2011 Special Events
VETERANS DAY | SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT | BULLRIDING | MECHANICAL BULLRIDING
DEMOLITION DERBY | LAWNMOWER RACE | PONY RIDES
THE BOOK CORRAL | PET SHOW | NWA ALL-STAR WRESTLING
In Honor of Our Veterans
Veterans Admitted FREE
Wednesday, September 7th until 3 PM
Special recognition at Ralph Stanley Show & Draft Horse Pull
2011 Miss Russell County Fair Scholarship Pageant
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2011, 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3rd, 2011, 6:00 p.m. |
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2010 Miss Russell County Fair, 1st Runner up - Danielle Jessee |
Pro Bull Riding Series
Mechanical Bull Riding
Test Your Skills... This is the safest way of getting the feeling of riding a real bull.
Ride 'em Cowboy!
Demolition Derby
Billingsway Farms Pony Rides
Pony rides may be purchased daily.
The Book Corral Reading Program
Reading times at the specially designed "Book Corral" (in front of the Livestock Barn) at the 2011 Russell County Fair. Free to all ages.
- Friday, September 2nd - 7PM
- Saturday, September3rd - 7 PM
- Monday, September 5th - 7 PM
- Tuesday, September 6th - 7 PM
- Wednesday, September 7th - 7 PM
- Thursday, September 8th - 10 AM and 7 PM
- Friday, September 9th - 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM and 7 PM
- Saturday, September 10th, 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM and 7 PM
2011 Pet Show
Saturday, September 10th - 12 Noon
Registration Begins at 11:30 AM, under the Pavilion
Sponsored by: Southwest Virginia Veterinary Services
Chairperson: Ruth Johnson
First Place - Trophies
First Thru Fifth - Ribbons
Pure breds and mutts Welcome! Pets must be on lead or caged. Virginia Wildlife, reptiles, insects and arachnids NOT permitted on pet show grounds. Costumes must not be attached in any harmful way to animal.
Any animal that appears to be sick will not be allowed to participate at chairpersons discretion.
Any acts of cruelty to pets anywhere on fairgrounds will be immediate cause for denied participation and/or dismissal from Pet Show. Any animal showing aggressive behavior may be asked to leave. This will be at the Chairperson’s discretion.
CLASS NO.
- Best Cat Overall (based on temperament and how healthy they appear)
- Pet Costume (Children 12 and under)
- Pet Costume (Adult 13 and up)
Short Break to Undress Pets - Exotics Class (most unusual pet)
- Dog Obedience (Adult)
- Dog Obedience (Children)
- Pet/Owner Look Alike (Adult)
- Pet/Owner Look Alike (Children)
- Owner/Pet Relationship (Adult and Children)
- Pet Tricks (Adult)
- Pet Tricks (Children)
- Obstacle Course (Children)
- Obstacle Course (Adult)
- Veteran’s Class –Child (Dogs 7 yrs & over)
- Veteran’s Class– Adult (Dogs 7 yrs & over)
- Child’s Champion (All 1st Place Winners Compete)
- Adult Champion (All 1st Place Winners Compete)
CHILD CLASSES - Kids must be 12 years old and under
ADULT CLASSES - Must be ages 13 and up
Obstacle Course is a Timed Event.
Registration begins at 11:30 AM (required)
Note: May call Ruth for more information or to pre-register at 276-889-5515.
SPECIAL DAY FOR PETS
Saturday, September 10th, during the PET SHOW, you can vote with a can of pet food, or dry food, for your favorite out of a special ‘jail’ of adoptable pets from the local shelter. All food collected will benefit the shelter. Bring all you CAN.
Main Event Promotions - World Class Wrestling
Friday, September 2nd - 7:00 PM
6 Big Matches, 15 Superstars featuring: AWA World Heavyweight Champion Iron Cross, Bulldog Mac, Eddie Bruiser, Crusher Musick, "Rock"-n-Roll Express Ricky Morton, "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel, Stan Lee, Ladies wrestlers and more.