The Webster Parish Fair officially kicked off Tuesday with the annual fair parade through downtown Minden.
Webster 4-H members began their week with weigh-ins of their show animals. The poultry and rabbit shows were also held Tuesday.
Fair fun continues Wednesday with Kids Day at the armory building
The gates will open at 5 p.m. and for those seeking the rush of the rides, it’s also armband night. Stormy Weather Band will be the featured performers beginning at 7 p.m.
At the 4-H barn, the pig show will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the swine weight classes.
Thursday is senior citizen day from 9 a.m. until noon. Fair gates open at 5 p.m. Armbands are $1 off with two canned goods. The Dorcheat Bottom Band will provide entertainment beginning at 7 p.m.
4-H events kick off with the pet costume contest at 5:30 p.m. followed by the 4-H Pee Wee pig show and 4-H leaders and principal pig pusher show at 6 p.m. The beef, dairy, lamb and goat show will begin at 7 p.m.
Friday begins at 11:30 a.m. with the 4-H livestock buyers’ luncheon at the armory building followed by the sale at 1 p.m.
Gates will open to the public at 5 p.m. The Hard Times Band will be the featured performers beginning at 7 p.m.
Saturday is kids’ day from 1 until 5 p.m. with a pizza-eating contest at 2 p.m. Gates open at noon with a special offer of five rides for $5. Char-Ray Karaoke will be from 1 until 5 p.m. followed by the Exit 49 Band performing at 7 p.m.
