The Kiwanis Covington County Fair is sponsored by the Kiwanis Covington County Fair Association Inc. and co-sponsored by the Agriculture Center Board/Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.

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Registration & Pick-up Schedule
Schedule of Events
Commercial Booth Information
Non-Commercial Booth Information
Entering an Exhibit Information
Fair Committees
View Fair Registration Forms
(talent, exhibit, pageant)

Registration and Pick-up Schedule

2011 Schedule:
Friday, October 14th
Registration of Exhibits/Booth Set-up 8:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday, October 15th
Registration of Exhibits/Booth Set-up 8:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday, October 16th
Registration of Exhibits/Booth Set-up 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday, October 24th
Exhibit Pick-up, Booth take down & prize money distributed 8:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday, October 25th
Exhibit Pick-up, Booth take down & prize money distributed 8:00am - 6:00pm

Fair Hours: Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 pm -10 pm Tuesday, Oct. 18, Handicap only 10 am -12 pm Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5:30 pm -10 pm Wednesday, Oct.19, 5:30 pm -10 pm Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30 pm -10 pm Friday, Oct. 21, 5 pm - 10 pm Saturday, Oct. 22, 3 pm - 10 pm Sunday, Oct. 23, 1 pm - 6 pm   Admission at Gate: Advance: Age 13 and older $5 $4 Ages 6 - 12 $3 $3 Under 6 years old, FREE admission See below "Schedule of Events" for special admissions

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Schedule of Events for the 2011 Covington County Fair:

Monday, October 17th:
Ribbon Cutting: 5:20 p.m.
Fair open 5:30 p.m. Gates open until 10:00 p.m.
Merchants' Night - Unlimited ride armband is reduced from $20 to $18 with receipt documenting any purchase on that day from a Covington County Business or individual ride tickets also available.
Entertainment:
6:30 p.m.: Little Miss Covington County Fair (Ages 6, 7 & 8)
Exhibit building closes: 10 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18th:
10 am-12:00 pm (MIDWAY ONLY) Free Admission for persons with disabilities only.
Fair open 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
FAMILY NIGHT - Unlimited ride armband $20 or individual ride tickets also available.
Entertainment:
6:30 p.m.: Tiny Miss Covington County Fair (Ages 4 & 5)
Exhibit building closes: 10 p.m.

Wednesday, October 19th:
Fair open 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
FAMILY NIGHT - reduced admission / $4 Adults & $2 Children
Unlimited ride armband is reduced from $20 to $15 or individual ride tickets also available.
Entertainment:
6:30 p.m. Youth Search for Talent (grades 7th - 12th)
Exhibit building closes: 10 p.m.

Thursday, October 20th:
Fair open 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SENIOR CITIZEN NIGHT - admission is $3 for those 65 and older
Unlimited ride armband is $20 or individual ride tickets also available.
Entertainment:
6:30 p.m.: Childrens Search for Talent (K-6th grades)
Prize money will be paid for winners: first place, $150; second place, $75; and third place, $25.
Exhibit building closes: 10 p.m.

Friday, October 21st:
Fair open 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Unlimited ride armband is $20 or individual ride tickets also available.
Entertainment:
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. : LBWCC Ensemble Inside Stage
IN ARENA: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. LIVE Amphibian & Reptile Show
Antique Cars on Display
Exhibit building closes: 10 p.m.

Saturday, October 22nd:
Fair open 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Unlimited ride armband is $20 or individual ride tickets also available.
Entertainment:
5:00 Southland
7:00 p.m. Miss Covington County Fair Beauty Pageant (grades 11&12)
In Arena:
5:30 & 7:00 p.m. Alabama LIVE Amphibian & Reptile Show
Antique Cars on Display
Exhibit building closes: 10 p.m.

Sunday, October 23rd
Fair open 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Unlimited ride armband is special price of $15 or individual ride tickets also available.
Fair closes: 6 p.m.


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Commercial Booth Information:

The Kiwanis Covington County Fair is coming to town October 17th – 23rd at the Fair Grounds located on the South Bypass Hwy 55, Andalusia, AL. Commercial booth spaces are located within the Commercial Exhibits Building, with electricity and tables available and arranged so that fair attendees will pass your booth twice. Additional space is available in the Covington Arena and outside space between the Arena and Kiwanis Building fenced-in area. In addition to the space in the exhibit building, additional space is available in the arena for larger booths. Booths are for exhibiting merchandise, wares or promotional materials. Exhibitors are expected to adhere to the specifics contained in the Commercial Booth Contract. Please note: all passes for entry by exhibitors will be issued through the front gate.

In addition to the space in the Exhibit Building, additional space is available in the Arena for larger booths. Booths are available 8’ X 12’, cost is $165.00, and each additional 12’ booth will be $165.00. Covington County Arena space is available for $1.00/square foot.

Booths are for exhibiting merchandise, wares or promotional materials. Exhibitors are expected to adhere to the specifics contained in the Commercial Booth contract.

Each booth is allowed two workers per shift. The shifts are as follows: Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 7:30pm & 7:30 – 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday 5:00 – 7:30pm & 7:30 – 10:00pm and on Sunday 1:00 – 3:30pm & 3:30 – 6:00pm

This is a very popular event and space fills up quickly. Exhibitors should have their contract for reserved booth space no later than September 30th . Booths will be available for setup starting on Friday, October 14th.

Contact Tunde Caraway at 334-427-3461 to reserve commercial booth space or for any additional information.

Contacts:
   334-427-3238    Craig Kilpatrick, Chairman Commercial Booths

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Non-Commercial Booth Information:

The Kiwanis Covington County Fair association provides free booths to any organization, schools, or clubs listed in Divisions 13 through 21. Guidelines are that all exhibits must be non-commercial in nature, cannot sell food or merchandise, in no way solicit donations or promote a for-profit venture. These booths are unattended (except for Kiwanis' presence) during the fair days.

The booths are 10' x 8' in size with back and side curtains furnished. Your booth will be labeled with your name and class.

You may set up your exhibit on Friday, October 14th, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Saturday, October 15th, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.; & Sunday October 16th, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. You must remove your exhibit on Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th,
8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

If you would like a free booth, complete the APPLICATION and return it to Covington County Bank, Attn: Melissa Gantt, P.O. Box 518, Andalusia, Al 36420. All completed applications must be in by Monday, October 10th, 2011. You can contact Melisssa at 334-427-3984.

Contacts:
   334-427-3984    Melissa Gantt

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Entering an Exhibit in the fair

2011 Fair Rules:

1. Exhibitors will be held responsible for the cleanliness of their booth. All booths must be in readiness before 5:30 p.m. each day during the Fair, or within 30 minutes of Fair opening on days the Fair opens early. In case of failure on the part of the exhibitor to keep their space clean and orderly, the Fair Association may use such means, as they deem advisable, to enforce this rule.

2. Decorations, signs, cabinets, etc., and the arrangement of the exhibits must conform to the wishes of the Association and the local and state fire laws. Side walls of the booths shall not exceed 4 feet in height at the center aisle and then shall not exceed the height of a 45-degree angle from the center aisle to the rear of the booth.

3. Every article on exhibit shall be under control of the Association and while every reasonable precaution will be taken for the safeguarding the same, neither the Association or its officers or guards will be responsible for any loss or damage or injury that may occur to the exhibit or the exhibitor.

4. The use of gongs, loudspeakers, bells and other noisy instruments for the purpose of attracting attention will not be tolerated.

5. The distribution of hand bills and other advertising matter is strictly prohibited and no tacking or posting of advertising, bills, cards, etc., will be permitted on any of the buildings or elsewhere. Exhibitors may advertise at and distribute from their space of exhibit only and must stay within their booth space to sell and promote their product. OPERATING THE CENTER AISLE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. No political data can be distributed without the consent of the Fair Association.

6. Advertising matter and samples of articles on exhibition only may be given to the public from the exhibit space without special authorization from the Fair Association. The right is reserved to restrict or discontinue this privilege whenever it is carried to excess or becomes an annoyance to visitors in the judgment of the Association. Exhibitors displaying materials deemed offensive, or displaying those in the opinion of the Association, not appropriate for the family atmosphere of the Fair, will be asked to remove them. If the items are not removed immediately, the Exhibitor will be asked to leave and is subject to forfeit their Exhibitor’s fee.

7. The cooking, selling or giving away of prepared food products is prohibited unless approved by the Association.

8. Drapes or other booth decorations must be flameproof and hanging and must clear the floor. All fire regulations of the state must be complied with and all electrical wiring must conform to national electrical code safety rules.

9. Each exhibitor that requires worker(s) on duty in their booths will be allowed up to two passes per shift. Shifts shall be Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 7:30pm & 7:30 – 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday 5:00 – 7:30pm & 7:30 – 10:00pm and on Sunday 1:00 – 3:30pm & 3:30 – 6:00pm. No exceptions without Fair Chairman approval prior to fair dates. These passes are for workers only!

10. Booths are available 8’ X 12’, cost is $165.00, and each additional 12’ booth will be $165.00. Covington County Arena space is available for $1.00/square foot.

A completed REGISTRATION FORM helps speed up registration. You can enter any type of individual exhibit on the same form, including flowers and livestock.

Have the form completed and present it to the registration committee when entering exhibits.

By entering exhibits, exhibitor agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Kiwanis Covington County Fair.

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2011 Fair Committees

President & Fair Chairman: Dee Catrett 427-3983

Vice-President & Chairman of Facility/Security: Wayne Bennett 222-6951

Secretary & Chairperson of School & Community Exhibits: Melissa Gantt 334-222-2561 Ext. 118

Treasurer & Chairman of Publicity: Scott Wright 334-388-2402

Directors:

Bob Bush, Chairman of Arts and Crafts exhibits 582-2255

Craig Kilpatrick, Chairman of Commercial Booths 427-3461

Kaci Perry, Co-Chairperson, Entertainment 222-6951

Harry Hinson, Chairman of Set-Up & Take-Down 222-4250

Debbie Marcum, Chairperson of Ticket Sales 427-3374

Other Committee Chairpersons Appointed by President:

Kenneth Johnson, Co-Chairman, Concessions 222-3384

Bill Bryant, Co-Chairman, Concessions 222-6684

Keith Stephens, Chairman, Registration 427-3373

Tony Wells, Chairman, Advanced Ticket Sales 222-2717

Casey Thompson, Chairman, Commercial Sponsorships 427-3440

Ed Short, Chairman, Corporate Ticket Sales 222-4121

Gary Buck, Chairman, Talent Contests 222-1915

Joe Armstrong, Chairman, Parking & Key Club Liason 427-3329

Woody Clark, Chairman, Livestock 222-7216

Mark Perry, Co-Chairman, Entertainment 222-3766

Helen Johnson, Chairperson, Judges for Arts & Crafts, School, Community and Commercial Exhibits

Barbara Bryant, Horticulture and Andalusia Garden Clubs liaison, 222-9631