CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF EASTERN OREGON CULTURE & HERITAGE 7 AUG. 31�SEPT. 7 Celebrating 101 years Baker County Fair and Panhandle Rodeo in Halfway Sept. 3-5 Go! staff HALFWAY — The Baker County Fair and Panhandle Rodeo is gearing up for the 101st edition over Labor Day weekend. Exhibits are checked in on Friday, Sept. 2, and the youth will show their ani- mals both Saturday and Sunday. The live- stock auction happens at 9 a.m. Monday. Fair admission is free. PARADE The annual parade makes its way down Main Street at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Entries can line up at 11:30 a.m. The grand marshals are David and Kathryn Moore. pack horse race at 5 p.m. Saturday, and the team roping jackpot at 10 a.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for reserved seats, $12 general admission, $6 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and younger. Admis- sion is free for veterans on Monday. The 2022 rodeo princess is Kaylie Hack. ENTERTAINMENT The midway is the place to fi nd music, vendors, concessions and games for the kids. On Sunday, the EV Locals will per- form from 3-6 p.m. on the Midway Stage. On Saturday and Sunday, the kids dance starts at 9 p.m. at the Pine Valley Grange Hall. After the rodeo, on Saturday and Sunday, Frank Carlson will play live for an adult cowboy dance on the midway. A cowboy dinner will be available for $15. Travel Baker County/Contributed Photo Explore livestock exhibits at the Baker County Fair in Halfway, Sept. 3-5. PANHANDLE RODEO ICA rodeo and Pro West action hap- pens Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., and Monday at 2:30 p.m. Pre-rodeo events start a half hour before, and mule races happen during the rodeo performances. Other special events include the team 2006 4th St. La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-1339 LIBRARY HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm www.cookmemoriallibrary.org Shop Local, Grow Your Heritage 138 SE Court Ave. Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM