4-H Fair Activity Schedule

It's 4-H Fair Time: 2025 4-H Fair Activity Schedule

Fair Activities & Schedule
You will also find showbills for Livestock shows within this section during Fair Week!9:00am- Boer Goats, Pygmy Goats Show
The Pygmy and Boer Goats will show will begin at 9:00am in the show arena.
Download the 4-H Meat Goat & Pygmy Showbill here during Fair Week.
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10:00am- Cat Show
The Cat show will be held in the Exhibit Hall.
Download a copy of the 4-H Cat Showbill.
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1:00pm- Tractor operator contest
Please note that the ID section will look a little different this year. You may complete it anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Thursday in the Community Building. The ID portion is timed and should take no more than 20 minutes to complete.
A reminder that the driving portion will begin at 1:00 PM at the track.
A big thank you to Hutson Inc. of Newberry, IN, who generously donated this year’s equipment! We encourage members to write a thank-you note ahead of time to send to our donors. We will also have a few cards available at the event if you’d prefer to write one there.
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4:00pm- small animal round robin meeting
- Large Animal Round Robin Meeting
Meetings will take place at the Community Building. All showmanship winners intending on participating in Round Robin are expected to attend this meeting.
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6:00pm- Goat Costume
Goat Costume judging will take place in the Show Arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
- Horse & Pony: versatility
Versatility classes will be held in the horse arena.
9:00am- Small Animal round robin
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10:00am- Horse & Pony: Fun Show
The Hors & Pony Fun show will take place in the horse arena.
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4:00pm- Large Animal Round Robin
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10:00PM- Friday Night Fun Night
10:00am- Senior Brunch
This event will take place in the Expo Hall. Senior tickets are complementary of the 4-H Council. Additional guests tickets are available for $15.
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TBD- Parade of Champions
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2:00pm- Livestock Auction
2:00pm- Exhibit Hall Project Pick-up
Those project that are not picked up on Friday, July 11 at 9pm can be picked up between 2:00-4:00pm on this day. If special arrangements are needed for project pick up, please contact the Extension Office prior to this day. State Fair projects that do not need changes can be left at the Exhibit Hall.
Completed: Fair Activities & Schedule
Information below is reference for 4-H events that have been completed for the 2025 fair.
9:00Am- Horse & Pony: Western Pleasure
Western Pleasure classes will be held in the horse arena. Download a copy of the showbill here.
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10:00am- poultry Show
The Poultry show will start off the day at 10:00am in the show arena.
Download the 4-H Poultry Showbill here during fair week.
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5:00pm- Beef Show
The beef show will take place in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Beef Showbill here during fair week.
9:00am- Swine Show
The show will begin at 9:00am in the show arena.
Download the 4-H Swine Showbill here during Fair Week.
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4:00pm- Sheep Show
The Sheep Show will begin at 4:00pm in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Sheep Showbill here during fair week.
9:00am- Dairy Females
The show will begin at 9:00am in the Show Arena.
Find the 4-H Dairy Females Show Bill here during Fair Week.
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1:00Pm- Market Beef Show
This show start time is 1:00pm in the show arena.
Find the 4-H Market Beef Show bill here during fair week.
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4:30Pm- Dairy Minis & steers
The show will begin at 4:30pm in the Show Arena.
Find the Dairy Beef show bill here during fair week.
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6:30pm- Horse & Pony: Minis
Mini 4-H members will show for exhibition in the arena. Download a copy of the showbill here.
- Horse & Pony: Freestyle Reining & Costume
9:00am- Dairy Goat Show
The Dairy Goat Show will begin at 9:00am in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Dairy Goat Showbill during fair week.
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1:00pM- Horse & Pony: English Show
Find a copy of the Showbill here during fair week.
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4:00pm- Exhibit Hall, Scholarship, & Senior Awards Ceremony
We encourage you to attend the Awards Ceremony that will take place-at the Park tent sponsored by Lawrence County Farm Bureau. Senior, Scholarship, Outstanding 4-Her, Volunteer, Exhibit Hall, and more, Awards will be given at this time.
*Exhibit Hall Grand Opening to follow
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5:00pm- Rabbit SHow
The Rabbit show will begin at 5:00pm in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Rabbit Showbill here during fair week.
-Horse & Pony: Contesting
Download a copy of the 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting Showbill here during fair week.
6:00-11:00am- Animal Check-in
NEW TIMES Animal Check in will be from 6:00am-11:00am.
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10:00am- Dog Showmanship & Obedience
All Dog show activities will take place in the Show Arena. Dog Show Bill
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4:00pm- Public Fashion Revue
This event will take place in the Expo Hall. Those wishing to participate will need to be at the Expo Hall no later than 2:30pm.
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4:00PM- Exhibit Hall Awards
Please gather under the park tent, that was graciously donated by Lawrence County Farm Bureau, as we celebrate Lawrence County youth on their acheivements and honors. *Exhibit Hall Grand Opening to follow.
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6:00Pm- Horse & Pony: Halter Classes & Showmanship
The first show of the day will be Halter in the Horse Arena. Showbill Copy
9:00am- Foods Judging
Judging will take place in the Community Building Basement.
- Cake & Cupcake Decorating
Judging will take place in the Exhibit Hall.
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10:00am- Horticulture, Beekeeping, Floriculture Judging
This judging set will take place at the Exhibit Hall.
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6:00Pm- Dog Agility
All Dog show activities will take place in the Show Arena. Download a copy of the showbill here.
9:00am- Sewing, Fashion Revue, Public Speaking, & Demonstrations Judging
Judging will take place at the Expo Hall. Minis' participation is optional. If you do not wish to stay for judging, projects may be dropped off between 8:30-9:00am.
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5:30pm- Project Judging & Minis
Judging will take place in the Exhibit Hall. This includes photography judging.
Until 6pm- Early Project Drop-off (Optional)
If your family will be traveling the week of July 4, 4-H projects may be dropped off at the Exension Office until 6pm on this date. This is only for those who will not be able to attend the July 1st & 3rd project judging dates and times.
4:30pm- Creative Writing Deadline
These submissions need to be emailed to Lesley by 4:30pm, lodmell@purdue.edu
More Details to Follow:
Contact the Extension Office with any questions or concerns, 812-275-4623.
View & Download the Schedule HERE.