The Dearborn County Fair Committee and 4-H Board of Directors would like to invite everyone to the County Fair this year. We are happy to see you come back to the Fair! We have the “The Ohio Carnival Company” bring a midway full of the traditional carnival rides everyone will enjoy!

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, June 17, 2023

8:00 AM -- 4-H Horse Show (Horse Ring)
9-11:30 AM -- Judging of 4-H Projects, Clover Buds, and Open class entries (Agner Hall)
11:30 AM -- Rabbit Ambassador Written test and Breed ID (Fair office meeting room)
Noon -- Closed Judging of 4-H Projects, Clover Buds, and Open Entries (Agner Hall)

Sunday, June 18, 2023

8:00 AM - Noon -- Small Animal Entry (Rabbit & Poultry) (Rabbit/Poultry Barn)
8:00 AM - Noon -- Large Animal Check-in (visual inspection must be made) (Livestock Barn)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM -- Livestock Record Book Check & Complete Auction Form (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
6:00 PM -- Dog Show set-up (Agner Hall)

Monday, June 19, 2023

8:00 AM -- 4-H Poultry Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
9:00 AM -- 4-H Dog Show (Agner Hall)
2:00 PM -- Youth Livestock Judging Contest (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
5:00 PM -- Opening Ceremony with 4-H Tenure member recognition (Haag Ford Stage)
5-10:00 PM -- Midway Open – “Ohio Carnival Company”
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM -- Petting Zoo, McKay Family Farm Exotic Animal Show (Back of Midway)
6-10:00 PM -- Agner Hall – 4-H, Scouts, Exhibit Hall Open
6:30 PM -- 4-H Royalty Crowning (Haag Ford Stage)
6:30 PM -- Flower Bud Vase Arrangements Class by Master Gardeners (Agner Hall)
7-8:00 PM -- Cooking Demonstration (Agner Hall)
7:30 PM-9:00 PM -- Family Game Night (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
7:30 PM -- Muddy Hog (By Rabbit/Poultry Barn)

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

8:00 AM -- 4-H Rabbit Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
10 AM-10 PM -- Agner Hall – 4-H, Scouts, Exhibit Hall Open
2:00 PM -- Tractor Display Set-up (Front Entrance)
4:00 PM -- Demo & Public Speaking Contest/Read Creative Writing Stage (Ford Haag Stage)
5-10:00 PM -- Midway Open - “Ohio Carnival Company”
5:00 PM -- 4-H Public Fashion Revue (Haag Ford Stage)
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM -- Petting Zoo, McKay Family Farm Exotic Animal Show (Back of Midway)
5:30-8:30 PM -- Magic Dan (Haag Ford Stage)
5-10:00 PM -- Tractor Display (Front Entrance)
6-8:00 PM -- Community Service Sewing/Quilting Project (Agner Hall)
6:00 PM -- Magic Show – Magic Dan (Haag Ford Stage)
6:30 PM -- Pedal Tractor Pull (Front Entrance)
7-8:00 PM -- Cooking Demonstration (Agner Hall)
7:00 PM -- 4-H Swine Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
7:30 PM -- Magic Show – Magic Dan (Haag Ford Stage)

Wednesday, June 21, 2022

9:00 AM -- Pygmy Fiber Class & Dairy Goat Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
10 AM-10 PM -- Agner Hall – 4-H, Scouts, Exhibit Hall Open
9-10:55 AM -- Flower Show Entry (Agner Hall)
11:00 AM -- Flower Judging (Agner Hall)
1:30 PM -- Beef Fitting Contest (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
3:00 PM -- Boer Does & Market Kid Goat Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
3:30-5:30 PM -- Bake-off Peach Contest & Pies for Prizes Entries (Agner Hall)
4:00 PM -- Little Miss & Mister Contest Interview (Haag Ford Stage)
5-10:00 PM -- Midway Open - “Ohio Carnival Company”
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM -- Petting Zoo, McKay Family Farm Exotic Animal Show (Back of Midway)
5:30 - 7:00 PM -- St. Elizabeth Healthcare Baby Show Registration (Midway booth)
6:00 - 7:00 PM -- Little Miss & Mister Public Contest (Haag Ford Stage)
6:00 PM -- Bake-off Peach Contest & Pies for Prizes Judging (Agner Hall)
6:30 PM -- Hydroponic Gardening Workshop (Agner Hall)
7:00 PM -- 4-H Sheep Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
7:00 PM -- St. Elizabeth Healthcare Baby Show (Haag Ford Stage)
8:30 PM -- Bake-off -Apple Contest & Pies for Prizes Auction (Agner Hall)

Thursday, June 22, 2023

9:00 AM -- Small Animal Supreme Showmanship Contest (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
10 AM-10 PM -- Agner Hall – 4-H, Scouts, Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 AM -- 4-H Pocket Pet Show (Agner Hall)
Immediately after 4-H Cat Show (Agner Hall)
Noon -- Alpaca/Lama Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
3:00 PM -- Dairy Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
5-10:00 PM -- Midway Open - “Ohio Carnival Company”
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM -- Petting Zoo, McKay Family Farm Exotic Animal Show (Back of Midway)
5:00 PM -- 4-H Beef Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
Immediately after 4-H Market Beef Show (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
6-8:00 PM -- Community Service Sewing/Quilting Project (Agner Hall)
7-8:00 PM -- Cooking Demonstration (Agner Hall)
7:00 – 9:00 PM -- Karaoke Contest (Haag Ford Stage)
7:30 PM -- Community Dunk Tank (Near Agner Hall)
9:00 PM -- Movie Night (Behind Rabbit Barn) - Start at Dusk

Friday, June 23, 2023

9:00 AM -- Clover Bud Clinic (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
10 AM - 7:00 PM -- Agner Hall – 4-H, Scouts, Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 AM -- Large Animal Supreme Showmanship Contest (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
3:30-6:30 PM -- Pork Chop Dinner (Agner Hall)
4-11:00 PM -- Midway Open - “Ohio Carnival Company”
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM -- Petting Zoo, McKay Family Farm Exotic Animal Show (Back of Midway)
5:00-9:00 PM -- Touch-A-Truck (Front Entrance)
6:30 PM -- Kiwanis 4-H Livestock Sale (Miss Ellie Show Arena)
7:00 PM -- Agner Hall – 4-H, Scouts, Exhibit Hall Closed to Public
8:00-10:00 PM -- Exhibit Hall Project Release (Agner Hall)
11:00 PM -- Livestock Release Immediately Following Auction (Livestock Barn & Rabbit Barn)

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Before 9:00 AM, All Livestock Must Be Released (Livestock Barn & Rabbit Barn)
10:00 AM – until complete Clean-up (all members and parents)
12-1:00 PM -- 4-H Lunch/Awards Program (Agner Hall)
6:00 – 8:00 PM -- Gates Open for Public (Rodeo)
7:00 PM -- Dearborn County World Championship Rodeo
8:00 PM -- Gates Closed for Public (Rodeo)

Sunday, June 25, 2023

8 am – till complete Clean-up (all members and parents)

Fair Dates: June 19 - 23, 2023

Venue: Dearborn County Fairgrounds, 351 East Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Admission Prices:

Monday to Friday -- Free

Midway Rides – Additional Cost of $10.00 for unlimited rides (must have armband to ride)

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