336 Grange Road • New Sewickley Township • Rochester, PA 15074 • 724.774.7093
     


69th Annual Big Knob Grange Fair
August 30 - 31, September 1 - 3, 2011

"From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate"


The showplace of Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Arts, Entertainment, Food and More!

 


Live Entertainment!
(Outdoor Stage)

 



Tuesday, August 30

6:00 p.m. - Parade and Opening Ceremonies with Freedom Area High School Marching Band (Outdoor Stage) Assemble at the Track at 5:45


7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Briar Hill (musical entertainment)

Wednesday, August 31
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. — Crows Run Band (musical entertainment)

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. — New Silver Eagle Band (musical entertainment)

Friday, September 2
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. — Freedom Express (musical entertainment)

Saturday, September 3
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. – East Enders (musical entertainment)

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. — Kardaz (musical entertainment).


Midway and Games!


Tuesday, August 30 through Saturday, September 3
Midway and games by J & J Amusements open daily at 6:00 p.m.

NO ADVANCE RIDE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD IN 2011. All rides will be “pay one price”
($15 - all ages)
each evening, and on Saturday afternoon, from 12:00 to 4:00. Saturday afternoon wristbands will not be recognized for rides on Saturday night.

Individual ride tickets will also be available each evening and may be purchased on the grounds for those who just wish to go on a couple rides.

Questions for the rides at the fair may be directed to Merrill and Hilda Pflug – 724-846-3951


Track Events!






Big Knob Hosts Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series
The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series will return to Big Knob Fair again in 2011 under the direction of Power Pulling Productions LLC.

Wednesday night will feature Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, 6,200 lb. Open Street 4x4 Trucks and Open Stock Semi Trucks.

Thursday night will feature Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Limited Pro/Super Stock Farm Tractors, 8,000 lb. Open Street 4x4 Trucks, and 8,000 lb. Pro Street Diesel 4x4 Trucks.

New at the track this year will be Tuesday night barrel racing with Four Wheel ATV’s. The annual Big Knob Grange Fair Demo Derbies will be run on Friday and Saturday nights.

Admission to the grandstands each evening for these programs is $7 for adults, and $3 for children, 12 years of age and under.

Tuesday, August 30
7:00 p.m.ATV Racing - Track Seating $7 & $3

Wednesday, August 31
9:00 a.m. -  Horse Show - Seating at the Track is FREE for this event.

7:30 p.m. - Truck and Tractor Pull - Track Seating $7 & $3
Featuring Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, 6,200 lb. Open Street 4x4 Trucks and Open Stock Semi Trucks.


Thursday, September 1
9:30 a.m. – Performance Horse Show - Open to the public. FREE seating!

7:30 p.m. - Tractor and Truck Pull - Track Seating $7 & $3
Featuring Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Limited Pro/Super Stock Farm Tractors, 8,000 lb. Open Street 4x4 Trucks, and 8,000 lb. Pro Street Diesel 4x4 Trucks.

Friday, September 2
7:30 p.m. — Small Car Demo and Mini Van Demo Derby - Track Seating: $7 & $3
The track will be rumbling with the small car and mini-van demo derby. This derby will feature men and women in their 6 cylinder cars and mini-vans, bashing each other to be crowned the Derby winner.
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Saturday, September 3
9:00 a.m. — Farm Stock Tractor Pull - FREE seating!
Saturday morning will feature the larger classes of the local Stock Farm tractors.

7:30 p.m. — Large Car Demo Derby - Track Seating: $7 & $3th
Saturday night the grandstands will be packed with fans as the large car demo returns to the Big Knob Fair. The improvements made at the track will again allow for big car demos with improved spectator safety.


Bingo!
(Hospitality Pavilion)


Tuesday, August 30 through Saturday, September 3
Join us for Bingo daily at 7:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Pavilion!

Saturday, September 3
More Bingo from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. today!


Animal Shows!
(Livestock Arena)


Tuesday, August 30
7:00 p.m. – Cow and Horse Costume Contest (See Department 22 rules)

Wednesday, August 31
6:00 p.m. – Big Knob 4-H Livestock Club Market Animal Show

Friday, September 2

7:00 p.m. – Halter Classes Horse Show

Saturday, September 3
6:00 p.m. – Hay Eating Contest (ANIMALS ONLY!)

       

The Fair is conducted by Big Knob Grange on their property in New Sewickley Township.
336 Grange Road, Rochester PA 15074 (just off Big Knob Road, and State Route 68)
A member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR OTHER DRUGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS OR IN BUILDINGS.
NO DOGS (except guide dogs) ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OR IN BUILDINGS!

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Photos courtesy of Kiley McCarthy
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