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Hidalgo County Fair - A Family Event
The Hidalgo County Fair, one of the biggest events takes place at the fairgrounds in Lordsburg, the third or fourth weekend of August. This annual event brings people from the outlying communities together with their city neighbors. As fair officials put the finishing touches on the county fair, the excitement escalates with each passing day as fair time draws near. There is no better place to plan a family outing, than the Hidalgo County Fair. Where else can you have so much fun for a mere two-dollar admission fee per person?
There is much fun and excitement to be had! So many activities are planned for our Hidalgo county residents. Youngsters and those not so young in age, but still young at heart, will be exhibiting their baking, sewing, canning and talents in arts and crafts. Exhibits will also include the vegetables and flowers raised by our talented gardeners. Entry divisions include 4-H, youth and adult. There is a category for everyone. Everyone is encouraged to bring their goods to town and place them in competition.
Early Friday morning, the center of activity is the livestock show ring. 4-H and FFA boys and girls show their livestock. This is the culmination of several months' work as our young people exhibit their pigs, steers, and lambs. These young people have put many long hours and a lot of work into their livestock projects. These youngsters are a sight to see as they show their animals and their courtesy and good sportsmanship is always exceptional.
Following the exhibiting of livestock is the Pee Wee Showmanship Contest. This provides the younger folks who are not old enough to be in 4-H and FFA a chance to get involved. A fun time is experienced by all.
Friday afternoon beginning at 5 o'clock the Fair Parade can be seen on Railroad Avenue. Wide arrays of entries provide much for your viewing enjoyment.
The Junior Rodeo provides spectators an opportunity to see our young cowboys and cowgirls at their best. Young people from our community as well as neighboring counties participate in this event which is scheduled for Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Thursday and Friday nights, the spotlight will be on the Ranch Rodeo. Ranch teams will exhibit their talents and show spectators some of the activities they do on their ranches. This is a fantastic event and always enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
Saturday afternoon is the Junior Livestock Sale that begins at 2 o'clock. Businesses and individuals will be on hand to bid on the prize-winning livestock that has qualified for the sale. This provides an excellent opportunity to buy pork, beef or lamb for your freezer.
The Rodeo de Hidalgo is held on Saturday night. Events include bull riding, calf roping, team roping and barrel racing. This always proves to be a spectacular event! Rodeo at its best can be seen in the rodeo arena on Saturday night.
The carnival will be open for the pleasure of all ages Friday through Sunday. Commercial and educational exhibits will be open all three days of the fair. There are always all the good food concessions where everyone can eat till their hearts content.
Fair goers can kick up their heels at the big fair dance on Saturday night from 9 till 1 under the big tent.
Enjoy a special time with your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors. Come on out and share time with your loved ones and create memories you'll cherish for a lifetime. See you at the Hidalgo County Fair!
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