PAROWAN – The Iron County Fair kicked off Thursday and continues on through Monday, with full offering of events, rides, programs, competitions … and horses and cows and tractors. “Cowboy boots and Iron County Roots” is the theme and this year’s fair has thus far lived up to its name.
Among the rodeos the fair weekend brings was the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday. It is a competition based on everyday life of the modern cowboy, and that would include cowgirls as well. This year’s event saw first time competitors as well as veterans, heading, heeling and “branding” calves with a friendly branding iron tipped in white paint in the shortest time possible.
And it wasn’t just calves that got thrown to the ground Saturday. Cowboy Tyson Nelson sustained a right knee injury when a young colt threw him, flipped over and landed on him, Brian Head Public Information Officer Jared Burton said. Emergency Medical Technicians were able to get Nelson bandaged up and put a splint on him so he could limp out of the arena with the help of family and friends.
“It felt like (my knee) was bent backwards the wrong way,” Nelson said to the EMTs.
The accident occurred away from the Ranch Rodeo competition and there was only minimal delay in the event. Nelson was transported to the hospital by his father, Burton said.
Tractors were in the plenty as were classic cars, Saturday, all boasting drivers bursting with pride and patriotic spirit.
Photos with captions tell the story and are provided for our readers’ enjoyment and enticement – the Fair continues through tomorrow and the Sunday-Monday schedule of events follows below the gallery.
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One of the annual highlights of the Iron County Fair is the vintage Tractor Caravan. This year they traveled 28 miles and arrived in Parowan via the Parowan Gap. Every single one of them had a smile and a wave. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Joe Yaned proudly shows off 1930 Model A Ford in the old car parade. This beautiful coupe has been in the family since it was new. It belonged to his uncle in Arizona. Joe is the Vise President of the Cedar Breaks Model A Club. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Model A Speedster driven by Al Larson in the old car parade at the Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Bill Grimm, Con Grimm, Lee Grimm and Pan Heaton team rope a calf using what is called heading and heeling while the calf is rolled on its side and branded. Since this is a friendly competition, the branding iron has white paint on it. This is how it is done and the shortest time wins. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
This is not just a man's competition. Here the team of Loy Heaton on the left, Jamie Udell on the right have the calf roped while Dove Jorgeson and Kimber Larson (in the light colored shirt) toss the calf and brand it. This was their first competition as a team and they recorded a quality time. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Dove Jorgeson and Kimber Larson (in the light colored shirt) hold their own while making a calf behave. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Casey Christensen got a bit confused as to who was supposed to rope what while his teammate Greg Bullock tries to figure what what to lasso. Neither Casey nor any animals were hurt and all had a good laugh. Rodeo at Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Tractors: Olivers, Allis-Chalmers, John Deeres, Farmalls and Fords all shined better than new reflecting the pride of ownership for the Tractor Show at the Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Fellow cowboys see Tyson Nelson's horse go down and roll over their fellow competitor. Iron County Ranch Rodeo, Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
EMTs at the Iron County Ranch Rodeo asses the extent of the injuries to competitor Tyson Nelson after a young colt bucked him off and rolled over on him. Iron County Ranch Rodeo, Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
With Tyson Nelson's right knee bandaged, the EMTs applied a splint to immobilize his leg, after a young colt bucked him off and rolled over on him. Iron County Ranch Rodeo, Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Family and friends, under the watchful eyes of the Emergency Medical Technicians, help cowboy Tyson Nelson to a waiting pickup truck to transport him to the hospital for further treatment. A young colt bucked the competitor off and then rolled over on him injuring his knee. Iron County Ranch Rodeo, Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Tractors: Olivers, Allis-Chalmers, John Deeres, Farmalls and Fords all shined better than new reflecting the pride of ownership for the Tractor Show at the Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Trigger Hunter was the first place winner in the 13-24 month boys group at the baby contest. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Who can resist a train ride? This is one of the most popular rides amongst the younger set. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
"Take cover! A Tornado is coming!" Or at least the popular Tornado ride at the Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
L-R: Susan Barker, Carol Duhamell. "Who says these ride are just for kids?" they said. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Isaac Gardner is in training and not just training pants. His Dad said he is teaching Isaac at an early age how to drive a team. Iron County Fair, Parowan, Utah, Aug. 31, 2013 | Photo by John Teas, St. George News
Sunday
- Exhibits, Carnival, Concessions: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Tractor Show, Parowan Lion’s Park: All day
- Sunday Evening Program, Parowan High School Auditorium: 7 p.m. (Free)
Monday
- 5K Fun Run, South Pole of Fair Grounds: 8 a.m; Walk & Run 8:30 a.m. (Online registration, $15 / High School cross-country team members $10)
- Bike Run, Valentine Peak Complex: 8 a.m.
- Car Show, Parowan Lions Park, Lion’s Park, 200 S 300 East: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free registration breakfast 7-9 a.m. (Entry registration, $20)
- Parade, Parowan Center Street: 10 a.m. THEME: Cowboy Boots & Iron County Roots, featuring the Webster Family as Grand Marshal in honor of the late Dan Webster. Note: Parade route has changed this year – see new route here.
- Horseshoe tournament: 10 a.m., association members; noon, amateurs
- Scales & Tails Utah Reptile Exhibit: Noon to 6 p.m; shows 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Entertainment Tent: Noon to 8 p.m.
- Tractor Show, Parowan Lion’s Park, noon to 3 pm
- Bull Wars, Grandstand: 2 p.m. ($6 adults, $3 children and seniors, 65+)
- Carnival: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Concessions: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Resources
Iron County Fair website | Telephone 435-477-8380 |
Ticket prices, discounts, advance ticket sales locations and online purchase
Midway West Carnival, information and ticket options
Printable map for Iron County Fairgrounds
Printable Fairgrounds Map with Venues
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