the full schedule at GoWayneCounty.com and click on the 4H Fair schedule banner on the home page. (see more pictures on our Go Wayne County Facebook page.

Looking for a place for the kids to "hang out" bungy at the 4H Fair

Fair Food--there is nothing like it YUM!

How about a petting zoo that includes exotic animals?

The rides have started- look on the 4H Fair schedule for the special kids day(link to site on GoWayneCounty.com)

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Go Wayne County Is At The Fair…Are You?

June 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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We have just set up our canopy and we’ll be here all week!

Behind us we can hear (and see) the roller coasters and rides, the K9 crew, and music.  In front of us is a car show and to our left the horse ring where just a few minutes ago riders and horses were circling with flags.

We just sampled giant onion rings and a steak burger which were both yummy and have our eyes on funnel cake and other goodies.  A parade of tractors came by as we rode the carousel.  What fun!

The rides just opened today so come on out to the Fair.   And stop by our table to say hello.  We are giving away free business directory listings if you bring by your card for your business.

See you at the 4H Fair!

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The Animal Shows Have Begun at the 4H Fair

June 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Alex Logue proudly displays his trophy for the Mini-Swine Show today

Alex Logue proudly displays his trophy for the Mini-Swine Show today

Despite the rain earlier today,  there was a good turnout for the scheduled shows this morning and afternoon.

Nothing could curb the enthusiasm of the participants and spectators of the Swine Show.   Joey Carr, 13, of Richmond explained, “The best part of this is having fun with the animals.”

Carr has been entering his pigs and sheep for 5 years now and his younger siblings plan
to follow their big brother’s legacy.   “They’ll do anything for marshmallows!”, said
Carr as he talked about the process of training his pig for this year’s  show.

Tomorrow, the Raper Center will hold the Rabbit Show at 9 a.m., followed by the
Goat Show at 1 p.m.   Check back on GoWayneCounty.com daily for more on the
2011 4H Fair!

For a complete schedule of events, Click Here.

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