It's Ribbons, Rides & Racing the 127th Annual Humboldt County Fair.

Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Opening Day
All children, 12 years old or younger receive Free admission!

The first 100 General Admission or Senior guests through the main gate on opening day get a commemorative, Humboldt County Fair pin!

Gates open at Noon.

Midway Attractions - Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Perceptives!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.

Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

The Perceptives! Show Times - 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm

Midway Band - Ryan Rice and the Remedy Band - 6:30pm

Friday, August 18, 2023
Senior Day
Senior Day allows anyone over the age of 62 Free admission into the fair.
Gates open at Noon.
Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 3:15pm

Midway Attractions - Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Perceptives!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.

Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

The Perceptives! Show Times - 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm

Live Band; Under the Influence takes the Midway Stage starting at 6:30pm

Saturday, August 19, 2023
Gates open at Noon.
Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:15pm

Midway Attractions - Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Perceptives!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.

Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

The Perceptives! Show Times - 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm

Live Band; Young & Lovely on Midway Stage starting at 6:30pm

Open Livestock
9am: Dairy Goat Show, Sheep Barn Show Arena
12pm: Poultry Judging, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
2pm: Dairy Cattle Show, Dairy Judging Pavilion
4pm: Boar Goat Show, Sheep Barn Show Arena

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Humboldt Day
Gates open at Noon.
Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:15pm

Midway Attractions - Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Perceptives!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.

Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

The Perceptives! Show Times - 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm

Humboldt Made hosts a fun new event with a local vendor market, beer garden and a hosted Karaoke party in Friendship Square starting at 5PM.

Karaoke Host - KJ Dustin & KJ Cassandra from Treat Yourself Entertainment - Party starts at 6PM.

Open Livestock
9am: Sheep Show (all breeds), Sheep Barn Show Arena
10am: Rabbit Carrying Cage Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
12pm: Beef Cattle Show, Dairy Judging Pavilion

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Sensory Day
Sensory Day takes place from Noon to 2PM. Vendors and Carnival operators will lower the volume levels and limit lashing lights during this timeframe.

Gates open at Noon.

Midway Attractions - Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers!, Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.

Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30pm,  5:15pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:45pm

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Gates open at Noon.

Midway Attractions - Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers!, Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.

Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30pm,  5:15pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:45pm

Youth Livestock
8am: Breeding Swine Show
8:30am: Breeding Sheep Show
9am: Youth Rabbit Showmanship, Rabbit Barn
9am: Breeding Boer Goat Show
9:30am: Breeding Cattle Show
10am: Youth Registered Goats & Dairy Does, Dairy Judging Pavilion
12pm: Youth Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn
1pm:  Market Goat Show, Covered Arena
4pm: Market Sheep Show, Covered Arena

Thursday, August 24, 2023
Kids Day
All children, 12 years old or younger receive Free admission!

Gates open at Noon.

Midway Attractions - Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers! ,Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.

Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30pm, 5:15pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:45pm

Special Event - Chili Cook-Off Hosted by Guy Fieri

Live music by Ryan Rice & The Remedy Band during cooking and tasting periods. 2pm-4pm

Serving will not begin until 3PM.

Live Band; The Undercovers begins at 5PM closing out the Chili Cook-off. Stage located on horse track.

Youth Livestock
8am: Market Swine Show, Covered Arena
1pm: Pygmy Goat Show, Covered Arena
3pm: Market Cattle Show, Covered Arena

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Friday, August 25, 2023
Gates open at Noon.
Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 3:15pm

Midway Attractions - Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers! ,Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.

Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30pm, 5:15pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:45pm

Live Band; Fernstock winners The Critics are on Midway Stage starting at 7:00pm

Youth Livestock
9am: Poultry Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
9am: Dairy Showmanship, Dairy Judging Barn
10:30am: Dairy Show, Dairy Judging Barn
5pm: Youth Tractor Driving Contest
7pm: Lead Contest

Saturday, August 26, 2023
Ladies Dat Day

Gates open at Noon.
Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:15pm

Midway Attractions - Carnival, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers! ,Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.

Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30pm, 5:15pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:45pm

Live Band; Object Heavy is on the Midway Stage starting at 6:00pm

Youth Livestock
11am: Dairy Heifer Auction, Dairy Judging Pavilion
2pm:  Jim Gupton Veggie Auction, Dairy Judging Pavilion
4pm: Small Animal Round Robin, Covered Arena
6pm: Large Animal Round Robin, Covered Arena

Sunday, August 27, 2023
Gates open at Noon.
Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:15pm

Midway Attractions - Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers!, Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.

Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30pm, 5:15pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:45pm

Youth Livestock
11am: Junior Livestock Auction BBQ
1pm: Junior Livestock Auction, Covered Arena

Date: August 17 - 27, 2023

Location: Humboldt County Fairgrounds - 1250 5th Street Ferndale, CA 95536

Admission:
Adults - $10.00
Seniors (62+) - $8.00
Youth (6-12) -  $4.00
Kids under 6 - Free
Carnival pre-sale wristband - $35

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