Carnival rides, food vendors, livestock and horse shows, motor sports, music and more!

Schedule of Events:

August 13, 2023:

Free Admission

1:00 - 5:00 PM: Pre-Registered Exhibits Accepted
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: All Animals Must Be On The Grounds By 9 PM
6:00 PM: Opening Ceremony
6:30 PM: Vesper Service
Carnival Is Not Open Today!

August 14, 2023:

SPCA Day

9:00 AM - Noon: Pre-registered Exhibits Accepted
10:00 AM: 4-H/Open Horse Show
Noon: 4-H Livestock Weigh in
1:00 PM: Pet Show
1:00 PM: til done Judging of exhibits in Charles Irons Exhibit Hall
Charles Ironsbuilding Closed Until Judging Is Finished
2:00 PM: Rabbit Judging
5:30 - 10:00 PM: Carnival Open
7:00 PM: Grand Parade
7:30 PM: Bucktail Mounted Shooting Demo
8:00 - 10:00 PM: Brianna Blankenship

August 15, 2023:

Energy Day

10:00 AM: 4-H/Open Judging for Beef
TBA: 4-H/Open Dairy Show to start 30 minutes after Beef show concludes
5:30-10:00 PM: Carnival Open
6:00 PM: Baked Food Sale
6:30 PM: 4-H Horse/Pony Rides
7:00 PM: Talent Show
7:00 PM: Jeep Obstacle Course

August 16, 2023:

Veterans Day-ALL Veterans And Active Duty Personnel With Proof Of Service Will Be Admitted Free Onto The Grounds All Day.

8:00 AM: 4-H/Open Judging for Swine & Sheep
1:00 PM: 4-H/Open Goat Show
5:30 - 10:00 PM: Carnival Open
6:00 PM: Miniature Horse Pull
6:00 PM: Veterans' Day Program with Wildfire
6:00 PM: Senior Livestock Showmanship Challenge
7:00 PM: Truck and UTV Drag Races

August 17, 2023:

Senior Citizen's Day-Seniors (62+) Will Be Admitted Free Onto The Grounds. All Day!

10:00 AM: Horse & Pony Judging
1:00 - 2:30 PM: Senior Citizen's Program with Patsy Cline Tribute (Heather Olson)
5:30 - 10:00 PM: Carnival Open
5:00 - 7:00 PM: Patsy Cline Tribute
6:30 PM: 4H Livestock Sale
7:00 PM: Tractor Pull by Empire State Pullers
9:00 - 11:00 PM: Barn Dance (McDeeJay)

August 18, 2023:

Farm Safety And Family Day

Noon: Pepsi Family Day Activities
1:00 - 500 PM: Touch A Truck
1:00 - 10:00 PM: Carnival Open
4:30 PM: Goat Obstacle Course and Animal Dress Up
6:00 PM: Queen's Coronation Contest
7:00 PM: UTV Rodeo
9:00 - 11:00 PM: Black Hollow Band

August 19, 2023:

Fire Prevention Day-Local Fire Personnel Admitted Free All Day With Proper ID

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Fire Dept. Demonstrations
Noon - 10:00 PM: Carnival Open
1:00 PM: Karaoke Contest
2:00 PM: Registration for Auction
2:30 PM: Artisan Alley Auction
3:00 PM: Beautiful Baby Contest
6:00 PM: Demolition Derby
8:00 - 11:00 PM: Take 3 Band
9:00 PM: Removal of Exhibits

Dates: August 13 - 19, 2023

Location:

McKean County Fairgrounds,
7172 Route 46S,
Smethport, PA 16749.

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