1951 Whitman County Fair
PROGRAM
Friday and Saturday. September 14 and 15
Horse Show-Sunday. September 16
EXHIBITS OTHER THAN HOME ECONOMICS AND FLOWERS AT
Whitman County Fairgrounds
31/2 Miles West of Colfax on Walla Walla Highway
FRIDAY/S FEATURES
Home Economics and Flower Show Exhibits Open in Afternoon at Colfax High School
1 :00 p.m.-Judging of Flower Show at High School.
2:00 p.m.-Junior Rodeo at Fairgrounds. Rosalia Chamber of Commerce and Thornton Saddle Club in charge.
4:00 p.m.-Junior Fat Stock Show and Sale.
SATURDAY/S FEATURES
Home Economics and Flower Show Exhibits open all day at Colfax High School
9:30 a.m.-Pet Parade -Main Street, Colfax.
1 :30 p.m.-Grand Parade -Fairgrounds.
1 :45 p.m.-National Anthem, played by all bands under leadership of Kenneth Holway. Two Marches, by united bands directed by Mr. Holway.
2:00 p.m.-Introduction of Judges and Fair Directors.
2:15 p.m.-Presentation of Winner in Queen Contest-Crowning of Queen by Colleen Dyer, 1950 Queen.
2:25 p.m.-Presentation of Winning Floats in Parade.
2:35 p.m.-Parade of Livestock; Awarding of Trophies, including Fat Steer Award, Heifer Award, Foundation Herd Award, Wheat King Award.
3:00 p.m.-King County Sheriff's Posse "Drill".
3:15 p.m.-Finals -Junior Rodeo.
3:45 p.m.-Roman Exibition Ride by Beverly Vehrs, Spokane.
3:55 p.m.--'-Harness Race -Exibition (Trotter and Pacer).
4:10 p.m.-Chariot Race, prizes of $50.00 and $25.00. -Special Race.
Saturday Evening
8:00 p.m.-King County Sheriff's Posse "Drill".
8:15 p.m.-Palouse High School Band.
8:30 p.m.-Mammoth Fireworks Display.
9:00 p.m.-Dancing.
Additional Information-All floats will be judged by impartial judges rather than by applause meter. Queens will be judged in the same manner by out-of-county judges. They will be judged 40 % on personality, 40% for presentation, and 20% for appearance.
HORSE SHOW -SUNDAY
All horses to be on Fairgrounds by 8:30 a.m. Sunday, September 16. Judging of Horses starting at 9:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.-1. GRAND ENTRY
2.
Parade Class.
3.
Foals, 1951 -at halter -all breeds (winners only)
4.
King County Sheriff's Posse "Drill".
5.
Western Pleasure Class, Walk, Trot and Canter.
6.
Yearlings, 1950 -at halter -all breeds (winners only).
7.
Western Working Class -Rein Horses.
8.
Two year olds, 1947 -at halter -all breeds (winners only).
9.
Registered stallions -at halter -all breeds (winners only).
10.
Roman Race Exibition by Beverly Vehrs, Spokane.
11.
Mare and foal -at halter -all breeds (winners only).
12.
Cutting Class -using stock.
13.
Harness Racing.
14.
Chariot Race.
Music during the Show by Steve Stephani and his Hammond Organ.
COMMUNITY QUEENS
Mary Ann Bruce Elma Jean Kimm Beth Lowry
Tekoa Pine City Endicott
Evelyn Pool Cecelia Schweiger Norma Jean Danielson
Palouse Lacrosse Rosalia
Louise Black Janey Hutchison Marie Ellwart
Oakesdale Pullman St. John
June Curtis Jean Brodie Carol Burns
Garfield Colfax Steptoe
Lois Palmer Darlene Scheuerman
Farmington Winona
CARNIVAL ATTRACTIONS DAY and NIGHT
