Next week kicks off the 2019 Freestone County “World’s” Fair: The ONE and ONLY – A Texas Tradition.
Fair Week will take place from June 10th through 15th, 2019 and will commence with the traditional rodeo parade at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10th.
The parade is held in historic downtown Fairfield, Texas and will originate north of the courthouse, turn east onto Highway 84 and continue on to the W. L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds.
Always an entertaining highlight of this event, over 100 entries are anticipated in this year’s parade, including floats, bicycles, motorcycles, horses, marching bands, fire trucks and the Miss Freestone County, Miss Teen Freestone County, and Little Miss Freestone, Mini Miss Freestone, and Tiny Miss Freestone pageant contestants.
All citizens, groups, clubs and organizations are welcome and encouraged to participate. For entry information, contact Vanessa Smith at 903-389-6938 or text 903-388-2920; call Michelle Watterson at 903-389-0935; call or text Lisa Schick at 903-389-0934.
All entries, including Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl, will be judged in their parade positions and all entries must be in line by 6:00 p.m. on June 10th to be judged. Also, please remember that NO throwing of any candy, water bottles, beads, or other objects will be permitted during the parade or at any other time.
After the parade, the famous Stick Bull and Stick Barrel Racing Contest will take place in the “Ike Carden” Arena at approximately 8:00 p.m.
The Ag Mechanics Show will start on Monday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. with many projects from local Freestone County High School Students.
As well, The Home & Garden show will begin checking in projects from 7:00 a.m. until noon on Monday. They will be hosting several extra events throughout the week for the kiddos. For questions, call Coordinator Heather Idlett at 903-388-0790.
Reed Exposition Midways will once again bring their outstanding carnival to the Fair.
The carnival will be open from 6:00 p.m. until close from Monday through Friday and will open at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Passes entitling purchasers to unlimited rides will be sold each day with a different color wrist band required for each different day. The armbands will be $25.00 each.
The crowning of a new Miss Freestone County and Miss Teen Freestone County is set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11th. Admission is $5, kids under 5 free.
Little Miss Freestone, Mini Miss Freestone, and Tiny Miss Freestone will be crowned on Saturday, June 8.
Both pageant events will take place at the Fairfield High School Auditorium.
Also on Tuesday, the Go-Texan Horseshoes and Washer Tournament will be held at the Sandlots baseball/softball field by the rodeo arena.
Sign-ups will close at 6:00 p.m. with horseshoes immediately following. Cost is $20 per team.
The Youth Rodeo in Memory of Yates Manahan is sponsored by RVOS & Rollo Insurance. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th. Admission is $7 for Adults, $3 for Kids. Mail-in entries ONLY this year.
Two performances of the CPRA, UPRA Rodeos are set for Friday evening, June 14th and Saturday evening, June 15th; both nights beginning at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for Adults, $4 for Youth.
Books will open on Monday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the following In-County Events:
–Barrels
–Ribbon Roping
–Wild Cow Milking
To Enter, call Deb Manahan at 903-879-2441.
For all other professional events, books open Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 1-8001-547-6336.
Mutton Busting, sponsored by Randy Turner Services, will also take place on Friday & Saturday Nights with 20 kids selected each night.
Youth must be at least 3 years old and not over 50 lbs. to enter the Mutton Busting contest. Forms to enter can be found at all of the feed stores in Freestone County at the end of May, as well as LaDonna’s Yoakum Place in Teague.
The all-important Livestock Sale will begin at 9:30 on the morning of June 15th.
The County Fair Board welcomes and encourages anyone to donate to one of the buyer’s groups to help purchase the projects of these hard working kids. We have been so thankful for all of our generous donors over the years. Last year, the sale brought in over $500,000.
2019 Entertainment Lineup:
Monday 8:00 – 11:00 pm | Best of the Bands! Featuring Jesse Duke, Steve Idlett, & Lanky Moore
Tuesday 8:00 – 11:00 pm | The Briars
Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Christian music TBA
Thursday 8:00 – 12:00 pm | Pushwater
Friday 8:00 – 12:00 pm | Phillip Griffin Band
Saturday 8:00 – 12:00 pm – The Lanky Moore Band
For more information about the Freestone County Fair & Rodeo, visit online at freestonecountyfairandrodeo.com
Or, download the GO FAIRFIELD app to keep up with County Fair events and activities, right from your phone. Available FREE from the App Store or get it on Google Play.
A special “Thank You” to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for being the “Premier Sponsor” of the Fair, as well as the other Rodeo Sponsors. We are so very thankful to all of them for making our Rodeo and Fair, a success. They are:
–Tie Down: Buffalo Livestock & Auction
–Bareback Riding: XTO/Trend Gathering
–Saddle Bronc: Long Industries, Inc.
–Steer Wrestling: Lone Star Ag Credit
–Girls Breakaway: I-45 Wrecking Services
–Team Roping: McLeod Construction/Diamond H Trailer
–Open Barrels: Cowboy Heritage Church of Freestone County
–Bull Riding: Twisted Vine Events
–Wild Cow Milking: Grant & Minchew Auction Services
–In County Mutton Bustin’: Randy Turner Services
–In County Ribbon Roping: Community National Bank
–In County Barrels: Will Hallmark- State Farm Insurance
–Livestock Show: Citizens State Bank of Teague
In working to have as safe an environment as we can, please recall the changes that were made last year and will be enforced during the 2019 Freestone County Fair and Rodeo. We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. There is something for everyone at the fair. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Please remember:
–NO ATVs or Golf Carts will be permitted anywhere on the fairground property or premises.
–NO contestant / exhibitor / spectator vehicles or trailers will be permitted inside the rodeo arena grounds.
–NO throwing of any candy, water bottles, beads, or other objects will be permitted during the parade or at any other time.
–All Stock Trailers planning to be left overnight must be parked in the Fairfield ISD Football parking lot.
It takes a lot of hard work to make this event happen. Thanks to the following:
Fair Board Officers:
President – Clint Minchew
Vice-President – Sid Fryer
Secretary – Heather Stuver
Treasurer – Scott Holmes
Board Members – Hubie Fryer, Frank Bonner, Todd Craig, Jody Bodine, and Jason Lewis
Advisors to the Board – Daniel Phillips & Erin Davis
The 2019 Committee Chairs:
–Frank Bonner – Livestock Show
–Heather Idlett – Home and Garden Show
–Vanessa Smith – Parade Committee & Entertainment
–Hubie Fryer – Vendors & Booths
–Sid Fryer – Rodeo
–Missy Newhouse – Coronation
–Will McSwane & Clint Minchew – Livestock Sale
–Heather Stuver – Advertising
–Jody Bodine-Safety
There is something for everyone at the fair. Don’t miss out on the fun!
