Announcements and Acknowledgements

Announcements

The Sanders County Fair Commission takes pleasure in announcing that the annual fair of Sanders County will be held on the fairgrounds at Plains, Montana, from Monday, August 25, 2008 through Sunday, August 31, 2008.

 

We urge the cooperation of all to provide a valuable, educational and fun-filled event.  The Fair Commission makes every effort to provide generous premium awards for its various activities and exhibits, as they are a great influence in bringing together the various communities of Sanders County.  This is your fair and you make it better by your participation.

 

Pre-sale of Arena Event Tickets will be available after July 1, 2008.  Tickets may be obtained three different ways.  Please choose the method most convenient for you.

            1.  In person - visit the fair office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday), select the seating you desire for any given event you wish to attend and then pay for the tickets with cash, money order or credit card.

            2.  By telephone - call the fair office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday), select the tickets for the events you wish to attend and pay for the tickets using a credit card.

            3.  On-Line - visit our website at www.sanderscountyfair.com, select click on the big tent (Sanders County Fair) and select “Arena Events” from the menu and follow the instructions provided in order to select the tickets for the events you wish to attend.

            All tickets will be mailed out from the fair office; no tickets will be mailed after Monday, August 15, 2008.  After August 15th, tickets will be held and will be available on the day of the event at the “will call” window at the Fair Ticket Office.  Please pick-up your tickets no later than two (2) hours prior to the event.

           

No seating is guaranteed until paid for.  The fair accepts VISA, Master Card or American Express Card.  During the fair, the Ticket Office will be open and selling arena event tickets from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.  Please note that the Demolition Derby sells out every year.  To insure your attendance, you must purchase your tickets as early as you can.

 

Veterinarian Services for the Sanders County Fair are those of health officer only.  All livestock exhibitors are directly responsible for the health care of their animals by the veterinarian of their choice.  The Sanders County Fair is not liable for any expense incurred for the treatment of livestock.  All livestock must have a veterinarian’s certificate of health, or must pass a health inspection by the Fair’s veterinarian on Wednesday, August 27.  Livestock which does not have a current health inspection certificate, or have not been inspected by the Fair’s veterinarian, are prohibited from being on the fairgrounds.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.  If you bring an animal or animals onto the fairgrounds, and they do not have a current health inspection, or haven’t been inspected by the Fair’s veterinarian, you will be required to remove your animals immediately.

Dogs:  Only “seeing eye” dogs or police working dogs are permitted on the fairgrounds.  Leave you dog(s) at home or keep them in you vehicle/RV if you bring them to the fair.  Please keep in mind the weather can be difficult for animals in closed vehicles.

 

Complaints: If you feel there is something that needs the attention of the Fair Manager or Fair Commission, please take note of the situation and present it at the Fair Commission meeting following the conclusion of the fair, either in person or in writing.  This is your fair and your input is important to us.  Any dangerous situation should be reported immediately to the appropriate Building Superintendent or to the Fair Office.

 

Open Class Premium Monetary Awards will be paid from the Cashier’s Office only beginning at noon on Saturday, August 30, and continuing on through Sunday, August 31.  Because of our accounting procedures, premiums will not be paid at any other time.  If you fail to collect your premium payment during this time, your premium is forfeited.

 

OPEN CLASS PREMIUM MONIES WILL BE PAID IN CASH ONLY FROM THE CASHIER’S OFFICE - NO PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE BY CHECK.

 

Special Awards, including plaques or added monies, are the responsibility of the sponsors.  No guarantee of delivery is given by the Sanders County Fair Commission.

 

Alcoholic Beverages: In keeping with the family atmosphere of the Sanders County Fair, alcoholic beverages may be consumed only within the confines of the beer garden or the drinking seating sections of the main arena.  Alcoholic beverages are not permitted anywhere else on the fairgrounds!

 

No coolers of any size are permitted in the main arena.  Our ticket takers and ushers (members of the Clark Fork Valley Shrine Club) will prevent coolers from being carried into the main arena.  Plan ahead and leave your coolers at home.

 

Acknowledgements ~ Who Makes the Fair Possible

 

SANDERS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

Carol Brooker - Chairman, Harold (Hank) Laws and J. Gail Patton

 

SANDERS COUNTY FAIR COMMISSION

Glen Magera, Hot Springs, Chairman

Chris McGuigan, Plains, Vice Chairman

Russell (Bruce) Icenoggle, Plains

Lynn Lanzoni, Thompson Falls

Roberta Smith, Trout Creek

 

SANDERS COUNTY FAIR MANAGEMENT

Mike Hashisaki, Manager

Ruth Hamilton, Secretary

Pat Bursell, Assistant Secretary

Melinda Meckler, Cashier

Kim & Margaret McNeil, Grounds Management

 

SANDERS COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS

John Halpop

Meghan Phillippi

 

OPEN CLASS SUPERINTENDENTS

Sherry Hagerman-Benton - Agriculture

Betty Brown - Arts, Crafts & Photography

Elizabeth Riffle – Culinary Arts

Della Garrison - Floriculture

Sherry Hagerman-Benton - Horticulture

Michele McGuigan - Horse Show

Jim Newman - Livestock

 - Parade

Bill Saint - Poultry & Rabbits

Jeanie Pinkley - Sewing & Needlecraft

 

SERVICES

 

“Special Thanks goes to all those who donate their time, labor and services to the

Sanders County Fair!”

 

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