It's 4-H Fair Time: 2022 4-H Fair Activity Schedule

FairEntry Open registration: May 18 - June 20
Fair Activities & Schedule
You will also find showbills for Livestock shows within this section.9:00am- Cat Show
The Cat show will be held in the Exhibit Hall.
Download a copy of the 4-H Cat Showbill here.
-Rabbit Show
The Rabbit show will begin at 9:00am in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Rabbit Showbill here.
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10:00am- Horse & Pony: Fun Show
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10:30am- Round Robin Meeting
Meeting will take place in the Community Building. All showmanship winners intending on participating in Round Robin are expected to attend this meeting.
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3:00pm- Round Robin
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9:00pm-12:00am- Friday Night Fun Night
Pizza will be served at 10:30pm. Additional information will be announced closer to Fair week. Check back here for updates.
10:00am- Senior Breakfast
This event will take place in the Expo Hall. Senior tickets are complementary of the 4-H Council. Additional guests tickets are available for $10. Guest ticket money is due to the Extension Office on the Fairgrounds by end of day, Wednesday, July 13.
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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 15 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
11:59pm- Creative Writing Deadline
These submissions need to be emailed to Lesley by 11:59pm, lodmell@purdue.edu
5:00-7:00pm- Exhibit Hall Project Drop off
This will be in a drive-thru format similar to last year. Please schedule a time to drop off your projects by visiting LINK.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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9:30am- Dog Showmanship, Agility, & Obedience Shows
All Dog show activities will take place in the Show Arena.
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5:00pm- Project Judging: Projects TBA & Minis
Judging will take place in the Exhibit Hall from 5:00-6:30pm. Those wishing to have one-on-one time with the judge, visit LINK to sign up for a judging time.
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6:30pm- Photography Judging
Judging will take place in the Community Building from 6:30-7:00pm. Those wishing to have one-on-one time with the judge, visit LINK to sign up for a judging time.
8:30am- Foods, Cake Decorating, Horticulture, & Beekeeping Judging
Judging will take place at the Exhibit Hall. If you do not wish to stay for judging, project drop off will be from 8:30-9am. Those wishing to stay for one-on-one time with the judge, visit LINK to sign up for a judging time.
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2:00pm- Project Judging: TBA
Judging will take place in the Exhibit Hall from 2:00-3:00pm. If you wish to have one-on-one time with the judge, visit LINK to sign up for a judging time.
5:00am- Animal Check-in
Animal Check in will be from 5:00am-12:00pm (noon).
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2:00pm- 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 *** .
9:00am- Horse & Pony: Halter Classes, Western Pleasure Classes
The first show of the day will be Halter, followed by Western Pleasure in the Horse Arena.
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TBA- Round Robin Clinic
New this year: Those who have an interest in learning more about animal showing or the basics of Round Robin, are welcome to attend the Round Robin Clinic located in the Show Arena. Specific time and additional details will be announced at a later date. Check back here for updates.
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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
9:00am- Horse & Pony: Minis
At this time, mini 4-H members will show for exhibition in the arena.
-Dairy Females, Dairy Steers, & Minis
The show will begin at 9:00am in the Show Arena. The morning will begin with Dairy females, followed by Dairy Steers and then Minis.
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3:30pm- Market Beef Show
This show start time is tentative.
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6:00pm- Horse & Pony: Contesting
9:00am- Swine Show
The show will begin at 9:00am in the show arena.
Download the 4-H Swine Showbill here.
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4:00pm- Boer Goats, Pygmy Goats Show
Following the completion of the swine show, Boer Goats will show next in the show arena, followed by Pygmy Goat classes.
Download the 4-H Meat Goat & Pygmy Showbill here.
9:00am- Horse & Pony: English Classes
English riding classes will take place in the horse arena.
-Poultry Show
The Poultry Show will begin at 9:00am in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Poultry Showbill 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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6:00pm- Horse & Pony: Versatility
Versatility classes will be held in the horse arena.
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 here.
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The Sheep Show will begin at 4:00pm in the show arena.
Download a copy of the 4-H Sheep Showbill here.
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6:00pm- Goat Costume
Goat Costume judging will take place in the Goat Barn. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
More Details to Follow:
Check back here for information pertaining to the Robotics Challenge, date & time details.
2022 4-H Animal Early Release information can be found below. Please reference document for dates/times and requirements when deciding to take BREEDING STOCK home following show days.
Contact the Extension Office if you need to exhibit virtually, or with any questions or concerns, 812-275-4623.
View & Download the Schedule HERE.

2022 4-H Animal Early Release information and dates by species can be found at the attached document. All criteria must be followed when taking BREEDING STOCK ONLY, home following show dates/times.
4-H Animal Early Release Requirements