DEPARTMENT 22 – CONTESTS AND TRACK EVENTS
SECTION 3-A — LIVESTOCK COSTUME CONTEST
Gina Mc Cabe 724-462-4984
Saturday September 3, 6:00 P.M. Livestock Arena
Open to any livestock entered in 2016 Big Knob Grange Fair. Animal plus owner must be
dressed in costume to be eligible. Classes by animal species will be determined after sign
up, All entries must be in the Livestock Office by Tuesday August 30 at 10pm. If you are
not signed up you will not be entered in the class. Goats, Rabbits, Cattle, Swine, Sheep,
and Alpaca are welcome to enter. We will determine groups and species if we get enough
entries in that species. Classes will be judged 50% on originality, 30% on construction,
and 20% on appearance. Classes and groups will be available by Wednesday, August 31,
2016 by 5pm at the Livestock Office. Turn in a 3X5 card with exhibitor, name of animal and
costume information by Friday September 2, 2016.
CLASS............................................... Best Costume in age group.
1st.
2nd.
3rd
Junior 0-10
$10
$8
$6
Intermediate10-18
$10
$8
$6
Senior19-over
$10
$8
$6
4th
$4
$4
$4
SECTION 3-B - HORSE COSTUME CONTEST
Saturday, September 3, 6:00 P.M. Livestock Arena
Open to any breed or size of horse entered in the 2016 Fair, and any age owner. Horses or
ponies must be lead, not ridden, and will walk or stand for the entire class. This class will be
judged 50% on originality, 30% on construction, and 20% on appearance. Please be sure
costume is safe for the horse and the exhibitor. Handler must have complete control of horse
at all times. If there is problem with horse during judging, contestant will be asked to
leave the ring. Participants and horses must both be in costume. One horse and one exhibitor
per entry. No pets allowed as part of any entry. Classes may be divided at discretion of
Committee.
Turn in a 3X5 card with exhibitor, name of animal and costume information by Friday
September 3.
Best costume in age group
Junior 0-10
Intermediate 10-18
Senior 19-over
1st.
$10
$10
$10
2nd.
$8
$8
$8
3rd
$6
$6
$6
4th
$4
$4
$4
HAY EATING CONTEST
FOR ANIMALS ONLY
SATURDAY, September 3
(AFTER THE COSTUME CLASSES)
BACK AGAIN – FARM OLYMPICS
SATURDAY AFTERNOON – TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Each team must have 6 participants to compete against other teams. The Team is
free to select a “G” rated name and wear t-shirts that are the same color. There will
be seven (7) events for all to see which Team (Family) is the best farm family. Events
will be posted Saturday morning. Each member of the Team must participate in at
least one event, and 1 event will be for all members of the Team.
Time for the event will be determined by the number of Teams that enter. Enter the
Farm Olympics by calling Gina at 724 462 4984 and register your Team name and
color. No substitutions permitted. This is a timed event.
First – GOLD, Second – SILVER, Third – BRONZE, special prize for last place!
Program of Track Events
Rusty Zahn, Chairman
724-774-1949
Committee :Barbara, Owen & Jeff Blank, Dan Brenner, Denny Dambaugh, Diane & Ed
Grunnagle, Adam & Mark Pfaff, Ben Zahn & Matt Cooper
Tuesday August 30, 2016
4 Wheel Barrel Racing
Event begins at 7:00. Bleacher seating: $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
Gates open at 6:00 for participants. Entry fee - $10. Pit pass for 1 helper per ATV - $10.
Classes
1st
2nd
3rd
50-90 CC
91-250 CC
255-375 CC
376-500 CC
Utility Vehicle All CC 2 WD
Utility Vehicle All CC 4 WD
$40
$30
$20
4th
$10
RULES:
1. All riders must have a helmet with full-face shield or helmet with goggles.
2. Must have leather boots (no tennis shoes), long sleeve shirt, pants, and gloves.
3. If you have safety gear for riding wear it.
4. This is a timed event and judge’s decision is final.
5. Must sign a release from liability.
6. Participants under 16 years of age must have released signed by parent or guardian.
The parent or guardian must attend the drivers meeting along with the participant.
7. Must be a stock appearing ATV.
The Big Knob Grange and The Big Knob Grange Fair are not responsible for you
or your equipment if hurt or damaged.
Mini mod Tractors and Mini 4X4 Pickups
Total $2,200. Purse for both classes.
Wednesday August 31, 2016
Tractors and Super Stock Trucks
Pull Begins at 7:30 PM, Bleacher seating $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
Entry fee for participants: $25
1. Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Super Stock 4x4 Trucks
1st $700, 2nd $580, 3rd $420, 4th $345, 5th $295, 6th $240, 7th$190, 8th $145,
9th $125, 10th $105, 11th $85, 12th $70.00
2. 6,300 lb Open Street 4x4 Trucks - follow Power Pulling Rules
1st $250, 2nd $175, 3rd $125, 4th $100, 5th $75, 6th $50, 7th $25
3. Open Stock Semi Trucks
1st $300, 2nd $225, 3rd $175, 4th $125, 5th $100, 6th $75, 7th $50, 8th $50, 9th $50, 10th $50
Thursday September 1, 2016
Truck and Super Farm Tractor Pulling Night, Pull begins at 7:30 PM
Bleacher Seating $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
Entry fee for participants in all Classes - $25
1. Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractors
1st $800, 2nd $670, 3rd $475, 4th $405, 5th $325, 6th $225, 7th $125
8th $105, 9th $95, 10th $75
One day membership available.
2. 8,000 lb Open Street Diesel 4x4 Trucks- follow Power Pulling Rules
1st $175, 2nd $125, 3rd $100, 4th $80, 5th $70, 6th $50
3. Pro Modified 4WD
1st $350, 2nd $325, 3rd $250, 4th $200, 5th $165, 6th $110
4. 2.6 Diesel 4 X 4 Trucks
1st $350, 2nd $325, 3rd $250, 4th $200, 5th $165, 6th $110
Friday September 2, 2016
Small Car and Mini-Van Demo
SMALL CAR WHEEL BASE WILL BE 107”
Demo begins at 7:30 PM registration begins at 5:30 PM
And Closes at 7:00 PM SHARP. No Pre Registration Required
Bleacher seating $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
Must present valid driver’s license to participate
Entry Fee $25.00- includes driver pit entry, Pit passes- $15.00
Feature Champion will receive $300
Feature Runner Up will receive $125
The last two cars in each heat will receive trophy and $75 and advance to the feature.
See rules listed elsewhere in this fair tabloid.
Saturday morning, September 3, 2016
Stock Farm Tractor Pull
Weigh-in at 8:00 AM, Pull begins at 9:00 AM
Bleacher seating is free for this event.
Contact: Big Knob Antique Tractor and Equipment Association, Inc
Don Goehring – 724 671 9659
Entry fee: $10
Classes
.
1. 2,800 18” Drawbar
2. 3,200 18” Drawbar
3. 3,600 18” Drawbar
4. 4,500 18” Drawbar
5. 6,500 18” Drawbar
6. 7,500 18” Drawbar
7. 9,500 20” Drawbar
8. 10,500 20” Drawbar
9. 12,500 20”
10. 9,500 lb Hot Stock
11. 10,500 lb Hot Stock
12. 12,500 lb Hot Stock
1st
$65
2nd
$40
3rd
$20
4th
$15.
RULES:
No Dual tires. No cut tires or chains
Workable PTO- 3000 RPM Limit
No hot stock tractors in Classes 7, 8, and 9 in Farm Stock Pull.
Saturday Evening, September 3, 2016
Big Car Demo Derby CARS NEWER THAN 1980
Demo begins at 7:30 PM
Registration begins at 5:30 PM and Closes at 7:00 PM SHARP
No Pre Registration Required
Bleacher seating $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12
Must present valid driver’s license to participate.
Entry fee $25.00- includes driver pit entry
5th
$10.
Pit passes- $15.00 for ONE helper per car
Feature champion will receive $500 and trophy
Feature runner up will receive $200 and trophy
The last two cars in each heat will receive trophy and $100 and advance to the feature.
See rules listed elsewhere in this fair Tabloid.