The 2015 Kiwanis Covington County Fair opens at 2 p.m. Monday, and features a number of new events.

For complete schedule, click here.

Don’t miss the magic Monday

There’s always a little magic in the air at the Kiwanis Covington County Fair, but this
year, there will actually be a magic show. Wisconsin native Bob Bohm will present The Magic of Bob Bohm, a show he promises is full of magic, comedy and fun, and is jam-packed with audience participation, baffling magic, live animals and side-splitting humor.
Bohm it all started with a magic kit he received for his 10th birthday.
Now, 35 years later he’s still performing all over the country as a full time magician, MC and Game Show host.
“I consider myself an entertainer first. So it doesn’t matter whether it’s my magic shows or game shows, as long as people are enjoying themselves, being entertained and having fun, I’ve done my job.”
He will perform in Andalusia on the opening day of the fair, Mon., Oct. 12, which is also School Day.
Performances are set on the outside stage at 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 9 p.m.
His appearance is sponsored by Jones Veterinary Hospital, Evergreen Veterinary Hospital, and Brewton Animal Hospital.

Talent shows start Tuesday

Kiwanis Search for Talent will be held on Tues., Oct. 13, and Fri., Oct. 16.
Cash prizes – $150, $75 and $25 – will be awarded for first place through third place for children, youth and adults. Entry fee is $10.
All acts will be limited to five (5) minutes and should be in good taste, suitable for family audiences. The Kiwanis Covington County Fair reserves the right to reject any entry.
Forms can be downloaded at  http://www.kiwanisccf.org.

NOTE: AMATEUR TALENT ONLY
Age groups and performance times are:
Tues., Oct. 14
• Youth in grades 7th – 12th grade, and children in Kindergarten through 6th grdes, 6 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 17
• Adults, ages 19 and up.

For more information, call Heather Murphy at 804-1936.
Entry forms may be mailed to:
Heather Murphy
23525 Page Road
Andalusia, Al 36421

Christian artist to rock stage Wednesday

Contemporary Christian artist and pastor Erik Bledsoe will provide the entertainment on Wednesday night at the fair.
For many, his work will be familiar; for others, his performance will be a preview of 2016 D-Now, the discipleship weekend hosted each winter for Covington County youth.
On his website, www.erikbledsoemusic.com, the artist, who was reared in a Christian home, attended Bible College, and then lost his way, shares his story:
“On a Thursday night in the Spring 2001, while attending a conference much like those I am privileged to host, I finally reached the end of my own strength and surrendered my life to Christ. Slowly, under the careful guidance of my church community and those closest to me, I began to leave my old self for the new life Christ has for each of us.
“Since that time I’ve served as a small groups pastor, worship leader, recording artist, church consultant, church planter and pastor. My wife and I have been married for 10 years and have two unbelievable children. In addition to pastoring at home, I speak and lead worship at conferences, camps, and retreats, sharing my songs and stories of Christ with any one who will listen.”
The event is sponsored by Covington Electric Cooperative, Ed Short, CEO.

Cake contest new event this year

Prizes totaling $500 will be awarded in a cake decorating contest – a new attraction at the Kiwanis Covington County Fair.
The contest is set for 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17. Cake decorators should have their cakes at the fair by noon, and set up by 2:30 p.m. Those who enter will receive an admission ticket to the fair.
Cakes must highlight the theme “Fun at the Fair,” and the winner will be announced at 4:30 p.m. All entries must fit within a 28-inch square space. There will be two cakes displayed per six-foot table.
Cakes will be judged on taste; originality and creativity; use of the theme; precision of technique; and structure and support.
There is a $20 registration fee.
The first place winner will receive $250; second place, $150; and third place, $100.
Entry forms are available at ww.kiwanisccf.org/fairEntertainmentSpecial.html. Entrants must submit a registration form by Oct. 15.
For additional information, contact Debbie Marcum at 488-3848.

Cake contest new event at fair

Prizes totaling $500 will be awarded in a cake decorating contest – a new attraction at the Kiwanis Covington County Fair.
The contest is set for 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17. Cake decorators should have their cakes at the fair by noon, and set up by 2:30 p.m. Those who enter will receive an admission ticket to the fair.
Cakes must highlight the theme “Fun at the Fair,” and the winner will be announced at 4:30 p.m. All entries must fit within a 28-inch square space. There will be two cakes displayed per six-foot table.
Cakes will be judged on taste; originality and creativity; use of the theme; precision of technique; and structure and support.
There is a $20 registration fee.
The first place winner will receive $250; second place, $150; and third place, $100.
Entry forms are available at ww.kiwanisccf.org/fairEntertainmentSpecial.html. Entrants must submit a registration form by Oct. 15.
For additional information, contact Debbie Marcum at 488-3848.

Demolition derby

There’s also a demolition derby Saturday. For details, click here.