Workinghardatthe16thannual Danny Theel Memorial Team Penning and Ranch Sorting in Embarrass last weekend was June Burrows. Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the ribbon cutting that officially opened the Timber Hall. The Embarrass Fair officially gets underway at 2 p.m.The Mutton Busting Competition is tonight at 5 p.m. followed by the Little MissEmbarrassRegionQueen Coronation with live music by Honky Tonks & Hangovers at 7 p.m. featuring Willy Martin. Events on Saturday include a softball tournament, the Flying Finn 5K, the Mud Run at 12:30 p.m.a magic show at 3 p.m.and live music by Swamp Donkey at 7 p.m. On Sunday there will be the classic car and truck show, the Demolition Derby at 12:30 p.m. and the parade wraps things up at 4 p.m.Photo by Barney Chamberlin.
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