The 2012 Calhoun County Fair begins with a parade through downtown Port Lavaca at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13. The admission gate and exhibit buildings will be open Tuesday (Oct. 16), Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, the 20, from 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Gate passes are: Adults- $3; Students (K-12)- $1; and pre-school and younger- free.

FFA and 4-H Club members will be exhibiting livestock for judging, with the top place animals being auctioned. Contests throughout the Fair include Royalty Contests, Mutton Bustin’ and a Pig Scramble.

As usual, there will be a Carnival with many rides and games. The carnival will be open Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Arm bands for the carnival are $20 each Tuesday though Friday and $25 Saturday.