Fair Schedule:

BBQ Cook-Off

Friday, March 17th, 2023

Admission Gate Opens – 5 pm until 11 pm

9 am - 6 pm: BBQ Cook-off Team Check-In

7 pm: Washer Pitching GYM)

Saturday, March 18th, 2023

Admission Gate Opens - 9 am until 8 pm

12 pm: Beans & Chili Judging

1 pm: Little Mr/Miss Pageant (Crescent Hall)

2 pm: BBQ Chicken, Ribs, Brisket Judging

3 pm: Princess Pageant (Crescent Hall)

4 pm: BBQ Cook-off Awards (Johnson Arena)

5 pm: Jr Miss Pageant (Crescent Hall)

7 pm: Queen Pageant (Crescent Hall)

Fair Week:

Friday, March 24th, 2023

Admission Gates Open - 5 pm until 8 pm

9:30 am: Judging of Creative Arts

12 pm: Rodeo Slack (Johnson Arena)

7 pm: WCJC host "NIRA" Rodeo (Johnson Arena)

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Admission Gates Open – 8 am until 11 pm

9 am: Jr Breeding Beef Show (Ammann Barn)

9 am: Open Team Roping (Johnson Arena)

4 pm: WCJC host "NIRA" Rodeo (Johnson Arena)

8:30 pm: CONCERT (Midway Pavilion)

Sunday, March 26th, 2023

Admission Gates Open - 8 am until 5 pm

9:15 am: Rabbit Show (Crescent Hall)

10:00 am: Cowboy Church (Midway Stage)

11 am: Chute & Barrel Rodeo Johnson Arena)

1 pm: CRC Youth Rodeo (Johnson Arena)

1 pm: Wee Folks Pet Show (Midway Stage)

1 pm – 6 pm: Creative Arts Open for Viewing

1:30 pm: Ag Mechanics Show (Midway Concrete Slab)

2 pm – 6 pm: Kick Off Dance – Blue Denim – (Gym)

3 pm: Roaster Show (Ammann Barn)

4 pm: Broiler Show (Ammann Barn)

Monday, March 27th, 2023

Admission Gates Open - 8 am until 8 pm

Cash Scramble (6- & 7- year olds)

9 am: Horse Show (Johnson Arena)

2 pm: Swine Show (Ammann Barn)

4 pm – 8 pm: Creative Arts Open for Viewing

5 pm – 8 pm: Ag Adventures Open

6:45 pm: Chicken Chase (5 yrs & under)

7 pm: Businessman’s Rodeo (Johnson Arena)

Tuesday, March 28th, 2023

Admission Gates Open - 9 am until 9 pm

- Chicken Chase (5 yrs & under)
- Cash Scramble (6- & 7-year-olds)

10 am: Lamb Show (Ammann Barn)

1 pm: Commercial Heifer Show (Ammann Barn)

4 pm – 8 pm: Creative Arts Open for Viewing

5 pm – 8 pm: Ag Adventures Open

6 pm: Steer Show (Ammann Barn)

6:30 pm: Mutton Bustin’ (Johnson Arena)

7:30 pm: Club Challenge (Johnson Arena)

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

Preschool and Special Friends Day
Carnival opens 5 – 10 pm “Buddy Night” - Wednesday Only
2 ride for price of 1
Salute to Our Veterans
Admission Gates Open - 8 am until 10 pm

Cash Scramble (6 & 7 year olds)

9 am: Pen of Three Heifer Exhibitor Interviews

9 am:  Special Friends Day (Gym)

9 am: Extra Special Livestock Show (Ammann Barn)

10 am: Goat Show (Johnson Arena)

2 pm: Pen of Three Heifer Show (Ammann Barn)

4 pm – 8 pm: Creative Arts Open for Viewing

5 pm – 8 pm: Ag Adventures Open

5 pm – 11 pm: Wine Down Open (Midway)

6 pm: Ag Day Banquet (Crescent Hall)

6 pm: Domino Tournament (Gym)

6 pm: Corn Hole Tournament (Gym)

7 pm: Chicken Chase (5 years & under)

7:30 pm: Bull Riding (Johnson Arena)

8:15 pm: Mutton Bustin’ (Johnson Arena)

Thursday, March 30th, 2023

Senior Citizens Day - 62 & older (Free until 5 pm)
Carnival opens 5 – 10 pm
Admission Gates open - 9 am until 9 pm

Cash Scramble (6- & 7- year olds)

CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT

9 am: Sr Citizen’s Day (Crescent Hall)

9 am – 4 pm: Creative Arts Open for Viewing

10 am: Dairy Show (Ammann Barn)

10:30 am: Dairy Merit Show (Ammann Barn)

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Sr Citizen’s Polka Dance (Gym)

3 pm: Bucket Calf Show (Ammann Barn)

5 pm– 8 pm: Ag Adventures Open

5 pm – 11 pm: Wine Down Open (Midway)

7 pm: Chicken Chase (5 years & under)

7:30 pm: Bull Riding (Johnson Arena)

8:15pm: Mutton Bustin’ (Johnson Arena)

8 pm: STEEL COUNTRY (Gym)

Friday, March 31st, 2023

Student Day (free until 5 pm)
Carnival opens 9 am – 11 pm
Admission Gates open 8 am until 10 pm

Chicken Chase 5 & under, Pig Loading – ages 4-6, Pig
Chase, Goat Loading & Cash Scramble – (6- & 7-year-olds)

8:30 am: Academic Rodeo (Office Bldg Complex)

9 am: Spelling Bee (Crescent Hall)

10 am: Youth Washer Pitching (Gym)

10 am – 4 pm: Ag Adventures Open

11 am: Livestock Judging Contest (Johnson Arena)

12 pm: Freezer Sale Opens (Office Bldg)

1 pm: YOUTH Shuffle Board Tournament (Gym)

5:00 pm: Exhibitor’s Awards Banquet (Crescent Hall)

5 pm – 11 pm: Wine Down Open (Midway)

6 pm: ADULT Shuffle Board Tournament (Gym)

6 pm: ADULT Washer Pitching (Gym)

7 pm: Family Fun Night (Johnson Arena)

Saturday, April 1st, 2023

Admission Gates open – 10 am until 10 pm

Carnival opens 12 pm – 11 pm

12 pm: Sale of Excellence (Crescent Hall)
Immediately followed by Freezer Sale and Buyer's Meal

6:30 pm: Ranch Rodeo (Johnson Arena)

8 pm: TEJANO Dance (Gym)

Fair Date: March 24 - April 1, 2023

Location: Wharton County Youth Fairgrounds - 6036 FM 961 Road Wharton, TX 77488

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