The Westport Fair starts Wednesday. Now in its 68th year, the fair runs five days through Sunday, July 16. It will be held at the Westport fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road.
Admission is $5 and …
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The Westport Fair starts Wednesday. Now in its 68th year, the fair runs five days through Sunday, July 16. It will be held at the Westport fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road.
Admission is $5 and children under 12 are free.
Here's the schedule:
Wednesday, July 12
6 to 10 p.m.
• 6 p.m. — CENTER RING
Sign-up for Horseshoe tournament: Limited to 32 teams
• 6:30p.m. — Concrete Slab Pull featuring 4030-pound and under.
MAIN TRACK
NE Garden Tractor, Pullers Club — 10 classes, animal tent featuring pygmy goat — Youth 4-H, showmanship and fitting, breed classes
CENTER RING
• 7 p.m. — Horseshoe tournament
• Michael Higgins — Chain Sorcerers chainsaw sculpture –performance art demonstrations
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
• 7 p.m. Rhode Island Rednecks (classic country)
• 8 p.m. Mad Science — Marvels of Motion
Thursday, July 13
6 to 10 p.m.
• 6 p.m.
CENTER RING
Sign-up for Garden Tractor Concrete Slab Pulls (Kids Only- Age 12 &under)
• 6:30 p.m. Concrete slab pull featuring 6030-pound and under
CENTER RING
Garden tractor concrete slab pulls (kids only) 725-pound stock class
ANIMAL TENT
Dairy Goat — Youth 4-H
Showmanship and fitting
Breed classes
• 7 p.m.
MAIN TRACK
Mass mini pullers mini modified — transfer
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
• 7 p.m. Chubby Rain — Mix of old time country, light rock and country
• 8 p.m. Tails n’ Trails — 4H Kid’s Skit
Friday, July 14
6 to 11 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m.
ANIMAL TENT
Sheep – Youth/4-H showmanship and fitting, breed classes
ANTIQUE EXHIBIT RING
Antique farm exhibits and demonstrations
• 7 p.m.
CENTER RING
Michael Higgins — Chain Sorcerers chainsaw sculpture – performance art and demonstrations
MAIN TRACK
Weight transfer sled – featuring 5,000-pound farm stock, 5,400-pound farm super stock, 6,800-pound, modified/homemade and 5,500-pound double tree
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
• 7 p.m. South County Line — Mix of country and light rock
• 8 p.m. — Magic show
Saturday, July 15
11 a.m. to 11p.m.
Carnival opens at noon
• 11 a.m.
ANIMAL TENT
Rabbit show — Youth/4-H, showmanship and fitting classes
PULLING TRACK
South Shore Garden Pullers Inc.
• noon
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
• 1 p.m. Eddy & The Exciters — Oldies and country
ANIMAL TENT
Beef Cattle — Youth/4-H showmanship and fitting breed classes
CENTER RING
Garden tractor concrete slab pulls (kids 12 and under) 725-pound stock class
• 3 p.m. Sign-ups
• 4 p.m. Pull starts
• 5-7 p.m. CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE (advanced sales only)
• 7 p.m.
MAIN TRACK
Weight transfer Sled featuring 4500-pound small block modified, 7300-pound modified/homemade, 7000-pound farm super stock and 7000-pound farm stock
• 9 p.m. Baked goods auction
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
• 7 p.m. — The Goat Roper Band
• 8 p.m. — Toe Jam Puppet Band
Sunday, July 16
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Carnival opens at noon
• 10 a.m. S.N.E.T.P. Association featuring pickup truck classes
• 1 p.m.
ANIMAL TENT
Dairy cattle — Youth/4-H showmanship and fitting breed classes
• 1 to 5 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Crossfire Band — Mix of light rock and country
• 1 p.m.
CENTER RING:
KIDS DAY, Pedal pulls and children’s games
• 4 p.m.
CENTER RING
Garden tractor, concrete slab pulls (ages 13 and up) 1,100-pound stock class
• 3 p.m. Sign-up — check website for rules
• 4 p.m. Pull starts
• 6 p.m.
MAIN TRACK
Weight Transfer Sled featuring 7,500-pound twin engine or single blower, Semi-Truck 9,000-pound farm super stock, 9,000-pound farm stock and 13,000-pound farm stock