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2022 Parade Information - Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - Main Street
Scott County Fair Parade
ENTRY INFORMATION
Only entries to be judged need to enter, all others participating simply show up at proper location, listed below. The judged entries are to be made on official entry blanks and returned to the Scott County Extension Office or Fair Office at the Grandstand. These entry blanks are available at both offices and in the Fair Book. Park Lane Street (beside the Pizza Hut) will be blocked off to through traffic. The parade route will begin at Park Lane Nursing Home, then proceed north down Main Street to First Street. Judging will take place along the parade route, placing will be announced later. No one without a valid drivers license will be allowed to ride motorcycles, dirt bikes, or go carts due to liability concerns. Motorized scooters will be permitted.
FLOATS and GROUPS
- A.1. Floats shown by business firms. (Assemble on Myrtle St.)
- A.2. Floats shown by non-business organizations. (Assemble on Myrtle St.)
- A.3. 4-H Clubs (Assemble on Myrtle St.)
- B.1. Marching Groups - a group must consist of at least 10 persons. Marching bands, etc. (Assemble north-east corner of Myrtle and Park Lane.)
- C.1. Educational and Safety Groups, such as FCE, Adult church groups, etc. (Assemble on Myrtle St.)
- C.2. Youth Organizations - scouts, youth groups, etc. (Assemble on Myrtle St.)
FLOAT JUDGING POINTS
- Central theme - one idea
- Is theme timely?
- Originality
- Color scheme
- Workmanship
- Signs easily read
- Sponsor’s name spotted quickly
Float PREMIUMS
- 1st-Blue-$50.00;
- 2nd-Red-$40.00;
- 3rd-White-$30.00;
- Participants - $10.00.
CLOWNS and BICYCLES
- This category is open to anyone who wishes to participate in the parade. No pre-entry necessary. Clowns, bicycles, wagons, etc. This group will assemble at the north-east corner of Myrtle and Park Lane.
DEMOLITION DERBY CARS
- Assemble on Antelope St. between Park Lane and Nonnamaker Ave. This division is not judged.
HORSES - Best Western Mount
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NOTICE - In the following nine classes both the rider and the mount will be judged. Be sure you are grouped in the section in which you wish to be judged. Horses assemble at the south end of Antelope Street.
- Men, 18 and over
- Women, 18 and over
- Boys, Shetland Pony
- Boys, 13 - 18
- Girls, Shetland Pony
- Girls, 13 - 18
- Girls, 12 and under
- Boys, 12 and under
- Indian Pony - This division is not judged.
HORSE & BUGGY
- Any person or group may enter this class. (Assemble on Antelope St. between Nonnamaker and Alice Ave.) Premiums: Blue $15, Red $10, White $5
ANTIQUE CARS
- Cars must be assembled and registered to be judged 1 ½ hours before the parade time in front of the Assembly of God Church (south on Highway 83. Assembly to line up for the parade will be on Alice Ave. to Myrtle Street. Only ribbons will be awards. This division is not judged. This parade section organized by Lake Scott Car Club.
- RULES
- Must run.
- Must be driveable (except Comp. Class).
- Must be passenger type 3 or 4 wheel vehicles (motorcycle type and trike type motorcycles not acceptable).
- Cars will be judged immediately preceding the parade.
- All cars judged must participate in parade.
- Ribbons should be displayed during the parade.
- Cars must not be of a commercial nature; commercial advertising not allowed.
- Areas to be judged on each car: body, paint, engine compartment, interior, under- carriage, trunk. Awards will not be given for each area. All areas will be combined to judge total car.
Originals
Must be original in every respect - all equipment, engine drive train, upholstery and details, factory original. No modifications of any kind, except paint. Categories are: closed car, open car, pick-up truck.Restored Originals
Must be restored original in every respect - all equipment, engine drive train, upholstery and details. Modifications can include factory or dealer options. Categories are: closed car, open car, pick-up truck.
Street Rod
Reproduction chassis and body are allowed - modifications allowed are upholstery, glass, engine, drive train, suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tires.
Customized
Body modifications and special plant work and upholstery. Any and all modifications are acceptable.
Competition Class Any vehicle used strictly for competition.Other
Any vehicle not qualifying for any other class.