PAROWAN – While Iron County’s biggest extravaganza, the Iron County Fair, is nearly three months away, the time for participants to register for many fair events is right now.
This year’s fair theme, “Treasure the Memories,” is centered on a pirate’s life. There will be buccaneer fun throughout the fairgrounds.
For some events and competitions, incorporation of the fair theme is encouraged and may affect final judging scores.
Registration for some events and competitions is now open, and registration for additional events and competitions will continue to open in June and beyond, according to a press release issued by Iron County Fair officials.
Miss Iron County/Miss Iron County Teen scholarship competitions
Registration for Miss Iron County/Miss Iron County Teen opened Monday and will remain open until June 24. The pageant is scheduled for Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Canyon View High School auditorium, 166 W. 1925 North in Cedar City. For more information, visit this website, call 303-956-7713 or send an email.
Driver applications for Mud Bog and Demolition Derby
Thousands of dollars in cash prizes are up for grabs at the Demolition Derby and Mud Bog. The Demolition Derby will take place Aug. 17 in the rodeo arena at the fairgrounds, and the Mud Bog will take place Aug. 24 east of the arena. Drivers can register for these competitions, and spectators can purchase tickets at the Demolition Derby website or the Mud Bog website.
Iron County’s Got Talent
The annual Iron County’s Got Talent competition will take place Aug. 31 in the Midway Tent at the fairgrounds. Registration will open in June for those interested in participating, and the first 10 entrants in each age category will be eligible to compete. For additional information and registration, visit this website.
Exhibits
“From quilts and artwork to baked goods and produce, spectacular entries fill the exhibit building each year, submitted by our very own residents who are vying for the coveted ribbons and cash awards,” the news release states.
Exhibits can be registered online or in person; advance online registration is encouraged. For details regarding the exhibit entry process, to register and to view the entry and judging schedule, visit this website.
Beautiful Baby Contest
Is your baby the cutest kid in the county? Enter him or her in the Iron County Fair’s annual Beautiful Baby Contest! There are three competition categories, with prizes given to the winning babies. For additional information and to register, visit this website.
Little Buckaroo Junior Rodeo
If your little cowboy or cowgirl wants to show their stuff at the Little Buckaroo Junior Rodeo, registration will open in June and must be completed by Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. The rodeo will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24. Additional details can be found, and registration can be completed at this website.
Other events
Other Iron County Fair events requiring participant registration include the Outlaw Car Show, Labor Day Parade, PRCA Rodeo local events, Ranch Rodeo Series, 5K Fun Run & Walk, cornhole tournament and disc golf. Registration information for these events can be found on this website. For general fair information, email [email protected] or call 435-477-8380.
The Iron County Fairgrounds are located at 550 E. Clinic Way in Parowan. Event tickets can be purchased now.