Everyone is welcome to Bartlett, Nebraska for their 100th annual Wheeler County Fair! The fair is from July 28 to August 3, and it includes a rodeo, entertainment, bouncy houses and a kids foam machine.
On Monday, July 28 the fair grounds clean up will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29 will feature a ‘Blast From The Past.’ The Wheeler County Museum will be open, there will be a parade at 6 p.m. followed by a barbecue and a sand volleyball tournament in the park.
On Wednesday, July 30 the 4-H Horse Show will begin at 8 a.m. The last event of the day will be a hypnotist at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
On Thursday, July 31 starting at 9 a.m. will be the interview judging of static exhibits. From 9 a.m. to noon will be the open class entries. The Wheeler County Roping participants must enter by 6 p.m.
At 8 a.m. on Friday, August 1 will be the livestock weigh-in. The small animal show will start at 9 a.m. There will be a watermelon feed at 2 p.m. sponsored by Country Partners.
Friday evening will be the Fireman’s BBQ from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the new fire hall. Then, at 6:30 p.m. the sheep riding will start in the rodeo arena. The rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. After the rodeo the Loose Cannons band will perform.
On Saturday, August 2 the livestock show will get underway at 8 a.m. At 5 p.m. the 4-H Council Award and Recognition Program will begin. The Livestock Premium Auction will get underway at 5:30 p.m.
The ever popular steak feed will be from 5-7:30 p.m. It costs $25 per person.
…see more at this week’s Elgin Review.
