
The
Berkeley County Youth Fair is coming up in less than five days! The Youth Fair officially begins on Saturday, August 4th and wraps up on Saturday, August 11th. The location of the fair is 2419 Golf Course Road in Martinsburg, West Virginia of
Berkeley County. The opening ceremonies of the Youth Fair are at 6:30 pm on Saturday, August 4th. Entry to the Fair is free that day, making it a good one to attend for those wanting to check it out. Miss Youth Fair 2012 will be crowned at the opening ceremonies.
Throughout the week, there are many exhibits open to the public. This Youth Fair is a great place for families to come for entertainment and involvement in the local community. Kids will love watching the tractor contest, dog show, or sheep show on Sunday. There is also a carnival at the fair that will open Sunday evening.
On Monday, there will be rabbit judging and swing judging. A beef barbecue will make for great dinner, and begins at 4 pm. That evening there is a tractor pull and 4H showings. Tuesday brings goat judging, horse showmanship, poultry judging, drill team, an ice cream eating contest, "Livestock Jeopardy," "Cow Chip Bingo," and more. Wednesday the fun continues with a chicken barbecue, a donut eating contest, a wood carving competition, and an evening concert. Thursday there is dairy judging, a horse show, a watermelon eating contest, the drill team, a "pretty" animal contest, and more. Friday features Barnyard Olympics, a horse costume contest, a livestock sale, and many awards.
Even though Saturday is the final day of the
Berkeley County Youth Fair there are many fun events that day too that will not disappoint. The carnival is open, there is a kiddie pedal pull, a band ("Mark and the Country Bunch") will play, and there is a demolition derby.
Click here to see the full
Berkeley County Youth Fair schedule of events. This event is an annual tradition that delights adults and children alike. There is something that will capture the interest of all ages.
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