Five days of fun, 4-H and Ferris wheels came to an end as the 2011 St. Charles County Fair ended Saturday night. Excessive heat warnings were in effect each day of the fair, making for a hot and muggy fair. Mother Nature also threw a lightning strike in on Saturday to make for a really eventful fair. The fair was held at Rotary Park in Wentzville. On Monday, Patch previewed the events of the 2011 fair, providing a schedule of the weeks events. On Wednesday, we had a plethora of fair coverage. Contributor Suzanne Corbett gave us a look at trends in fair food and shared recipes to make some …
Saturday morning's baby contest at the St. Charles County Fair drew a huge crowd to Rotary Park. 92 babies were entered in the event. The contest was open to residents of St. Charles County. Babies were required to wear a white onesie or white t-shirt and diaper only, and were judged on a 1-5 scale for personality, alertness and cuteness. The event offered four divisions: Birth to 3 months. Winners: Lucy from St. Paul and Nicholas from Foristell 4 months to 8 months. Winners: Charley from Wentzville and Mason from Wentzville 9 months to 15 months. Winners: Logan from Wentzville and Blaine …
According to reports, two people were shocked by a lightning strike on Saturday at the St. Charles County Fair. KPLR-TV in St. Louis reports that lightning that accompanied an early-morning storm hit a tree at the Rotary Park Fairground in Wentzville. The strike sent a shockwave through electrical lines and hit two people. A report on KMOV.com said the two people sustained "minor" injuries. One person denied treatment and the other was taken to a hospital, but was later released. No other injuries were reported, according to KMOV. The lightning strike also hit some campers at the fair and …
Rides, jumping dogs and entertainment were the highlights of Friday's schedule at the St. Charles County Fair. The fair ends Saturday at Rotary Park in Wentzville.
If you can't make it to the St. Charles County Fair to sample the culinary delights and find yourself craving a corn dog or a plateful of funnel cake, relax. Fair food is easy to make. Here’s a few of my favorite recipes to try for fun, including a low-fat dog-on-a-stick recipe courtesy of Pillsbury that you can serve all summer long. See Story: Decadent Delight: Foods on the County Fair Midway Classic Midway Corn Dogs 1 quart oil for deep frying 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 cup …
County and state fair season kicks off locally this week with the St. Charles County Fair at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Main stage concerts, barrel racing and fireworks are touted as the big draw, but it’s the fair food that gets me excited. Fair food is the ultimate summer indulgence. Most often served up deep-fried and/or stuck on a stick, these foods have become American culinary icons like the venerable corn dog. And let's not forget the funnel cakes, cotton candy and jalapeno poppers—all Midway mainstays the foodie faithful anxiously wait for each year. Fair Recipes: Classic Corn Dogs, …
All good things must come to an end, and today marks the final day of the 2011 St. Charles County Fair. The fair opens at 9 a.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m. It is held in Rotary Park in Wentzville. The last day of fun starts early with the baby contest and rooster crowing contest slated for 9 a.m. The demolition derby is the big event of the night. Entry fees today are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Today's events include: 9 a.m. — Baby contest in the entertainment tent 9 a.m. — DockDogs competition 9 a.m. — Rooster crowing contest (4-H members only) 9:30 a.m. — Beef breeding judging 10 a.m…
Nine-year-old Tyler Snyders, of St. Charles, scrubbed the back of his all-black Angus steer in the late afternoon heat Wednesday at the St. Charles County Fair. The massive animal needed a bath before Tyler would walk him around the ring in front of the judges. This was Tyler's first experience caring for and showing a steer at the St. Charles County Fair. During the past year, Tyler said he learned quite about about what it takes to care for the animal he named "Ferb." "Wash him, feed him, walk him and comb him every day," said Tyler, wiping sweat from his brow. Tyler's parents, Susie and …
The fun continues today with big entertainment at the St. Charles County Fair. The fair is open today and tomorrow at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Scott Laytham and Karl 'Trickee' Holmes Duo highlight tonight's main stage entertainment. Entry fees are $15 for adults and $5 for children. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Kolb Exhibition Center open 1-4 p.m. — Carnival rides 1-9 p.m. — Scope 2 p.m. — Youth DockDogs competition 4 p.m. — Breeding rabbit and pet rabbit judging in the Heinrich Pavilion 4 p.m. — DockDogs competition 5 p.m. — Sheep breeding judging 5-10 p.m. — Arcadeland and S&S exotic petting zoo…
County fairs aren't all farm animals, pageants and demolition derbys. The fair also is a showcase for some amazing cooking, woodworking and home economic talents. Patch took a look around at the best of the best at the St. Charles County Fair. The fair continues until Saturday at Rotary Park in Wentzville.
Day three of the St. Charles County Fair is upon us. Car shows, tractor pulls and the livestock auction are the highlights of today's schedule. The fair is held at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the grounds close at 11:30 p.m. Today's fair schedule is as follows: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Kolb Exhibition Center open 5-10 p.m. — Arcadeland and S&S exotic petting zoo open 5-8 p.m. — 4-H demonstrations in the Kolb Exhibition Center 6 p.m. — Nostalgia car show in the amphetheatre 6 p.m. — Even Steven in the entertainment tent 6-10 p.m. — Carnival rides, rappelling wall, …
Despite the heat on Tuesday night, a large crowd gathered for the opening of the St. Charles County Fair at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Some fair goers enjoyed rides and cotton candy, while others prepared for the the night's shows, including the swine judging and Fair Queen Coronation. Click through the photo gallery above to view highlights from the fair and be sure to check Patch throughout the week for more information.
Rotary Park in Wentzville hosted the St. Charles County Fair antique tractor pull on Tuesday night. Tractors ranged from antiques to souped up models with chrome wheels and paint jobs that the NASCAR circuit would be proud of. Youngsters took the wheel in the Class 1 division which featured eight horsepower lawn tractors with a 900-pound weight limit. These machines did not lack flair or power and made their way down the track lined with cheering parents and spectators. The antique division proved that chrome pipes, fancy paint and chrome wheels were not needed as most sported rust from the …
The Little Mister and Miss St. Charles County Fair competition is one of tonight's headlight event at the St. Charles County Fair. Patch will bring you an updated schedule of events for the fair each day this week. The St. Charles County County Fair begins today and runs through Saturday at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Entry to the fair today is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Kids age 5 and under get in for free. Today is senior citizens day. All adults age 60 and older will get in for $5. Carnival rides are free with the price of admission to the fair. Grounds close at 11:30 p…
Coronations, opening ceremonies and tractor pulls are the big events today at the St. Charles County Fair. Patch will bring you an updated schedule of events for the fair each day this week. The St. Charles County County Fair begins today and runs through Saturday at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Entry to the fair today is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Kids age 5 and under get in for free. Tomorrow is senior citizens day. All adults age 60 and older will get in for $5. Carnival rides are free with the price of admission to the fair. Gates close at 11 p.m. tonight The public …
It's that time of year again — time for 4-H projects, funnel cakes and carnival rides. The St. Charles County County Fair begins Tuesday atRotary Park in Wentzville. Entry to the fair on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Kids age 5 and under get in for free. Admission is $15 for adults on Friday and Saturday. Wednesday is senior citizens day. All adults age 60 and older will get in for $5. Carnival rides are free with the price of admission to the fair. Gates close at 11 p.m. Tuesday, 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and midnight Friday and …
