We've barely had a chance to take a breath from this year's Chisholm Trail Festival and, believe it or not, it's time to start thinking ahead to 2011.

The board's annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug 3 at 7:00pm at the Newton Activity Center (aka Rec Center), 415 N. Poplar, Newton.  Anyone interested in joining the board, or even just providing input, is invited to attend.  We welcome everyone!

Due to forcasts of continued bad weather, the festival is moving indoors.  Sunday events will now be held at the 4H livestock building, right at the corner of First and Grandview.  It isn't pretty, but it's dry!  Everything will be very fluid as we make adjustments, so please come early for events and have patience as we figure it all out today. And don't forget to bring a chair.  See you at the festival! 

The cow chip location is now known

No more clues that make you groan.

City Hall is where the cow chip was found

In front of the sign, right on the ground.

Thank you to Graber's and all who played along

At least you didn't have to sing a cow chip song.

Unpublished clues:

Saturday

When the hunt finally comes to fruition

I will then be at the end of my commission.

Making the clues is harder than thought

I'm afraid I've already said more than I ought.

Sunday

Keeping things running smoothly

Takes more than just being groovy,

Streets and trash and water and parks

None of this can just be done on a lark.

Tonight is the street dance downtown

With lots of activities, including a clown.

We invite you all down to have a good time

You'll be able to find us, it's a good sign.

At first glance the clues may not make much sense

But that is all part of the hider's defense.

Cattle and railroad gave Newton its start

But in this hunt, they won't play a big part.

Finding the cow chip could be an art

The answer certainly can't be found on a chart.

Or finding it may take lots of work

Two hundred fifty dollars will be a nice perk.

Be part of Newton's largest event and volunteer for Chisholm Trail Festival.  If you have two hours to spare and would like to help sell buttons please email Pandea at volunteer@chisholmtrailfestival.com or call 316-282-3485.  All volunteers will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift basket. 

The Chisholm Trail Festival is so much fun

With music and contests and a 5K run.

We know some hunters follow each clue

While others hope to find the cow chip out of the blue.

You may need to look low or you may need to look high

But there's no need to hire a private eye.

VIP passes can be purchased by clicking the Buy Now button to the right.  Buttons can be purchased at any CTF events or at any of the following participating locations:

A button and hunting license are required

At Graber's Ace Hardware they may be acquired.

Get your hunting license first, don't be a fool

One must be in hand while hunting, follow this rule.

To find the cow chip in it's lair

Please remember to always play fair. 

The Chisholm Trail Festival soon will begin

$250 in Newton Bucks you can win.

The cow chip hunt leads the way

With the clues starting today.

The rules, always the same

Must be followed to play this game.

The hiding spot will be on public space

You must not trespass, damage, or deface.