BOULDER — The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, “A Fair of the Heart,” kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Jefferson County Recreation Park located one-half mile south of Boulder.
The event is affordable fun for the whole family with free admission and a $2 per car parking fee Friday and Saturday.
The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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Entertainment includes displays and exhibits along with the Boulder River Carousel, bounce houses, 4-H animals, a baked goods auction, and friendly competitions. New events include an ax throwing tournament and a Fiber Fest. Food vendors will be on hand, and breakfasts will be served up at the rodeo concession stand on Friday and Sunday.
Events for Wednesday, Aug. 21, include 4-H judging and Big Rock Barrel Racing. On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Jefferson County Rodeo Association sponsors the free Big Deal In-County Rodeo. Friday features a kids’ horse show and rodeo, kids’ parade in Boulder, and NRA Jefferson County Rodeo.
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In addition, the Whitehall Floral Club sponsors a free flower design workshop for kids, and a Veggie Creation Station helps kids prepare to enter the Broccoli Contest. Friday’s events include a rodeo parade on main street, and another exciting Jefferson County NRA Rodeo and the Wild Ride.
On Saturday, Aug. 24, will feature Nightcrawlers band, a clown/magic show, Professor Flim Flam, and the Tiernan Irish Dancers. In addition, the Boulder Community Library will sponsor a Story Walk. There will also be a 4-H animal auction and a baked goods auction, along with a barbecue. Also, Rich Matoon and Mary Papoulis play in the white barn.
When night falls Saturday, the Longhorn Band will play for the fair’s barn dance. Boulder’s own Clint Rieder and his band will also serve up a lively mixture of new and classic country and rock. This family-friendly event costs $2.
On Sunday, Aug. 25, there will be a kids’ stick horse rodeo and free kids’ hunt in the hay. Toni Person Puppets will present a classic puppet show and a local band, Depot Hill, will play lively music to close another Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo.
To enter exhibits, download the schedule and coloring contest sheet, go to jeffersonmtfairrodeo.org, or look for fair books in local businesses. For more details, call 406-225-4039.
