Final preparations are under way for the 2013 Warren County Fair.The theme is “How Country Feels!”This year’s event will kick off with the Fair Parade Sunday, June 30, and the Fair itself will be open from Tuesday, July 2, through Saturday, July 6, at the Warren County Fairgrounds.Some of the featured events this year will include the queen contest, various livestock shows, the livestock auction, Jeremiah Johnson performing at the beer garden, a variety of motorsports events, the greased pig scramble, a number of competitions and the carnival rides.“We are looking forward to seeing everyone come out for the exciting week,” stated Bob Wattler, Fair Board president. “There are a lot of activities planned that are all made possible with the support of the community and the volunteer help from the entire county and the area.”The parade will begin in front of Black Hawk Middle School on Kuhl Avenue, and proceed to Highway M, over to Pinckney Street and then down High School Road.Parade entries which will line up in front of the school will include emergency vehicles, military groups, marching bands, walking groups, floats, antique and classic vehicles and antique tractors.Commercial and political entries and horse entries will line up behind the school. All horses must have proof of a Coggins test available.

Ticket PricesSeason passes for the Fair will cost $45 this year.Daily admission prices are as follows:Tuesday, July 2 - $5;Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4 - $15 each day (seniors will be admitted for half price from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday);Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6 - $20 each day.Following is the schedule of events for the week of the fair:

Sunday, June 303 p.m. — Fair Parade in Warrenton.

Monday, July 14-9 p.m. — Livestock check-in.

Tuesday, July 24 p.m. — Livestock judging.5-10 p.m. — Carnival rides open.6 p.m. — Queen contest.7 p.m. — Horse Show.7-11 p.m. — Music in the beer garden.

Wednesday, July 35-11 p.m. — Carnival rides open.5 p.m. — Market Goat Show.6 p.m. — Market Lamb Show and Watermelon Eating Contest.6:30 p.m. — Mule Nugget Toss.7 p.m. — Mud Run.7:30 p.m. — Market Hog Show.8-11 p.m. — Jeremiah Johnson in the beer garden.

Thursday, July 41-5 p.m. — Senior Bingo at Lions Club Building and carnival rides open.1 p.m. — Backseat Driving Contest.2 p.m. — Market and Breeding Poultry Show and Tug-A-War.3 p.m. — Goat Milking Contest and Market Rabbit Show.4 p.m. — Mutton Bust’n.5 p.m. — Market Steer Show.5:30 p.m. — Lawn Mower Demo Derby.6 p.m. — Keg Toss.6-10 p.m. — Frank Stanek and the Country Limits at the Lions Club Building.6-11 p.m. — Carnival Rides.7 p.m. — Cowboy Mounted Shooters and Demo Derby.7-10 p.m. — Music in the Beer Garden.

Friday, July 55-11 p.m. — Carnival rides open.6 p.m. — Barrel Race and Livestock Buyers Dinner.7 p.m. — Pledges and trophies and Truck Pull.7-11 p.m. — Music in beer garden.8 p.m. — Livestock Auction.

Saturday, July 69 a.m. — Baby Show registration.10 a.m. — Baby Show and Breeding Stock Beef Show.11 a.m. — Beef Jackpot Show.Noon to 4 p.m. — Carnival rides open.1 p.m. — Kids’ games, Backhoe Rodeo, Washers Tournament and Breeding Stock Meat Goat Show.2 p.m. — Breeding Stock Sheep Show and Pedal Tractor Pull.3 p.m. — Breeding Stock Rabbit Show.4 p.m. — Motocross practice.6 p.m. — Wool Lead Line.6-11 p.m. — Carnival rides open.7 p.m. — Motocross racing, Greased Pig Scramble, Goat Costume Show and Tractor Pull.7-11 p.m. — Music in the beer garden.8 p.m. — Super Farmer Contest.

Fair Board MembersIn addition to Wattler, members of the Fair Board this year include:Lori Smith, Bill Wisdom, Walt Boismenue, Chris Peatross, Paul Owenby, Jim Cobb, Shawn Borgmann;Arnold Hackmann, Charlie Payton, Tracy Harrell, Dave Mikus, Duke Edwards, Daniel Schroer and Sheila Gruenfeld.

Kaarlee Pelton taking her black angus steer for a walk.