Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 9:08 PMUpdated Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 9:25 PM
Rhianna Velasquez, 14, uses a blower to dry Betty, a Boer goat, on Thursday before showing her in the production class at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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Friday
9 a.m.-8 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public.
9 a.m.: Judging 4-H/FFA Rabbits.
10 a.m.: 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef, Beef Showmanship.
1 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Market Beef, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand; Champion Market Beef, Champion Selection.
Judge Rod Willie talks to contestants competing in intermediate market showmanship on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Noon: Demolition Derby, $15. Doors open at 10 a.m. Tickets at Handlebar Motorsports, Fender Menders, Durango Muffler and Walker’s Do It Best Hardware in Ignacio.
Noon-4 p.m.: Community 4-H Barbecue Cook Off, Senior Center lawn. $10 at the door. Advance tickers $8 adults, $5 seniors and children. Tickets: 382-6465 or 4-H members.
5 p.m.: Silver Steaks, Silver Loin and Silver Chop Award presentation.
5:45 p.m.: Fair Royalty Crowning.
6 p.m.: Junior Livestock Sale, pavilion.
9 p.m.-midnight: Fair Family Dance, patio. $5 at the door.
Violet Mazenko, 14, holds her senior market showmanship grand champion ribbon and belt buckle after winning the top prize with her Boer goat, Buckles, on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Jerry McBride
Sunday
8:30 a.m.: Cowboy Church, pavilion.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public.
1:30 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Catch-it contest.
Beer Garden
Open Thursday to Saturday.
Judges select the grand champion of the food preservation category on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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Ralph Nunez, owner of Dairy Dream Treats, cooks up ribbon fries on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The stands were full on Thursday for the goat show during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Stuffed animals are ready to be judged Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The photography contest on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Emily Miller and Harry Greer judge the children handy crafts category on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Judge Rod Willie talks with contestants who are competing in senior market showmanship on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Judge Rod Willie looks over contestants who are competing in intermediate market showmanship on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Violet Mazenko, 14, stands with her Boer goat, Buckles, after winning the grand champion ribbon in senior market showmanship on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Violet Mazenko, 14, holds her senior market showmanship grand champion ribbon and belt buckle after winning the top prize with her Boer goat, Buckles, on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Savannah Mathews, 10, and her brother Derick, 5, with their Nubian goats before showing them on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Judges take to the task of picking the grand champion of the food preservation category on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Aubrey McKellis talks with Judge Rod Willie while competing in senior market showmanship on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
From left, Guy Wright, 18, Gary Wright, 16, Ben Elliott, 16, Billy Greer, 15, and Annabel Carithers, 15, sit around and talk on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Naquia Kincherlow demonstrates Quick Care Quality Products on the boots of Cyrus Cosio, 13, that she and her husband Robert Kincherlow are selling on Thursday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds.
The before and after with Quick Care Quality Products that Naquia Kincherlow demonstrated on the boots of Cyrus Cosio, 13, that she and her husband Robert Kincherlow are selling on Thursday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Rhianna Velasquez, 14, uses a blower to dry Betty, a Boer goat, on Thursday before showing her in the production class during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Savannah Mathews, 10, and her brother Derick, 5, with their Nubian goats before showing them on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Contestants get their goats ready on Thursday during the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
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