Schedule
Monday, June 16
9:15 a.m.
4-H Consumer Clothing & Fashion Revue Registration – Extension Office
9:30 a.m.
4-H Consumer Clothing & Fashion Revue Judging – Extension Office
3-6 p.m.
Enter and judge 4-H exhibits except Pre 4-H (Mini & Cloverbud), beekeeping, garden, floriculture, & crops – Community Building
2–6 p.m.
Open Class exhibit check-in – all non-perishables. Do not bring foods, food preservation, fruit and vegetables, plants and flowers – Family Arts Building
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
2–6 p.m.
Open Class projects due: foods, canning/freezing, vegetables, and field crops (e.g. corn, soybeans) – Family Arts Building
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
3–6 p.m.
4-H Livestock exhibitor information, auction number, barn assignments pickup – Pavilion (Livestock exhibitors: this information must be picked up at this time) 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Written Test & 4-H Rabbit Check-in – Pavilion Pre 4-H (Mini & Cloverbud) Project check-in – David Boll Theatre
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
6—8 p.m.
4-H Poultry check-in and weigh-in for all market birds – Pavilion
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
FRIENDS OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY DAY
7-11 a.m.
4-H Goat check-in—Goats will be weighed as they come off the truck. Entry ticket must be submitted for all goats by 11 a.m. Subject to change pending weather conditions.
10:00 a.m.
Lil’ Wrangler Poultry Show & 4-H Poultry Show – Pavilion
5 p.m.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FAIR
5 p.m.
Midway Opening Night – $30 Wristband
5–10 p.m.
Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
6 p.m.
Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Demonstration – Family Arts Building
7 p.m.
High Rise – 70’s – 2000’s Rock Band – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Demonstration – Building 6
7 p.m.
Columbus Cloggers – Farm Bureau Building
7 p.m.
Bigfoot Monster Truck Show sponsored by Full Throttle Motorsports – Grandstand
8 p.m.
4-H Watermelon Relay – Horse Arena
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
RE-ELECT CHRIS LANE FOR SHERIFF DAY
THIS IS ALSO MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (ANYONE WITH A MILITARY ID CAN PARK FOR FREE)
6:30-9:30 a.m.
4-H Swine check-in (Swine must be stalled by 9:30 a.m.)—Subject to change pending weather conditions
8:00 a.m.
4-H Horse & Pony Western Halter & Performance Show and Versatility Demonstration at the conclusion of the Western Show
9 a.m.
Lil’ Wranglers Goat Show & 4-H Goat Show – Pavilion; Order – Dairy, Meat (including Pygmy)—(Meat Show will begin 15 min. after dairy or no earlier than 2 p.m.
2–10 p.m.
4-H Community, Family Arts Buildings, Commercial Buildings Open
2–7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout the day – Building 6
2–8 p.m.
Midway Opens – Regular tickets until 8 p.m., then wristbands
3 p.m.
Little Miss & Mister Contest – David Boll Theatre
5–10 p.m.
Lil Hands on the Farm opens
5 p.m.
Pedal Tractor Pull – east of Farm Bureau Building. Registration from 3-5 p.m., $2 entry
6-7 p.m.
Let’s Bake a Pie Contest – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
7 p.m.
TBD – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m.
Demolition Derby, Sponsored by Toast Promotion – Grandstand
8 p.m.
Midnight Madness Midway – $25 wristbands until midnight
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
RE-ELECT MORALES FOR COUNTY COUNCIL DAY
8:00 a.m.
4-H Swine weigh-in—Purebred gilts must be declared at weigh-in
8:30 a.m.
4-H Horse & Pony English Halter & Performance Show, Contesting Show will start no earlier than 1 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Lil’ Wrangler Rabbit Show & 4-H Rabbit Show – Pavilion
2–10 p.m.
4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings Open
2–7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout the day – Building 6
3 p.m.
Midway opens – $35 wristbands
5 p.m.
Vesper Services – David Boll Theatre – next to Community Building
5 p.m.
Southern Indiana Farm Stock Pullers Association — Grandstand
5–10 p.m.
Lil’ Hands on the Farm open
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest – Farm Bureau Building (registration at 5 p.m.)
6-7 p.m.
Children’s Baking Contest – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6:30 p.m.
Southern Indiana Farm Stock Pullers Association, Farm Stock Open, Open Diesel Truck – Grandstand
7 p.m.
4-H Fashion Revue Public Showing – David Boll Theatre
MONDAY, JUNE 23
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY FARM BUREAU DAY
7-11 a.m.
4-H sheep, beef, starter calf, dairy females & dairy steer check-in – beef, starter calves, & dairy will be weighed as they come off the truck. Sheep and cattle must be stalled by 11 a.m. Check-in subject to change pending weather.
9-11 a.m.
4-H Floriculture, Beekeeping, Crops & Gardening check-in and judging – Community Building
9-11 a.m.
Open Class Flowers entries due – Family Arts Building
1 p.m.
Lil’ Wrangler Swine Show & 4-H Gilt Show — Open Carcass will follow – Livestock Pavilion
5–10 p.m.
Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
5 p.m.
Midway Opens – Dollar Day: $2 per ride
5-7 p.m.
The American Sewing Guild – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, recognition of 50 members at 6 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
Fishers of Men – Christian Contemporary – David Boll Theatre
6:30 p.m.
4-H Horse & Pony – Open Arena
7 p.m.
Three Bar J Rodeo – Grandstand
7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY REMC DAY
8:30-9:30 a.m.
4-H Market Lamb weigh-in – Livestock Barn – Entry ticket must be submitted for all sheep by 9:30 a.m. – Breeding stock must be declared at weigh-in
10 a.m.
4-H Barrow Show & Showmanship – Pavilion
1-3 p.m.
Midway closed to public; Disabled/challenged/at risk can ride for free.
5 p.m.
Community Day at the Midway – Canned Goods Night – $5 off with canned good, $30 wristbands
5–10 p.m.
Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
6 p.m.
4-H Best Dressed Rabbit & Rabbit Races – Gathering Pavilion
6-8 p.m.
Master Gardeners Demonstration – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6 p.m.
Chordlighters – David Boll Theatre
6:30 p.m.
Dress a Sheep Contest – Pavilion
6:30 p.m.
4-H Horse & Pony Master Horseman Contest
7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m.
Frog Jumping Contest – Farm Bureau Building, registration at 6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midgets – Grandstand
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS AND AG PROFESSIONALS DAY
8 a.m.
4-H Tractor Contest Registration begins (record sheet must be turned in at the time of contest)
8:30 a.m.
4-H Cat registration at 8:30 a.m. & show at 9 a.m. with Caged Critter registration & show to follow
9-11 a.m.
Open Class Flowers due – Family Arts Building
Noon-7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout the day – Building 6
1 p.m.
Lil’ Wrangler Sheep Show & 4-H Sheep Show – Pavilion
2-10 p.m.
Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
2 p.m.
Pedal Tractor Pull – East of Farm Bureau Building; registration begins at 1 p.m. $2 entry
2-8 p.m.
Public event – Family Day Activity – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
3 p.m.
Midway opens – Kids Day – $25 wristbands all day and night (no age limit)
3-4:30 p.m.
4-H Adventure Day Carnival – David Boll Theatre
6-9 p.m.
3 Beards Strummin’ Classic Rock & Country – David Boll Theatre
6:30 p.m.
Cupcake Eating Contest – Farm Bureau Building, registration 6 p.m., $3 entry
6:30 p.m.
4-H Horse & Pony Make up or Free day
7 p.m.
NTPA Tractor Pull & Farm Stock Open – Grandstand
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DAY
8:30 a.m.
Lil’ Wrangler & 4-H Dairy Show – Pavilion
12:30 p.m.
Lil’ Wrangler Beef /Starter Calf & 4-H Beef Show – Pavilion — (order – Heifer & Cow Calf, Starter Calves, Steers)
5-10 p.m.
Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
5 p.m.
Midway Opens – BOGO $30 Wristbands – Buy One Get One
6-8 p.m.
Porcelain Painting – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6:30 p.m.
4-H Horse & Pony Parent & Alumni & Horse Show, Color Guard presentation by the Indiana National Guard Mounted Ceremonial Unit
7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m.
4-H Rooster Crowing Contest – Gathering Pavilion
7 p.m.
Timothy Scott – Classic Rock – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m.
Heartland Auto Racing Tour – Hart Micro Series – Grandstand
7 p.m.
Green Timbe Music featuring Louie & Teresa Green – Farm Bureau Building 8
8 p.m.
Working Chute Contest sponsored by Bartholomew County FFA Alumni – Pavilion
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS DAY
9 a.m.
4-H Rocket Demonstration – Large Parking Lot Shelter north of Grandstand
11 a.m.
4-H Barbeque Contest – David Boll Theatre
3-4:30 p.m.
4-H Grand Champion Pictures – David Boll Theatre
5-10 p.m.
Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts, and Commercial Buildings open
5-8 p.m.
Midway Opens – Regular priced tickets until 8 p.m.
5 p.m.
4-H Parade of Champions – Livestock Pavilion
6-8 p.m.
First Book for Kids – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6:30 p.m.
Lil’ Wrangler Horse & Pony – Horse Arena
6:30 p.m.
4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Division 1: Rabbit, & Poultry – Pavilion
7 p.m.
4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Div 2: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, & Dairy Goat – Pavilion
7 p.m.
TBD – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m.
4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m.
Antique Tractor Pull – Grandstand
7:30 p.m.
Corn Hole Tournament – Farm Bureau Building, registration at 7 p.m., $2 entry
8 p.m.
Midnight Madness – $25 wristbands
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
NICKELS & DIMES ANTIQUES DAY
7:30 a.m.
Livestock Auction Buyers Breakfast – Pavilion
8:15 a.m.
4-H Livestock Sale – Pavilion
5-9 p.m.
4-H Community Building, Family Arts, and Commercial Buildings open
3-10 p.m.
Midway Opens – $35 wristbands
7 p.m.
Demolition Derby II sponsored by Toast Promotion – Grandstand
7-9 p.m.
4-H Project Release ONLY – Community Building
9 p.m.
Antique Tractors released (or on Sunday)
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Noon-2 p.m.
4-H and Family Arts Exhibit Release (This is the only time you may pick up exhibits from the Family Arts Building.)
ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE DESIGNATED TIMES. NO PROJECTS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE. ALL PROJECTS NOT COLLECTED AFTER DESIGNATED PICKUP TIMES WILL BE DISCARDED.
4-H Exhibits
MONDAY, JUNE 169:15 a.m. 4-H Consumer Clothing & Fashion Revue Registration – Extension Office9:30 a.m. 4-H Consumer Clothing & Fashion Revue Judging – Extension Office3-6 p.m. Enter and judge 4-H exhibits except Pre 4-H (Mini & Cloverbud), beekeeping, garden, floriculture, & crops –Community Building 2–6 p.m. Open Class exhibit check-in – all non-perishables. Do not bring foods, food preservation,fruit and vegetables, plants and flowers – Family Arts Building TUESDAY, JUNE 172–6 p.m. Open Class projects due: foods, canning/freezing, vegetables, and field crops (e.g. corn, soybeans) – Family Arts Building WEDNESDAY, JUNE 183–6 p.m. 4-H Livestock exhibitor information, auction number, barn assignments pickup – Pavilion(Livestock exhibitors: this information must be picked up at this time) Pre 4-H (Mini & Cloverbud) Project check-in – David Boll Theatre The 4-H Community Building and the Family Arts Building are open 5-10pm every day, as well as 2-5pm on Sat and Sun, Jun 21-22, Wed Jun 25 and 3-10pm on Sat Jun 28.
Commercial Booths
Commercial Buildings, the 4-H Community Building and the Family Arts Building are open 5-10pm every day, as well as 2-5pm on Sat and Sun, Jun 21-22, Wed Jun 25 and 3-10pm on Sat Jun 28.
To rent booth space, call 812-343-1932.
