The 177th Muskingum County Blue Ribbon Fair

Schedule:

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Veteran's Day

Veterans admitted FREE ALL DAY
Sponsored by American Legion Post 29 & VFW Post 1058

8:00am: FAIR OPENS - ALL EXHIBITS IN PLACE

8:30am: Jr. Fair Poultry Barn Meeting - POULTRY BARN

9:00am: Lrg. Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Dairy) Barn Meeting - COLISEUM

9:00am: Grange Booths, Horticulture, Hobbies, Sewing, Art & Flower Judging - HORTICULTURE BUILDING

10:00am: Church Service – 4-H Jr. Leadership Club - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

11:30am: Jr. Fair Llama Show - COLISEUM

12:00pm: Llama Show - COLISEUM

12 - 3pm: Jr. Fair Premium Pick Up - WINDOWS AT END OF SECRETARY'S OFFICE

12:30pm: Jr. Fair Horse Barn Meeting - Opening Ceremonies to Follow

1:00pm: Harness Racing - GRANDSTAND

1:00pm: Cloverbud Show & Tell - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

1:00pm: Jr. Fair Market Lamb Weigh In - SHEEP BARN

2:00pm: RIDES OPEN

2:30pm: Goat Barn Meeting

3:00pm: Cooking Demonstration - VETERANS BUILDING

3:00pm: Jr. Fair Market Wether Goat Weigh In - GOAT BARN

3:45pm: Philo High School Band - GRANDSTAND

4:00pm: Rabbit Barn Meeting

4:15pm: THE GRAND OPENING OF THE 177TH BLUE RIBBON FAIR - GRANDSTAND

4:45pm: 4-H Awards - GRANDSTAND

5:30pm: Jr. Fair Parade - GRANDSTAND

6:00pm: Karoake with Double R - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

6:00pm: West Muskingum High School Band (Parade) - GRANDSTAND

7:00pm: Jr. Fair Breeding Rabbit & Market Rabbit Judging - COLISEUM

7:00pm: Jr. Fair Swine Barn Meeting, Weigh In to Follow

7:00pm: National Tractor Pullers Association Truck & Tractor Pull (Track Chairs $5.00, Grandstand Free) - GRANDSTAND

8:00pm: Jay Bishop Music - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

Monday, August 14, 2023

8:00am: Jr. Fair Market Beef Weigh In - BEHIND COLISEUM

9:00am: Open Class Baked & Canned Products Judging - HORTICULTURE BUILDING

9:00am: FFA Booth/Crop/Engineering Judging - JR. FAIR BUILDING

10:00am: Open Class Pony Show - GRANDSTAND

10:00am: Open Class Dairy Show, PeeWee and Adult Showmanship immediately following - COLISEUM

10:00am: Rooster Crowing Contest - POULTRY BARN

10:00am - til Dusk: Stihl Pro Wood Carver - NEAR BRIGHTON GATE

12:00pm: RIDES OPEN

1:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

1:00pm: John Glenn High School Band - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

1 - 3pm: 2 Bike Give-Away Registrations - TENT NEXT TO FAIR OFFICE

2:00pm: Jr. Fair Pygmy Goat Judging - COLISEUM

3:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

3:00pm: Poultry Cloverbud Fun Class - POULTRY BARN

4:00pm: Jr. Fair Swine Showmanship - SWINE SHOW ARENA

4:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

4:00pm: "The 2 Bike Give-Away" - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

4:30pm: Jr. Fair Goat Judging (Dairy, Meat Doe & Market Goat) - COLISEUM

5:30pm: Dance Express Dance Studio Performance - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

6:00pm: Jr. Fair Sheep Showmanship - SHEEP BARN

6:00pm: Zanesville High School Band - NEAR BRIGHTON GATE-MARCHING THE MIDWAY

6:00pm: Harness Racing - GRANDSTAND

6:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

8:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

8:00pm: Pleasant Valley Boys - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

"SENIOR DAY"

Those 60 + Years Old admitted FREE Until 5 PM
Sponsored by The Energy Cooperative

9:00am: Jr. Fair Horse Judging (Contest) - HORSE SHOW ARENA

9:00am: Jr. Fair Sheep Show, Lead & Decorator Classes to Follow - SHEEP BARN

9:00am: Jr. Fair Market Poultry Show - 3 GABLES BUILDING

9:00am: Jr. Fair Dairy Judging & Showmanship - COLISEUM

9:00am - 3:00pm: Seniors Having Fund - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

10:00am - til Dusk: Stihl Pro Wood Carver - NEAR BRIGHTON GATE

11:00am: Bossy’s Milk Jug Auction - COLISEUM

12:00pm: RIDES OPEN

1:00pm: Sr. Activity with Muskingum Co. Library - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

1:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

3:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

3:00pm: Cooking Demonstration - VETERANS BUILDING

4:00pm: Maysville High School Band - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

4:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

5:30pm: Tri Valley High School Band - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

6:00pm: Jr. Fair Market Beef Judging - COLISEUM

6:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

6:00pm: Pure Heart - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

7:00pm: A2J Crew Dance Kompany Performance - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

8:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

7:00pm: Rough Truck Contest - GRANDSTAND

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

"FIGHT THE HUNGER, STOCK THE TRAILER"
CANNED FOOD DAY Hosted by JR Fair Board
Four (4) Cans of Vegetables may be used for FREE admission from 7am until 1pm
DRUG AWARENESS DAY

Hosted by Sheriff Matt Lutz

8:00am: Jr. Fair Market Hog Judging - SWINE SHOW ARENA

9:00am: Jr. Fair Harness & Pack Goat Judging - COLISEUM

9:00am: Jr. Fair Horse Judging (Western & English Classes) - HORSE SHOW ARENA

9:30am: Jr. Fair Draft Horse Judging - GRANDSTAND

10:00am - til Dusk: Stihl Pro Wood Carver - NEAR BRIGHTON GATE

10:00am: Open Class Draft Horse Show - GRANDSTAND

10:00am: Rooster Crowing Contest - POULTRY BARN

11:00am: Jr. Fair Non-Market Poultry Show, Peewee Showmanship & Showmanship (Open Poultry Show to follow) - 3 GABLES BUILDING

12:00pm: RIDES OPEN

12:00pm: Junior Fair Rabbit Showmanship - COLISEUM

1 - 3pm: 2 Bike Give-Away Registrations - TENT NEXT TO FAIR OFFICE

1:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

2:00pm: Jr. Fair Feeder Calf Weigh In - BEHIND COLISEUM

2 - 4pm: Character Express Appearance - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

3:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

4:00pm: "The 2 Bike Give-Away" - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

4:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

4:30pm: Jr. Fair Beef Showmanship - COLISEUM

5:00pm: Jr. Fair Goat Showmanship - SHEEP BARN

6:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

7:00pm: Itty Bitty Bunny Showmanship - RABBIT BARN

8:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

8:00pm: Sarge and Sons Demolition Derby Sponsored by Northside Pharmacies - GRANDSTAND (FREE)(TRACK CHAIRS $5)

Thursday, August 17, 2023

8:00am: Junior Fair Breeding Swine Show - HOG SHOW ARENA

8am - 3pm: Garden and Antique Tractor Pull - GRANDSTAND

9:00am: Open Class Sheep Show - SHEEP BARN

9:00am: Jr. Fair Beef Breeding followed by Jr. Fair Beef, Feeder & Dairy Feeder Calves - COLISEUM

10:00am - til Dusk: Stihl Pro Wood Carver - NEAR BRIGHTON GATE

11:00am - 2pm: Taste of the Fair

12:00pm: RIDES OPEN

1:00pm: Supa Fun Band - STROLLING MIDWAY

1:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

2:00pm: Pee Wee Sheep Show Contest - SHEEP BARN

3:00pm: Cooking Demonstration - VETERANS BUILDING

3:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

4:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

5:30pm: Jr. Fair Market Sheep, Beef & Goat Sale - COLISEUM

6:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

7:00pm: Rabbit Dress Up - 3 GABLES BUILDING

7:00pm: A Bar Rodeo Bull Riding & Girls Barrel Racing - GRANDSTAND (FREE)

8:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

8:00pm: Levi Jameson - NORTH STAGE

Friday, August 18, 2023

Pepsi Day

One empty 20 oz. plastic bottle for FREE admission to the grounds 7am – 1 PM

8:00am: Showman of Showmen Contest - BEGINS AT HORSE ARENA

9:00am: Open Class Beef Show - COLISEUM

10:00am: Horse Exhibitor Fun Show - HORSE ARENA

10:00am - til Dusk: Stihl Pro Wood Carver - NEAR BRIGHTON GATE

10:30am: Rooster Crowing Contest Finals - POULTRY BARN

11:00am: The Columbus Zoo Exotic Animal Presentation - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE
Sponsored by Dean Orthodontics & Lepi & Associates Real Estate Services

11:00am: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

12:00pm: RIDES OPEN

1:00pm: Junior Fair Market Hog Sale - HOG SHOW ARENA

1:00pm: Supa Fun Band - STROLLING MIDWAY

1 - 3pm: 2 Bike Give-Away Registrations - TENT NEXT TO FAIR OFFICE

1:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

2:30pm: Goat Dress Up Fun Show - SHEEP BARN

3:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

4:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

4:00pm: "The 2 Bike Give-Away" - MUSKINGUM IRON & METAL ENTERTAINMENT TENT

4:00pm: Poultry Dress Up - POULTRY BARN

5:30pm: MM Dance Studio Performance - J & E Distributors North Stage

6:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

6:00pm: Pedal Tractor Pull - COLISEUM

8:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

8:00pm: Tracy Byrd with Special Guest Jay Allen - GRANDSTAND
Tickets online at www.muskingumcofair.com

8:00pm: Backlash Band - NORTH STAGE

Saturday, August 19, 2023

9:00am: Jr. Fair Market Rabbit and Poultry Sale - COLISEUM

9:00am: Pony Pull - GRANDSTAND

10:00am - til Dusk: Stihl Pro Wood Carver - NEAR BRIGHTON GATE

11:00am: Horse Pull - GRANDSTAND

11:00am: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

12:00pm: RIDES OPEN

12 - 9pm: Open Class Horticulture, Household, Hobbies, Art, etc. Premiums Paid - WINDOWS AT END OF SECRETARY'S OFFICE

1:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

2:00pm: Open Class Feeder Calf Show - COLISEUM

2:00pm: Open Class Jackpot Market Hog Show - SWINE SHOW ARENA

3:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

4:00pm: Antique Tractor Parade - GRANDSTAND

4:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

5:30pm: Truck,Tractor & Semi Pull - (TRACK CHAIRS $5) GRANDSTAND (FREE)

6:00pm: Firefighter Show - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

7:00pm: Jr. Fair Building Booths Disassembled

7:00pm: Exhibits Released

8:00pm: Victoria Circus - WEST END OF FAIRGROUNDS

8:00pm: Square Dance with Up 2 No Good - J & E DISTRIBUTORS NORTH STAGE

Date: August 13 - 19, 2023

Location: Muskingum County Fairgrounds, 1300 Pershing Road
Zanesville, OH 43701.

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