The fair is packed with amusements, games, farm animals, exhibits, and live entertainment

including a demolition derby, truck and tractor pull, live music, clogging, and more!
Whether you’re competing or spectating, the Highland County Fair packs a punch of fun that will not disappoint. From monstrous machines to elegant horses and riders, our event has something for everyone. Do you enjoy bluegrass music? Tap your toes while you listen to live music! Do you love to encourage local youth? Grab a snow cone, and pick a seat at the 4-H/FFA Livestock Show! And, did we mention the cute puppies at the Dog Show and the precious babies at the Baby Show? Plus, musical and clogging performances, yummy food, arts and crafts exhibitors, and so much more!

Schedule:

August 26, 2023

8:00 AM - Fair Set-Up
9:00 AM - Horse Show (Grandstand)

August 30, 2023

8:00-9:00 AM - Accepting Flower Exhibit Entries
9:00-10:00 AM - Accepting Educational Exhibits, Ag-It-Up, Youth Posters
9:00 AM–7:00 PM - Judging Exhibits (Gym CLOSED)
12:00 - PM.4-H & FFA Sheep & Goats Livestock Show (Livestock Show Barn)
Lamb & Goat Pet Contest, following Livestock Show
6:00 PM - Parade (Spruce St, Main St, Myers-Moon Rd.)
7:30 PM - Spencer Hatcher (Under Big Tent)
10:00 PM - Fireworks Display (Opening Night)

August 31, 2023

12:00 PM - 4-H & FFA Beef & Hogs Livestock Show (Livestock Show Barn)- Calf Pet Contest, following Livestock Show
4:00-6:00 PM - The Crestmen, Gospel Music (Under the Big Tent)
7:00 PM - Demolition Derby, Thomas Motorsport (Grandstand) - Stock Full Size and Stock Compact

September 1, 2023

10:00 AM - Kiddie Show (Under Big Tent)
12:30 PM and 3:00 PM -Magician, Brandon Owen (Under Big Tent)
4:30 PM - Sheep Costume Contest & Obstacle Course (Livestock Show Barn)
7:00 PM -Demolition Derby, Thomas Motorsport (Grandstand) - Modified Full Size and Modified Compact
7:30 PM - Little Switzerland Cloggers (High School Gym)

September 2, 2023

9:00 AM - Dog Show (Livestock Show Barn)
11:00-2:00 PM - Bluegrass Music (Under Big Tent)
2:00 PM - 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale (Livestock Show Barn)
2:00 PM - Corn Hole Tournament (High School Gym)
5:00 PM - Truck, Tractor & Diesel Truck Pull Contest (Grandstand)
10:00 PM - Fireworks Display (Finale)

Date: August 26 and August 30 – September 2, 2023

Location: Highland County Fairgrounds - 386 Myers Moon Road Monterey, VA 24465

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