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The greased pole competition is young, as far as Niagara County Fair traditions go, but in its short lifespan, it's gained in popularity among participants and viewers each year. It takes place at 8 p.m.

Teams can consist of up to 10 people. Once the contest begins, one member of a team must be off the ground at all times. No belts or any means of attaching team members to the pole are allowed. No spiked footgear is allowed. All members of a team must be over the age of 18 and must sign a hold harmless agreement. Proof of age must be presented when registering for the contest.

The winning teams will be determined by the amount of time it takes to ring a bell fastened to the top of the pole. There is a three minute time limit on each climb. Teams may register by completing an entry form which is available at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County Administration Office. Teams may register up to 2 hours before the contest takes place. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of $100.

The full schedule of today's fair follows:

9 a.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship and Goat – SR
9 a.m. 4-H Miniature Horse Show – HA
9 a.m. 4-H Livestock Skillathon – LB
10 a.m. to 4:00pm American Red Cross – Blood Drive – PV
10 a.m. to 8:00pm Pie Sales – TC
11 a.m. to 10:00pm Milk Bar Sales -4-H MB
11 a.m. Chainsaw Sculpting Demonstration — PV
11 a.m. Farm Tour – SR
11 a.m. Discover Aquaponics – GH
11:30 a.m. Pack Goat Obstacle Course Demonstration – CO
11:30 a.m. Garden Hot Topics Q & A – CT
12 p.m. Agriculture Discovery Zone — CT
12 p.m. Equine Tour — HA
12 p.m. K9s in Flight – Near the 4-H MB
12 p.m. Country Cloggers — PV
12 p.m. Tanzen Dancers (NCCC) – MS
12:30 p.m. Lockport Community Band – CS
1 p.m. Hot Country Liners – PV
1 p.m. Make Boondoggle Bracelets — TC
1:30 p.m. 4-H Food Demonstration -TC
2 p.m. Chainsaw Sculpting Demonstration — PV
2 p.m. Billy “D” /Johnny Cash Impersonator – CS
2 p.m. Niagara County Sheriff’s ERT Demo – PV
2 p.m. 4-H Dog Obedience – SR
2:30 p.m. Charlie & Checkers – PV
3 p.m. K9s in Flight – Near the 4-H MB
3:30 p.m. Balloon Workshop — MB
3:30 p.m. Egg Carton Craft -TC
4 p.m. Firefighter’s Parade – Lake Avenue
4 p.m. Dog Rally – SR
4:30 p.m. Agriculture Discovery Zone — CT
4-11 p.m. Beer Tent
5 p.m. Niagara County Sheriff’s K9 Demo – PV
5 p.m. 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest – LB
5 p.m. K9s in Flight – Near the 4-H MB
5 p.m. Chainsaw Sculpting Demonstration — PV
5 p.m. Paul Bunyan – (sign-up at 5pm) – SR
5:30 p.m. Balloon Workshop — MB
6 p.m. Charlie & Checkers – PV
6 p.m. 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Costume Contest–RB
6 p.m. Dairy Princess – Ice Cream Demonstration –TC
6 p.m. Farm Tour – SR
6:30 p.m. Pack Goat Obstacle Course Demonstration – CO
7 p.m. Rock Angels – CS
7 p.m. Equine Tour – HA
7 p.m. Niagara County Sheriff’s K9 Demo – PV
7-11 p.m. Cock Robin – MS
7:30 p.m. K9s in Flight – Near the 4-H MB
8 p.m. Chainsaw Sculpting Demonstration — PV near Admin Bldg
8 p.m. Charlie & Checkers – PV near Sheriff’s Tent
8 p.m. Greased Pole Competition – near FT
Legend:
4-H MB = Milk Bar 
AB = Admin. Building
CO = Coliseum
CS = Covered Stage
CT = CCE Tent
FT = Food Tent 
GH = Greenhouse
HA = Indoor Arena 
LB = Livestock Barn 
MB = Merchants Building
PV = Pavement 
SR = Show Ring
TC = Training Center 

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