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We hope our series on the Green County Fair has given you a new, in-depth look at what the Green County Far has to offer. Each year, in an attempt to provide experiences for people of all interests, we look to bring new features to our fair-goers. Along with the new features we also offer the tried-and-true events that work and have delighted fair-goers for years.

We hope you will be able to join us at the Green County Fair, July 22-26, at the fairgrounds in Monroe.

As we end our series on the fair, we would like to give you the opportunity to win a basket of fair goodies, including a season ticket to the fair. After answering the following trivia questions, send your answers to the Green County Fair Office, P.O. Box 713, Monroe, WI 53566, postmarked no later than July 20. Entries with the most correct answers will be assembled for a Grand prize drawing.

1. What was the year of the first Green County Fair?

2. What fair event is aimed specifically at destroying cars?

3. What is the name of this year's carnival?

4. First and foremost the fair is for who?

5. Adult celebrities will be performing at what new event this year?

6. What year were youth exhibits included in the fair competition?

7. What item of nature could you donate to the Green County Fair?

8. What is being auctioned off in the Youth-In-Action Building on Sunday?

9. What new 4-H Dog activity is being held on Wednesday?

10. How many animals were offered at the first Livestock Auction in 1972?

11. What day offers free admission to the grounds for kids under 12 years of age until 1:30 p.m.?

12. It's more fun to do this than be an observer at the fair?

13. 4-H clubs can help promote the fair by making what before the fair?

14. Advertising exposure can be obtained by becoming one of these?

15. Whose Magic Show will be a new feature at this year's fair?

16. What fair event is being offered to kids, 3-10 years old, on Saturday morning?

17. What fair building was rebuilt after being destroyed by a tornado and is still in use today?

18. What fair event has remained a main stay attraction since 1866?

19. What performer was a protégée of Charlie Pride?

20. The Green County Fair has something for who?

BONUS QUESTIONS:

21. Who is the President of the Green County Fair Board?

22. The fairgrounds consists of approximately how many acres?

23. William Henquinet, PCA and what auctioneer were in charge of the first Livestock auction?

24. The Livestock Pavilion was dedicated at a banquet for 250 farmers and businessmen on October 2 of what year?

25. In 1904, what local community sent 400 people by a special one day train to attend the fair?

If you have questions about any of the items that we have mentioned during our series on the Green County Fair check out our Web site at www.greencountyfair.net, call us at 608-325-9159 or stop by the Fair Office.

See you at the 2009 Green County Fair!