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  • Western Family and Consumer Sciences Show

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 29, 2021

    The 59th Annual Western Family and Consumer Science Show will be held October 8 and 9 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD. The board of directors are planning some new and exciting contests for the event. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, all youth including youngsters under 9 years of age, and adults may participate in. New this year will be a non competitive cookie decorating contest, graphic design poster contest for next year's show and a...

  • Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show in Rapid City, Oct. 9-10

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 24, 2020

    compiled by Chris Maupin The 58th Annual Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show will be held October 9 and 10 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, all youth including youngsters under 9 years of age, and adults may participate in. The contests begin on Friday, October 10 at 1 p.m. with bread baking and other contests run from Noon to 6 p.m. although some...

  • Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show, October 11-12

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 11, 2019

    The 57th Annual Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show will be held October 11th and 12th at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, South Dakota. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, youth and adults may participate in. The event kicks off with an 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burger Bust sponsored by the Rapid City Ag Chamber. The contests begin on Friday, October 12 at 9 a.m. with bread baking and other contests running from noon to 6 p.m. Some contests will...

  • Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 11, 2019

    The 30th Annual Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show will be held on Sunday, October 6th at the Alzada Community Hall in Alzada, MT. It will be a double celebration as the Alzada Community Hall is 90 years old, having been built in 1929. Because of extra time for recalling the history of the hall and the beginning of the annual event, this year's show will not have featured performers or artists but rather recognize all those who have helped over many years. Alzada Community Club members appreciate the continued support...

  • Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 27, 2018

    The 56th Annual Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show will be held October 12 and 13 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, South Dakota. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-H’ers, non 4-H youth, and adults may participate in. The event kicks off with an 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burger Bust sponsored by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce. The contests begin on Friday, October 12 at 9 a.m. with bread baking, and other contests run from noon to 6 p.m. Some c...

  • Alzada show draws large crowd

    Chris Maupin|Updated Oct 12, 2017

    The 28th Annual Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show held on October 1 at the Alzada Hall was a success according to organizers. The proceeds from lunch and donations were greater than last year and over 150 people enjoyed the day. Proceeds from the event are used to pay the yearly insurance on the hall, built in 1929, and other upkeep expenses. Twenty-four performers whose ages spanned 80 years performed at the afternoon program. Young Gus Dennis, Red Owl, SD was a part...

  • Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 28, 2017

    The 55th Annual Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show will be held October 6 and 7th at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, non 4-H youth, and adults may participate in. The event kicks off with an 11AM to 1PM Burger Bust sponsored by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce. The contests begin on Friday, October 7 at 9AM with bread baking and other contests run from Noon to 6PM, some contests will continue...

  • 28th Annual Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show, October 1

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 21, 2017

    “Remembering the Old West” during the 28th Annual Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show means sitting on the pine benches in the hall built in 1929. The annual show will be Sunday, October 1 at the Alzada Community Hall. The building opens at 10 a.m. for viewing of the artwork which may include paintings of all mediums, photographs, beadwork, quilts, leatherwork and sculptures of stone and wood. The free program of music and cowboy poetry begins at 1PM and traditionally continues until about 5PM. Six people will be feature...