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!
Information Below pertains to the 2024 Fair. Only for reference.
9:00am- Dairy Steers, & Minis
The show will begin at 9:00am in the Show Arena.
Find the Dairy Beef show bill here.
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4:00pm- Beef Show
The beef show will take place in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Beef Showbill here.
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6:30pm-Horse & Pony: Contesting
Download a copy of the 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting Showbill here.
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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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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2:30pm- Sheep Show
The Sheep Show will begin at 2:30pm in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Sheep Showbill here.
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4:00pm- small animal round robin meeting
Additional information will be added when available.
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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- Round Robin Meeting
Meeting will take place at the Community Building. All showmanship winners intending on participating in Round Robin are expected to attend this meeting.
- Horse & Pony: Fun Show
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4:00pm- Round Robin
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 $12
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2:00pm- Livestock Auction
9:00pm- Exhibit Hall Project Pick-up
2:00pm- Exhibit Hall Project Pick-up
Those project that are not picked up on Friday, July 12 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
9:00am- Market Beef Show
This show start time is 9:00am in the show arena.
Find the 4-H Market Beef Show bill here.
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11:00am- poultry Show
Following the completion of the Market Beef show, Poultry will show next in the show arena.
Download the 4-H Poultry Showbill here.
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POstponed to Thursday, July 11 at 2:30pm- Sheep Show
The Sheep Show will begin at 2:30pm in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Sheep Showbill here.
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Postponed to Wednesday, July 10 starting at 6:30pm-
Horse & Pony: Contesting
Download a copy of the 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting Showbill here.
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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3:00pm- Horse & Pony: Minis
Mini 4-H members will show for exhibition in the arena. Download a copy of the showbill here.
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3:00pM- Horse & Pony: English Show
Find a copy of the Showbill here.
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4:00pm- Boer Goats, Pygmy Goats Show
The Pygmy and Boer Goats will show will begin at 4:00pm in the show arena.
Download the 4-H Meat Goat & Pygmy Showbill here during Fair Week.
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6:30Pm- Horse & Pony: Freestyle Reining & Costume
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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10:00Am- 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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4:00pm- Rabbit SHow
The Rabbit show will begin at 4:00pm in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Rabbit Showbill here during fair week.
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5:00pm- Exhibit Hall, Scholarship, & Senior Awards Ceremony
We encourage you to attend the Awards Ceremony that will take place under the park tent. Senior, Scholarship, Outstanding 4-Her, Volunteer, Exhibit Hall, and more, Awards will be given at this time.
*Exhibit Hall Grand Opening to follow
5:00am- Animal Check-in
Animal Check in will be from 5:00am-12:00pm (noon).
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10:00am- Dog Agility
All Dog show activities will take place in the Show Arena. Download a copy of the showbill here.
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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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6:00Pm- Horse & Pony: Halter Classes & Showmanship
The first show of the day will be Halter in the Horse Arena. Download a copy of the showbill here.
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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10:00am- Dog Showmanship & Obedience
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 Expo Hall.
4:30pm- Creative Writing Deadline
These submissions need to be emailed to Lesley by 4:30pm, lodmell@purdue.edu
More Details to Follow:
Check back here for information pertaining to the Robotics Challenge: location TBD
Tractor Driving Contest: TBA
Contact the Extension Office if you need to exhibit virtually, or with any questions or concerns, 812-275-4623.
View & Download the Schedule HERE WHEN AVAILABLE.