Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

8:00 AM-10:00 AM 4-H Static Exhibits Entered – Isobel Edwards Hall

11:00 AM-6:00 PM 4-H Static Exhibits Judged – Isobel Edwards Hall

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Open Class exhibits entered

1:00 PM 4-H Presentations – Haven House

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4-H Market Animals Weighed and in place

7:00 PM 4-H/Open Class Livestock & Small Animals entered and on grounds

7:30 4-H Welcome & Fair Kick Off Fun- Baseball Field by arena

Thursday, August 10, 2023

8:00 AM 4-H Livestock Exhibitor Meeting - Pavilion

8:30 AM 4-H/Open class Rabbit & Poultry Show

9:00 AM All Open Class Static Exhibits Judged
Note: Baked Good Sale will follow judging. Proceeds go towards fair improvements.

10:00 AM Poultry Health Check (exhibitors to hold birds)

10:00 AM 4-H Livestock Market Classes begin (Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, Beef)
4-H Auction Photos (mandatory for ALL auction animals)

1:00 PM Open Class Pee Wee Showmanship
Open Class Livestock Show

2:30 PM Livestock Judging Contest (4-H & Open Class) - Pavilion

5:00-5:45 PM Play Night Entries @ fair office (pre-entry is encouraged)

6:00 PM Play Night

Friday, August 11, 2023

8:00 AM 4-H Livestock Exhibitor Meeting - Pavilion
Horse Show Registration - Behind bucking chutes

8:30 AM 4-H livestock Showmanship Begins
Order: Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, Beef, Dairy Goat
After each class 4-H Livestock Showmanship Photos
ALL Grand Champion/Reserve Champion Showmanship winners)

9:00 AM Horse Show Begins - in the Arena

1:00 PM 4-H Breeding Livestock Classes
Order: Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, Beef, Dairy Goat

1:30 PM 4-H All-Around Showmanship Contest

5:00 PM 4-H Livestock Auction – Pavilion*

6:00 PM Exhibit Buildings will be closed & locked

6:15 PM Stick Horse Race (no entry required)

6:30 PM Sheep Riding & Steer Riding (pre-entry is REQUIRED)

6:45 PM Grand Entry

7:00 PM Bulls, Broncs, & Barrels

Saturday, August 12, 2023

8:00 AM 4-H Exhibitors Meeting – Pavilion

10:00 AM Parade Line-up & Judging- Court House

11:00 AM Parade
Immediately following the parade—Water trough race—Baptist Church hill

12:30 PM 4-H Shooting Sports Contest

3:30 PM 4-H Awards - Pavilion

4:30 PM 4-H Thank You Notes - Pavilion6:15 PM Stick Horse Race (no entry required)

5:30 PM Stick Horse Race (no entry required) & Sheep Riding (pre-entry is REQUIRED)

5:45 PM Grand Entry

6:00 PM Exhibit Buildings will be closed & locked

6:00 PM Ranch Rodeo

Sunday, August 13, 2023

8:00 AM 4-H Exhibitors Meeting – Pavilion
All 4-H Exhibits Released following meeting

8:00 AM-10:00 AM 4-H/Open Class Livestock/Small Animal/Horse Pens Cleaned & Inspected

9:00 AM-12:00 PM All Open Class Exhibits Released
Exhibit buildings closed & locked--ALL EXHIBITS & OPEN CLASS
PREMIUMS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 12:00PM

Fair Date: August 9th - 12th, 2023

Location: Wheeler County Fairgrounds - 720 E 3rd Street Fossil, OR 97830

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