2024 Schedule of Events
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SATURDAY, JULY 20th
Official fair opening is on Monday at 3:00 pm.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Open Beef Show | 5:30 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
SUNDAY, JULY 21st
Official fair opening is on Monday at 3:00 pm.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Open Swine Show | 9:30 am | Livestock Show Barn |
| Open Meat Goat Show | 1:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| Open Sheep Show | 4:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
MONDAY, JULY 22nd
Gates open at 3:00 pm | Ground closing time will be announced a half-hour before.
Sponsor of the day - Claas Farmpoint
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H Dog Obedience | 8:00 am | Commercial Building |
| Mini 4-H Barnyard Olympics | 10:00 am | Livestock Show Barn |
| Barnyard Olympics | 11:00 am | Livestock Show Barn |
| 4-H & Open Dairy Goat Show | 1:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |
| 4-H & Open Pygmy Goat Show | 3:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| Flag Raising | 3:00 pm | Lower Parking Area |
| All Rides Open | 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Kids Corner |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 1 of 2) | 6:00 pm | Kids Corner |
| 375 Promotions Motorcross Racing | 6:30 pm | Grandstand |
| Official Fair Opening | 6:30 pm | Auditorium |
| Fair Queen Pageant (immediately following fair opening) | 7:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 2 of 2) | 8:00 pm | Kids Corner |
TUESDAY, JULY 23rd
Gates open at 8:00 am | Ground closing time will be announced a half-hour before.
Sponsor of the day - Berry Global
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H Rabbit Showmanship | 9:00 am | Small Animal Barn |
| 4-H Meat Goat Show | 9:00 am | Livestock Show Barn |
| 4-H Horse & Pony Show (English) | 9:00 am | Lower Horse Arena |
| Senior Citizen's Activities | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | Auditorium |
| 4-H Rabbit Show | 10:00 am | Small Animal Barn |
| All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Kid's Corner Open | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| 4-H Sheep Show | 12:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| Fun Fair Activity | 1:00 pm | Front of Activities Center |
| Open Rabbit Show | 4:00 pm | Small Animal Barn |
| All Rides Open | 4:00 - 11:00 pm | |
| 4-H Dog Agility | 6:00 pm | Dog Arena |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 1 of 2) | 6:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| 3 Bar J Rodeo | 6:30 pm | Grandstand |
| 4-H Dairy Showmanship | 7:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| Young Miss Pageant | 7:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 2 of 2) | 8:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th
Gates open at 8:00 am | Ground closing time will be announced a half-hour before.
Sponsor of the day - Custom Sign & Engineering, Inc.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H & Open Poultry Show | 8:00 am | Small Animal Barn |
| 4-H Horse & Pony Halter/Western Show | 9:00 am | Lower Horse Arena |
| 4-H & Open Dairy Show | 9:00 am | Livestock Show Barn |
| All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Kid's Corner Open | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| Fun Fair Activity | 1:00 pm | Front of Activities Building |
| 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show | 4:00 pm | Industrial Building |
| All Rides Open | 4:00 - 11:00 pm | |
| 4-H Swine Show | 6:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 1 of 2) | 6:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| Little Miss & Mister Contest | 7:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Concert | 8:00 pm | Grandstand |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 2 of 2) | 8:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
THURSDAY, JULY 25th
Gates open at 8:00 am | Ground closing time will be announced a half-hour before.
Sponsor of the day - Farm Bureau
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H Beef Show | 9:00 am | Livestock Show Barn |
| 4-H Horse & Pony Speed Show | 9:00 am | Lower Horse Arena |
| Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull Registration | 9:00 am | Industrial Building |
| All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull | 10:00 am | Industrial Building |
| Kid's Corner Open | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| Bear Hollow Wood Carving Exhibition | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Grandstand South |
| Pygmy & Dairy Goat Obstacle/Agility Course | 1:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| 4-H Scavenger Hunt | 1:00 pm | Front of Activities Building |
| Recycling - Keep it Green Educational Session | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pn | Auditorium |
| All Rides Open | 4:00 - 11:00 pm | |
| Antique Machinery Parade | 4:30 pm | Grandstand |
| Farmers Pull (including Hot Farm, Semi, & Antique) | 6:00 pm | Grandstand |
| Magic Show (Show 1 of 2) | 6:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| Tiny Tots Contest | 6:30 pm | Auditorium |
| Magic Show (Show 2 of 2) | 8:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
FRIDAY, JULY 26th
Gates open at 8:00 am | Ground closing time will be announced a half-hour before.
Sponsor of the day - Meyer Truck Equipment
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H Livestock Supreme Showmanship (Large & Small Animal) | 8:00 am | Livestock Show Barn |
| 4-H Model Airplane & Rocket Performance | 9:00 am | Field SE of Horse Pavilion |
| All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Versatility Class in Honor of Brianna Patrick | 10:00 am | Lower Horse Arena |
| Kid's Corner Open | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| Bear Hollow Wood Carving Exhibition | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Grandstand South |
| 4-H Livestock Premium Auction | 1:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| All Rides Open | 4:00 - 11:00 pm | |
| Frog Jumping Contest | 6:00 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 1 of 2) | 6:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| Pro Pulling League Professional Tractor Pull | 6:30 pm | Grandstand |
| Talent Contest (Vocal & Instrumental) | 7:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Little Farmers Pet Parade | 7:30 pm | Livestock Show Barn |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 2 of 2) | 8:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
SATURDAY, JULY 27th
Gates open at 8:00 am | Ground closing time will be announced a half-hour before.
Sponsor of the day - Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Car Show Registration | 8:00 - 10:00 am | Auditorium Parking Lot |
| 4-H Cat Show | 8:30 am | Auditorium |
| Charcuterie Competition (Pre-Registration Required) | 9:00 am | Banquet Hall |
| Garden Tractor Pull | 9:00 am | Grandstand |
| All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | |
| 4-H Horse & Pony Costume Classes & Free Fun Show | 10:00 am | Indoor Horse Arena |
| Car Show | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Auditorium Parking Lot |
| Kid's Corner Open | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| All Rides Open | 11:00 am - Close | Industrial Building |
| Talent Contest (Junior Division - Dance, Novelty, Tumbling) | 12:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Ice Cream Crank-Off (Pre-Registration Required) | 12:00 pm | Banquet Hall Porch |
| Bear Hollow Wood Carving Exhibition | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Grandstand South |
| Car Show Awards | 1:00 pm | Auditorium Parking Lot |
| 4-H Llama/Alpaca Costume & Fun Hour | 2:00 pm | Industrial Building |
| Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest | 3:00 pm | Industrial Building |
| Talent Contest (Senior Division - Dance, Novelty, Tumbling) | 3:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Foam Party | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | By Kid's Corner |
| 4-H Club Cook Out | 4:00 pm | Grassy Area Down from Industrial Building |
| 4-H Parade of Champions | 5:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Miss Golden Pageant | 6:00 pm | Auditorium |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 1 of 2) | 6:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
| Demolition Derby | 7:00 pm | Grandstand |
| Comedy Illusionist (Show 2 of 2) | 8:00 pm | Kid's Corner |
The Vanderburgh County Fair is a 509(a)(2) public charity organization.
CONTACT
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 58
Inglefield, IN 47618
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
4-H Center US 41 North
Evansville, IN 47725
SOCIAL
vanderburghfair@gmail.com
(812) 250-8658
