It’s that time of year again for the annual Clay County Fair in Barnesville, MN.  This year it runs from July 9 to July 12, 2009, so if you are looking for something to do in the Fargo-Moorhead area around that time, check out this site that will give you more details and information about this event.  Enjoy the Mighty Thomas Carnival on the midway!

BAND SHELTER ENTERTAINMENT (FREE)
Thursday, July 9
7:00 p.m. Minnesota State Fair Talent Contest

Friday, July 10
1:00 p.m. Dancing With Friends
1:30 p.m. Red River Zoo
6:00 p.m. Great Plains Harmony

Saturday, July 11
2:30 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue
3:30 p.m. Minnow Races
5:00 p.m. The James Gang

Sunday, July 12
1:00 p.m. Senior Citizen/Century Farm Program
1:30 p.m. Hall of Fame/Fair Person of the Year
3:00 p.m. 4-H Awards Ceremony – Followed by Ice Cream Social
4:00 p.m. Presbyterian Praise Band
6:00 p.m. Open Class Exhibits Best of Show Parade

GRANDSTAND
Friday, July 10
6:30 p.m. Specialty Demo

Saturday, July 11
6:30 p.m. Demolition Derby

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS ON THE GROUNDS
Thursday, July 9
4 p.m. Fowl Fashion Show (poultry barn)

Friday, July 10
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Georgetown Featured Clay County Town (4-H Annex Building)
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Clay County Government Day (Natural Resources Conservative Building)

This fun-filled educational event is geared toward teaching citizens and students about how their county government works, and what it does for them.  There are displays and booths that will be staffed by representatives from a variety of county departments.

Saturday, July 11
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ulen Featured Clay County Town (4-H Annex Building)
9 a.m. ARBA & MSRBA Sanctioned Rabbit Show
2 p.m. Nickel Scramble (Behind Old School House)

Sunday, July 12
8:30 a.m. Cowboy Church (Horse Arena)

1:00 p.m. Pedal Pull (in front of fair office)

See www.directoryoffargomoorhead.com for all other local information.