Holly Gateway Fair, “Homestead Memories”, September 26th-29th

Homestead Memories has been selected as the theme for this year’s Holly Gateway Fair which runs from Wednesday, September 26^th through Sunday, the 30^th.

Each afternoon and evening offers an event or exhibition for every taste beginning with Barrel Racing Exhibitions on the 26^th at 5:30pm to the actual competition which starts at 7pm that evening.  The Beef Weigh-in will also be held at 7pm.

The Goat Show is set for the 27^th at 1pm and the Swine Show will start at 6:30pm to be followed by Team Roping events.

Friday, enjoy the Junior Class Breakfast at the Fairgrounds from 7 to 9am, the Sheep Show starts at 9am, followed by the Beef Show at 11am. Cattle Sorting will round out the evening with a 5pm start time.

The 10am parade will kick off Saturday events afterwhich the exhibits are open to the public. The Royalty Contest is set for Noon on the 28^th, followed by the Tractor Pull at 1pm.  A BBQ will start at 4:30 at the sale barn at the fairgrounds and at 5:30, attendees are encouraged to take part in the Small Fry Show, open to any animals.  Other events at that time include:  Record Book Awards, Royalty Presentation and Sweet Treat Feat Awards.  The Market Animal Sale starts at 6:30 and the Beef Give-away will follow (must be present to win).  Homestead Memories comes to a close at 3pm on Sunday with competition in the Open Gymkhana.