The 48th annual Westmoreland County Fair continues through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Mount Pleasant Township.
At 5:30 p.m. tonight the 4-H benefit auction will be held in the small arena, and the 4-H shotgun and riflery competition is planned for 6 p.m.
The Povertyneck Hillbillies will perform at 7 and 9 p.m. in the Key 95 Show Arena. The Skid Loader Rodeo Contest and garden tractor pull will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolling Rock Arena. Admission to these events is free.
On Friday, several 4-H and open competitions will be judged, including the dairy cattle, junior livestock, supreme dairy animal and supreme showmanship, as well as the 4-H Dog Show and the animal dressing contest.
Saturday is Pepsi Day with a $7.95 ride matinee from 1 to 4 p.m. 4-H and FFA members will be admitted free until 7 p.m.
The junior livestock sale will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the small arena. At noon, the Pedal Power Pull is planned for kids under 10 and women of all ages.
At 7:30 p.m., the championship demolition derby will be held in the Rolling Rock Arena. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids ages 2 to 12.
Also at 7:30 p.m., the Prairie Fire Country Band will perform at the Sit-A-Spell stage and the Bell School of Irish Dancers will perform at the Key 95 Show Arena. Admission to both events is free.
For a complete listing of fair events and special features, visit www.westmorelandfair.com .
More fair information will follow next week.
Some additional Mount Pleasant area news follows:
For more information or to register, call 724-547-1036.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage. Entertainment begins after 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, set aside by calling 724-547-4593, or purchased at the door.
Shoppers will find a variety of items for sale including fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted furniture and other items, and beverages. New vendors are always welcome. Call 724-547-7521.
Nominations for Mount Pleasant's Volunteer of the month may be submitted in writing to the borough secretary. Council selects a new volunteer to be honored with the title each month.
Myers is a Mount Pleasant resident.
