Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Clark County Fair means fun for all

It is time to put the family in the car and take a little extra money for gas for a pleasure trip to the Clark County Fair.

The fair's opening act, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, will be old time gospel  with Don Clark of Arkadelphia.

Gracie Leamons said, "If you are reading this early, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, fair officials say not to miss the Clark act.

"If you are reading this article on Wednesday, Sept. 14, remember the fair parade at 5 p.m. in downtown Arkadelphia."

The 2005 county fair theme is "Clark County's Celebrated Past," with this years big events at the fairgrounds happening through Saturday.

Leamons said Elaine Cox is this year's fair board president. She can be reached at the fair office: (870) 246-2281.

Leamons said First State Bank of Gurdon and the US Bank will once again sell the advanced armbands.

She said the cost of an armband, to get discount rides on the fair midway, has been set at $8.

Advanced reduced price armbands must be bought before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 (so hurry if you are reading this on Tuesday).

After this date, armbands may be purchased at a higher price from the carnival. Armbands are good for only one night at the carnival.

The gospel singers will start Tuesday evening, as the fair livestock is being brought in for registration. The singing will be on stage in the Clark County Fair Commercial Building.

She said the gospel performance is free to the public, but parking to get into the fair is $3 a carload.

"Considering you can have an unlimited number of people in the car, this is not too bad," she said.

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Clark County Fair Parade starts on Main Street at 5 p.m. Carnival Armband Night Number Two is at 6 p.m.; followed by a 9:30 p.m. door prize drawing at the commercial building.

Thursday, Sept. 15: Educational Building is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., the Third Carnival Armband Night starts at 6 p.m.; the beef and dairy show starts at 6 p.m.; with the night ending at 9:30 p.m. when there is a drawing for a door prize.

On Friday, Sept. 16, the petting zoo will take place at 9 a.m. There will be a pet photo contest, with winning photos on display.

On Saturday, Sept. 17: the 4H Poultry Chain Sale is scheduled for 10 a.m.; the George T. Sharp Junior Livestock Sale at 10:30 a.m. with an appreciation luncheon for premium buyers There is a Pee Wee Livestock Show at 6 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 18, participants should pick up all exhibits from 2 until 3 p.m., or forfeit awards. No exceptions.