It’s almost time for the Webster Parish Fair. Slots are still open for the fair kick-off parade in downtown Minden at 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 3. Call Sherrie McMurray at 318-294-6346 or mail your entry to Sherrie McMurray, 107 Methodist Camp Rd., Minden, La. 71055 by September 29.

Due to an issue with the carnival company, rides will be setting up Tuesday, Oct. 3 but will not be functional until Wednesday, Oct. 4. However, all other events will continue as listed.

As the parade is rolling, fair gates are opening. See events for each day listed below.

2023 WEBSTER PARISH FAIR DAILY EVENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

5 p.m. Fair Parade downtown Minden

5 p.m. Livestock weigh-in                                      

6 p.m. Poultry and Rabbit Show

6 p.m. Live Entertainment                                       

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4                                                                                                                 

5 p.m. Fair gates open “Armband Nite” GATE FEE $2/Rest of the week

6 p.m. 4-H Swine Show then Swine Weight Classes (Livestock arena)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Senior Citizens Day at Minden Civic Center

5 p.m. Fair gates open “Armband Nite”

6 p.m. 4-H Goat, Lamb, Beef Showmanship

7 p.m. 4-H Dairy and Doug Sale Showmanship

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

11:30 a.m. Buyers’ Luncheon

1 p.m. Livestock auction(4-H Show Barn)

5 p.m. Fair gates open

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

12 p.m. (noon) Fair gates open

Live Entertainment

1 until 5 p.m. Kids Day

2 p.m. Pizza Eating Contest sponsored by Johnny’s Pizza

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