Silver Dollar Fair

Our Daily grounds acts will include Wild About Monkeys Show, Welde's Bear Show, Cowboy Ken's Rawhide Railroad, Dennis Forel Balloonacy, Russell Brothers Family Fun Circus, West Texas Rattlesnake Show, The Village Blacksmith, Puppets and Players "Thumbelina" Theatre, Young American Stars, Music Express, and much more. There will be four Pay-One Price Carnival Wristband Days.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008:

4:45 p.m: Opening Ceremonies - Main Gate
Featuring music by The Chico Community Band
5:00 p.m: Gates And Exhibit Buildings Open
Buy your wristband at Carnival - Unlimited rides 5 pm to 10 pm
Catch a ride on Cowboy Ken's Rawhide Railroad
Balloonacy And The Ambassador of Goodwheel - until 9p.m.
6:00 p.m: Budweiser Clydesdales Hitch Up West of the Cassady Pavilion
Wild About Monkeys - Plaza Stage Area
Russell Brothers Family Fun Circus - Under The Big Top
Discovering Science - Dramatic Science Presentation - Art Center
The Village Blacksmith - North of Cassady Pavilion
6:30 p.m: Puppets And Players Little Theatre - "Thumbelina" - Floriculture Lawn
7:00 p.m: Welde's Big Bear Show And Grizzly Falls - Plaza Stage Area
West Texas Rattlesnake Show - East of Cassady Pavilion
7:30 p.m: Chico Community Band - Garden Court Stage
8:00 p.m: Discovering Science - Dramatic Science Presentation - Art Center
Russell Brothers Family Fun Circus - Under The Big Top
Wild About Monkeys - Plaza Stage Area
Grandstand Show - Crystal Gayle
The Village Blacksmith - North of Cassady Pavilion
8:30 p.m: Puppets And Players Little Theatre - "Thumbelina" - Floriculture Lawn
9:00 p.m: Welde's Big Bear Show And Grizzly Falls - Plaza Stage Area
West Texas Rattlesnake Show - East of Cassady Pavilion
11:00 p.m:Exhibit Buildings Close

Carnival:

Butler Amusements provides the Silver Dollar Fair an extraordinary array of carnival rides, from kiddie rides to the breathtaking spectaculars that tower over the crowds. You can also try your skills and win great prizes at one of the many games along the Midway. Butler was started almost 40 years ago and today is the largest carnival company in the Western United States, providing carnivals for over 110 different events each year in six different western states including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. Butler is dedicated to providing the public and their employees with safe and enjoyable rides, and a wide variety of food and game concessions, always comprised of the newest equipment available. It's no wonder they're called "The Cleanest Show In The West".

Shows:
Enjoy $150,000 worth of Free entertainment with paid admission to the Fair. In the grandstands, on the stages and lawns, in the pavilions or under the Big Top, you'll find a dazzling array of entertainment to choose from.

Wednesday May 21:
Wednesday Grandstand Show - Crystal Gayle
Show time at 8:00 p.m.
Free grandstand show with Paid admission to the Fair
Before Country Was Cool, Crystal Was Cool
Never has one reviewer captured a platinum clad, Grammy Award winning career so beautifully in so few words.

Welde's Big Bear Show:
All six days

Because the human population is growing in vast numbers the bears' natural habitats are being destroyed at an astronomical rate. At one time there were 200,000 Grizzly Bears in the lower 48 states. Today there are fewer than 1,000. Some species of bears only exist in captivity. Welde's is educating the public about the loss of habitat and the dangers of loosing this beautiful endangered species. It is now a scientifically proven fact that if we continue to destroy our wild animals our very existence is in jeopardy.

Food:
Treat yourself to traditional fair foods ... popcorn, candy apples, cotton candy, corn dogs, pizza, ice cream and more. Food booths are scattered throughout the midway.

Games:
Butler Amusements believes in offering its customers the best in family entertainment. On a Butler Midway, you'll find fun and exciting games ranging from Water Races to Balloon Dart, Bank a Ball to Duck Pond, Buoy Pitch to Rope Ladder, Basketball to Histriker. There's really something for everyone. Test your skill. Win a prize. But most of all, have fun!

Kiddieland:
The Silver Dollar Fair has taken advantage of the Kiddie rides that Butler provides by developing an area exclusively for children with approximately 15 rides. Children can really enjoy the carefree carnival atmosphere without competing with the large crowds that are found on the main Midway.

Carnival Rides:
Butler Amusements presents an extraordinary array of rides, from those just for children to the Super Spectaculars that tower over our Midways. We are proud to present exciting, enjoyable rides that are safe and operated by professional personnel.

Livestock Judging:

Wednesday, May 21:
9:00 a.m: 4-H Swine Showmanship
4-H Market Hogs
FFA Swine Showmanship
FFA Market Hogs
4-H And FFA Breeding Swine
10:00 a.m:Goat Showmanship for Round Robin Qualification
4-H And FFA Market and Meat Goats
5:00 p.m: 4-H Bucket Calf And Bummer Lamb
7:00 p.m: Junior Livestock Auction Rabbit Meat Pens

School Tours:
Farmer for a Day Tours And Mobile Dairy:

The Silver Dollar Fair will again be conducting "Farmer for a Day Tours" the first 3 days of the Silver Dollar Fair: May 21-23, 2008. You will also be able to enjoy the fourth annual "Farm Babies" display.
This is a great educational tool and we are sure you will want to take advantage of this opportunity to view over 2,000 animals at one location.

Times:
Visits for the Farmer For A Day Tours may be scheduled on:
Wednesday, May 21:9am to 1pm

Admission Prices:
Adults - $7.00
Seniors - $5.00 (65 and over)
Children - $3.00 (ages 6 -12)
Under 6 - Free