Are you ready? Hume Fair and Rodeo set for week of July 28th

73rd Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo
Join the Country Stampede at the Hume Fair & Rodeo

Tuesday, July 28

6:30 p.m. * Ham & Bean Feed – Arena

7:30 p.m. * Draft Horse Pull – Arena 

Wednesday, July 29

6:30 p.m. * Ice Cream Social – City Park

Bring home-made ice cream or dessert 

7:00 p.m. *Dedication of Park Benches - Gospel Sing – Bandstand

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - * Entries for fair at Legion Hall

8:15 p.m. Services by the Riverside Cowboy Church - Arena

Thursday, July 30

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. * Entries registered for fair at Legion Hall

6:30 p.m. * Kiddie Pedal Pull – Arena - Ages 4 – 12

8:00 p.m. * Hume Olympics – Arena

Must be 18 years old

Friday, July 31

7:30 a.m. * 10:00 a.m. * Entries registered for fair at Legion Hall

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. registration for 0-pre-K Kid’s Games @ 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. to Noon * Legion Hall closed for Judging

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Petting Zoo by Two Girls and A Zoo

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. registration for K – 17 years old Kid’s Games

Games start at 1:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. * Pet Contest – City Park

5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Registration for Talent Show

6:00 p.m. * Talent Show – Band Stand

8:00 p.m. * Rodeo

Saturday, August 1

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. * Registration for Baby Contest & Swimsuit Contest

8:30 a.m. * Baby Contest * diaper only * 0 to 23 months

Swimsuit Contest to follow for Boys & Girls * 2 – 4 yrs old

9:00 a.m. * Horseshoe Pitching Contest – SW Corner of City Park

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. * Parade Lineup Methodist Church Parking Lot

11:00 a.m.* Parade * Theme: “Join the Country Stampede at the Hume Fair & Rodeo”

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Car Show Registration – NE Corner of Square

11:30 a.m. – Auction by the County Line 4-H – Bandstand

12:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Music by Paula Newman, Genelle Esry, Tiffany McQuirk & Emily Shinn – 

on the bandstand 

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. * Check in for Washer Tournament – S. of Bandstand

1:00 p.m. * Garden Tractor Pull – West of the Arena

2:00 p.m. * Crowning of Prince & Princess

3:00 p.m. * Drawing of Prizes

8:00 p.m. * Rodeo

*Crowning of Queen

Street Dance by Distant Kin Band following the Rodeo

                                               Call in number for Rodeo Contestants:  816-331-1792

Call in date:  Monday, July 27 * 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Arts/Crafts Booth Available

Call 660-643-7130

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Weather: Rain and heat. Then more rain...

"If you don't like Missouri weather, just wait, it'll change"... sometimes not for the better, we'll add.

It looks like the weekend will be dry, but, HOT. Expect humidity levels to be high as well on Saturday and Sunday.

Fortunately, for the Bates County Fair most all events can and will be held under a roof- we'll keep you updated on any changes in schedule or locations! 

You can always view live radar by clicking here

Diesel Truck and Tractor show coming Sept. 12th

More news from the Bates County Fair

Super Teen winners from last night: 1st place team: Ally Jennings, Cody Oberly, Carter Mitchell and Paige Wimsatt. The group received some cash for their efforts. (Facebook photo)

Also
Congratulations to Blake Doody 4 H Grand Champion Ham and to Case Doody 4 H Reserve Grand Champion Ham. Both boys are members of the Altona 4 H Club.

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Wednesday schedule for the Bates County Fair

7:00 am - Chamber Breakfast

8:00 am - Junior Goat Weigh In
8:00 until noon - Open Division building exhibits check-in
8:00 am - Rabbit Show
8:00 am - Poultry show
10:00 am - Junior Goat Show
Noon -  Judging Open Division Building exhibits
3:00 pm - Sheep weigh in
5:00 pm - Baby & Toddler contest entry
6:00 pm - Sheep show
6:30 pm - Baby & Toddler contest

Bingo each night in the Bingo Pavilion beginning at 7pm

Carnival wrist bands sold for $15 between 6pm – 10pm

More Heavy Rain Forecasted During Overnight Hours Could Lead to More Road Closings; Use Extreme Caution‏

Southwest Missouri - More heavy rain is forecasted for southwest Missouri overnight into Wednesday, July 7-8, and Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be on alert to respond to flooded roads.

Drivers are urged to stay alert and monitor weather forecasts and flooding reports.  Also, drivers are urged to check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for the latest road closings due to high water. 

During the day on Tuesday, July 7, many state routes in the Cassville, Reeds Spring and Branson areas were closed due to flash flooding because of torrential rains.  It is possible with more rain in the forecast that roads that were reopened late in the afternoon Tuesday may close again overnight.
The already saturated ground is causing water to runoff quickly filling low-lying areas.  In some cases, water is covering roads in areas where it normally doesn't.With this in mind, drivers are urged to use extreme caution if they are traveling Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. 
Driving Tips During Flooding Conditions:

• Never drive through moving or standing water. 
• Looks may be deceiving. With rapidly moving water in a flash flood, roads can be washed away just under the surface of the moving water.
• It also takes just a small amount of water to wash a vehicle off a road into a creek
• Never drive around barricades
• Monitor forecasts and check road conditions frequently

Nevada Police Department: Juveniles Taken Into Custody for Thefts From Cars

The Nevada Police Department reports that they have concluded an investigation into a series of reported thefts from parked cars resulting in the apprehension of three Juvenile males. At about 0225 hours on July 1st, Nevada Police patrol officers detected three young men out after curfew in the area of N. Ash and Atlantic Streets.

Police quickly determined that the youngsters had been searching the neighborhood for unlocked cars and upon locating them, stole small items that had been left unsecured in the vehicles. The three youngsters were interviewed by police in the company of Juvenile authorities and confessed to multiple thefts from cars after sneaking out of their homes. Police believe that this group is responsible for many thefts from unlocked vehicles during the recent summer months. Property such as jewelry, fishing equipment and other small personnel items were recovered by investigators.

The three youths were turned over to the Juvenile Officer for further disposition. Their names are not being released to the public.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at the Administrative phone number of 417- 448 – 5100. To report criminal activities, call the police dispatch center at 417-448-2710 or us the Tip Hotline 417- 448 - 5117. In an emergency situation, do not hesitate to call 911.