On Saturday Ivan, Chuck and Oliver Wampler will take their little piggies to market at the Blaine County Fair in Carey. They and many other youngsters will take the money they earn from the sale of their livestock to buy steers, lambs and pigs to raise for next summer’s fair. And some will stash the rest away for college.
Meet the Wampler kids and see how they prepare their pigs for the fair in today’s Eye on Sun Valley video.
AT THE FAIR…
FRIDAY, Aug. 9
3 p.m. Dutch Oven Cook-Off with free tastings and chance to vote for your favorite. To compete, call Lisa Baird at 208-481-0314.
7 p.m. Kid’s Rodeo featuring barrel racing, breakaway roping, pole bending, goat tying, mutton bustin’, calf riding and goat tail chase for youth 2 through 13 years of age. $5 per person.
SATURDAY, Aug. 10
9 a.m. Market Animal Sale
1 p.m. Buyer’s luncheon
7 p.m. Fall Rodeo. $5 per person. Events include Wild Cow Race, Wild Cos Milking, Barrel Racing, Heifer Riding, Trailer loading, Hyde Race, Dope on a Rope, Ribbon Roping and Team Roping.
RV camping is available at the Rodeo Grounds for $20 and includes wrist band for admission into the events.