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Fair: It’s about the rides, too
Comments 0 | Recommend 0The Permian Basin Fair and Exposition kicks off Friday
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.
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