It's that time again!

The Murray County Fair, which guarantees food, fun and livestock, will run this week Sept. 1-3.

Carl Oblander and Debbie Sharp, Oklahoma State University extension educators, said this year's fair is going to be exciting and a can't miss event.

"Come look at all of the talented people," Sharp said. "We will have several new changes that people just won't wanna miss."

As usual, the 4-H Club will be running the concession stand.

"We're definitely known for our hamburgers, so come out and get yourself one," Sharp said.

Although the fair will entail events that are held every year, you may see some changes this year.

There are several new events that will be happening. The 4-H Club will be sponsoring a goat show, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 2. at 11 a.m.

There will also be a Kiddy Show Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m., which Sharp said is fun for the whole family.

"You'll see kids bring anything from turtles to frogs to cats and dogs," Sharp said. "It's so cute. It's really for everyone in the family."

The 4-H Swine Club will also be sponsoring the Watermelon Feed Thursday, Sept. 2 from 5-6 p.m.

"Come enjoy some nice, cold watermelon and visit with your neighbors," Sharp said.

In addition to new events, there will also be new fundraising booths that will be set up across the fairgrounds, which will benefit travel expenses for the 4-H officers. The 4-H Club will offer baskets of cookware and other items. Tickets will cost $1. There will also be a chicken plop fundraiser, which costs $20 to enter.

"Make sure you hurry 'cause only 100 tickets will be sold," Sharp said. "So, come get some as fast as you can."

The winner of the chicken plop contest will win $500.

The fair will also include a horse show Saturday, Sept. 4 at 8:30 a.m.

"We're having the horse show in the morning to beat the heat," Sharp said. "The horse show is so much fun for all. It's an event that's fun for both the young and the old."

Sharp said the fair is something rural communities should not take for granted.

"The fair has its roots in agriculture, and we're fortunate we can still participate in that," Sharp said.

FAIR SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 1
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.--Entry time for all exhibit hall items
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.--Entry time for Poultry and Rabbits
1:00 p.m.--Judging of exhibit hall items/Poultry & Rabbits
3:00 p.m.--Barns open for livestock
8:00 p.m.--All animals in place

Thursday, September 2
8:00 a.m.--Weigh in of all animals
11:00 a.m.--Judging of dairy goats/goats to follow
1:00 p.m.--Judging of sheep
5:00 p.m.--Entries for Kiddy Show
6:00 p.m.--Kiddy Show
5:00-6:00 p.m.--Watermelon Feed
Following Kiddie Show, "Murray County's Got Talent" Show, Pie and Cake Auction
(Call the OSU Extension Office at 622-3016 to enter by Aug. 26th)
Friday, September 3
9:00 a.m.--Judging of Swine
11:00 a.m.--Judging of Dairy/Beef will follow
1:00 p.m.--Release of livestock
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.--Release of inside exhibits---(Prize money checks will be mailed)

Saturday, September 4
8:30 a.m.--Horse show entries
9:30 a.m.--Judging begins