Fair: It's about the rides, too

What's a fair without a carnival, right?

Whether it's seeking action on the Tilt-A-Whirl, or a romantic jaunt on a Ferris wheel, the carnival's the place to get it.

And it's not just the thrill rides, roller coasters, sideshows and games, it's the hand-dipped corndogs, funnel cakes and cotton candy.

Get a cuddly animal, eat some deliciously greasy food and spin yourself sick. Just be sure to eat after you ride, though, because, uhm, yuck.

 

FAIR HOURS

Friday, Sept. 5: 5 p.m. - midnight

Saturday, Sept. 6: 10 a.m. - midnight

Sunday, Sept. 7: Noon - 10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 8: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 9: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12: 5 p.m. - midnight

Saturday, Sept. 13: 10 a.m. - midnight

 

ADMISSION

>> $10: Adults.

>> $5: Seniors 60 and older and children 12 and younger.

>> Free: Child 12 and younger on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.

 

MONDAY ADMISSION ONLY

$5: Adults.

$3: Seniors 60 and older and children 12 and younger.

$1: Carnival rides.

 

DAILY SCHEDULE

 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Cheap Sunglasses Band: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Flashback with Geno: 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> Knights of the Guild: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> BMX Creative Sports: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> ATA Black Belt Academy: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 7 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza.

>> Commercial Vendors.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival opens: 5.

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Bull Rides: 8 p.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Vintage farm equipment exhibit.

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC Agriculture Large Animal Display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program.

>> Thor the horse.

>> Dummy Roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

 

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Mariachi Cisne: 12 and 1:30 p.m.

>> Matt Ingram: 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

>> Miss Permian Basin Fair Pageant: 7:30 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Matt Ingram: 11 a.m.

>> Cheap Sunglasses Band: 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> Push Rod: 12:30 p.m.

 

EVENT STAGE:

>>  Eating contests: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Watermelon, pie, ice cream, celebrity pie and armed forces eat-off.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza.

>> Commercial Vendors

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> Knights of the Guild: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> BMX Creative Sports: 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

>> Shout Cheerleading: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

>> ATA Black Belt Academy: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

 

CREATIVE ARTS:

>> Best barbecue cook off: All day.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at 10 a.m.

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Dog Agility Show and Go: 9 a.m.

>> Youth Play Day: 4 p.m.

 

OPEN ARENA:

>> Garden Tractor and Mini Rod Pulling: 9 a.m.

>> Sandyland Antique Tractor Pullers: 12:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Vintage Farm Equipment Exhibit.

>> Agriculture Mechanics Project Show.

>> Career Technology Project Show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC agriculture large animal display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program

>> Thor the horse.

>> Chuck Wagon cooking demonstration: 6 p.m.

>> Dummy roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING E:

>> Market Goat Show: 8:30 a.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

DERBY TRACK:

>> Demolition Derby: 7 p.m.

 

 

 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Little Miss and Mr Pageant: 1:30 p.m.

>> Cheap Sunglasses Band: 5, 6:30, and 8 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Cody Hughes Davidson Band: 1 p.m.  and 2:30 p.m.

>> Los Matadors: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

 

EVENT STAGE:

Eating Contests: Pizza, ice cream, pickle, taco and jalapeno: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza 2008.

>> Commercial Vendors.

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> Knights of the Guild: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> BMX Creative Sports: 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 2 and 4:30 p.m.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at noon.

 

STROLLING:

Klynky the Clown

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Heifer Show: 8 a.m.

>> Steer Show: Immediately following.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Vintage farm equipment exhibit.

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC agriculture large animal display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program.

>> Thor the horse.

>> Dummy Roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING E:

>> Lamb show: 8:30 a.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

 

 

MONDAY, SEPT. 8

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Cheap Sunglasses Band 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Black Eye Shiner: 5:30 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza.

>> Commercial Vendors.

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> Knights of the Guild: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> BMX Creative Sports: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 6 p.m.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

STROLLING:

Klynky the Clown

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Barrel Racing: 7:30 a.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Vintage farm equipment exhibit.

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC agriculture large animal display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program.

>> THOR the horse.

>> Dummy Roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPT. 9

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Funkster: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Glory Road: 5:30 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza.

>> Commercial vendors.

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> BMX Creative Sports: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.and 9:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 7 p.m.and 8:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 6 p.m.

>> Allemanders Square Dancers: 7 p.m.

 

CREATIVE ARTS:

>> Chili contest.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

STROLLING:

>> Klynky the Clown.

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Team roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Vintage farm equipment exhibit.

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H Interactive Small Animal Display.

>> OC Agriculture Large Animal Display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program.

>> THOR The Largest Living Warhorse.

>> Dummy roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Los Crazy Cats: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> True Lite Christian Fellowship: 5:30 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza.

>> Commercial vendors.

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> BMX Creative Sports: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 6 p.m.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

STROLLING:

>> Klynky the Clown.

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Sheep dog trials 1: 10 a.m.

>> Sheep dog trials 2: 2 p.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC agriculture large animal display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program

>> Thor the horse.

>> Dummy roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING E:

>> Boer goat show: 10 a.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

 

 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Glory Road: 6 p.m.

>> Sabor Y Ritmo: 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Everly: 5:30 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza

>> Commercial Vendors

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> BMX Creative Sports: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 6 p.m.

>> Allemanders Square Dancers: 7 p.m.

 

CREATIVE ARTS:

>> Salsa contest.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

STROLLING:

>> Klynky the Clown.

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Cattle Dog Trials 1: 10 a.m.

>> Cattle Dog Trials 2: 2 p.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC agriculture large animal display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program.

>> Thor the horse.

>> Dummy roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING E:

>> Breeding sheep show: 5 p.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> The Shades: 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Palace Jester: 6 p.m.

>> Scott Ward: 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza.

>> Commercial vendors.

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> BMX Creative Sports: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing 6 p.m.

>> Shout Cheerleading 7 p.m.

 

CREATIVE ARTS:

>> Dessert contest.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

STROLLING:

>> Klynky the Clown.

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> West Texas cowboy games: 7 p.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC agriculture large animal display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program

>> Thor the horse.

>> Dummy roping: 7:30 p.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

 

FESTIVAL STAGE:

>> Smoke and Mirrors: 11:30 a.m.

>> 4H Style Show: 2 p.m.

>> Girl Scout Fashions: 4:30 p.m.

>> Talent Show: 7:30 p.m.

 

CELEBRATION STAGE:

>> Black Gold: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Country

>> Camfield Way: 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rock

>> Scott Ward: 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

 

EVENT STAGE:

>> Eating contests: Chicken tender, pickle, hot dog and hot wing: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

COLISEUM:

>> Culinary and Mixology Extravaganza.

>> Commercial vendors.

 

ON THE GROUNDS:

>> BMX Creative Sports: 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Circus Ridiculous: 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

>> Amazing Anastasinis: 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> Pets Overboard: 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

>> Rhinestone Ropers: 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

>> Great Cats of America: 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

>> Wild West Show: 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

>> Texan Petting Zoo: Opens at 5 p.m.

 

KID'S ZONE:

>> Native American Hoop Dancing: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.

>> Shout Cheerleading: 2 and 7 p.m.

>> Reflections Ministries: 8 p.m.

 

MIDWAY:

>> Carnival: Opens at 10 a.m.

 

STROLLING:

>> Klynky the Clown

 

COVERED ARENA:

>> Ranch Rodeo: 1 p.m.

 

BUILDING B:

>> Agriculture mechanics project show.

>> Career technology project show.

 

BUILDING C:

>> Ector County 4H interactive small animal display.

>> OC agriculture large animal display.

>> Texas Department of Agriculture "Go Texas" Program

>> Thor the horse.

>> Chuck Wagon cooking demonstration: 6 p.m.

 

BUILDING D:

>> Poultry show and rabbit show: 10 a.m.

 

BUILDING E:

>> Pig show: 5 p.m.

 

BUILDING G:

>> Creative arts displays.

>> Creative arts demonstrations.

 

DERBY TRACK:

>> Demolition Derby: 7 p.m.