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Rapides Parish Fair and the Mighty Thomas Carnival

The Mighty Thomas Carnival appears at the 2008 Rapides Parish Fair, in Alexandria, October 8-12, 2008.  The traveling show will provide thrilling rides, fun games, and tasty carnival treats at the Coliseum fairgrounds for the 26th straight year.  Founded in 1928, in Lennox, South Dakota, by Art B. Thomas, the carnival is now based near Austin, Texas, and is providing it 81st season of fun and excitement for fair-goers.

Feature attractions on the midway include Pharoh's Fury, Tilt a Whirl, the Spider and more.  New rides this year include the Spin Out thrill ride, the Moby Dick and the Cobra Coaster, a new family roller coaster.

Entry of Arts and Crafts will take place on October 7, 2008 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. thru 6:00 p.m. at the Coliseum Exhibition Hall. All 4-H, FFA members, and adult exhibitors can participate from Rapides Parish.

300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302
Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971

Adult Arts and Crafts Division for the Rapides Parish Fair
Rapides Parish Fair Exhibit

Results from the Adult Division of the 2008 Rapides Parish Fair can be found here.

4-H Arts and Crafts Division Results
Entries at the Rapides Parish Fair

Information is provided on the 4-H Arts and Crafts Division of the Rapides Parish Fair.

Rapides Parish Fair Days
4-H Baking Exhibit

Images of activities held at the Rapides Parish Fair during the week of October 7-12, 2008, at Coliseum Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Images from the Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest
Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest

Images from the 2008 Queen's Contest held at Riverfront Center on Saturday, October 4, 2008 can be accessed here.

Rapides Parish Fair Information
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The Forty-eighth Annual Rapides Parish Fair will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana, October 8-12, 2008 inclusive on the Coliseum and Fairground site on the Leesville Highway.
2008 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book
Fair Book Cover
Information provided on classes and premiums for the 2008 Rapides Parish Fair in the adult and senior citizen divisions; nursing home division; and pre-4-H and 4-H youth divisions.
Compact Tractor and Tractor Results
Image for tractor results from the Rapides Parish Fair
The Compact Tractor and Tractor Shows were held Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Rapides Parish Fair. The results from the competition can be accesed here.
Cheerleading Competition Results
Flyer for Cheerleader Results
Results from the 2008 Cheerleading Competition held Wednesday, October 8, at the Rapides Parish Fair can be found here.
Rapides Parish Fair Livestock Results
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Results from the Rapides Parish 4-H, FFA and Open Livestock Shows will appear here.
2008 Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest
Picture of Fair Queen's Contest
This flyer provides rules and regulations on the Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest to be held October 4, 2008. Any additional information on the Queen's Contest can be obtained by calling Janice Derbonne at (318) 767-3968 or Sherri Bennett at (318) 793-8268.
Special Contests at the Parish Fair
Special Contests Cover
Information is provided on the Pretty Cow Contest, the Rooster Crowing Contest, the Best Dressed Chicken Contest, the Hay Stacking Contest and the Compact Tractor and Tractor Contest to take place during the Rapides Parish Fair.
2008 Open Shows
The Open Beef, Poultry, Goat and Rabbit shows will be held at the Rapides Parish Fair Oct. 8-12, 2008. Details provided here.
Rapides Parish Fair Entry Tags
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Information is given on completing Rapides Parish Fair Entry Tags. Entry Tags can be obtained at the Rapides Parish Extension Office.