SATURDAY, AUG. 2
6:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies followed by Miss Berkeley Conty Youth Fair contest, indoor arena
SUNDAY, AUG. 3
5:30 to 7 p.m.: Local talent, amphitheater
7 p.m.: Vespers program, amphitheater
MONDAY, AUG. 4
1:30 p.m.: Small pet show, indoor arena
4 p.m.: Beef barbecue ($6), indoor exhibit hall's front porch
6 p.m.: Carnival opens
6:30 p.m.: Truck and tractor pull, track area
7 p.m.: 4-H style show, indoor arena
TUESDAY, AUG. 5
1:30 p.m.: Dog show, indoor arena
5 p.m.: Ice cream-eating contest, indoor arena
6 p.m.: Carnival opens
6:30 p.m.: Truck and tractor pull, track area
7 p.m.: Livestock Jeopardy, indoor arena
8 p.m.: Cow chip bingo, indoor arena
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6
4 p.m.: Chicken barbecue ($6), exhibit hall porch
6 p.m.: Carnival opens
6 p.m.: Doughnut-eating contest, indoor arena
7 p.m.: Mini-tractor pull, track area
8 p.m.: Josh Gracin, amphitheater
THURSDAY, AUG. 7
6 p.m.: Watermelon-eating contest, indoor arena
6 p.m.: Carnival opens
6:30 p.m.: Kiddie pedal pull, indoor arena
8 p.m.: Pretty animal contest, indoor arena
8 p.m.: Bull riding, track area
FRIDAY, AUG. 8
9 a.m.: Tractor operator contest, horse arena
10 a.m.: Barnyard Olympics, indoor arena
Noon: Indoor exhibits open, exhibit building
2 p.m.: Horse costume contest, horse arena
5:30 p.m.: Celebrity milking contest, indoor arena
6 p.m.: Carnival opens
6:30 p.m.: Livestock sale, indoor arena
8 p.m.: Demolition derby, track area
SATURDAY, AUG. 9
Noon to 5 p.m.: Martinsburg FFA animal exhibit, barn area
Noon to 10 p.m.: Craft and vendor exhibits, indoor exhibit hall
1 p.m.: Kiddie pedal pull, indoor arena
4 p.m.: Carnival opens
8 p.m. Figure-eight derby, track area
10:30 p.m.: Fireworks
WHAT: 2008 Berkeley County Youth Fair
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 2, through Saturday, Aug. 9. Fair hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 8; and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Carnival hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8, and 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.
WHERE: Youth Fairgrounds on Golf Course Road near Martinsburg, W.Va.
COST: Free on Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3. $5; free for ages 12 and younger from Monday, Aug. 4, to Saturday, Aug. 9. Carnival rides are extra: $15 a night; $12 Tuesday, Aug. 5.
DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 81 to exit 12. Turn east onto W.Va. 9. Turn left onto Grapevine Road and follow signs to the fair off Golf Course Road.
MORE: For more information, including a more detailed schedule, go to www.berkeleycountyyouthfair.org or e-mail info@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org.
