Schedule of Events:

Saturday, July 22, 2023 -- Hometown Hero Day

8:00 AM 4-H Dog Club Obedience Judging (Levels 2B - Advanced) @ 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.
8:00 AM 4-H Poultry Commercial Show @ 4-H Poultry Barn
8:00 AM Gates Open @ Fairgrounds
8:30 AM Cornhole Contest: Check-In @ Horseshoe Courts
9:00 AM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center opens @ ECCC
9:00 AM Horticulture Exhibits Open @ Ag Hall
9:00 AM Antique Tractor / Machinery Display @ Gate G
9:00 AM Cornhole Contest @ Horseshoe Courts
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Home & Family Arts Building @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Hometown Hero Day: Salute to our Veterans, Military and First Responders @ Heritage Park
9:00 PM Veterans Program & Presentation of Colors @ Heritage Park Stage
9:00 AM Judging begins for Open ARBA Youth Show @ 4-H Rabbit Barn
9:00 AM Miniature Horses on Display @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Story Walk @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
9:20 AM Veterans Pinning @ Heritage Park Stage
9:30 AM Open Class: Bill George Memorial Heifer & Market. Animals @ Beef/Dairy Arena
10:00 AM 4-H Fair Museum Open @ Fair Museum
10:00 AM Quilt of Valor Presentation @ Heritage Park Stage
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course @ Youth Ag Center
11:00 AM Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open @ Bldgs A, E, F
11:00 AM Harness Racing featuring the 3 year Old Classic Pace XXXII...Grandstands
11:00 AM 38th Army Band @ Heritage Park Stage
11:00 AM Open Class Sheep Show @ 4-H Lamb Barn
11:30 AM Fresh Salsa Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation @ Midway
12:00 PM Fresh Salsa Contest: Judging @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM First Responders Program & Presentation of Colors @ Heritage Park Stage
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
12:30 PM Cornhole Contest: Check-In @ Horseshoe Courts
1:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
1:00 PM Cornhole Contest @ Horseshoe Courts
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Hometown Hero Day: Demonstrations & Hands on Activities @ Heritage Park
1:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
1:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 150th Celebration: Old Time Farmstead Demonstrations @ Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 4-H Project Demonstration @ ECCC
2:00 PM 4-H Saddle Club Jumping @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:30 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Ingrounds Parade @ Fairgrounds
4:00 PM 4-H Saddle Club Dressage @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstartions @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
4:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
4:30 PM Dairy Delicious: Check In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
5:00 PM 150th Celebration Ceremony @ Heritage Park Stage
5:00 PM 4-H Saddle Club Drill Team Performance @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
5:00 PM Dairy Delicious: Judging @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
5:30 PM Draft Horse Team Hitched @ Draft Horse Barn
6:00 PM 4-H Saddle Club Gymkana Classes @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
6:30 PM Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on Track @ Track
7:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
8:00 PM AEROFORCE: Tribute to Aerosmith @ Heritage Park Stage
8:00 PM Monster Trucks @ Grandstands
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
9:45 PM Drone Show @ Infield

Sunday, July 23, 2023 -- Free Admission Day

8:00 AM Catholic Mass: St. Thomas of Elkhart @ Heritage Park Stage
8:00 AM Gates Open - Family Day Free Gate Admission All Day @ Fairgrounds
9:00 AM Antique Tractor / Machinery Display (Closes at 9 pm) @ Gate G
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum (Closes at 9 pm) @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Miniature Horses on Display (Closes at 9 pm) @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center (Closes at 9 pm) @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Story Walk (Closes at 9 pm) @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm (Closes at 9 pm) @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course (Ends at 8 pm @ Youth Ag Center
10:30 AM Protestant Worship: Harvest Community Church @ Heritage Park Stage
10:30 AM Youth Fun Run: Check In (Ends at 11:00 am) @ Corporate Picnic Tent
11:00 AM Road Run: Check-In (Ends at 12:30 pm) @ Corporate Picnic Tent
11:30 AM Youth Fun Run @ Track Area
12:00 PM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center Opens @ ECCC
12:00 PM Horticulture Exhibits Open (Closes at 9 pm) @ Ag Hall
12:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation (Closes at 11 pm) @ Midway
12:00 PM Commercial Exhibit Bldgs Open (Closes at 10 pm) @ Bldg A, E, F
12:00 PM Scavenger Hunt for Ice Cream (Ends at 2 pm) @ 4-H Livestock Barns
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
1:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demos (Ends at 3 pm) @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Home & Family Arts Opens (Closes at 9 pm) @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
1:20 PM Parade 5,000 Road Run @ Rogers Park/Starting Line
1:30 PM Parade 5,000 Road Run - Finish Line @ Grandstands
1:30 PM Parade steps off from Linway Plaza @ Downtown Goshen
2:00 PM 4 The Light Quartet @ Heritage Park Stage
2:00 PM 4-H Goat Showmanship @ Sheep/Swine Arena
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:15 PM Parade passes Grandstands @ Grandstands
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
3:00 PM Educational Demonstration about Sheep Shearing @ 4-H Lamb Barn
3:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
3:00 PM Marcus & Marketo @ Heritage Park Stage
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Cast Iron Skillet Toss @ Youth Ag Center
4:00 PM 4-H Fair Museum Opens (Closes 7 pm) @ Fair Museum
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demos (Ends at 6 pm) @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
4:15 PM 4-H 10-Year Member Recognition Awards @ Grandstands
5:00 PM 4 The Light Quartet @ Heritage Park Stage
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
5:00 PM Youth Fellowship& Praise Night @ Track
6:00 PM 4-H Saddle Club Contesting - Barrels, Keyhole @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
6:00 PM Marcus & Marketo @ Heritage Park Stage
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
7:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
7:30 PM Elkhart County 4-H Communications Contest @ Heritage Park Stage
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
8:00 PM Skillet @ Grandstands
9:45 PM Drone Show @ Infield

Monday, July 24, 2023 -- Disabilities & Special Groups Day

8:00 AM 4-H ATV Rodeo @ Grandstands
8:00 AM 4-H Goat Judging @ Sheep/Swine Arena
8:00 AM Disabilities & Special Groups Day: Exhibit Booths @ Heritage Park
8:00 AM Gates Open @ Fairgrounds
9:00 AM 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf Showmanship @ Beef/Dairy Arena
9:00 AM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center Open @ ECCC
9:00 AM 4-H Saddle Club English Halter & Performance @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
9:00 AM Horticulture Exhibits Open @ Ag Hall
9:00 AM Antique Tractor / Machinery Display @ Gate G
9:00 AM Book Bus (Closes at 5 pm) @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Disabilities & Special Groups Day Activities @ Heritage Park
9:00 AM Top Notch Service Dogs Demonstration @ Heritage Park Stage
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Home & Family Arts Building Opens @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Miniature Horses on Display @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Story Walk @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
10:00 AM 4-H Cat Show Showmenship @ 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.
10:00 AM 4-H Fair Museum Opens @ Fair Museum
10:00 AM Disabilities & Special Groups Day: Sensory Friendly Rides @ Midway
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course @ Youth Ag Center
11:00 AM Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open @ Bldgs. A, E, F
11:30 AM Fastest Fingers Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM 4-H Dairy Cattle Clipping Contest (Senior Division) @ 4-H Dairy Barn
12:00 PM Fastest Fingers Contest @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
1:00 PM 4-H Beef Judging Heifers - Market Animals @ Beef/Dairy Arena
1:00 PM 4-H Dairy Cattle Clipping Contest (Junior Division) @ 4-H Dairy Barn
1:00 PM Carnival Rides Wristband Day @ Midway
1:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation @ Midway
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Juggler Yoder @ Heritage Park Stage
1:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
1:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 150th Celebration: Old Time Farmstead Demonstrations..Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 4-H Project Demonstration @ ECCC
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:30 PM 4-H Poultry Angry Birds-Style Fly-Off @ 4-H Poultry Barn
2:30 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
3:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship @ 4-H Rabbit Barn
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Ingrounds Parade @ Fairgrounds
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
4:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
5:30 PM Draft Horse Team Hitched @ Draft Horse Barn
6:00 PM 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @ Basketball Courts
6:00 PM 4-H Saddle Club Contesting - Poles & Stake Race @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Year of the Broccoli Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
6:30 PM Horseshoe Pitching Contest @ Horseshoe Courts
6:30 PM Year of the Broccoli Contest Judging @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
7:00 PM Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on Track @ Track
7:00 PM Moogician Show @ Farmstead Barn
7:00 PM Princess Party @ Heritage Park Stage
8:00 PM Carly Pearce @ Grandstands
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 -- Senior Citizens’ Day
Senior Citizens (age 62 and older) admitted free until 3:00pm!

7:30 AM 4-H Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep Show @ Sheep/Swine Arena
8:00 AM Gates Open @ Fairgrounds
8:30 AM 4-H Dairy Judging @ Beef/Dairy Arena
8:30 AM Senior Citizens’ Day: Check-In @ Heritage Park
9:00 AM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center Opens @ ECCC
9:00 AM 4-H Saddle Club - Western Showmanship & Halter @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
9:00 AM Horticulture Exhibits Open @ Ag Hall
9:00 AM Antique Tractor / Machinery Display @ Gate G
9:00 AM Book Bus @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Home & Family Arts Bldg. Opens @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Miniature Horses on Display @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Senior Citizen Cookie Baking Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Senior Citizens’ Day: Welcome Program @ Heritage Park Stage
9:00 AM Story Walk @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
10:00 AM 4-H Fair Museum Opens @ Fair Museum
10:00 AM Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open @ Bldgs. A, E, F
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course @ Youth Ag Ed Tent
10:00 AM Rooster Crowing & Chicken Imitation Contests @ 4-H Poultry Barn
10:00 AM Senior Citizens’ Day: Matt Walch @ Heritage Park Stage
10:30 AM Senior Citizens’ Day: Senior Citizen Talent Showcase Check-In @ Park Sail
11:00 AM Harness Racing featuring The Maple City Trot @ Grandstands
11:00 AM Apple Peeling Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
11:00 AM Senior Citizens’ Day: Senior Citizen Talent Showcase @ Heritage Park Stage
11:15 AM Apple Peeling Contest @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
11:30 AM Senior Citizen Cookie Baking Contest: Judging...Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
1:30 PM Shuffleboard: Check-In @ Activities Pad
2:00 PM 150th Celebration: Old Time Farmstead Demonstrations @ Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 4-H Project Demonstration @ ECCC
2:00 PM Shuffleboard @ Activities Pad
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:30 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
3:00 PM 4-H Poultry Costume Contest @ 4-H Poultry Barn
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
3:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation @ Midway
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Ingrounds Parade @ Fairgrounds
4:00 PM 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf Judging @ Beef/Dairy Arena
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
5:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Club Illustrated Talk - Contest & Action Demo @ 4-H Rabbit Barn
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
5:30 PM 8 & 9 Year 4-Hers, 4-H Citizenship, Kroger Culinary & 4-H Leadership Awards @ Heritage Park Stage
5:30 PM Draft Horse Team Hitched @ Draft Horse Barn
6:00 PM 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @ Basketball Courts
6:00 PM 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - Senior B Class (2nd yr & up) grades 9-12 @ 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.
6:00 PM 4-H Saddle Club - Flags, Down & Back, Speed & Action @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
6:30 PM Horseshoe Pitching Contest @ Horseshoe Courts
6:30 PM Youth Talent Contest: Junior Competition Check-In @ Activities Pad
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
7:00 PM Commercial Exhibit Awards @ Grandstands
7:00 PM Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on Track @ Track
7:00 PM Youth Talent Contest: Junior Competition @ Heritage Park Stage
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
8:00 PM Tyler Hubbard @ Grandstands

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 -- Kids’ Day

8:00 AM 4-H Swine Judging (Market Barrows) @ Sheep/Swine Arena
8:00 AM Gates Open @ Fairgrounds
8:00 AM Kids’ Day @ Fairgrounds
9:00 AM 4-H Cutest Rabbit Photo Contest Voting @ 4-H Rabbit Barn
9:00 AM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center Opens @ ECCC
9:00 AM 4-H Rabbit Show @ 4-H Rabbit Barn
9:00 AM 4-H Saddle Club Western Performance Judging @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
9:00 AM Horticulture Exhibits Open @ Ag Hall
9:00 AM Antique Tractors/ Machinery Display @ Gate G
9:00 AM Book Bus @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Home & Family Arts Bldg. Opens @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Kids’ Day: Kiddieland Carnival Rides in Operation for Kids’ Day @ Midway
9:00 AM Miniature Horses on Display @ Farm stead Barn
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Story Walk @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
10:00 AM 4-H Fair Museum Opens @ Fair Museum
10:00 AM 4-H Poultry Egg Cook Off - 4-H/Open Class @ 4-H Poultry Barn
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course @ Youth Ag Center
11:00 AM Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open @ Bldgs. A, E, F
11:00 AM Milk a Goat @ 4-H Goat Barn
11:30 AM Corn Meal Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM Corn Meal Contest: Judging @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
1:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation @ Midway
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Kids’ Day: All Rides only 1 ticket each @ Midway
1:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
2:00 PM 150th Celebration: Old Time Farmstead Demonstrations @ Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 4-H Goat Agility Judging @ Beef/Dairy Arena
2:00 PM 4-H Project Demonstration @ ECCC
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:30 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
4:00 PM “Wearable Technology” Free Educational Program @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Ingrounds Parade @ Fairgrounds
4:00 PM 4-H Lamb Judging Contest / Shepherds Quiz @ 4-H Lamb Barn
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
4:30 PM 4-H / Open Class Poultry Chicken BBQ @ 4-H Poultry Barn
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
5:30 PM 4-H Achievement, Farm Bureau Tenure, 4-H “I Dare You” & Horizon Awards @ Heritage Park Stage
6:00 PM 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @ Basketball Courts
6:00 PM 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - Junior B & Intermediate B @ 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.
6:00 PM 4-H Goat Costume Class Judging @ Beef/Dairy Arena
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Tractor Pull Session 1 @ Grandstands
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
6:30 PM Horseshoe Pitching Contest @ Horseshoe Courts
6:30 PM Youth Talent Contest: Senior Competition Check-In @ Park Sail
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
7:00 PM Youth Talent Contest: Senior Competition @ Heritage Park Stage
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center

Kids’ Day Schedule:
Super Special Kiddieland Wristband for only $15 per person and valid for Kiddieland Rides Only from 9am until 1pm. All rides only 1 ticket each from 1pm until 11pm. Individual tickets priced at $1.50 each all day long.

8:30 AM Kids’ Day: Frog Jump Check-In @ Activities Pad
9:00 AM Kids’ Day: Anthem “Path to Health” Treasure Hunt @ Heritage Park
9:00 AM Kids’ Day: Frog Jump @ Activities Pad
9:00 AM Kids’ Day: Kem Krest 4-H Scavenger Hunt @ Heritage Park
9:00 AM Kids’ Day: Registration open for Kem Krest Kids’ Day Events @ Heritage Park
9:30 AM Kids’ Day: Ride on Big Bouncy Ball Race @ Park Sail
10:15 AM Kids’ Day: Giant Inflatable Wheel Race @ Park Sail
11:00 AM Kids’ Day: Rope-the-Cow Ring Toss @ Park Sail
11:30 AM Kids’ Day: Epic Dance Studio’s Performance @ Heritage Park Stage
12:00 PM Kids’ Day: Treasure Hunt, Lincoln Ave. Bicycles and Scooters Drawing @ Heritage Park Stage
12:15 PM Kids’ Day: 4-H Performing Arts Winners Performance @ Heritage Park Stage
12:40 PM Kids’ Day: Potato Sack Race @ Park Sail
1:00 PM Kids’ Day Soaker Ball Toss @ Park Sail
1:30 PM Kids’ Day: Egg Spoon Race @ Park Sail
1:45 PM Kids’ Day: Watermelon Roll @ Park Sail
2:15 PM Kids’ Day: Dance Party with DJ Sticky Boots @ Heritage Park Stage
2:30 PM Kids’ Day: 4-H Scavenger Hunt Prize Drawing @ Heritage Park Stage
2:30 PM Kids’ Day: Treasure Hunt, Lincoln Ave. Scooters and Razor Scooters Drawing @ Heritage Park Stage
2:45 PM Kids’ Day: Star Martial Arts Open Class Demonstration @ Heritage Park Stage
3:15 PM Kids’ Day: Meet and Greet with Area Queens @ Heritage Park Stage

Thursday, July 27, 2023

8:00 AM Gates Open @ Fairgrounds
8:00 AM Tractor Pull Session 2: 8am Farm Stock Tractors | 11am PPL Tractor Pulls @ Grandstands
9:00 AM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center Opens @ ECCC
9:00 AM 4-H Saddle Club Trail Class @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
9:00 AM Horticulture Exhibits Open @ Ag Hall
9:00 AM Antique Tractors / Machinery Display @ Gate G
9:00 AM Book Bus @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Home & Family Arts Bldg. Opens @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Miniature Horses on Display @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Open Class Swine Gilt Judging @ Sheep/Swine Arena
9:00 AM Pedal Car Racing Check-In (Ages 3-12) @ Basketball Courts
9:00 AM Story Walk @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
10:00 AM 4-H Fair Museum Opens @ Fair Musuem
10:00 AM 4-H Lamb Costume Contest @ 4-H Lamb Barn
10:00 AM Fiber Art Demonstration @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
10:00 AM Pedal Car Racing (Ages 3-12) @ Basketball Courts
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course @ Youth Ag Center
11:00 AM Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open @ Bldgs. A, E, F
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
1:00 PM Carnival Rides Wristband Day @ Midway
1:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation @ Midway
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
2:00 PM 150th Celebration: Old Time Farmstead Demonstrations @ Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 4-H Poultry Fly-Off Event @ 4-H Poultry Barn
2:00 PM 4-H Project Demonstration @ ECCC
2:00 PM Pedal Power Tractor Pull: Check-In (Ages 5-12) @ Activities Pad
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:30 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
2:30 PM Pedal Power Tractor Pull (Ages 5-12) @ Basketball Courts
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
4:00 PM “Dangers of Beauty Products” Free Educational Program @ Home & Family Arts Bldg
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Ingrounds Parade @ Fairgrounds.
4:00 PM 4-H Lamb Obstacle Course @ 4-H Lamb Barn
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
5:30 PM 4-H Round Robin Small Animal Showmanship Contest @ Beef/Dairy Arena
6:00 PM 3 on 3 Basketball Championships @ Basketball Courts
6:00 PM 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - all 1st year members @ 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.
6:00 PM Lawn Ornament Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Tractor Pull Session 3 @ Grandstands
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
6:30 PM 4-H Parade of Champions @ Beef/Dairy Arena
6:30 PM Horseshoe Pitching Contest @ Horseshoe Courts
6:30 PM Lawn Ornament Contest: Judging @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
7:30 PM 4-H Round Robin Large Animal Showmanship Contest @ Starts at Saddle Arena
8:00 PM Drake Milligan @ Heritage Park Stage
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center

Friday, July 28, 2023

8:00 AM 4-H Auction Day @ Fairgrounds
8:00 AM Gates Open @ Fairgrounds
9:00 AM 4-H AUCTION: Sheep @ West Side of S/S Arena
9:00 AM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center Open @ ECCC
9:00 AM 4-H Saddle Club Versatility Jr / Sr Classes @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
9:00 AM Horticulture Exhibits Open @ Ag Hall
9:00 AM Antique Tractor / Machinery Display @ Gate G
9:00 AM Book Bus @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Home & Family Arts Bldg. Opens @ Home and Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Miniature Horses on Display @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Story Walk @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
9:15 AM 4-H AUCTION: Rabbits @ East Side of S/S Arena
10:00 AM 4-H Fair Museum Opens @ Fair Museum
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course @ Youth Ag Center
11:00 AM 4-H AUCTION: Goats @ West Side of S/S Arena
11:00 AM Bursting with Blueberries: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
11:00 AM Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open @ Bldgs. A, E, F
11:15 AM 4-H AUCTION: Poultry @ East Side of S/S Arena
12:00 PM Bursting with Blueberries: Judging @ Home and Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
1:00 PM 4-H AUCTION: Swine @ West Side of S/S Arena
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
1:00 PM Rodeo Session 1 @ Grandstands
2:00 PM 150th Celebration: Old Time Farmstead Demonstrations @ Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:30 PM 4-H AUCTION: Milk @ East Side of S/S Arena
2:30 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
2:45 PM 4-H AUCTION: Dairy Feeder Calves @ East Side of S/S Arena
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
3:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation @ Midway
4:00 PM “Caffeine Comparison” Free Educational Program @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Ingrounds Parade @ Fairgrounds
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
4:30 PM Paper Airplane Flying Contest Registration @ Activities Pad
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
5:00 PM Paper Airplane Flying Contest (Youth & Adult) @ Activities Pad
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Noche Latina @ Heritage Park Stage
6:00 PM 4-H Cat Club Costume Judging @ 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Saddle Club 10 year & Retiring Member Recognition / Final Rides @ 4-H Saddle Club Arena
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
6:30 PM 4-H AUCTION: Beef @ Beef/Dairy Arena
6:30 PM Horseshoe Pitching Contest @ Horseshoe Courts
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
8:00 PM Rodeo Session 2 @ Grandstands

Saturday, July 29, 2023 -- Dance Day

8:00 AM 4-H ANIMALS LEAVE FOLLOWING THE AUCTION ON FRIDAY @ Fairgrounds
8:00 AM 4-H Dog Club Obedience Judging @ 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.
8:00 AM Classic Car Cruise In - Early Entry @ Infield
8:00 AM Gates Open @ Fairgrounds
8:30 AM Open Class Holstein & Jersey Judging @ Beef/Dairy Arena
9:00 AM 4-H Exhibits - Elkhart County Community Center Open @ ECCC
9:00 AM Horticulture Exhibits Open @ Ag Hall
9:00 AM Antique Tractor / Machinery Display @ Gate G
9:00 AM Arm Wrestling: Check-In @ Activities Pad
9:00 AM Best of Michiana Ribs Contest: Check-In @ 4-H Lamb Barn
9:00 AM Book Bus @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Byler Lienhart Cook-Off: Check-In @ 4-H Lamb Barn
9:00 AM Classic Car Cruise-In @ Infield
9:00 AM Farmstead Barn Museum @ Farmstead Barn
9:00 AM Home & Family Arts Bldg. Opens @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
9:00 AM Miracle of Life Calving Center @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Northern Indiana Classic Open Dairy Goat Show @ Goat Tent Annex
9:00 AM Livestock Exhibitor and Livestock Skillathon Awards @ Heritage Park Stage
9:00 AM Story Walk @ Youth Ag Center
9:00 AM Young MacDonald’s Farm @ Young MacDonald’s Barn
9:30 AM 4-H Rocket Launch @ South of Gate 7
10:00 AM 4-H Fair Museum Opens @ Fair Museum
10:00 AM Arm Wrestling Competition @ Activities Pad
10:00 AM Corvette Show: Check-in @ Sheep/Swine Arena
10:00 AM Homemade Ice Cream Crank Off Contest: Check-In @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
10:00 AM Premier Farm to Market Driving Course @ Youth Ag Center
11:00 AM Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open @ Bldgs. A, E, F
11:30 AM Byler Lienhart Cook-Off: Judging @ 4-H Lamb Barn
12:00 PM Best of Michiana Ribs Contest: Judging @ 4-H Lamb Barn
12:00 PM Carnival Rides Wristband Day @ Midway
12:00 PM Carnival Rides in Operation @ Midway
12:00 PM Corvette Show and Judging @ Sheep/Swine Arena
12:00 PM Dance Day @ Heritage Park Stage
12:00 PM Homemade Ice Cream Crank-Off Contest: Judging @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
12:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
1:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
1:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
1:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
2:00 PM 150th Celebration: Old Time Farmstead Demonstrations....Farmstead Barn
2:00 PM 4-H Battle of the Barns @ Saddle Club Barn Area
2:00 PM Sarge & Sons Demolition Derby Session 1 @ Grandstands
2:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
2:30 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
3:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
4:00 PM 150th Celebration: Ingrounds Parade @ Fairgrounds
4:00 PM Corvette Show Trophies Awarded @ Sheep/Swine Arena
4:00 PM Craft & Needlework Demonstrations @ Home & Family Arts Bldg.
4:00 PM Master Gardener Talk @ Ag Hall
4:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
5:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
6:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center
6:00 PM Wolves of the World @ Everence Family Entertainment Center
7:00 PM All American Pig Races @ Jayco Family Fun Center
7:00 PM Family Movie: Puss In Boots @ Heritage Park Stage
7:00 PM Sarge & Sons Demolition Derby Session 2 @ Grandstands
8:00 PM Ninja Experience @ Hollyhock Entertainment Center

Fair Dates: July 21 - 29, 2023

Hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm, Daily

Location: Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746- D County Road 34, Goshen, IN 46528.

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