Lawrence County Fair kicks off today
Jul. 9—Saturday, July 9
—9 a.m. — Steve Payne Memorial Horse Pull (Grandstand)
—10 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. — Livestock Skillathon Open (4-H breezeway)
—2:30 p.m. — Lawrence 4-H walking parade (grandstand) *4-H clubs meet at 4-H shelter to line up
—5 p.m. — Powerwheel Derby (Grandstand)
—5:30 p.m. — Lawnmower Derby (Grandstand)
—6 p.m. — 4-H & FFA Market Chicken & Fancy Poultry Show & Showmanship (4-H shelter)
—6 p.m. — Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
Sunday, July 10
—1 p.m. — Opening ceremonies and crowning of fair queen and princess (Large animal barn)
—4 p.m. — Kiddie Pedal Pulls (4-H shelter)
—6 p.m. — Dairy Goat, Pack Goat, Pygmy Goat, & Breeding Goat Show (Large animal barn)
—6 p.m. — Truck and Tractor Pulls (Grandstand)
— For a listing of the full week's events, see our fair guide, included in this weekend's edition of The Ironton Tribune