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CLARKE COUNTY

- TO THE 66TH ANNUAL -

The Ruritan and the Clarke County Fair Boards recently met and made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Clarke County Fair.

This decision was not made lightly as we are part of this community and love the fair and are heartbroken by this decision.

However, we had to make the decision based on the State of Virginia and CDC guidelines that are in place now, not what we hope for in August.

NOTE: The Livestock Committee is planning to hold livestock shows and sale during the week of Aug. 9 for all registered Clarke County livestock exhibitors. More details to come. #InThisTogether #ClarkeCountyVirginia

We look forward to seeing you all at the 2021 Fair!

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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE

LIVESTOCK SALE: AUGUST 14 @ 6 PM

LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE: AUGUST 12-15
The 4-H and FFA youth livestock exhibitors will have the opportunity to show and sell their animals at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds.

LIVESTOCK SALE: AUGUST 14 at 6 PM-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING & SANITATION PROCEDURES IN PLACE. MUST PRE-REGISTER TO PURCHASE ANIMALS.

The livestock shows will not be open to general public. Individual shows will be livestreamed on Facebook.

Donations are needed to cover various costs for the show, including insurance, awards and safety measures. Donations may be mailed to CALF at 340 Cather Road, Berryville 22611.

To pre-register for livestock sale or have any other questions, send an email to CALF22611@gmail.com or call 540-550-4277.

A 501©(3) nonprofit organization, CALF is the coordinating body for activities in Clarke County promoting and supporting agricultural education. Its main goal is to help local agricultural groups foster an exchange of ideas and develop leadership abilities in order to better serve the county and surrounding communities.

RURITAN CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER-AUG. 22TH

Come get a delicious dinner and help benefit the Boyce PTO! The dinner will be PRESALE and CARRY OUT only due to the pandemic. You may pick up dinners at the Clarke County Ruritan building at the fairgrounds on August 22 between 4:00-7:00pm.

Dinners will be $15 and will include half a chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans, applesauce, cole slaw, roll, and pickles. We will also have hot dog dinners for $8 which will include a hot dog, macaroni and cheese and applesauce.

Email the Boyce PTO at boycepto@yahoo.com to purchase tickets. Cash, checks, Credit Card , Paypal/Venmo payments accepted. Tickets are on saleat Broy & Son in Berryville! Don’t miss out on this delicious dinner!

ALL PREORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY AUGUST 12TH.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2020 CLARKE COUNTY RURITAN SCHOLARSHIPS

COLBY CHILDS

Colby Childs, son of Casey and Kathy Childs, will be attending Hood College in the fall to major in business and play baseball. He was a member of the varsity baseball and basketball teams for 4 years. He was a 1st Team all District and All Region Shortstop his sophomore and junior year. Also, Colby was a member of the varsity football team for 3 years and holds the all time career passing record, single season passing record, and the single game passing record. Colby was a 1st Team All District and All Region QB/All Purpose his sophomore and senior years.

KATHRYN SHOEMAKER

Kathryn Shoemaker, daughter of Beth and George Shoemaker, will be attending George Mason University’s Honors College in the fall to pursue a degree in Forensic Science. She has been involved with the Clarke County Fair as a volunteer in the food stand and at horse shows, and is also the daughter of a Ruritan member. Kathryn is a captain of the Clarke County Color Guard, President of the Thespian Honors Society, and has been active in color guard and theater for 5+ years.

CODY SOWERS

Cody Sowers, son of Gary and Karen Sowers, will be attending James Madison University in the fall. He has been involved with the Clarke County fair as a livestock exhibitor since he was 4 and volunteer for as long as he canremember. Activities include member of FFA (2016-2017); member of Clarke/Frederick Dairy Club (2006 to present)-Treasurer (2018-2019 & 2019-2020); Varsity Football, Team Captain (2019-2020); Varsity Soccer, Team Captain (2018-2019, 2019-2020)

BENSON WIEDEMER

Benson Wiedemer, son of David Wiedemer & Betsy Pritchard, will attend James Madison University and will major in Finance. He is a volunteer with the CC Fair food stand. He is a 10 year active member of 4-H. A member of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church. Also a member of his high school’s skeet and lacrosse teams.

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