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NEWS:
• Monroe County Fair: A long, hot week, but still a success
Monday, August 1, 2011
Monroe County Fair officials recap this year's fair as one long, hot week. Food vendors saw shorter lines in the daytime and longer lines at night, because no one wanted ...
Monday, August 1, 2011
Monroe County Fair officials recap this year's fair as one long, hot week. Food vendors saw shorter lines in the daytime and longer lines at night, because no one wanted ...
• Demolition derby a smash hit at fair
Sunday, July 31, 2011
It's bumper cars. For grown-ups. But many insist they do it for the kids. Mufflers roared and radiators overheated during Saturday evening's demolition derby at the Monro ...
Sunday, July 31, 2011
It's bumper cars. For grown-ups. But many insist they do it for the kids. Mufflers roared and radiators overheated during Saturday evening's demolition derby at the Monro ...
• 4-H'ers put dogs through their paces in agility contest
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Fifteen-year-old Madison Kitcoff and her 2-year-old German shorthaired pointer, Gretta, were patiently waiting in the wings during Friday night's 4-H Dog Agility Show. La ...
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Fifteen-year-old Madison Kitcoff and her 2-year-old German shorthaired pointer, Gretta, were patiently waiting in the wings during Friday night's 4-H Dog Agility Show. La ...
• Monroe County Fair: Kids play with athletes during IU Day
Friday, July 29, 2011
Regular folks got to play with Indiana University sports stars Thursday at the Monroe County Fair. Some were awestruck: Most of the IU basketball players, both men and wo ...
Friday, July 29, 2011
Regular folks got to play with Indiana University sports stars Thursday at the Monroe County Fair. Some were awestruck: Most of the IU basketball players, both men and wo ...
• Monroe County Fair: Beating the heat
Friday, July 29, 2011
All pigs, sheep, goats and cows not for sale at the Monroe County Fair were released Thursday to beat the heat. 4-H officials say these animals total about 15 percent of ...
Friday, July 29, 2011
All pigs, sheep, goats and cows not for sale at the Monroe County Fair were released Thursday to beat the heat. 4-H officials say these animals total about 15 percent of ...
• Thrill-seekers enjoy unlimited rides on armband night at Monroe County Fair
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Carnival rides were a hot item Wednesday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. For the $9 price of one armband, fairgoers could bump cars and spin in circles as much as they ...
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Carnival rides were a hot item Wednesday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. For the $9 price of one armband, fairgoers could bump cars and spin in circles as much as they ...
• Monroe County Fair: Gov Mitch Daniels visits
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Gov. Mitch Daniels visited the Monroe County Fair near Bloomington Wednesday and talked with fair attendees. ...
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Gov. Mitch Daniels visited the Monroe County Fair near Bloomington Wednesday and talked with fair attendees. ...
• Monroe County Fair vendors offer sweets and meats to satisfy every craving
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Mother Bear’s Pizza has brought a new favorite to the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The Divine Swine, a gourmet slice of pepperoni, sausage, ham and bacon, made its debut ...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Mother Bear’s Pizza has brought a new favorite to the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The Divine Swine, a gourmet slice of pepperoni, sausage, ham and bacon, made its debut ...
• Clean grounds: Monroe County Fair relies on volunteers
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Monroe County Fair is showcasing hundreds of animals and hosting thousands of guests this week, which calls for a lot of cleanup. But not all waste is taken away to b ...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Monroe County Fair is showcasing hundreds of animals and hosting thousands of guests this week, which calls for a lot of cleanup. But not all waste is taken away to b ...
• Poultry Club volunteers take recycling to new levels at Monroe County Fair
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The 4-H Poultry Barn at the Monroe County Fair wants to go green and make the most of its waste. Club volunteers are in their second year of a new tradition: compiling th ...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The 4-H Poultry Barn at the Monroe County Fair wants to go green and make the most of its waste. Club volunteers are in their second year of a new tradition: compiling th ...
• Fair briefs: Tuesday is Kids Day
Monday, July 25, 2011
WTIU Kids Day at county fair WTIU will host “Kids Day” on Tuesday at the Monroe County Fair. A tent outside the auditorium will be open from noon to 8 p.m. and will h ...
Monday, July 25, 2011
WTIU Kids Day at county fair WTIU will host “Kids Day” on Tuesday at the Monroe County Fair. A tent outside the auditorium will be open from noon to 8 p.m. and will h ...
• Monroe County Fair: Rain adds to family fun
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday’s Family Fun Day at the Monroe County Fair was a chance for 4-H members to shine, albeit covered in mud. Despite the rain, which only made the evening’s obstac ...
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday’s Family Fun Day at the Monroe County Fair was a chance for 4-H members to shine, albeit covered in mud. Despite the rain, which only made the evening’s obstac ...
• Monroe County Fair's 4-H competition kicks off with youngsters’ entries
Monday, July 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY Mini 4-H poultry judge Matt John grilled Reece Wagner on chicken anatomy — the names of feathers at various locations, the bill type, that Big Eye, Reece ...
Monday, July 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY Mini 4-H poultry judge Matt John grilled Reece Wagner on chicken anatomy — the names of feathers at various locations, the bill type, that Big Eye, Reece ...
• Katelyn Funkhouser named Monroe County fair queen
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thirty-one royal hopefuls vied for the title of 2011 Monroe County fair queen during Saturday night’s contest in front of a packed auditorium at the fairgrounds. More t ...
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thirty-one royal hopefuls vied for the title of 2011 Monroe County fair queen during Saturday night’s contest in front of a packed auditorium at the fairgrounds. More t ...
• Fair briefs: Tuesday is Kids Day
Monday, July 25, 2011
WTIU Kids Day at county fair WTIU will host “Kids Day” on Tuesday at the Monroe County Fair. A tent outside the auditorium will be open from noon to 8 p.m. and will h ...
Monday, July 25, 2011
WTIU Kids Day at county fair WTIU will host “Kids Day” on Tuesday at the Monroe County Fair. A tent outside the auditorium will be open from noon to 8 p.m. and will h ...
• Gardening events at the Monroe County Fair
Monday, July 25, 2011
Any Monroe County resident is invited to enter items in the Open Class Division at the Monroe County fair. Consider entering some of your garden’s bounty so fair visito ...
Monday, July 25, 2011
Any Monroe County resident is invited to enter items in the Open Class Division at the Monroe County fair. Consider entering some of your garden’s bounty so fair visito ...
• 4-H members, others prepare for Monroe County Fair opening
Monday, July 25, 2011
The Monroe County Fairgrounds were slowly coming to life Friday afternoon, as 4-H members settled their animals, food vendors unfurled their awnings and business owners s ...
Monday, July 25, 2011
The Monroe County Fairgrounds were slowly coming to life Friday afternoon, as 4-H members settled their animals, food vendors unfurled their awnings and business owners s ...
• Monroe County Fair Chat: Armbands, 4-H results, antique trailers
Friday, July 22, 2011
QUESTION: MODERATOR: Good morning, and welcome to today's chat about the Monroe County Fair that starts up this weekend. We're joined by David Smith, secretary to the Mon ...
Friday, July 22, 2011
QUESTION: MODERATOR: Good morning, and welcome to today's chat about the Monroe County Fair that starts up this weekend. We're joined by David Smith, secretary to the Mon ...
• Friends, family, food and fun: Monroe County Fair to open Saturday
Friday, July 22, 2011
Delicious, deep-fried food. Those chickens with feathers all down their legs, or the horses with their big, soft eyes. The fun of collecting tchotchkes in the commercial ...
Friday, July 22, 2011
Delicious, deep-fried food. Those chickens with feathers all down their legs, or the horses with their big, soft eyes. The fun of collecting tchotchkes in the commercial ...
• Learn about Monroe County Extension Homemaker Clubs at Monroe County Fair
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
This guest column was written by Cindy Garrison, an extension homemaker. The Monroe County Fair is just about here! This year’s fair will take place July 23 — 30. The ...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
This guest column was written by Cindy Garrison, an extension homemaker. The Monroe County Fair is just about here! This year’s fair will take place July 23 — 30. The ...
• Senior Day at the Fair tickets on sale
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tickets are now available for Senior Day at the Monroe County Fair, Wednesday, July 27. The published fair book has an incorrect date. Lunch tickets cost $4.50 for a hot, ...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tickets are now available for Senior Day at the Monroe County Fair, Wednesday, July 27. The published fair book has an incorrect date. Lunch tickets cost $4.50 for a hot, ...
• Area county fair queen contests drawing fewer contestants
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Where have all the fair queen candidates gone? Indiana's county fairs - there are 92 of them every summer - are the mainstay of certain traditions: fried-dough elephant e ...
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Where have all the fair queen candidates gone? Indiana's county fairs - there are 92 of them every summer - are the mainstay of certain traditions: fried-dough elephant e ...
RESULTS:
• Monroe County Fair: Open class exhibit results
Monday, August 1, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
• Monroe County Fair: Talent results
Monday, August 1, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
• Monroe County Fair baby contest
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
