Once again, the 25-pound accuracy pitch and the one-toss distance events for the Harry S. Truman Manure Pitch Off will both be held on Saturday, in the new Harry S. Truman Games Area (HST on the Fair map, near Composting and Recycling and the road), with the distance toss in the morning and the accuracy pitch in the afternoon.

The events will feature a mixed competition with three age classes: 12 and under; 13 to 17; and 18 and over. Contestants in each class will receive ribbons for first, second or third place. The first place winner in each class will also receive a T-shirt.

Both contests are limited to 12 contestants per class and are. Sign up for the distance toss at 9:30 a.m. and for the 25-pound accuracy pitch is 1:30 p.m.

The Annual Common Ground Country Fair Open Horseshoe Pitch Off will take place on Sunday in the new Harry S. Truman Games Area (HST on the Fair map, near Composting and Recycling and the road) at 10:00 a.m. This event is limited to 16 contestants over 18 years old. Ribbons will be awarded for the first four places, and the overall winner will receive a T-shirt.

Take your pick, shoes or sh-manure, but sign up and take part in this year's Pitch Offs.

--Mike Tansey