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Livestock Registration is Open

5/16/2022

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NEW: We are excited to be using the same online system (Fair Entry) that our Extension Office and other local fairs use for registering livestock projects. Registration opened on May 1st. If you haven't yet registered your project, you can visit washmofair.com and click the "Register Exhibits" button at the top left, or use the shortcuts at the bottom of this e-mail to complete your registration. Reminder: Livestock entries must be registered by July 1!

Fair Admission: Ticket purchases will not be made through the same system as the livestock registration. Visit e-tix to purchase season tickets. Our Queen Contestants will be providing promo codes in June for a discount on tickets, so if you don't already have yours, keep an eye out for that! Exhibitors will use the same style ticket as other fairgoers and are encouraged to get a daily re-entry wristband.

Parking Passes/Needed Items: You will receive your packet when you bring your animal to the fairgrounds. Exhibitors bringing animals after the first day can pick up packets Tuesday evening, 6-10 p.m. After that, packets will be available at the South Traffic Gate during fair hours.

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8 Livestock Scholarships Awarded

5/16/2022

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Congratulations to these local senior livestock exhibitors that were selected to receive 2022 Livestock Scholarships! These scholarships are funded 100% by the exhibitors themselves from a 1% deduction in all Blue Ribbon Auction checks.  Applications for Livestock Scholarships are due March 31 each year.
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All About Online Tickets (2022)

12/20/2021

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Benefits of Online Tickets

DISCOUNTS
Ticket discounts are not available at the box office, so you will have to purchase online to take advantage of one of our money-saving offers!  The earlier you buy, the better the discount - watch our Facebook Page for special offers.

LOST TICKET INSURANCE
Tickets purchased online can be canceled and re-issued in the event of loss or theft.  No more stressing over that ticket that fell out of your pocket (or your child's) up on the Midway!  Better still, no stressing after you print your tickets and then forget where you put them.  Just re-open the e-mail and print them again.  Lost or deleted the e-mail?  See the FAQ below for help.
 
CONVENIENCE
That phone that you carry everywhere... did you know it could hold your ticket?  Purchase tickets when it is convenient for you from the comfort of your home.  Print them as needed, or text the images to family members so they don't get mixed up!
 
Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I GET MY TICKET?
An e-mail confirmation will be automatically sent from our ticketing partner, e-tix.  The e-mail will include a link to view/print your tickets.
 
DO I HAVE TO PRINT MY TICKET?
Nope!  Mobile tickets can be scanned at the gates, right from your phone!  If you open the "View My Tickets" link on a mobile device, the mobile version of the ticket comes up.  It also gives you the option to save the ticket right on your homescreen!  Important:   Tickets cannot be printed from a mobile device, as the layout has been optimized for presentation on a phone.  If you want printed tickets, please open the link on a desktop or laptop computer and print from there.
 
WHAT IF I LOST MY E-MAIL OR DIDN'T RECEIVE IT?
No problem!  First, check your junk mail just in case.  If you still cannot locate your ticket e-mail, just call the Fair Office (636-239-2715) and the confirmation e-mail can be re-sent to you.  
 
I SAW DISCOUNTED TICKETS OFFERED AT AN ONLINE SWAP SHOP...  IS IT VALID?
While we understand that people will share tickets, we do not recommend purchasing tickets from places other than our authorized ticket outlets (washmofair.com, e-tix.com, Chamber/Fair Office).  If an unauthorized seller sold a ticket to multiple people, the ticket may be listed as "redeemed" when you arrive at the fair.  Since tickets will scan only once at the gate, people who arrive at the gate with a ticket that has already been redeemed will have to purchase a valid ticket from the gatehouse before entering the fair.
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Contest Details

5/29/2021

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FIRST DAY TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, JUNE 7 AT 9 A.M.!

​Register online at www.washmofair.com/registration. 

Registration Deadline:  Friday, July 16 (some contests will allow on-site registration)

Check-In required for each contest.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start of contest.
 
 
ADULT SUPER FARMER CONTEST
Wednesday, August 4, approx. 6:30 p.m.
Hog Arena    Ages:  15 and up
• Limited to first 25 couples.
• On-site registration only.
• Teams (made of 1 male, 1 female) earn points based on how quickly they complete a variety of farm-related tasks.  Most total points wins.
• Prize:  1st—$75, 2nd—$60, 3rd—$45

BINGO 
Sunday, August 8, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center   All Ages
On-site registration only.

BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST
Wednesday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
Family Fun Center    Ages:  4-12
• Entrants will be divided into three age groups.
• Two pieces of bubble gum will be provided for each contestant.  Contestants using any other gum will be disqualified.
• Largest bubble blown wins.
*on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance!

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, August 7, 1:00 p.m..
Livestock Show Arena    21 years or older
• Pre-registration recommended, on-site registration begins at 12:30 p.m.  
• Limited to the first 64 entries.
• $20 registration on-site  (doesn't include fair admission).  Pre-registration:   $70 (includes Saturday admission) or $20 (if players already have admission).

DONUT ON A STRING EATING CONTEST
Wednesday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. (must check in by 12:45)
Family Fun Center    Ages:  4-12
• Participants will eat a donut hanging on a string without touching the donut with any body parts.
• First person to eat donut wins.
• Participant is disqualified if donut falls to floor or if participant touches donut.
*on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance!


 EDIBLE BUG MAKING CONTEST
Friday, August 6, 1:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center    Ages:  All Ages
• Participants will create bugs out of edible food items provided
*on-site registration available!


EGG DROP CONTEST
Sunday, August 8, 12:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center    Ages:  All Ages
• Contestants will attempt to catch eggs dropped from increasing heights from a fire ladder truck.
• If the egg breaks, the contestant is disqualified.
• Eggs must be caught with bare hands.
*on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance!


FITNESS CHALLENGE, presented by  Athletico Physical Therapy
Thursday, August 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Family Fun Center Ages: 5-18
• Ladder drills, cone drills, hurdle jumps, push-ups, sit-ups, sprints and jumping jacks.
*on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance!


FROZEN YOGURT EATING CONTEST,  presented by Orange Leaf
Saturday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. (check-in by 1:45)
Family Fun Center    Ages:  All Ages
• Pre-Registration recommended—limited to first 16 contestants registered per age group.
• First person to completely clean out container is named the winner.  Prizes given to top two participants in each category.

FUNNEL CAKE EATING
Friday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.
Family Fun Center   Ages: 4-12
• Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 8 participants per division, no alternates

HIPPITY HOP
Wednesday, August 4, 3:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center   Ages: 3-9
• Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 16 participants per division, no alternates

HULA HOOP CONTEST
Thursday, August 5, 1:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center    Ages:  4-12
• Hula Hoops will be provided. 
• Participants must stay within a specific area.
• Participants may be asked to walk (forward and backward) while “hooping.”
• Last participating “hooping” will be the winner.
*on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance!


HOT WING EATING CONTEST
Saturday, August 7, 4:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center
2 Divisions—Extra Hot / Regular
• Pre-Registration recommended -  limited to first 10 entries per division
• First person to finish eating the specified amount of wings in the time allotted will win.  
• Participants must check in by 4:45 or space will be given to another participant.

KIDS’ SUPER FARMER CONTEST
Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m.
Hog Show Arena    Ages:  5-14
• Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 10 participants per division, no alternates
• Participants earn points based on how quickly they complete farm-related tasks.  Most total points wins.

MULE NUGGET TOSS
Sunday, August 8, 3:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center   All ages
On-site registration only.

PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Saturday, August 7, 9:00 a.m.
Sheep Show Arena  ª  Ages:  4-10 and 11-18(teen)
•   Sanctioned Pull—Top 3 boys and Top 3 girls from each youth age group qualify for State Pull in Sedalia.
•   Pedal tractor will be furnished.  Contestants may not use their own tractors.

OREO STACKING CONTEST
Thursday, August 5, 3:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center   Ages:  4-12
• Each participant will have 60 seconds to stack as many sandwich cookies in a single stack as they can.
• Cookie stack must stand for at least 10 seconds after time is called.
• Participant with tallest standing stack wins.
• Participants can only use hands to stack. 
*on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance!


PIE EATING CONTEST
Saturday, August 7, 3:30 p.m.
Entertainment Tent   Ages 8 and up
On-site registration only.​

PIG CHASE
Thursday, August 5, 7:00 p.m.—check in at 6:30
Sheep Show Arena    Ages:  5-19
•   Pre-Registration Required—contest limited to first 15 contestants registered per division, no alternates.
•   Pig will be greased with corn oil.  Contestants may get dirty.
•   Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

TURTLE RACE
Saturday, August 7, 12:00 p.m.
Family Fun Center    Ages:  3-10
• Turtles entered must be tortoise (hard shell, box turtle) land species variety.  No snapping or soft-shell turtles.
• Turtles will be placed in center of 10’ circle.  First turtle to have ENTIRE body outside of circle wins
*on-site registration available, 40 minutes in advance!


WATER FLIPPER RACE
Friday, August 6, 2:30 p.m.
Family Fun Center   Ages: 4-12
• Pre-Registration Required—limited to first 8 participants per division, no alternates
• Water flippers provided.

LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Sunday, August 8, 1:00 p.m.
Cattle Barn    Ages: 8-18 and 19+
On-site registration only.
• Teams made up of 4 people.
• Each Team member will do each part of the contest and the scores will be tabulated together giving the team score.
Judging Rules
• There will be 4 classes of animals—Market Steer, Market Hog, Market Lamb, Beef Breeding
• Each Class will include 4 animals
• Officials will rank all 4 animals from the best to the least desirable.
• Contestants will be given a score card to use
• Contestants will get ten minutes at each animal class before rotating
• Each animal will be clearly numbered for identification
• Contestants will not be allowed to communicate with one another
• Infractions of this rule will be cause for elimination or point penalty at judge’s discretion.
• Contestants will not be allowed to handle the livestock.
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Seeking Nominations for Parade Grand Marshal

3/17/2021

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Plans are underway for the Washington Town & Country Fair Parade, scheduled for Sunday, August 2.  Each year, a Grand Marshal and Honor Group are selected to lead the parade.  The awards are designed to recognize an outstanding individual (Grand Marshal) and organization (Honor Group) that better our community through service, leadership, and volunteerism. This year, the parade committee has chosen to recognize our “Healthcare Heroes” as the honor group, but nominations are still being sought for the Grand Marshal.  

Nomination forms  must be submitted by March 31, 2021.  Completed forms can be returned to the Chamber Office (323 W Main Street, Washington) or e-mailed to the Fair Office.
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Livestock Scholarship Applications Available!

1/29/2021

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Applications are now available for the Washington Town & Country Fair Livestock Scholarship.  At least 2 - $500.00 college scholarships will be awarded.  These scholarships are funded 100% by the exhibitors themselves from a 1% deduction in all Blue Ribbon Auction checks.  Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce office or online at washmofair.com.  

Applicants must be seniors in high school and must have exhibited livestock of any species, market or breeding, at the Washington Town & Country Fair at some time before their senior year.  Applicants must also be residents of Franklin or an adjoining county.

Applications are available at washmofair.com and may be requested by e-mailing the Fair Office.  Completed applications must be returned to the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce – 323 W Main Street, Washington MO 63090, or e-mailed to the Fair Office no later than March 31, 2021.
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Steer & Dairy Tagging

1/29/2021

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​Market Steers and Dairy Cows to be entered in the 2021 Washington Town & Country Fair will be tagged on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  A snow date of February 20, 2021 has been set if weather does not permit tagging to take place on February 13.  If necessary, postponement due to weather will be announced on the Fair's website and Facebook page.  Information will also be provided to KLPW and The Missourian.  The tagging will be held at the Livestock Pavilion at the Washington City Park Fairgrounds.   Exhibitors will be allowed to tag two market steers or dairy cows, but may only enter one.  Market steer weight at fair time must be 1,000 to 1,450 lbs.

THE EXHIBITOR MUST BE PRESENT AT THE TAGGING.  All exhibitors, regardless of age, MUST BE accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  Relatives or friends will not be allowed to tag the animal for an exhibitor.   

All Junior Exhibitors must be a member in good standing of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, and they must be enrolled in the project they are exhibiting.  Market class Junior Exhibitors must be from Franklin or an adjoining county.  Complete rules for the Junior Livestock Exhibitors will be e-mailed to exhibitors and available at washmofair.com the week of Feb. 8.

COVID-19 Procedures:  Attendees must remain in their vehicle until otherwise directed by a Fair Representative.  All Attendees will be required to wear masks.
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Queen Contestant Sign-Ups!

1/29/2021

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The Washington Town & Country Fair is accepting applications for the 2021 Fair Queen Contest.  Contestants must be citizens of the United States, female, and a resident of Franklin or an adjoining county.  Contestants must also be a resident of Missouri for no fewer than six months as of July 15, 2021.  Contestants shall be a high school graduate, of no more than 22 years of age on September 1, 2021, and must be single.

The 2021 Fair Queen will receive a $2,500.00 scholarship, First Runner-up $1,000.00, Second Runner-up $750.00, and Miss Congeniality will receive a $500.00 scholarship.

The Queen Contest Committee has scheduled activities for all the contestants including a Contestant/Sponsor Luncheon, “A Day of Professionalism”, “A Day Washington”, Run/Walk, and Parade.

Interested participants can register online, or by contacting Tammy at the Chamber Office -  (636) 239-2715 x105. 

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Fair Food Drive-Thru

1/18/2021

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The Washington Town & Country Fair Board is organizing an event for locals to get a mid-winter Fair Food “fix” on Saturday, January 23, 2-7 p.m. at the Washington Knights of Columbus.  The limited menu includes the following favorites:
  • Gizzards
  • Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers
  • Ribeye Sandwich
  • Fish
  • French Fries
  • Funnel Cakes (with or without pie filling)
  • Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich
 
For those interested in skipping the line on Saturday, an online ordering option is available. Orders must be placed by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, and require payment via credit/debit card when the order is placed.  Those placing pre-orders must choose a time to pick-up their order or have it delivered (within Washington City Limits).  Limited spaces are available each hour for pick-up and delivery orders. 
In-person orders will be accepted Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.  Payment via credit/debit card or Apple/Google Pay is preferred, but cash will also be accepted.

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​For questions about the event, please contact the Chamber office (636-239-2715) or e-mail office@washmofair.com.
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About Ticket Prices...

11/30/2020

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Well friends, it’s been a tough year and we are ALL feeling it.  We know that throughout our community, people continue to adapt and pivot, time and again.  Our Fair Board, 25 hard-working volunteers who love bringing a week of fun and memories to Washington, are experiencing the same struggles in their individual lives.  At the same time, we look optimistically toward August 2021.

The budget process for the 2021 Fair was extensive, with each line-item reviewed, discussed, and trimmed as much as possible, while still maintaining the caliber of entertainment and excitement everyone has come to expect from our fair.   As mentioned in our 2020 cancellation announcement, the Chamber and Fair boards have an obligation to ensure the long-term viability of the Fair – for the sake of the Chamber, for the sake of every organization that raises funds through the Fair, and for the sake of future Washingtonians that will raise livestock, sing along at a concert, ride the Ferris Wheel, and cover their ears at a tractor pull.  With that obligation in mind, it was clear during our budget process that a season ticket price increase would be necessary.  The 2021 regular season ticket prices still provide a substantial savings compared to our daily tickets, averaging $13/day (adults) and $9/day (children).  Rides, exhibits, concerts, and motorsports events will continue to be included with admission, providing exceptional value at a reasonable price.  To ease confusion, we have also removed the terms “pre-season” and “at gate” from season passes.  Now we list the “regular price” of a ticket, which is the price of a ticket bought during the Fair.  A series of discounts will be offered over the next few months.  The value of the discounts will decrease as we get closer to August.

As a “thank you” to our loyal fair supporters, a few years ago we began offering a limited-time Family 4-Pack discount, which included 2 adult and 2 child season passes.  This year, we have chosen to offer a steep discount on individual season passes, instead of packaging them in a 4-pack, so more families and individuals can take advantage of the savings and get exactly the tickets they need.  Tickets go on sale Cyber Monday, November 30 at 6 a.m.  Adult season passes have a $20 discount, and Child season passes have a $15 discount.  The special pricing is automatic and does not require a promo code.

Tickets can be purchased online through our ticketing partner, e-tix.  A box office at the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce will not be available until June, and discounts only apply to purchases made through the website.      Important:    In the event  the entire fair is canceled, an automatic refund will be applied to your purchasing card.    For instance, in 2020, the Fair itself was canceled and refunds were issued. We then planned a stand-alone livestock show, but we never would have expected ticket purchasers to think that event alone was a substitute for the entire Fair.    
No refunds/rain checks unless the entire fair is canceled.

Thank you for your continued support of the Washington Town & Country Fair, and of the organizations that benefit from it.  We are excited to plan and present “Just Dig it,’ in August!
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