The 2008 edition of the annual Clay County Fair will kick off Saturday, Sept. 6, as the last minute plans are being completed. The fair will open with kids day activities at 10 a.m. on that date, and the antique tractor pull will be held in the arena beginning at 10:30 a.m. The first day of the fair will also feature the annual beauty contests and pageants, which get underway at 10:30 a.m. and continue until that evening. Saturday night will also include the annual talent show, which is being held at 7 p.m. at the Piggott Community Center. Those wanting more information on the tractor pull may call Terry Jones at 930-5800, for details about the pageants contact Connie Vaughn at 544-2007 or 598-4926 and those interested in the talent show may contact Kenneth Renshaw at 598-5267 or 598-7930.

On Monday, Sept. 8, the exhibit buildings will be closed to the public until 2 p.m. when booth set-up will get underway. Poultry, rabbit and waterfowl check-in will also be going on from 3-8 p.m. that day.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, the judging will be conducted beginning at 9 a.m. and poultry, rabbit and waterfowl check-in will continue. All animals must be pre-registered and tested prior to the fair date. For information on testing, and pre-registration, contact Rick or Lisia Simpson at 634-6028. And at 7 p.m. that evening the Corning Square Dancers will perform in the commercial building.

Set-up of commercial exhibits will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and judging of poultry, rabbits and waterfowl will get underway at 1 p.m. Fair personnel will also be checking-in livestock and horses from 1 to 8 p.m. that day.

Judging of swine, sheep, goats and livestock is slated to get underway at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. Also on the schedule for that evening is the annual parade at 6 p.m., which will line up at the First Baptist Church. Those wanting more information on the parade may contact Clyde Bradish at 323-2789. Later that evening, at 7 p.m. there will be lawnmower and junior lawnmower races at the fairgrounds.

The highlight of Friday, Sept. 12, will be the big tractor pull at 7 p.m. in the fairgrounds arena. All the exhibit buildings will be open, and the fair kitchen will be open throughout the week as well.

The annual canine contest will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13; also on the schedule is an all-day antique tractor show. The day's activities will wrap up at 6:30 p.m. with a demolition derby. Those wanting more information on the canine contest may contact Brenda Stacy at 598-4478, and for additional information on the demolition derby you may contact Danny Seals at 634-8047.

More details and information on this year's Clay County Fair is also available on the fair's website at wwwclaycountyarfair.com or by contacting a member of the fair board.