Barbour County Fair
Schedule of Events
August 21, 2008
Saturday, Admission Free
8 a.m.: Registration for Barbour County Fair 5K Run/Walk
9 a.m.: Barbour County Fair 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Mountain Hospice
10 a.m.: Enter 4-H projects
10 a.m.: Miniature Horse Show, Covered Arena
1 p.m.: Registration for Irish Road Bowling
1:30 p.m.: Irish Road Bowling
6:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies
7 p.m.: Queen’s Pageant, reception following, (open to public)
Sunday, Admission Free
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Registration for Car and Tractor Show, show to follow registration.
1 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Horse Show
1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: County Singing Convention
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Registration of exhibits (except for horticulture)
3 p.m.: Awards for Car and Tractor Show
6 p.m.: Talent Show presented by the Junior Fair Board
Monday, Admission Free
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Registration of exhibits
5 p.m.: Commercial exhibits open
7 p.m.
Elkins First Snowstorm of 2008
Flu Shots
Giving Back to the Community
Snow Traffic
Halloween Costume Contest
Laptop iPod Giveaway
Christmas Child Ribbon Cutting
Indian Dance Troupe
11 Youths Act as Minor Court for Queen’s Pageant
August 21, 2008
This year, 11 youths will serve in the 2008 Barbour County Fair Minor Court. Their duties will begin at the Queen’s Pageant on Saturday and continue throughout the week. » Full Story
2008 Barbour County Fair Board of Directors
August 21, 2008
Executive Board :
John Loyd, president
Terry Wilfong, first vice president
Ron Schoonover, second vice president
Debbie Schoonover, secretary
» Full Story
John Loyd, president
Terry Wilfong, first vice president
Ron Schoonover, second vice president
Debbie Schoonover, secretary
» Full Story
Barbour County Fair Theme Promises Great Adventures
August 21, 2008
By BEN SIMMONS
Staff Writer
Across the state, folks are gearing up for a great adventure as the Barbour County Fair rolls back into town on Saturday. » Full Story
Staff Writer
Across the state, folks are gearing up for a great adventure as the Barbour County Fair rolls back into town on Saturday. » Full Story
Bill Renzelli Selected as Fair Board Member of the Year
August 21, 2008
The Barbour County Fair Board members selected Bill Renzelli of Philippi as Fair Board Member of the year.
This person is honored for his dedication and hard work as a fair board member. » Full Story
This person is honored for his dedication and hard work as a fair board member. » Full Story
Chuck Wicks to Hit the Stage Aug. 28
August 21, 2008
Singer/songwriter Chuck Wicks, who recently began taking the country music format by storm with his hit debut single “Stealing Cinderella,” will take the stage at the Barbour County Fair w » Full Story
Engines Growl &?Mud Flies at Fairgrounds
August 21, 2008
North Central WV?Pepsi Points Series Demolition DerbyThe Barbour County Fair has once again teamed up with Thomas Motorsports LLC in promoting the 2008 Series of the North Central WV Peps » Full Story
Five Vie for the Title of Miss Barbour County Fair
August 21, 2008
By BEN SIMMONSStaff Writer
The Barbour County Fair kicks off in style Saturday as five Barbour County young ladies will be competing for the 2008 Miss Barbour Cou » Full Story
From the Fair Manager:
August 21, 2008
It is hard to believe the 2008 fair is only a few days away. It feels like we just got cleaned up from 2007. » Full Story
Halfway to Hazard Mixes Country with Rock ’n’ Roll
August 21, 2008
Halfway to Hazard, comprised of Chad Warrix and David Tolliver, will take its “little bit country, little bit rock ’n’ roll” sound to the stage at the Barbour County Fair for p » Full Story
Kisamore was the Epitome of Barbour County
August 21, 2008
From the moment you meet Miss Barbour County 2007 Kaitlin Lorelle Kisamore, you know she represents everything good about Barbour County. » Full Story
Lucille Kines Receives Hall of Fame Award
August 21, 2008
During the annual Barbour County Fair Association Awards Banquet in October, Lucille Kines received the 2007 Hall of Fame Award. » Full Story
Motor Sport Committee & Bill Kelley Racing Present ATV?Races
August 21, 2008
The 2008 edition of the Barbour County Fair is continuing the partnership with Bill Kelley Racing of Philippi in presenting one of the more popular events of the fair. » Full Story
Mountain?Hospice Brings Exciting New Event to the Barbour County Fair
August 21, 2008
Mountain Hospice is hosting a new game in which players can take a chance at hitting the correct six-digit number and winning $50,000. » Full Story
Officials: Fair Offers Eight Days of Adventure
August 21, 2008
From The President
Those of us who worked the first Barbour County Fair in 1976 could never imagine that the fair would develop into the program that will be provided this year. » Full Story
Those of us who worked the first Barbour County Fair in 1976 could never imagine that the fair would develop into the program that will be provided this year. » Full Story
PB Senior Serving As Escort in Pageant
August 21, 2008
The great adventure will begin Saturday for Stanley Wolfe, who has been selected to serve as escort to the five contestants vying for the 2008 Miss Barbour County Fair Queen. » Full Story
Professional Wrestling Featured Wednesday
August 21, 2008
By BEN SIMMONS
Staff Writer
The thunderous eruption of bodyslams will rumble the Barbour County Fairgrounds on Wednesday as superstars of the AWA Sanctioned Mounta » Full Story
Staff Writer
The thunderous eruption of bodyslams will rumble the Barbour County Fairgrounds on Wednesday as superstars of the AWA Sanctioned Mounta » Full Story
Schedule of Events
August 21, 2008
Saturday, Admission Free
8 a.m.: Registration for Barbour County Fair 5K Run/Walk
9 a.m.: Barbour County Fair 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Mountain Hospice
10 a.m. » Full Story
8 a.m.: Registration for Barbour County Fair 5K Run/Walk
9 a.m.: Barbour County Fair 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Mountain Hospice
10 a.m. » Full Story
Third Annual Lawn Mower Racing Slated for Wednesday Evening
August 21, 2008
The Barbour County Fair Motor Sports Committee is looking forward to its third year of lawn mower racing on Wednesday evening in the open arena. » Full Story
Whiskey Falls Share Extraordinary Musical Skills
August 21, 2008
Country music’s Whiskey Falls will take the Barbour County Fair stage with performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Aug. 29. » Full Story