1 All participants must sign a release and waiver for liability
agreement. Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or
legal guardian.
2. Any action deemed unsafe or inappropriate by contest judges or
officials warrants immediate disqualification.
3. The judges’ decision is final and there will be no protests.
4. Truck is provided by participants. Driver must have a valid driver’s
license.
5. A “red flag” means to stop the run immediately.
6. Standing on the truck cab is prohibited.
7. Each team will have three members.
8. Men’s team will haul 42 bales and the Women’s team will haul 32 bales (Subject to change).
9. Teams will load bales, drive once around the track and unload bales
in designated area.
10. All team members will ride inside the truck.
11. All dropped bales must be picked up unless broken. It is at the
discretion of the team to stop and pick up lost.
12. This is a timed event with penalties as follows:
- 5 second penalty for each bale not in designated unloaded area
- 5 second penalty for each broken bale/or lost bale not picked up.
13. Only trucks with beds under 10ft. will be permitted to participate. No sideboards higher than standard truck and no tie downs.
Entry Fee: $20 per team.
Payouts
1st $150
2nd $90
3rd $60
Straw Pyramid Stack Contest Rules
1. The object of the event is to stack 15 bales of Straw (adults) or 11 bales (junior) as quickly as possible. One extra bale of straw will be given during any one event to replace broken bales. Teams will consist of three (3) members only.
2. Only one (1) bale of straw shall be picked up and carried at one time, using both strings (not thrown) and correct bending technique from the start line to 25 feet to where the stack will be built.
3. The stack must be arranged in the following order:
Juniors – 12, 13, 14, 15 years old No Entry Fee
4. Four bales on the base, three bales on the second layer followed by two bales on each of the next two layers. The stack then needs to be dismantled one bale at a time and carried back to the starting point. Participants must not stand on top of the finished stack.
Seniors – 16 and – No Entry Fee
4. Four bales on the base, three bales on the second layer, followed by two bales on each of the next four layers. The stack then needs to be dismantled one bale at a time and carried back to the starting point. Participants must not stand on top of the finished stack.
5. Place getters will be judged on the fastest time.
6. Participation Waivers must signed by all competitors otherwise they are exempt from participating.
No Entry Fee
Payouts
1st $60
2nd $30
3rd $15
Next up, we'd like to thank our Union County Commissioners!
Each year, the Commissioners, in partnership with the Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau, allocate funding to help support the Richwood Independent Fair. Their continued investment in our fair and community has made a lasting impact.
We have also been fortunate to partner with them on Capital Matching Grants that have helped us make significant improvements to our fairgrounds over the years. Their support has played an important role in ensuring our facilities continue to serve our exhibitors, visitors, and the youth of Union County.
We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to working together for many years to come. Thank you, Union County Commissioners, for your continued support of the Richwood Independent Fair! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our next Diamond Sponsor isn't a business but a very important individual to the fair. Rita Rubeck Parker is our largest sponsor of the Richwood Independent Fair. She doesn't miss a fair and was our Grand Marshal of the 2025 fair.
Over the years Rita has contributed to many projects at the fairgrounds. She believes deeply in supporting the kids of the community through the fair and through the athletics program at North Union. We are so grateful to have Rita here in Richwood and as a big supporter of the fair.
Rita's generosity, community spirit, and unwavering support have helped make the Richwood Independent Fair stronger for generations to come. We are incredibly fortunate to have her in our community and proud to call her a friend and supporter of the fair.
Thank you, Rita, for all that you do for the Richwood Independent Fair, the youth of our community, and the Village of Richwood. Your support means more than words can express. 💎🎡❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Next up, we'd like to thank Richwood Family Dental for being one of our Diamond Sponsors!
One of the very first things Dr. Joe did after opening the doors of Richwood Family Dental was become a Diamond Sponsor of the Richwood Independent Fair.
It didn't take long for Dr. Joe to recognize how much the Richwood community cares about its fair, and he wanted to be a part of supporting an event that means so much to so many people. Since then, he has been a tremendous supporter of the fair and the community we serve.
Not only does Richwood Family Dental sponsor the fair, but Dr. Joe also makes it a point to be actively involved each year. You'll often find him visiting the fairgrounds throughout the week and setting up a vendor booth along the midway where he enjoys meeting members of the community and connecting with fairgoers.
We are grateful for the support, enthusiasm, and community spirit that Dr. Joe and Richwood Family Dental bring to the Richwood Independent Fair.
Thank you, Dr. Joe and Richwood Family Dental, for being such valued Diamond Sponsors and partners of the fair! 💎🦷🎡 ... See MoreSee Less
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