UNION — This year’s Union County Agricultural Fair will offer five days of food, fun and entertainment for Union County and surrounding areas.
The headline attraction for this year’s fair is “Elephant Encounter,” which is billed as an educational and entertaining experience for the entire family.
“I look forward to another great fair season,” said Paul Winters, Union County Fair Association executive director. “I’m excited about our marquee attraction — Elephant Encounter. This attraction stays with our commitment to bring attractions and entertainment that most of the community never gets to experience.”
Husband and wife Bill and Cindy Morris will guide the audience through an up close and personal encounter with the world’s largest animals. The stars of the Elephant Encounter are named Cora and Shannon.
Cora is a 50-year-old Asian elephant, which weighs in at 9,000 pounds. Shannon — a 25-year-old African elephant — weighs in at 4,500 pounds. The Morrises promise that audience members will be inspired as they experience the full force of each elephant’s unique, individual personality. Bill and Cindy also stress that their elephants are neither circus elephants, nor zoo elephants. They are family elephants and have been owned and cared for by the Morris family for virtually their entire lives.
Other attractions will include a return of the popular Eudora Farms Petting Zoo — an educational interactive animal adventure. The petting zoo will feature 20-25 rare exotic animals as well as camel and pony rides.
Another nightly attraction will be Nick’s Kids Show. Led by Nick Dattilo, the show — complete with its own stage and sound — is driven by audience participation from children in attendance. Children are selected from the audience to come on stage and be part of Nick’s band. Dattilo will give children props and costume pieces, and contests will be held such as hula hoop contests and YMCA dance contests.
Rolling cash drawings will also return for this year’s fair. One ticket will be drawn nightly. If no winner is present, the jackpot will “roll over” to the next night. On Saturday, tickets will be drawn until there is a jackpot winner.
A professional wrestling event — by Trans-South Wrestling — will be featured on Saturday night. Fans will see the winner of the Uniquely Union Battle Royale — Danny Dollar — get a title shot at TSW heavyweight champion Deon Johnson. The card will also feature national television star Cedric Alexander from Ring of Honor, which airs on WLOS 13 and WMYA 40 on Saturday nights. Also on the card are “Real Deal” Jay Steel, Dirty, Peter Kaasanova, Michael Frehley, Christi Whiplash, Chase Brown, Ace Cauldron and many more TSW wrestlers.
Regular admission for this year’s fair is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and under. Children age 2 and under will be admitted free. A pay-one-price (POP) ride promotion will be available each day, with prices varying depending on the day. POP tickets are also available at participating outlets.
Sponsors of this year’s fair are McDonalds of Union, WBCU, Sanders Motorsports, B.F. Kennedy, Frank Hart, Lockhart Power, Town of Jonesville, Dollar General and Republic Services.
The 2012 Union County Agricultural Fair schedule of events is as follows:
Tuesday, Oct. 16 — Opening Night — Gates Open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Home Economics and Agricultural Products Judging — 9 a.m.
Beef Show — 6 p.m.
On Fair Stage
Music by Todd — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Brittany Pridemore — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monroe Smith & Boys — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rolling Cash Drawing — 10:30 p.m.
Equestrian Arena
Monster Truck Rides — 5 p.m to -11 p.m.
Free Daily around the Midway
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Nick’s Kids Show — 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Elephant Encounter Show — 8 p.m.
Carnival Ride Promotion
Buy one POP (pay one price) band, get one free — $18
Advance pay-one-price (POP) discount ride ticket — $13 (available before Oct. 16 at participating outlets)
Wednesday, Oct. 17 — Senior Day/Church Night At The Fair — Gates Open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Rabbit and Poultry Judging — 10 a.m.
Lamb Show — 6 p.m.
Senior Day sponsored by Union County Recreation Dept. — Free food and entertainment for seniors — noon to 1:30 pm.
On Fair Stage
2012 Church Night at the Fair — Sponsored by McDonalds of Union
Praise and Worship music TBA — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Music by Todd — 9 p.m. to 10:30 pm.
Rolling Cash Drawing — 10:30 p.m.
Equestrian Arena
Monster Truck Rides — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Free Daily around the Midway
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Nick’s Kids Show — 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Elephant Encounter Show — 8 p.m.
Carnival Ride Promotion
Advance pay-one-price (POP) discount ride ticket — $13 (available before Oct. 16 at participating outlets)
Church Night Arm Band Special — $5 off regular POP ticket
Thursday, Oct. 18 — School Day At The Fair — Gates Open 5 p.m. to -11 p.m.
Free admission for school age children with valid school ticket.
5K Day at the Fair — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dairy Cattle Show — 6 p.m.
On Fair Stage
The Voices of Truth — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Vincent Downing and the Mighty Disciples — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eddie Lawson Band — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rolling Cash Drawing — 10:30 p.m.
Equestrian Arena
Monster Truck Rides 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Free Daily around the Midway
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Nick’s Kids Show — 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Elephant Encounter Show — 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Carnival Ride Promotion
Advance pay-one-price (POP) discount ride ticket — $13 (available before Oct. 16 at participating outlets)
School Day POP discount (school ticket required) — $4 off regular POP price
Friday, Oct. 19 — Gates Open 3 p.m. to midnight
Pullet Show — 4 p.m.
Meat Goat Show — 6 p.m.
On Fair Stage
Music by Todd — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Oak Brook Praise and Worship — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Jenny Lynn Lee — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Snake Doctors — 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Rolling Cash Drawing — 10:30 p.m.
Music by Todd — 11 p.m. to midnight
Equestrian Arena
Monster Truck Rides — 3 p.m. to midnight
Free Daily around the Midway
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo — 3 p.m. to midnight
Nick’s Kids Show — 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.
Elephant Encounter Show — 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
Carnival Ride Promotion
Advance pay-one-price (POP) discount ride ticket — $13 (available before Oct. 16 at participating outlets)
Friday POP Deal — $18 — 3 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, Oct. 20 — Gates Open noon to midnight
Youth Horse Show — TBA
On Fair Stage
Union County Fair Beauty Pageant — Noon to 3 p.m.
Ultimate Rhythm Dance Expo — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Karate Demo by Union Karate Center — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ieshua & Ialiyah Taylor — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Brittany Pridemore — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Jenny Lynn Lee — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Eddie Lawson Band — 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Final Rolling Cash Drawing — 11 p.m.
Equestrian Arena
Monster Truck Rides — 5 p.m. to midnight
Parking Lot Area
Professional Wrestling by Trans-South Wrestling — 8 p.m.
Free Daily around the Midway
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo — noon to midnight
Nick’s Kids Show — 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.
Elephant Encounter Show — 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
Carnival Ride Promotion
Advance pay-one-price (POP) discount ride ticket — $13 (available before Oct. 16 at participating outlets)
Saturday POP Deal — $15 valid noon to 5p.m. or $18 valid noon to midnight
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