During Johnny Counterfit’s sound check Friday at the Columbia County Fair, concertgoers were already arriving in the grandstand’s infield. Planners, concerned about possible rain, had considered moving the show to Portage High School, but decided to keep it at the fairgrounds after weather forecasts called for rain much later Friday evening.
The approximately 100 people who took in Johnny Counterfit’s grandstand show at the Columbia County Fair Friday looked like folks who’d enjoy watching those 30-minute infomercials for “classic country” music collections.
Carnival – From 1 to 5 p.m., get a $5 discount on a wristband (regular price $20) with a non-perishable food item for local food pantries; wristbands cost $20 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Special meals – The buyers’ buffet, for people who plan to bid at the Sale of Champions, will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Farm Bureau steak fry starts at 4 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Eat Stand.
Grandstand – Demo derby, 7 p.m.
Shows – horse speed show, 8:30 a.m., horse arena; Sale of Champions, 3 p.m., Ag Building.
Contests – Coloring contest for children ages 3 to 12, 1 to 3 p.m., Building No. 7. Pedal pull, for all ages (including adults), 2 p.m., by the fair office.
Sunday
Carnival – 1 to 4 p.m, wristbands $20.
Special meal – FFA breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., fair office.
Worship service – 11 a.m., entertainment tent.
Grandstand – Catch-a-Pig contest, 1:30 p.m.
Shows – Parade of Champions and merit award recognition, noon, Ag Building.
Exhibits released – 4 p.m. Buildings will be locked at 5 p.m.
During Johnny Counterfit’s sound check Friday at the Columbia County Fair, concertgoers were already arriving in the grandstand’s infield. Planners, concerned about possible rain, had considered moving the show to Portage High School, but decided to keep it at the fairgrounds after weather forecasts called for rain much later Friday evening.
