Fort Collins Colorado

Since their inception as a doodle on a hotel notepad in the late 90′s, Loralie’s fun designs have become well known in the creative industries of fabric, embroidery and papercraft. Each design is personally created by Loralie Harris with love in the hope that they will touch the heart and give a smile. Collections featuring people groups such as nurses, teachers, golfers and sewing ladies head the list with quirky cats and dogs adding their whimsical charm to the fun assortment of products which are sold online and at shows nationwide. Don’t miss the fun at the Loralie Designs booth at the RMQF in August!

Helen is an internationally known ribbon designer, author and teacher. Helen has written four books on ribbon work and has produced a DVD and appeared on the Carol Duvall Show (HGTV) for five years.

Silk Ribbon Rose Instructor: Helen Gibb, Helen Gibb Ribbonwork FRIDAY, August 19, 2011, 11:30 am -12:30 pm SATURDAY, August 20, 2011, 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm SUNDAY, August 21, 2011, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Class fee: $10 Kit fee: $15 Using 2 ½” wide silk ribbons you will learn to make a stunning rose with leaves. Helen guarantees you’ll finish the project in class. Bring scissors. Kit fee will be paid directly to the instructor before class.

We are pleased to announce that we will be having a Silent Auction at the 2011 Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival next month.

We will have lots of items that you can bid on. All proceeds will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Look for the Silent Auction Booth at the Show and place your bids.

Products are courtesy of the 2011 RMQF vendors as well as other manufacturers in the sewing and quilting industries.

Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to help achieve their mission which is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” Together they have distributed over three million blankets to children in need since their inception in 1995. Please visit the Project Linus Booth at the RMQF in Booth 43 in the McKee Building. Discover how you can volunteer and help in the mission. They will also be hosting a book signing for “Working for Peanuts, The Project Linus Story” by Karen Loucks Rinedollar (available at Amazon).

“See Along The Rogue” Quilt Display & “Icicles” Quilt Display at RMQF 2011 “Along the Rogue” Quilt Display “Along the Rogue” quilt display consists of 19 quilts by separate artists, each depicting a different Rogue river scene. The quilts will all be hung together to create a 39 food display. The Rogue River runs from Crater Lake to Gold Beach in Oregon. This display has been traveling to quilt shows across the country and we are happy to be able to display it at our 4th annual Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival.

The “Icicles” display is from the Road to California quilt conference. Fiber artists from across the country were asked to create a dimensional icicle from six to ten feet in length by approximately about 18 inches at its widest point. They were asked to artistic vision of quilted icicles in blue, white and silver. The exhibit is called “California

1st Annual 5K Mud Run/Adventure Race. Brought to you by The Ranch & CrossFit Loveland

The Ranch has over 100 acres of undeveloped terrain that will be transformed into approximately 3.2 miles of challenging obstacles, mud pits, dirt running trails and more mud. The day will begin with the first wave of runners sent out at 9 a.m. and will continue through 2 p.m. Other activities will include a pancake breakfast in the morning, beer garden and live entertainment, food and drink vendors, sports and commercial vendors and kid’s activity area.

Registration to Mud Brigade is available now! CLICK HERE to register! Mud Brigader’s may sign up for any of the multiple heats throughout the day. In addition to race entry, each Brigader will receive a t-shirt and other event merchandise the day of the race.

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival is just a few weeks away. At Festival, there are exciting new classes on quilting techniques, home-dec and garment construction and more! Make your plans now to attend today at The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds & Events Complex

Classes by Pam Damour: Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva, author, designer and international teacher, will teach classes on home dec, scrapbooking, and pet boutique style pieces. These are one-of-a-kind classes you won’t want to miss.

Roman Shade Basics Friday, August 20, 2010 You may know the basics on Roman Shades or you’ve seen them and have an idea of how they work, but do you know about all the design and fabrication options? There are many ways to customize your Romans to make them yours. Join Pam for a lecture/demonstration on Roman Shade construction, including assorted styles, types, and embellishments

Running With Scissors Friday, August 20, 2010 Yes, this is what your mother told you never to do! If you’re still cutting with the same pair of scissors you had in high school, if your seam ripper is from junior high home-ec class, of if you’re still using the same sewing tools you’ve had for years, it’s time to see what the new products are, how to care for them and what to look for in quality sewing tools

Slipcovering Basics

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Before you begin your project, you’ll need to determine whether it is a good candidate for a slipcover or is upholstery the best way to go? And once you’ve determined the best method, how will you choose the right fabric? When do you use companion fabrics or purchased trims? Learn the do’s and don’t of slipcovers before you tackle your project from someone who has been making slipcovers for over 25 years.

It’s Yappy Hour

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Americans spent 4.3 billion dollars on their pets last year; doubling the amount they spent the previous year. Pet boutiques sell pet vests, jackets, collars, harnesses, beds, and other accessories for big bucks. They take very little fabric and are so much fun to make. Learn how to create these practical and fashionable accessories for your favorite four legged friends, learn about pet clothing software, and see a pet fashion show

Computer Scrapbooking Sunday, August 22, 2010 There’s nothing like an elegant and memorable book to mark a special event. Discover how easy it is to create your own hardcover photo book, perfect for so many things, such as recording the quilts you’ve made, a memorable event such as a birthday or wedding, or a business portfolio. Even those special pictures your little ones have created can be part of a photo book.

Top Treatment Basics

Sunday, August 22, 2010 When creating a custom top treatment, the sewing isn’t the hard part, it’s the designing and cutting that can make or break a custom design. Let the decorating diva guide you through the design process, how to cut, while matching repeats and how to assemble your design.

Door Prizes

Thousands of dollars in door prizes will be awarded by dozens of vendors including this AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. This revolutionary hand-operated roller system cuts up to six layers of cotton fabric in seconds. The AccuQuilt GO! ($349 retail) and the GO! Fabric Cutter Tote ($159 retail) will be awarded together to one lucky Festival attendee.

Pass It On A QUILTER’S CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY MACHINE QUILTING UNLIMITED MAGAZINE

This challenge is about following creativity through a group of six quilters, along the lines of a grade-schooler whispering a sentence in the ear of a classmate, who then whispers to another, then another, until the final student repeats the sentence out loud (and it rarely resembles the original sentence!). We start with a photo chosen by the two Group Leaders. The Leader interprets the photo into a quilt. The Leader then sends that quilt to the second person in their group, but does NOT share the original photo. The second quilter interprets the first quilt and creates his/her own design. The second quilt is then sent to the third person, with no hint of the previous quilt that inspired quilter #2…and so on. By the time the sixth quilter produces a finished quilt, the design travels far from the original photo concept. But it shows the creativity sparked by each of the previous quilters’ work. Each group will use the same photograph as a starting point. It will be interesting to see the different interpretations from the two groups as well.

Hundreds of Quilts on Display!

We have over 600 quilts on display including the entire 2010 Hoffman/Sulky Fabric Challenge Traveling quilts. This is the ONLY time this display will be on exhibit all together.

Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 1:00 PM     3:00 PM     4-H Cat Show Set Up     McKee – Exhibit Hall 7:00 PM     10:00 PM     Livestock Superintendent Meeting     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena Friday, Jul 30, 2010 8:00 AM     9:00 AM     4-H Cat Show Check-In     McKee – Exhibit Hall 8:00 AM     10:00 PM     Staging of Display Cases for Open Class     First National Bank – Morehouse 9:00 AM     4:00 PM     4-H Cat Show     McKee – Exhibit Hall 1:30 PM     2:30 PM     4-H Dog Agility Check-In     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 2:30 PM     5:30 PM     4-H Dog Agility Show     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 4:00 PM     10:00 PM     4-H Dog Show Set-Up Saturday, Jul 31, 2010 7:00 AM     8:00 AM     4-H Dog Obedience/Showmanship Check-In     FNB – North & South Exhibition Halls 8:00 AM     10:00 PM     4-H Horse Stall Set-Up (No Horses)     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 8:00 AM     10:00 PM     Staging of Display Cases for Open Class     First National Bank – Morehouse 8:30 AM     4:00 PM     4-H Dog Obedience/Showmanship Show     FNB – North & South Exhibition Halls Sunday, Aug 1, 2010 8:00 AM     12:00 PM     Horse Check In and Vet Check     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 8:00 AM     8:00 PM     4-H Horse Check In & Vet Check ( 8 am – Noon) / 4-H English Horse Classes ( Noon – 8 pm)     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 8:00 PM     10:00 PM     Staging of Display Cases for Open Class     First National Bank – Morehouse Monday, Aug 2, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 8:00 AM     4:00 PM     4-H Western SMS, Equitation & Trail     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 9:00 AM     1:00 PM     4-H Model Rocketry Fly Day     Parking Lot A 9:00 AM     1:00 PM     Western Trails     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     7:00 PM     Interview Judging Set Up     McKee Entire Building 4:00 PM     7:00 PM     Open Class Exhibit Set Up     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 4:00 PM     7:00 PM     Set-Up for Roping/Barrels     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 4:00 PM     10:30 PM     Warm-Up for Country Roping and Barrel Racing     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 6:00 PM     8:00 PM     Musical Freestyle     Budweiser Events Center 7:00 PM     8:00 PM     Larimer County 4D Barrel Race     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 8:00 PM     10:00 PM     Larimer County Open Roping Drawport     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 8:00 AM     2:00 PM     4-H Western Reining and Western Riding     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 8:30 AM     2:00 PM     4-H General & Family/Consumer Projects NOT Being Interview Judged Check In     McKee – Exhibition Hall A 9:00 AM     5:30 PM     4-H General & Family/Consumer Projects Interview Judging – By appointment     McKee – Exhibition Hall B 10:00 AM     4:00 PM     Cloverbud & Special 4-H Displays Check-In     McKee – Exhibition Hall C 2:00 PM     8:30 PM     4-H Working Ranch Horse Classes     Budweiser Events Center 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     7:00 PM     Set-Up for Roping     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 4:00 PM     10:30 PM     4-H Horse Warm-Up     Longhorn Outdoor Arena 4:00 PM     10:30 PM     Roping Warm-Up     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 5:00 PM     8:00 PM     Open Class: Home Economics, Fine Arts, Photography & Creative Crafts Exhibit Check-In     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 7:00 PM     10:00 PM     Larimer County Open Team Roping     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 8:00 AM     2:00 PM     4-H Gymkhana Classes     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 8:30 AM     5:00 PM     Open Class Home Economics Judging ( 8:30 am – 5 pm ) & Open Class Fine Arts Judging ( 10 am )     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 3:30 PM     5:30 PM     4-H Horse Awards Ceremony     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 6:00 PM     8:00 PM     4-H Market Goat Weigh-In / Breeding Meat Goat Check-In     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 6:30 PM     9:30 PM     Larimer County Fair Parade     Downtown Loveland Thursday, Aug 5, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 7:30 AM     4:00 PM     Open Class Check-In for Horticulture ( 7:30 am – 9:30 am ) & Garden Flowers ( 7:30 am – 10:45 am ) / Creative Crafts Judging @ 8:30 am / Horticulture Judging @ 9:30 am / Garden Flower Judging @ 11 am     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 1:00 PM     5:00 PM     4-H Catch-It-Goats, Showmanship, Breeding & Market Goat Judging     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Tack Move-In (Beef & Swine)     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 5:00 PM     6:30 PM     Open Class Photography Judging     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 6:00 PM     8:00 PM     Poultry Barn Set-Up     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion Friday, Aug 6, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 8:00 AM     10:00 AM     4-H Sheep Check-In/Weigh-In     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 8:00 AM     4:00 PM     Freedom Horse Therapeutic Riding Show     Budweiser Events Center 8:00 AM     4:00 PM     Indoor & Outdoor Commercial Move-In     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall 8:00 AM     7:00 PM     Mule Show     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 10:00 AM     5:00 PM     Miniature Horse Show     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 12:00 PM     6:00 PM     Rabbit Barn Set-Up     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     4-H Breeding Sheep Judging     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Times     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Tack Move-In (Cattle & Swine)     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 4:00 PM     9:00 PM     Splash Dogs / Hambone Express Pig Races / JAX Timberworks Lumberjack Show / Main Stage Entertainment / Kids Ranchland / Antique & Classic Tractor Show / “TOAST TO AG” BBQ (For Event Details, visit Events & Attractions page)     Courtyard 4:00 PM     10:00 PM     4-H Exhibits Open to Public     McKee – Exhibit Hall 4:00 PM     10:00 PM     Commercial Vendors Open to Public, 6 pm Plant Select – Best plants for the Rocky Mountain Region CSU Booth     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall 4:00 PM     10:00 PM     Open Class Exhibits Open to Public (4-9 PM Indoor Action Exhibits)     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 4:00 PM     12:00 AM     Bill Hames Shows Carnival     Parking Lot G 5:00 PM     8:30 PM     4-H Poultry Check-In     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 6:00 PM     9:00 PM     4-H Rabbit Check-In     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 7:00 PM     8:00 PM     ”Tough Enough To Tug” Tug-Of-War     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 7:00 PM     10:00 PM     Mule & Draft Horse Pull     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 8:00 PM     10:00 PM     BONFIRE & BAND     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 9:00 PM     9:30 PM     FIREWORKS Show     Courtyard Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 6:00 AM     9:00 AM     4-H Swine Check-In/Weigh-In     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 7:00 AM     10:00 AM     4-H Beef & Dairy Check-In/Weigh-In     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 8:00 AM     12:00 PM     Draft Horse Show     Budweiser Events Center 8:00 AM     5:00 PM     Pony Club Horse Show     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 8:00 AM     10:00 PM     Junior Rodeo & Barrel Race Warm-Up     Longhorn Outdoor Arena 9:00 AM     3:00 PM     4-H Sheep – Pee Wee Sheep Showmanship, Showmanship, Catch-It-Lamb, Market Sheep Classes, Adult Showmanship ( 9 am – 3 pm) / 4-H Rabbit Judging, 6 Class, Non-Purebred Pets, Market, 4 Class ( 10 am – 6 pm )     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 9:00 AM     6:00 PM     Junior Rodeo (Bucket Calf Show @ Noon)     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 10:00 AM     9:00 PM     Splash Dogs / Hambone Express Pig Races / JAX Timberworks Lumberjack Show /Live Music / Kids Ranchland / Bullhide 4×4 Truck and Jeep Show/Antique & Classic Tractor Show / GNARLY BARLEY BREW FESTIVAL : More Event Details Events Attractions Page     Courtyard 10:00 AM     10:00 PM     4-H Exhibits Open to Public     McKee – Exhibit Hall 10:00 AM     10:00 PM     Commercial Vendors Open to Public, 1pm CSU Education, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development & 4pm Crops For Health @ CSU Booth     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall 10:00 AM     10:00 PM     Open Class Exhibits Open to Public     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 12:00 PM     12:00 AM     Bill Hames Shows Carnival     Parking Lot G 2:00 PM     4:00 PM     4-H Alpaca/Llama Check-In     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     4-H Swine Showmanship and Breeding Swine Judging     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 6:00 PM     7:00 PM     Rabbit Check-Out (Some Rabbits)     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 6:00 PM     8:00 PM     Larimer County Lady In Waiting Contest     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 6:00 PM     10:00 PM     Larimer County Open Barrel Race (Entries 4p-5p / Exhibition Runs 5p-6p / Race starts at 6p     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 9:00 PM     9:30 PM     FIREWORKS Show     Courtyard Sunday, Aug 8, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 6:30 AM     9:00 AM     Free Pancake Breakfast & Hot Air Balloon Launch     FNB – North & South Exhibition Halls 8:00 AM     5:00 PM     Junior Rodeo Warm-Up     Longhorn Outdoor Arena 8:00 AM     6:30 PM     Dog Agility Competition     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 9:00 AM     10:30 AM     Cowboy Church     Budweiser Events Center 9:00 AM     12:00 PM     4-H Catch-It Pigs, Market Swine, Club Pen of Three Market Pigs, Under Weight & Over Weight Pigs / 4-H Rabbit Showmanship (10 am)     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 9:00 AM     2:00 PM     Junior Rodeo     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 9:00 AM     3:00 PM     4-H Poultry Judging     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 10:00 AM     2:30 PM     Rabbit Showmanship     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 10:00 AM     9:00 PM     Splash Dogs / Hambone Express Pig Races / JAX Timberworks Lumberjack Show / Main Stage Entertainment / Kids Ranchland / Antique & Classic Tractor Show (For Event Details, visit Events & Attractions page)     Courtyard 10:00 AM     10:00 PM     4-H Exhibits Open to Public     McKee – Exhibit Hall 10:00 AM     10:00 PM     Commercial Vendors Open to Public, 1pm 10 Tips for a Lasting Relationship & 4pm Mountain Pine Beetle @ CSU Booth     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall 10:00 AM     10:00 PM     Open Class Exhibits Open to Public (10 AM – 9 PM Indoor Action Exhibits)     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 12:00 PM     2:00 PM     4-H Dairy/Fiber/Pygmy Goats Check-In     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 12:00 PM     12:00 AM     Bill Hames Shows Carnival     Parking Lot G 2:00 PM     4:00 PM     4-H Alpaca & Llama Judging     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 5:00 PM     7:00 PM     4-H Breeding Beef Show     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 5:00 PM     7:00 PM     4-H Goat Novelty Classes & Obstacle     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 5:00 PM     10:00 PM     Garden Tractor Pull     Longhorn Outdoor Arena 7:00 PM     9:00 PM     PRCA Rodeo (Lamb/Goat Scramble)     Budweiser Events Center 9:00 PM     9:30 PM     FIREWORKS Show     Courtyard Monday, Aug 9, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 8:00 AM     6:00 PM     4-H Dairy, Pygmy, Fiber Goat Showmanship, Round Robin Selection, Dairy, Pygmy, Fiber Goat Show     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 9:00 AM     11:00 AM     Rodeo Slack     Budweiser Events Center 9:00 AM     3:00 PM     4-H Catch-It-Calf, Market Beef – Heifers, Steers, Showmanship     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 9:00 AM     6:00 PM     4-H Poultry Judging     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 12:00 PM     9:00 PM     4-H Exhibits Open to Public     McKee – Exhibit Hall 12:00 PM     9:00 PM     Open Class Exhibits Open to Public     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 4:00 PM     9:00 PM     Commercial Vendors Open to Public, 6pm Preserving our Agricultural and Personal Heritage @ CSU Booth     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall 4:00 PM     9:00 PM     Splash Dogs / Hambone Express Pig Races / Main Stage Entertainment / Kids Ranchland / Antique & Classic Tractor Show (For Event Details, visit Events & Attractions page)     Courtyard 4:00 PM     12:00 AM     Bill Hames Shows Carnival     Parking Lot G 5:00 PM     9:00 PM     Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 6:00 PM     8:00 PM     4-H Rabbit Awards     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 7:00 PM     9:00 PM     PRCA Rodeo (Calf Scramble) “4-H FAMILY NIGHT”     Budweiser Events Center 8:00 PM     9:30 PM     Rabbit Check-Out     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 9:00 PM     11:00 PM     Outdoor Movie “CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS”     Courtyard 9:30 PM     10:30 PM     Barrel Racing Slack     Budweiser Events Center Restaurant Tuesday, Aug 10, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 8:00 AM     11:00 AM     4-H Dairy Cattle Show     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 9:00 AM     12:00 PM     4-H Poultry Showmanship     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 11:00 AM     12:00 PM     4-H Round Robin Clinic     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 12:00 PM     7:00 PM     4-H Exhibits Open to Public     McKee – Exhibit Hall 12:00 PM     7:00 PM     Open Class Exhibits Open to Public     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall 1:00 PM     4:00 PM     4-H Wild & Crazy Kids Day     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 4:00 PM     6:00 PM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 4:00 PM     9:00 PM     Commercial Vendors Open to Public     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall 4:00 PM     9:00 PM     Splash Dogs / Hambone Express Pig Races / Main Stage Entertainment / Kids Ranchland / Antique & Classic Tractor Show (For Event Details, visit Events & Attractions page)     Courtyard 4:00 PM     12:00 AM     Bill Hames Shows Carnival     Parking Lot G 5:00 PM     6:00 PM     4-H Poultry Department Awards     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 5:00 PM     9:00 PM     Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition     Round-Up Outdoor Arena 5:00 PM     9:30 PM     Warm-Up for PRCA Rodeo     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 6:00 PM     10:00 PM     Poultry Exhibit Private Treaty Sale     Ranch-Way Feeds West Pavilion 6:45 PM     7:00 PM     Introduction of 2008 Lady-In-Waiting Contestants     Budweiser Events Center 7:00 PM     9:30 PM     PRCA Rodeo Performance (Pig Scramble) “TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK” & Crowning of 2010 Larimer County Queen     Budweiser Events Center 9:00 PM     11:00 PM     Outdoor Movie “MONSTERS VS ALIENS”     Courtyard 9:00 PM     12:00 AM     Commercial Vendor Check-out     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010 6:00 AM     8:00 AM     Barn Access Feeding Time     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 7:00 AM     10:00 AM     4-H Exhibits Check-Out     McKee Entire Building 7:00 AM     11:00 AM     Livestock Check-Out     Ranch-Way Feeds East & West Pavilion 8:00 AM     12:00 PM     4-H Round Robin Judging – Jr., Int., Sr.,     Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena 8:00 AM     12:00 PM     Commercial Vendors – MOVE OUT     First National Bank North (W) Exhibition Hall 4:00 PM     10:00 PM     4-H Junior Livestock Sale & Dinner     Ranch-Way Feeds East Pavillion 5:00 PM     7:00 PM     Open Class Exhibits – CHECK OUT     First National Bank South (E) Exhibition Hall

THE LARIMER COUNTY FAIR, AUGUST 6-10

Offering a jam packed schedule of live entertainment and free attractions, the 2010 Larimer County Fair, presented by Ranch-Way Feeds, will take place August 6–10 at The Ranch in Loveland.  Introducing the new theme “Home Grown,” the LCF gates will open to the public on Friday, August 6 with an exciting 2010 entertainment schedule. The full schedule is now available online at www.LarimerCountyFair.org.

‘Toast to Ag BBQ’ and Bonfire will light up the opening night, sparking a new tradition for the Larimer County Fair. Join us at the BBQ at 6 p.m. while we support our local food growers for a home grown meal, followed by dancing in the dirt to live music by the light of the bonfire. Capping off the night’s festivities will be the AgLand Fireworks display.

New to the Fair in 2010 the Ham Bone Express Pig Races will be hogging the limelight.  Races will run daily August 6–10 with multiple races featuring Arnold Schwarzenpigger and Claude VanHam.  The audience will have a chance to judge ‘the swiftest swine off the line,’ as they cheer on their favorite pig to the finish line.  For previews visit www.hamboneexpress3.com.­

Back by popular demand will be the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival presented by Shock Top held on Saturday, August 7 in addition to Splash Dogs and JAX Timberworks Lumberjack Shows that will entertain crowds daily. Enjoy the Fair’s traditional events such as Bill Hames Carnival, PRCA Rodeos presented by Pederson Toyota, multiple 4-H events and exhibits, live music, family movie nights and firework displays.

For more information on these events visit: www.gnarlybarleybrewfest.com, www.splashdogs.com and www.timberworkslumberjackshow.com.

Another new event to LCF and to Northern Colorado is Bullhide 4×4’s Truck and Jeep Show on Saturday.  Featuring custom trucks and jeeps, awards for multiple categories will be given to top participants that enter their automobile.  All proceeds from the Truck and Jeep Show will go to Larimer County Child Advocacy Center. Contact 970.224.2288 to pre-register your vehicle. ­

For more information and a current schedule, visit www.LarimerCountyFair.org.

The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex, located in Loveland, CO, opened in 2003 and is owned and operated by Larimer County.  The Ranch consists of the Budweiser Events Center, a 7,200 seat multi-purpose arena managed by Global Spectrum, the Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena and Livestock Pavilions, the First National Bank Exhibition Halls, and the Thomas M. McKee 4-H, Youth & Community Building.  The Ranch hosts more than 2,000 events annually and is home to the Larimer County Fair and PRCA Rodeo.  For more information, visit www.TREventComplex.com.