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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Events Finally—A Fair Worth Your Money!
Posted by Sarah Mirk on Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 2:33 PM
The first line of the most recent Oregon State Fair press release proclaims:
"Make Way for the Queens!"
oh. But then it continues: "Thursday is Day 1 of the NPRA Rodeo Queen Pageant. The pageant begins with the finalists demonstrating their horse riding skills in the Pavilion. The day’s competition includes the following categories: Horsemanship (Pattern, Flag Run, Arena Run, Calf/Steer Push), a Horsemanship Interview, and a written Rodeo Knowledge Test."
Nevermind. A written Rodeo Knowledge Test is the opposite of a drag queen parade. Crushing disappointment. If it wasn't for the cake decorating contest in alarming proximity to videos of live horse birth, the state fair wouldn't be exciting at all.
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