Saturday, September 24
9AM – 12 Noon EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Receive Exhibits – Excluding Animals, Prepared Foods, Cut Flowers, Artistic Design, Container Grown Plants, Horticulture, and Field Crops
Wednesday, September 28
4:00 – 8:00 PM Receive all exhibits except poultry
Thursday, September 29
8:00-10:30 AM Receive all remaining exhibits
12:00 Noon All educational booths completed
12:30 PM Judging all individual exhibits and Educational Booths
4:00 PM Gates Open
Southern Bank Car Load Special Night.
5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways open
6:00 PM Open Junior Market Hog Show – Livestock Shelter
6:00 PM On the Spot Lego Building Contest – Youth Barn
6:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
7:00 PM Queen of The Fair Contest – Entertainment Area
8:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
8:30 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Friday, September 30
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM -Special Populations Event – Gates Not Open to General Public
4:00 PM Gates open to all exhibits
5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways open
5:30 PM Math Contests – Entertainment Area
6:00 PM Open Junior Meat Goat Show – Livestock Shelter
6:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
8:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
8:30 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Saturday, October 1
11:00 AM Gates open to all exhibits
12:00 Noon Powers Great American Midways open
12:00 Noon Open Junior Market Lamb Show – Livestock Shelter
2:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
3:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
6:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
8:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
9:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Sunday, October 2
1:00 PM Gates open to all exhibits
1:00 PM Powers American Midways open
1:00 PM Beef Heifer Show – Livestock Shelter
2:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
3:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
6:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
8:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
9:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Monday, October 3
4:00 PM Gates Open to All Exhibits
5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways open
5:30 PM Vocational Competition, Carpentry – Educational Showplace
5:30 PM HOSA Spelling Bee – Entertainment Arena
6:00 PM “Recycled Challenged Contest” – Youth Barn
6:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
8:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
8:30 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Tuesday, October 4
8:00 – 12:00 Noon Second Flower Show Entries accepted
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE SENIOR DAY (Free admission for all persons 60 years of age and above)
12:00 Noon Pie Baking Contest – Pavilion
1:00 PM Judging Second Flower Show
3:00 PM Salute to Senior Citizens – Pavilion
4:30 PM Livestock Skillathon – Livestock Shelter
5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways Open
5:30 PM Chicken Show – Pavilion
5:30 PM Vocational Competition, Auto Mechanics – White Building
6:00 PM Spelling Bee (Grades 5-12) – Entertainment Area
6:00 PM Spelling Contest (Grades 5-12) – Entertainment Arena
6:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
8:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
8:30 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Wednesday, October 5
4:00 PM Gates open to all exhibits
4:30 PM Grades K-2 Talent Contest – Entertainment Arena
5:00 PM Cheerleading Contest – Grandstand
5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways open
6:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
7:00 PM Grades 3-5 Talent Contest – Entertainment Area
8:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
8:30 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Thursday, October 6
4:00 PM Gates open to all exhibits
4:00 PM Tractor Operators’ Contest – Grandstand
4:30 PM Grades 6-8 Talent Contest – Entertainment Arena
5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways open
5:30 PM Horse Show – Livestock Shelter
5:30 PM Vocational Competition, Masonry – Educational Showplace
5:30 PM Vocational Competition, Drafting – White Building
6:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
7:00 PM Grades 9-12 Talent Contest – Entertainment Area
8:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
8:30 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Friday, October 7
4:00 PM Gates open to all exhibits
5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways Open
5:30 PM Science Competition – Entertainment Arena
6:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
8:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
8:30 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Saturday, October 8
11:00 AM Gates open to all exhibits
12:00 Noon Powers Great American Midways Open
1:00 PM Demolition Derby – Grandstand
2:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
3:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
6:00 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
7:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
8:30 PM Electrifying Magic (Jay Mattioli) – Pavilion
9:00 PM Ember Fire Arts – Pavilion
Strolling Entertainment Nightly:
Blues Brothers (Rex & Dana)
East Coast Stilt Walkers
Other Attractions:
Twisted Dog Productions (Balloon Artist) – Pavilion 6-9 PM
Boon Hill Gallery (Chainsaw Artist) – near Red Exhibit Building
Kid’s Club – Youth Barn
Vintage Farm Equipment – Food Court Area
Sunday, October 9
8:00 AM Release Livestock Entries
2:00 – 4:00 PM Release all other entries and exhibits