By Rose Schneider

Animal lovers can get their fix during the Labor Day weekend 91st annual Portage County 4H Fair Friday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 4, at the Rosholt Fairgrounds.

“It seemed like fairs were a dying thing eight to 10 years ago but with all of our blood, sweat and tears, this ground has become unbelievable – our fair is growing every year,” said Rosholt Fair Association vice president Todd Wierzba.“If it wasn’t for the great people in our community and surrounding areas we wouldn’t have such a great fair.”

Admission is $5 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or $12 for a weekend pass. Fair entry is free Monday.

The demolition derby is an extra $8 for adults and $5 for children age six to 12; active military and children under 6 years old are free. Ride wristbands are $17 and are valid from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, from 1 to 5 p.m. and again 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and noon to 4 p.m. Monday. Fair parking is free.

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For more information or to subscribe over the phone, call 715-343-8045.

2017 Rosholt Fair Schedule

Friday, Sept. 1

9 a.m. – Exhibit Judging (Youth Building)

5 p.m. – Gates Open

5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – The Rick and Barry Acoustic Show

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Ride Wistbands

6:30 p.m. – Cake Auction (Bingo Stand)

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Market Animals Weighed

8:30 p.m. – Johnny Wadd&The Bazooka Joe Band

Saturday, Sept. 2

8:30 a.m. – Beef Judging (Pinkerton Building)

9 a.m. – Poultry & Rabbit Judging (Small Animal Building)

10:30 a.m. – Swine Judging (Pinkerton Building)

Noon – Parade (Starting at the Rosholt High School)

12:30 p.m. – Sheep Judging (Pinkerton Building)

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Ride Wristbands

2 p.m. – Wheel & Deal Square Dancers (North Stage)

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Bingo

3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Wayne Murphy &The Rustic Pickers

4 p.m. – Parade Winners Announced (South Stage)

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Bingo

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Ride Wristbands

7 p.m. – Market Animal Sale (Pinkerton Building)

8:30pm – Vic Ferrari Band

Sunday, Sept. 3

8 a.m. – Horse Judging (Horse Arena)

9 a.m. – Cat & Small Animal Judging (Youth Building)

10 a.m. – Dairy Goat Judging (Pinkerton Building)

10:30 a.m. – Dairy Judging (Pinkerton Building)

Noon to 4 p.m. – Bingo

Noon to 6 p.m. – Battle of the Burclaws (Duane Burclaw& the Golden Aces vs. The New Polish Sounds)

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Ride Wristbands

2:30 p.m. – Alpaca Judging – (Horse Arena)

4 p.m. – Mini & Modified Tractor Pull (Pulling Track)

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Scott Wanta/Country Roads Retraveled

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Bingo

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Ride Wristbands

8:30 p.m. – Raised Reckless

Monday, Sept. 4

8 a.m. – Animal Exhibits Released

9 a.m. – Annual Labor Day Run

Noon to 3 p.m. – Bingo

Noon to 4 p.m. – Ride Wristbands

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – The Drovers

1 p.m. – Weller’s Auto Salvage Demolition Derby

4 p.m. – Non-Animal Exhibits Released