Big Changes for Street Fair Horse Show

The 100th year of the Bluffton Street Fair will bring big changes to the saddle horse exhibit at the fair.
Starting on Saturday, Sept. 18, the horses will begin showing halter and pleasure classes at 9 a.m.
A chili supper carry-in will be held Saturday evening for the participants. Past saddle horse fair participants are encouraged to join for fellowship and sharing of street fair memories.
The show will continue on Sunday with obstacle courses and contesting classes starting at 3 p.m.
Fun show classes will be held on the evenings as in the past, but with a rearranged schedule.
At 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, Sept. 20, the young riders age 9 and under will participate in the Little Buckaroo Show. Riders 10 to 18 can participate in the Casey Biberstine Memorial Show on Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday, the final day of events will feature riders 19 and over in the Goodtime Charlie Show. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a break for the awards presentation at 7:30 p.m.
There are a wide variety of classes offered for exhibitors and their horses, ranging from miniature horses to draft horses, mules and donkeys, driving, and timed events.
The saddle horses will be located at the 4-H Park from Saturday, Sept. 18 through Thursday, Sept. 23. As always, the public is invited to stop out at the park to watch the show and view the horses.