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July 13th - 18th, 2009

2009 Schedule of Events Thursday, July 9th
Free Admission
5-7 P.M.     For Chamber Members Only
                  Sneak-A-Peek at the 2009 NEMO Fair for the Kirksville Chamber of                   Commerce “Business After Hours”
6 P.M.        4-H/FFA Livestock Pen Assignments Posted by Superintendents
7 P.M.        Dress Review (4-H Building)


Friday July 10th
4-H Fun Day
6:30 P.M.   Enjoy an evening of fun by watching the 4-H members competete in fun
                  activities such as: egg toss, three legged race, bale toss, and much more…


Saturday, July 11th

Free Admission
8 A.M.        Campgrounds Open
8 A.M.        Dog Check-in (4-H/FFA Building)
8:30 A.M.   Dof Exhibitor Meeting
9 A.M.        4-H/FFA Dog Show (4-H/FFA Building)
1 P.M.        Cat Check-in (Spangler Barn)
1:30 P.M.   Cat Exhibitor’s Meeting
2 P.M.        4-H/FFA Cat Show (Spangler Barn)
2-3 P.M.     Horse Check-in (Arena)
4 P.M.        4-H/FFA Horse Show (Arena)


Sunday, July 12th

Free Admission
10 A.M.     Baby Contest (Multi-Purpose Building)
4 P.M.       NEMO Fair Queen, Teen Miss and Young Miss Contest
                (Multi-Purpose Building)
MIDNIGHT Advance Season Pass Sales End at All Locations


Monday, July 13th

8 A.M.      Official Opening Ceremonies (Flag Poles)
8 A.M.      Commercial Exhibits (Set-up)
8 A.M.       4-H Exhibit Judging (4-H/FFA Building)
9 A.M.      All 4-H/FFA Livestock May Arrive EXCEPT Poultry, Goats
10 A.M.    Open Class Exhibit Judging (Multi-Purpose Building)
1:30 P.M. 4-H State Fair & Trophy Judging (4-H/FFA Building)
2-3 P.M.   Sheep Check-in/In place
3 P.M.      FFA Exhibit Check-in (4-H/FFA Building)
3:30 P.M. FFA Exhibit Judging (4-H/FFA Building)
3:30 P.M. Sheep Exhibitor’s Meeting
4 P.M.      Robinson Puppet Theater
4 P.M.      Market Lamb Weigh-in
4 P.M.      Kids Games & Contests (Near Poultry Barn)
4-8 P.M.   Robinson Carving Co. Performance (East of 4-H/FFA Building)
5 P.M.      Robinson Puppet Theater
5-11 P.M. Carnival Rides
6 P.M.      Robinson Puppet Theater
7 P.M.      Robinson Puppet Theater
7 P.M.      Opening Act, The Road Hammers (Grandstand)
8 P.M.      Craig Morgan Concert (Grandstand)


Tuesday, July 14th

7:30 A.M.  Poultry Check-in & Testing (Poultry Barn)
8 A.M.       Breeding Sheep Show (Livestock Arena)
                 Ewe Lead Line (30 Min after Breeding Show)
                 Dress Your Sheep (following Ewe Lead Line)
                 Followed by Market Lamb Show
9 A.M.       4-H/FFA Poultry Show (Poultry Barn)
11 A.M.     Turtle Races (Lions Building)
2-3 P.M.    Beef Check-in
3:30 P.M.  Beef Exhibitor’s Meeting
4 P.M.       Robinson Puppet Theater
4 P.M.       Market Beef Weigh-in
4 P.M.       Kids Games & Contests (Near Poultry Barn)
4-8 P.M.    Robinson Carving Co. Performance (East of 4-H/FFA Building)
5 P.M.       Robinson Puppet Theater
5-6 P.M.    Rabbit Exhibitor Check-in (Rabbit Barn)
5-11 P.M.  Carnival Rides
6 P.M.       
Robinson Puppet Theater
6 P.M.       Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (Preliminaries)
7 P.M.       Robinson Puppet Theater
7 P.M.       Opening Act, Tate Stevens (Grandstand)
8 P.M.       Heidi Newfield (Grandstand)

Wednesday, July 15th
8 A.M.       Rabbit Check-in (Rabbit Barn)
8 A.M.       4-H/FFA Rabbit Show (Rabbit Barn)
8 A.M.       Bucket Calf Show (Livestock Arena} Followed by 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef &                  4-H/FFA Market Beef Show (Livestock Arena)
10 A.M.     Goats May Arrive
2 P.M.       Swine Exhibitor Meeting
2-3 P.M.    Swine Check-in/Weigh-in
4 P.M.       Robinson Puppet Theater
4 P.M.       Kids Games & Contests (Near Poultry Barn)
4-8 P.M.    Robinson Carving Co. Performance (East of 4-H/FFA Building)
5 P.M.       Robinson Puppet Theater
5-11 P.M. Carnival Rides
6 P.M.       Robinson Puppet Theater
7 P.M.       Robinson Puppet Theater
7 P.M.       Log Carving Auction
7 P.M.       Opening Act, Madd Hoss Jackson (Grandstand)
8 P.M.       Tracy Byrd Concert (Grandstand)
Fireworks Display (following concert)


Thursday, July 16th

8 A.M.       4-H/FFA Breeding Swine Show (Livestock Arena) Followed by the Market                  Hog Show
12 P.M.     Sign-up for Super Farmer Contest (Show Barn)
3 P.M.       Goat Check-in
3:30 P.M.  Goat Exhibitor Meeting
4 P.M.       Market Goat Weigh-in
4 P.M.       Kids Games & Contests (Near Poultry Barn)
4-8 P.M.    Top Cut Saw Mill
5 P.M.       Super Farmer Contest (Grandstand)
5-11 P.M.  Carnival Rides
6 P.M.       Celebrity Livestock Show (Show Barn)
6 P.M.       Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (Preliminary Championships)
8 P.M.       Bull Ride (Grandstand)

Friday, July 17th
8 A.M.       Open PeeWee Livestock Exhibitor Check-in (Livestock Office)
8:30 A.M.  Open PeeWee Livestock Show (Livestock Arena)
10 A.M.     4-H/FFA Goat Show (Livestock Arena) Dress Your Goat
                 (30 minutes after the Goat Show)
4 P.M.       Kids Games & Contests
4-8 P.M.    Top Cut Saw Mill
5-11 P.M.  Carnival Rides
7 P.M.        IAMO Truck & Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

Saturday, July 18th
8 A.M.        Photograh of All Trophy Winners
11-12:30 P.M. 4-H/FFA Buyers and Sellers Luncheon (Livestock Arena)
12:30-1 P.M. 4-H/FFA Awards (Livestock Arena)
1 P.M.        4-H/FFA Premium Livestock Sale (Livestock Arena)
3-5 P.M.     Carnival Rides
4-8 P.M.     Top Cut Saw Mill
6 P.M.        Horseshoe Pitching Tournamen (Grand Championships)
6 -11 P.M. Carnival Rides
7 P.M.       Demolition Derby (Grandstand)


NEMO Fair Association
PO Box 287 ~ Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660-665-8800


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