Fair Schedule

2024 Richland County Fair Schedule (Subject to changes)

SundayAugust 49amJudging Arts & Crafts Exhibits – Arts & Crafts Bldg
11am-12pmBake-a-Rama items to John Hartz Bldg
12 noonAll Still Jr Fair Exhibits in place
Weigh-in schedule TBA
Steers Lambs
Goats Feeder Calves
12 noonGoats – Show Arena
12 noonFeeder Calves weighed in Feeder Calf Barn
12 noonRides Open
1pmJohn Hartz Bldg CLOSED (Bake-a-Rama judging)
2pmFair Opening Ceremony – Flag Raising – Center Flag Pole
2pm4-H Dog Agility Show – Horse Pleasure Arena
3pmJudging Jr Fair Llama & Alpaca Show (Show Arena) – Open Class to follow
5pm-8pm1st Show Flower entries accepted – Arts & Crafts Bldg
5:30pmHarness Racing – Grandstand
5:30pmJr Fair King & Queen Pageant & Coronation – John Hartz Bldg
5:30pmJr Fair Office Closes
6pmJudging: Jr Fair Saddle Horse Gymkhana Show (Horse Arena)
6:30pmBake-a-Rama Awards & Auction – John Hartz Bldg
7pmNature Park – Set Apart/New Promise/Michael & Jill Tate – Gospel Music
MondayAugust 5Sponsor of the Day
8am-ClosingSenior Citizens Day
8am-9:30amFlower Show entries – Arts & Crafts Bldg
8:30amJudging Jr Fair Poultry – Poultry Barn
9amJudging Jr Fair Saddle Horse Western Show – Horse Arena
10amJudging Jr Fair / Open Class Draft Horse Hitches – Draft Horse Arena
10amJudging Jr Fair Feeder Calf Show – Show Arena
10amFlower Show Open Judging – Arts & Crafts Bldg
12 NoonRides Open
2:00pmAgeless King/Queen Contest – John Hartz Bldg
2:30pmOpen Class Alpaca/Llama Showmanship
3pmNature Park – “Turtles of Richland County”
4pmNature Park – “Malabar Farm – A Hidden Gem in Richland County”
5:30pmHarness Racing – Grandstand
6:30pmJr Fair Dog Fun Show – John Hartz Bldg – Open to 4-H dog projects
7pmJudging Open Class Swine – Show Arena
7pmHorse Royalty Coronation – Horse Arena
7pmJr Fair Office Closes
7pmNature Park – “Mid-Ohio Community Band” – Classic Songs & Music
TuesdayAugust 6Sponsor of the Day – Richland Public Health
Kids Day 12pm-4pm Sponsored by Shelby Eagles #763
8:30amJudging Jr Fair Goat Show – Showmanship, breeding and market classes – Show Arena
9amJudging Open Class Rabbits – Rabbit Arena
9amJudging Open Class Poultry – Poultry Barn (Showmanship prior to judging of classes)
9amJr Fair Saddle Horse English Show – Horse Arena
11:00am – 2:00pmNature Park – “Scavenger Hunt” – for kids 8 to 17
12 NoonRides Open
2pmJr Fair Horse Versatility – Horse Arena
Jr Fair Equine Show – Draft Horse Arena
3pmJr Fair Born & Bred Steer Show – Show Arena
Judging Open Class Goats – Lamb Pavilion
Judging Open Class Beef Cattle – Feeder Calf Barn
3pmNature Park – “TBD”
4pmNature Park – “Native Pollinator Landscaping – Backyards for Pollinators”
6pmJudging Jr Fair Steer Market Classes – Show Arena
6pmTOUCH A TRUCK – GRANDSTAND
7pmJr Fair Office Closes
7pmNature Park – “Tracy Rose” – Various Genres
WednesdayAugust 7Sponsor of the Day – “Avita Health System”
8:30amJudging Jr Fair Rabbits Showmanship, Breeding & Market Classes – Poultry Barn
8:30amJudging Jr Fair Beef Breeding Show – Show Arena – followed by all beef showmanship classes
9amJudging Open Class Light Pony Show – Main Arena
10amJudging Jr Fair / Open Class – Open Class Draft Pony / Draft Horse Halter / Showmanship – Feeder Calf Barn
10am-2pmPie Auction Entries – Arts & Crafts Bldg
12 NoonRides Open
2:30pmJudging Pie’s – Arts & Crafts Bldg
3pmNature Park – “Snakes of Richland County”
4pmJr Fair Market Hog Show – Show Arena – Showmanship/Market Classes
4pmNature Park – “Soil Your Undies” – RSWCD
5pmPie Auction – Arts & Crafts Bldg
6pmRodeo – Grandstand – Sponsored by “Shelby Tube Group”
7pmNature Park – “Luke Watson” – Country
7pmJr Fair Talent Show – John Hartz Bldg
Jr Fair Office Closes
8pm-9pmRemove first class flower show entries
ThursdayAugust 8Sponsor of the Day – “Ohio Health”
8am-ClosingArmed Forces Day / with proper ID
8am-9:30am2nd Flower Show Entries – Arts & Crafts Bldg
8:30amJudging Jr Fair Sheep – Showmanship, Breeding & Market Classes – Show Arena / Open Class to follow
9amJr Fair Horse Speed Challenge – Horse Arena
10amDraft Horse/Draft Pony Farm Fun Classes – Draft Horse Arena
10amOpen Judging of 2nd Flower Show – Arts & Crafts Bldg
12 NoonRides Open
1:30pmBarnyard Olympics – Show Arena
3pmNature Park – “Basic Beekeeping”
4pmNature Park – “Reduce Your Stormwater Footprint”
5pm tentativeJr Fair Livestock Auction – Show Arena
rabbits, poultry – species order TBA
6-8pmJohnny Appleseed Squares – Red Barn
6pmDraft Horse / Pony Under Saddle Fun Show
6:30pm4-H Style Revue – John Hartz Bldg
7pmNature Park – “Still Kickin” – Classic Rock
7pmCentral Ohio Truck Pull Circuit / County Tractor Pull – Grandstand – Sponsored by Richland County Foundation
Click here for TRACTOR/TRUCK PULL information
7pmJr Fair Office Closes
FridayAugust 9Sponsor of the Day – YWCA
10amLight Horses “Easy Gaited Fun Show”
12 NoonRides Open
12noon-1pmKiddie Pedal-Tractor Pull Entries – Show Arena
1pmKiddie Pedal Tractor Pull – Show Arena
3pmNature Park – “Live Bird of Prey Demonstration” – The Ohio Bird Sanctuary
3:30pmJr Fair Showman of Showmen Contest
4pmNature Park – “Building Natural Connections”
5:30pmOpen Free Style Reining
6pmMotoCross – Grandstand – Sponsored by “Cooke Transport LLC”
6:30pmDraft Horse/Draft Pony Pull – Draft Horse Arena
Coverbud Graduation Ceremony – John Hartz
7-9pmJr Fair Family Fun Night – John Hartz Bldg – for Jr Fair exhibitors, advisors & families only (sponsored by Richland County 4-H Committee)
7pmRed Barn – “David King” Mix Old/New Country/Rock & Roll
7pmJr Fair Office Closes
SaturdayAugust 10Sponsor of the Day “Metal Exteriors”
9amOpen Horse Show
9:30amJr Fair Livestock Auction – Show Arena
12 NoonRides Open
4:30pmJr Fair Recognition & Awards Program – John Hartz Bldg
5pmDemolition Derby – Grandstand
7pmJr Fair Office Closes
7pmRed Barn – “Ricky Mitchell” – Acoustic Indie Rock
DuskFireworks – Sponsored by Shelby Eagles #763
10:15-11pmBooth (4-H, FFA & Scouts) Take Down – building closes at 9:45pm
11pm-MidnightFairhaven Hall Booth Take Down