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Friday, July 19 at the 2008 Hamilton County 4-H Fair included the Pygmy Goat show, rabbit show, chicken barbeque contest, aquatic science judging, sheep fitting contest, homemade ice cream contest and dairy goat show. Click “Read More” for photos from the day’s activities.

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Thursday, July 17 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair included poultry judging, the bucket calf show and junior and senior showmanship, Kids Farm Adventure, the 4-H beef grooming contest, dog obedience and dog showmanship. For photos from the day, click “Read More.”

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2008 Hamilton County 4-H Fair Schedule

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For Kari Lee Castetter, Friday’s 4-H Queen Pageant was “like a dream.”
The 18-year-old Hamilton Southeastern graduate was chosen to reign as queen for 2008.
Visibly trembling and genuinely surprised following the judges’ decision, the Ball State-bound beauty said she is looking forward to the 4-H fair which begins Thursday and following in the footsteps of her [...]

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To see more photos of Fourth of July festivities from Noblesville, Cicero and Sheridan, follow the link.

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Whether lighting the grill or sparklers, enjoying an easy day at home or fighting the crowds at parades, Hamilton County has a slew of activities for residents for the Fourth of July holiday. Events occurring in the county’s various communities include:
Noblesville July 4 Parade and Fireworks Festival
The Noblesville Fireworks Festival Committee presents the 12th Annual [...]

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Verizon announces 25-concert lineup
With already three shows in the books – Tim McGraw (May 23), May Day 2008 featuring 3 Doors Down (May 24) and Eric Clapton (May 30) – the 2008 summer concert series at Verizon Wireless Music Center is just warming up. Here are the other music artists visiting Hamilton County this summer:

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Compared to other venues, Conseco Fieldhouse will offer little in terms of numbers – just three concerts this summer – but in terms of star power, the multi-use building can compete with other music sites.
The American Idol Tour 2008 will include the top 10 finalists from the FOX mega-hit show on July 22. The show [...]

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The 2008 Hoosier Lottery Grandstand line-up will feature seven straight concerts to fill the Indiana State Fair evening air with music Aug. 8-13. The 2008 concert series begins with Jessica Simpson and also features the Backstreet Boys, American Idol Carrie Underwood and National Public Radio idol Garrison Keillor.
Grandstand artists include:
Thursday, Aug. 7 – Jessica Simpson. [...]

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Twenty-three female teenagers will compete for the 2008 Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen crown at 7 p.m. Friday, July 11 in Exhibition Halls A and B at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville.
This year’s contestants include Rachel Anderson of Carmel H4, Kari Castetter of Progressive Farmers, Chelsea Coulter of Walnut Lassies [...]

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