N-B Video: Meet the grand marshals

Don and Mona Jean Strong were selected as this year's opening parade grand marshals. Learn more in the Friday, September 16, News-Banner. For more Street Fair highlights go to our "Street Fair" blog in our blog bank at www.news-banner.com. (Video by Dave Schultz)

2011 Bluffton Street Fair Parade — Exploring the world in downtown Bluffton

Enjoy the 2011 Bluffton Street Fair opening parade, with the theme, "Exploring Our World." Learn more in the Wednesday, Sept. 21, News-Banner. (Videos by Barbara Barbieri)

Lunch time

Before the rides, before the games and even before the parade, people came to the Street Fair to eat. Feast on these images of the first day of lunch at the fair. We'll have more on tomorrow's blog.

The calm before (and during) the storm

Workers prepare for the 101st annual Bluffton Free Street Fair, which officially begins Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Celebrate Street Fair early

Though the Bluffton Free Street Fair doesn't officially start until Tuesday evening, organizers are holding this weekend several events in connection to the festival:

• 10 a.m., Saturday, 4-H Park: The 4-H Horse Club will be showing throughout the day, with an award ceremony at 3 p.m.
• 6 p.m., Sunday, Life Community Church auditorium: Try outs for the annual Street Fair Idol. Click here to learn more.
  

Street Fair schedule announced

Tuesday, September 20

• 9:00 – Judging - Culinary & Needlework, Fine Arts & Crafts, City Building
• 2:30 – Judging – Flowers & Agriculture, City Building
• 5:30 – Voices of Power, Main & Market
• 6:30 – Street Fair Band - Concert & National Anthem, Main & Market
• 7:00 – Grand Opening Parade, Midway
• Grand Marshal – Don & Mona Jean Strong (Parade Float Award Presentation after Parade) Stage - W Washington
• 8:00 – Street Fair Band, Johnson & Washington
• 9:30 – Street Fair Band, Main & Market

Wednesday, September 21

• $15 Wristbands on rides 5:00pm – Closing
• 12:30-4:00 – Antique and Classic Car Show, Along S. Main
• 4:00 – Street Fair Storytime with Clifford and Madeline, Inside the Library
• 5:00 – Antique and Classic Car Parade (Line up & judging begins at noon – Awards at 4:30) Midway
• 6:00 – Street Fair Band Concert, Main & Market
• 6:30 – Casey Biberstine Memorial Show (riders 10-18) 4-H Park
• 6:30 – High School Band/Wells Co. Alumni Parade, Midway
• 7:30 – Street Fair Band, Main & Washington
• 9:00 – Street Fair Band, Market & Johnson

Thursday, September 22

• $15 Wristbands on rides 5:00 pm – Closing
• 5:30 – Wheels of Yesteryear, Midway
• 6:00 – Industrial Parade, Midway
• 6:30 – Good Time Charlie Show, (riders 19 & over) 4-H Park
• 7:00-10:00 – Melissa’s Crew & Pam & Eagle’s Dancin’ Feats (Exhibition/Open Dancing) Courthouse Plaza
• 7:30 – Horse & Pony Awards, 4-H Park
• 7:30 – High School Choral Contest (weather permitting) Stage – W Washington
• 7:30 – Street Fair Band, Market & Marion
• 9:00 – Street Fair Band, Main & Market

Friday, September 23

• $12 Wristbands on rides 1:00pm – 5:00pm
• 2:00 – Street Fair Dixieland Band, Main & Market
• 3:30 – Street Fair Dixieland Band, Market & Johnson
• 6:00 – Street Fair Band Concert, Market & Johnson
• 7:00-8:00 – “Spike and the Bulldogs” Stage – W Washington
• 7:30 – Street Fair Band Concert, Market & Marion
• 8:30-9:30 – “Spike and the Bulldogs” Stage – W Washington
• 9:00 – Street Fair Band Concert, Main & Market

Saturday, September 24

• $12 Wristbands on rides 11:00 am-5:00 pm
• 9:30 – Heavyweight Horse Pulling (Miniatures Ponies to follow) 4-H Park
• 12:00 – Dachshund (Weiner) Dog Race, $5 Registration Fee – donated to charity, W. Washington St.
• 12:00-7:00 – Bluffton Parks & Recreation Art Bazaar, City Building
• 12:30-1:00 – “Mountain Storm” Demo, Courthouse Plaza
• 1:00-4:00 – Danno the Clown, Washington Commons area
• 1:30 – “APPLIANCE ONE” Diaper Derby, Stage Lot
• 1:30 – Heavyweight Pony Pulling Contest, 4-H Park
• 2:00 – Street Fair Dixieland Band, Market & Johnson
• 2:00-3:15 – “Susie Cue Studio” Performance, Courthouse Plaza
• 3:30 – Street Fair Dixieland Band, Courthouse Plaza
• 5:00-6:00 – Sounds of Worship Hour - Stage – W Washington
• 6:00 – Street Fair Band Concert, Courthouse Plaza
• 6:00 – Garden Tractor Pull (weigh-in at 5pm) 4-H Park
• 7:00-9:00 – “Street Fair Idol” - Main Event, Stage – W Washington
• 8:00 – Street Fair Band, Marion & Market
• 9:00 – Street Fair Band, Main & Market

Memories of the 100th Street fair

The 100th Bluffton Free Street Fair has come and gone, but the memories linger. Did you have a good time? What was your favorite thing about the fair? What did you NOT see that you wish you had? What would you like to see done differently?