Bring the family Downtown by the river for the 152nd Delaware County Fair
1210 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, Indiana
4-H Events July 23 ~ 28, 2004 ?Ä¢ Fair and Midway July 26 ~ 31, 2004
FREE Entry Every Day! ?Ä¢ $2.00 Parking after 4pm/12pm on Saturday
or Park & Ride MITS Free Shuttle from the Fieldhouse Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 11 p.m..
Midway by Mid America Shows ?Ä¢ Parker City, Indiana
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The 152nd DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR
4-H Pre Fair Events
Sunday July 18
7:00pm ~ Queen Contest @ the Ball State Student Center / Cardinal Room
Monday July 19
9:00am 4-H Tractor Driving / Grandstand
1:00pm-5:30pm 4-H Sewing, Fashion Revue, and Consumer Clothing Judging @ Delta H.S.
Tuesday July 20
3:00pm Judging 4-H Foods and Microwave Cooking @ Delta HS
Wednesday July 21
9:30am Judging Non-animal and Mini 4-H projects in the Memorial Building
7:00pm 4-H and Adult Fashion Revue at Delta H.S.
4-H Events
Friday July 23
8:00am 4-H Craft and Family Arts Judging
9:30am 4-H Crops, Gardening & Flowers Judging @ the Memorial Building
11:00am 4-H Dairy Show@ Show Arena
5:00pm 4-H Horse and Pony Contesting @ the Horse and Pony Arena
Saturday July 24
8:00am Horse & Pony Halter and Pleasure Judging/Horse & Pony Arena
9:00am Rabbit Judging / Show Arena
12N - 9:pm Memorial Building Open for 4-H Projects & Home and Family Arts Displays
1:00pm Poultry Judging / Show Arena
6:00pm Dairy & Boer Goat Judging / Show Arena
Sunday July 25
2:00pm 4-H Beef Judging / Show Arena
1:00pm-7:00pm Memorial Building open / 4-H Projects & Home and Family Arts Displays
Monday July 26
9:00am 4-H Swine Judging / Show Arena
12N - 9:00pm Memorial Building open / 4-H Projects & Home and Family Arts Displays
Tuesday July 27
9:00am 4-H Alpaca and Llama Judging / Show Arena
11:00am 4-H Small Animal Judging / Memorial Building
2:00pm 4-H Sheep Judging / Show Arena
12N - 9:00pm Memorial Building open / 4-H Projects & Home and Family Arts Displays
Wednesday July 28
1:00pm 4-H Supreme Showmanship / Show Arena
5:00pm - 9:00pm Memorial Building open / 4-H Projects & Home and Family (Last Day)
6:00pm 4-H Animal Auction / Show Arena
Thursday July 29
11:00am 4-H Cat Show / Memorial Building
Saturday July 31
10:00am 4-H Dog Show / Memorial Building
Fair and Midway Entertainment
Saturday July 24
5:00pm Horse Pull / Grand Stand
Monday July 26 YOUTH & 4-H DAY
5:00pm -10:00pm Mid America Shows open on the Midway - $15 Armband
7:00pm - 9:00pm Figure 8 Races / Grandstand
7:00pm - 9:00pm Big Daddy band@ the South Stage (Free)
Tuesday July 27 - FARMERS DAY / WLBC, MAX, WERK RADIO "Dollar Day"
5:00pm - 10:PM Mid America Shows open on the Midway-WITH STICKER - ALL RIDES $1.00 EACH
6:00pm Parade of Antique Tractors around grounds and Grand Stand
6:30pm Singer Sled Truck & Tractor Pull, Street, Pro and Farm Stock / Grandstand
7:00pm Walking Catfish @ the South Stage (Free)
Wednesday July 28 - DEMOCRAT DAY
5:00pm - 10:00pm Mid America Shows open on the Midway - $15 Armband
6:00pm Wagon Backing Games @ Antique Tractor Display
6:30pm Demolition Derby / Grandstand
7:00 - 9:00pm Etc. @ the South Stage (Free) (country - classic rock)
Thursday July 29 - REPUBLICAN DAY
4:00pm Eastern Indiana Carcass Swine Show / Show Arena
5:00pm- 10:00pm Mid America Show open on the Midway - $15 Armbands
6:00pm Obstacle Course @ Antique Tractor Display
6:30pm Flynnville Train / Grandstand
7:30pm THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS / Grandstand - Rain or Shine Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm Bob McVey - Elvis Impersonator @ the South Stage (Free)
Friday July 30 - SENIOR DAY / HIGH SCHOOL BAND DAY
9:00am - 1:00pm Lifestream Services - Senior Entertainment and Bingo
5:00pm - 11:00pm Mid America Shows open on the Midway - $15 Armband
6:00pm Blind Race @ Antique Tractor Display
6:00pm High School Marching Band Contest / Grand Stand
7:00pm - 9:00pm Spike and the Bulldogs @ the South Stage (Free)
Saturday July 31 - KIDS DAY
9:00am Open Dairy Show / Show Arena
11:30am Pedal Pull, Slow Race, Fast Start @ Antique Tractor Display
12N - Close Mid America Shows open on the Midway Noon - 10pm $15 Armband
2:00pm Magician - Wayne Hinkle @ the South Stage
3:30pm Youth Talent Contest @ the South Stage
4:00pm Harley Davidson Cruise-In behind the Grandstand
4:30pm Bicycle/Motorcycle Moto-Cross / Grandstand
6:00pm America's Hometown Band @ the South Stage (Free)
7:30pm Wanted @ the South Stage (Free)
There is a $5 charge for ALL Grandstand events.
Not Responsible for accidents, injury or acts of God
NO KNIVES, GUNS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS
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Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Comcast Leaving Downtown
Comcast will close the doors to its downtown office on Friday, July 16. The local cable company will reopen on Monday at its new location on W. 26th Street, near Wilson Middle School.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Muncie Downtown Development is accepting applications for Ribfest 2004 Aug. 7-8 in Downtown Muncie.
Food vendors, arts & crafts dealers, and bluegrass, blues, country or gospel entertainment are all welcome to apply.
For more information, call Cheryl Crowder at 765-282-7897 or email cherylcrowder@munciedowntown.com.
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Saturday, July 10, 2004
July 17, 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Danner's Books and Gifts, the plaza at White River and Tillotson
Danner's Bookstore lovers are encouraged to participate in a "Free Danner's Appreciation Open Mic and Music Event" presented by Accord Unlimited Service Projects and 401 Poetry Society of Muncie.
The event is open to a limited number of pets and solo artists for a Woodstock-style open mic and music rally supporting Danners Bookstore. The theme is "Danner's Deserves a Better Deal."
Danner's is losing their used books section, children's playroom and readers / meeting space to a fast food franchise (with other stores already in Muncie). Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picket signs, and show your love for Danners.
This is a family oriented event. Participants are asked to select verse and lyrics accordingly. Rain or shine. To reserve a space to participate, call 765-288-4084 or email accordlovegift@yahoo.com. Deadline for participant requests is Tuesday, July 13.
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Friday, July 09, 2004
Super Summer Camps at Muncie Children's Museum in Downtown Muncie!
Each camp is filled with fun activities, field trips and special visitors.
"Kids Making Messes" - July 12-16
Kids will experiment with different mediums of art
"Kids Build and Destroy" - July 19-23
Kids will construct things big and small
"Kids Magic Carpet Ride" - July 26-30
Kids will learn about different cultures around the world
"Kids Acting Up" - August 2-6
Kids will learn about the world of theater and perform daily
Camps are $100 per week for MCM members, and $125 per week for non-MCM members. Space is limited! For more information or to register your child, call the Muncie Children's Museum at 765-286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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Thursday, July 08, 2004
The Blue Bottle, in conjuction with Gordy's Fine Art and Framing Co., has recently opened a new art gallery space at 206 S. Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie.
Brian Gordy is curator for the new gallery space, which opens with an exhibit of Gordy's watercolor paintings, "Spontaneous Generation: Nature Beyond the Narrative."
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Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Calling All Race Fans!
Dale Earnhardt Jr's #8 Daytona 500 winning show car will be on display Friday, July 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets in Downtown Muncie.
The Budweiser Ambassadors will be on hand to take pictures of fans standing next to the car. The car will then head to the Brickyard 400 the following weekend.
Music and concessions will be available. The event is free to the public.
For more information, call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
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Saturday, July 03, 2004
Freaky Tiki Fridays
The Blue Bottle and Vera Mae's offer Freaky Tiki Fridays, every Friday this summer after work (5 p.m.)
Tiki torches light up the parking lot between Bank One and the Blue Bottle on the 200 block of South Walnut Street. Meet your friends downtown, where you can find music by local musicians; coffee, tea and snacks from the Blue Bottle, and alcoholic beverages from Vera Mae's.
After you've unwound, wander down the block and enjoy the Free Friday Movies on the white wall at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets.
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Friday, July 02, 2004
The 25th Muncie Endurathon will cross the finish line at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets in Downtown Muncie on Saturday, July 17. For complete details, visit
www.muncieendurathon.com
INFORMATION
The Muncie Endurathon is a 2004 USA Triathlon Elite/Pro Long Distance Triathlon National Championship race. The course includes 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run. $25,000 Pro Prize Purse / $4,000 Age Group Open Purse.
The Online registration for the 2004 Muncie Endurathon is now closed. You may still register for the race by sending an e-mail to muncieendurathon@yahoo.com. You will be e-mailed a registration form to print off and return to the Endurathon. There are only a few slots left so register immediately.
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 16th, 2004
All activities at the Horizon Convention Center, 401 South High Street
1:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sports Expo
2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 p.m. Pre-race meetings
*ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY*
2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Packet pick-up & body marking. For the safety of both athletes and volunteers, it is mandatory that you attend a pre-race meeting. Do not expect later meeting times on Friday or early on race day.
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND A PRE-RACE MEETING, YOU WILL NOT PARTICIPATE
Saturday, July 17, 2004
Race starts at Prairie Creek Reservoir
5:00 a.m. Transition area opens. ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH
5:00 - 6:30 a.m. Check in and body marking
6:50 a.m. Invocation
7:00 a.m. Start of the 2004 Muncie Endurathon 25th Anniversary
9:15 a.m. Swim course closes
1:15 p.m. Bike course closes
12:30 p.m. Post-race meal begins
3:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
4:15 p.m. Run course closes
The 2004 Muncie Endurathon will finish in Downtown Muncie
Sunday, July 18, 2004
10:00 a.m. Muncie Endurathon Youth Triathlon
Race is held at the Muncie Family YMCA 500 S. Mulberry Street Downtown Muncie
ENTERTAINMENT
In addition to the exciting race, scheduled entertainment includes the "Tribute 1964" Beatles act, with The Buckinghams. Visit www.muncieendurathon.com for details, or call 765-287-1799 or Downtown Development at 282-7897.
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Thursday, July 01, 2004
Performers Wanted!
For the 25th anniversary Muncie Endurathon Run Course on Cardinal Greenway
Saturday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Any form of entertainment is welcome: rock, country, jazz, soloists, singers, dancers, cheerleaders, dog acts, shool bands, etc.
For more information call 765-744-3367
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