Gila County Fair September 19-22

The 44^th annual Gila County Fair is coming up September 19 through 22.

Fair entry forms must be received by Wednesday, September 18.

The four day event begins on Thursday, September 19. Friday is Senior Day; people 65 and over will enter free. Saturday is Apache Day, sponsored by the Apache Gold Casino. And the annual Junior Livestock Auction is on Sunday at 1:pm.

Every day of the fair will include vendors, a carnival, a petting zoo, livestock exhibits and livestock shows.

Fairbooks are available throughout the county at local libraries, businesses and the Chamber of Commerce.

Gila County Fair Committee Meetings

The Gila County Fair Committee will meet every Tuesday starting tomorrow  (July 30) and continuing until September 11.

They meet at 6:pm at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

Gila County Fair Committee Meeting

The Gila County Fair Committee meets Tuesday (July 9) at 6:pm at the Chamber of Commerce.

The topic of this month’s meeting is the Events Roster.

Gila County Fair Committee Meeting

The Gila County Fair Committee meets Tuesday at 6:pm at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

This month’s topics are public relations and livestock.

Gila County Fair Committee Meets Tuesday

The Gila County Fair Committee meets Tuesday at 6:pm at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

This month’s meeting is about the Fair Book.

Gila County Fair Committee Meets Tuesday

The Gila County Fair Committee meets Tuesday at 6:pm. The meeting will be at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

This month’s topic is Advertising and PR.

Gila County Fair Committee Meets Tuesday

The Gila County Fair Committee will meet Tuesday (March 12)  at 6:pm at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

This month they’ll be discussing advertising and PR.

Fair Committee Meets Tonight

The Gila County Fair Committee  meets tonight (Tuesday) at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

The open meeting begins at 7:pm, following an executive session at 6.

The Committee will discuss fair entertainment, special events and facilities improvements.

Gila County Fair Committee Meets Tuesday

The Gila County Fair Committee will meet Tuesday (February 12)  at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

The open meeting begins at 7:pm following an executive session at 6.

The Committee will discuss fair entertainment, special events and facilities improvements.

Gila County Fair Committee Meeting January 8

The Gila County Fair Committee will have an open meeting on Tuesday (January 8) at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce. The meeting starts at 6:pm.

All American Cookout Winners

Here are the winners in the 35^th All American Cookout last night at the Gila County Fair:

The first place winner in the Pork category was Western Reprographics.

Second Place:  Heritage Healthcare Center

Third Place: Thompson, Montgomery and DeRose.

First place in the Chicken category was Thompson, Montgomery and DeRose.

Second Place: Darrell Stubbs

Third Place: The Shipman family

The Gila County Rodeo Committee was First Place and the only entry in the Ground Beef category.

Craig Jones was the winner in the Beef All Other Cuts category.

Second Place: DC Cattle

Third Place: Thompson, Montgomery and DeRose.

Craig Jones was also the highest scorer. He is the winner of the All American Cookout traveling trophy with bragging rights for an entire year.

The winner of the Salsa Contest was Noel Amezcua.

Second Place: John Castaneda

Third Place: Angela Andrade

The Hot Sauce Contest winner was Cindy Johnson.

Second Place: John Castaneda

Third Place: Diane Shipman

Gila County Fair Thursday through Sunday

The Gila County Fair begins Thursday and continues through Sunday at the Gila County Fairgrounds.

An All American cookoff and Salsa contest starts Thursday at 5:30. Entertainment will be provided by the bluegrass band Run Boy Run.

On Friday at 7:pm there’s a Bull Riding Competition featuring 20 top cowboys and 20 top bulls. A dance follows the rodeo from 9 to Midight with the Moonshine Mafia Band.

Brigade Freestyle Motocross Shows are on Saturday and Sunday, and there’s a Demolition Derby Saturday night at 7.

This year’s entertainment also includes carnival rides, a Live Stingray Encounter, All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Pedal Tractor Races for  kids, a petting zoo and pony rides.

Brown’s Amusement Carnival is hosting a Canned Food Drive Thursday from 5 to 7:pm. Bring 3 cans of food and ride for free from 5 to 7:00.

Fair admission is $5 a person, 6 years old and up.

For more details and the fair schedule visit www.gilacountyfair.com.

Fair Entry Forms Due Wednesday

Entry forms for the Gila County Fair are due  Wednesday at 7:pm. 

You’ll find entry forms in the fair books that are available all over town and at the Chamber of Commerce.You can also download a form from the website at www.gilacountyfair.com

Gila County Fair Salsa and Beef Winners

J.C. Castaneda was the First Place winner for Salsa and Tammy Dover took First Place for Hot Sauce yesterday at the Gila County Fair. Second and 3rd place winners for salsa were Pat Rocha and Mike Tarango. Hot sauce 2nd and 3rd place winners were Diane Shipman and Tamara Perry.

First Place All Other Cuts went to D.C. Cattle Company. Second Place went to Canyon Starte Wireless. Western Reprographics was the Third Place winner.

First Place Business Ground Beef went to Cecil Trucking. Second Place went to the Gila County Attorney’s Office.

The First Place Individual All Other Cuts winner was the Shipman Family.

The top score winner of the Traveling Trophy is D.C. Cattle Company.

Gila County Fair This Weekend

The Gila County Fair continues this weekend through Sunday. The fair opens to the public today (Thursday) at noon and Friday at 9:am with a Cattle Show. The Carnival opens at noon on Friday and the Rodeo Dance follows Bull Riding and the Go-Kart Races at 7:pm.

The Fair opens again Saturday at 9:am and Sunday at 10:am. The Ranch Rodeo is from 9:30 until 3 on Saturday.

The Gila County Fair closes Sunday at 4:pm following the Livestock Auction that begins at 1:00.

Humane Society at Gila County Fair

The High Desert Humane Society will be showing adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and puppies at the Gila County Fair. They will also have prizes, T-shirts, and drawings all day long.

Carnival Wrist Bands Available

Wrist bands for carnival rides at the Gila County Fair are available for $20 from now until Thursday at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

Gila County Fair Committee Meets Thursday

The Gila County Fair Committee meets Thursday at 6:pm at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

Gila County Fair Committee Meets Thursday

The Gila County Fair Committee meets Thursday at 6:pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. Everyone who is interested is invited to bring ideas and suggestions for the 2011 Fair. New officers will be elected for the upcoming year.

For information call 928-812-1561.

Fair Committee Meets January 13

The Gila County Fair Committee will meet on January 13 at 6:pm at the Globe Chamber Office. Anyone who is interested is welcome to bring ideas and suggestions for the 2011 Fair. They will also elect officers for the coming year.

For information call 928-812-1561.