By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

The First Big Creek Crossing Farm Show is set for this weekend, bringing a large contingent of vendors and just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Fort Hays State University Rodeo.

“We’ve really been analyzing who are demographic is and who our customers are, and we know farming is a huge economic factor for our customers,” said Katie Dorzweiler, BCC property manager.

With farming being the crux of the show, many of the over 20 vendors are directly related to the industry, but others will cater to the farming lifestyle and families.

Children will also have the opportunity to interact with members of the FHSU rodeo team as they give demonstrations, hosting a meet-and-greet and horse-and-buggy rides.

There will also be a kiss-the-pig contest during the show.

With this being the first show, Dorzweiler hopes to grow in future years to “make it as big as other farm and ranch shows that people are familiar with.”

During the weekend, customers will also will have the opportunity to win tickets to the popular Country Stampede.

Customers can take any receipt from the shopping center after adding their name and phone number and enter the drawing by putting the receipt in a bin in the center court.

At noon June 1, three winners will announced.

The top prize is a three-day super party pit pass.

“It allows them to get right up to the front of the stage for all three days,” said James Younger, BCC marketing manager.

Second prize will include pit passes for Tim McGraw and third prize are tickets for the Thursday show including Dierks Bentley.

“I really wanted to reward my shoppers and give them an experience,” Younger said.

For more on the show click here.