Dates
July 17-25, 2026
Location
Description
The Tippecanoe County Fair in South Lafayette, IN is a family-friendly destination where visitors can enjoy the excitement, tradition, and community spirit of a local fair. From classic fair food and fun rides to games, live entertainment, exhibits, and attractions, the fair offers something for guests of all ages to enjoy together.
Whether you are planning a day out with the kids, meeting up with friends, or looking for a fun seasonal event nearby, Tippecanoe County Fair is a great place to make memories. Explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of the fair while enjoying a welcoming atmosphere filled with family fun, local charm, and unforgettable moments.
Held annually in South Lafayette, IN the Tippecanoe County Fair draws visitors from across the region for days of non-stop excitement. Browse vendor booths, cheer on local talent, and discover everything this beloved community event has to offer. Plan your visit today and experience the best of local fair tradition — where fun, food, and family come together every year.
Phone
(765) 474-0793
Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair Schedule
June 29–July 25, 2026
Event descriptions, project lists, judging orders and other notes are included where provided.
Monday, June 29, 2026
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Creative Writing (Communications) — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
Friday, July 10, 2026
7:30–9:00 a.m.
Electric — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
7:30–9:00 a.m.
Woodworking — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Legos — Check-In — Grades 7–12
4-H Project Judging
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Farm Scenes — Check-In — Grades 3–4
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Legos — Check-In — Grades 5–6
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Farm Scenes — Check-In — Grades 5–6
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Legos — Check-In — Grades 3–4
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Farm Scenes — Check-In — Grades 7–12
4-H Project Judging
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Bees & Entomology — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Electric — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–Noon
Woodworking — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Child Development — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Farm Scenes — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Legos — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bees & Entomology — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Child Development — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Home Environment — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Home Environment — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Little Miss & Mister Practice
Practice workshop for the contest.
4-H Project Judging
Saturday, July 11, 2026
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Baskets, Counted Cross Stitch & Misc. Needlecraft — Check-In — Grades 7–12
4-H Project Judging
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Models, Pottery, Misc. Craft, Greenware Ceramic, Painting & Drawing — Check-In — Grades 7–12
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Baskets, Counted Cross Stitch & Misc. Needlecraft — Check-In — Grades 5–6
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Models, Pottery, Misc. Craft, Greenware Ceramic, Painting & Drawing — Check-In — Grades 5–6
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Gift Wrapping & Scrapbooking — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Aerospace — Check-In — Grades 6–8
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Models, Pottery, Misc. Craft, Greenware Ceramic, Painting & Drawing — Check-In — Grades 3–4
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Baskets, Counted Cross Stitch & Misc. Needlecraft — Check-In — Grades 3–4
4-H Project Judging
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Gift Wrapping & Scrapbooking — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Aerospace — Project Judging — Grades 6–8
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Models, Pottery, Misc. Craft, Greenware Ceramic, Painting & Drawing — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Baskets, Counted Cross Stitch & Misc. Needlecraft — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Dogs — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Aerospace — Check-In — Grades 9–12
4-H Project Judging
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dogs — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Aerospace — Project Judging — Grades 9–12
4-H Project Judging
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Consumer Meats — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Aerospace — Check-In — Grades 3–5
4-H Project Judging
10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Aerospace — Project Judging — Grades 3–5
4-H Project Judging
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Little Miss & Mister Judging
4-H Project Judging
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Little Miss & Mister Contest
4-H Project Judging
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Noon–4:00 p.m.
Rabbit Ambassador Contest
4-H Contest
Monday, July 13, 2026
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Photography — Check-In — Grades 9–12
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Posters — Check-In — Grades 3–6
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Llama Craft — Check-In — Grades 3–6
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Computers — Check-In — Grades 3–5
4-H Project Judging
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Photography — Check-In — Grades 5–8
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Posters — Check-In — Grades 7–12
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Llama Craft — Check-In — Grades 7–12
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Computers — Check-In — Grades 6–8
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Photography — Check-In — Grades 3–4
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Llama Craft — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Posters — Project Judging — All Grades
Includes Fire Safety, Forestry, Health, Animal Posters, Horseless Horseman, Soil & Water Conservation, Sports Fishing, Sports Posters, Veterinary Science, Weather, Wildlife and Geology.
4-H Project Judging
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Computers — Check-In — Grades 9–12
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Computers — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Photography — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
7:30–9:00 a.m.
Shooting Sports — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
7:50–9:00 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Check-In — Grade 6
4-H Project Judging
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Genealogy — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Consumer Clothing — Check-In — All Grades (Notebooks)
4-H Project Judging
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Sewing — Check-In — Grades 8–12
4-H Project Judging
8:15–8:30 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Check-In — Grade 7
4-H Project Judging
8:20–8:30 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Modeling Directions
4-H Project Judging
8:40–9:00 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Project Judging — Grade 7
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Shooting Sports — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Genealogy — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sewing — Project Judging — Grades 8–12
4-H Project Judging
9:10–10:00 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Project Judging — Grade 6
4-H Project Judging
9:20–9:30 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Check-In — Grade 5
4-H Project Judging
9:30–11:00 a.m.
Garden — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:40–10:30 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Project Judging — Grade 5
4-H Project Judging
9:50–10:05 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Check-In — Grade 4
4-H Project Judging
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Floriculture — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
10:15–11:00 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Project Judging — Grade 4
4-H Project Judging
10:30–10:45 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Check-In — Grade 3
4-H Project Judging
10:50–11:30 a.m.
Junior Fashion Revue — Project Judging — Grade 3
4-H Project Judging
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Garden — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Floriculture — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
Noon–12:30 p.m.
Sewing — Check-In — Grades 3–7
4-H Project Judging
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Consumer Clothing — Project Judging — All Grades (Modeling)
4-H Project Judging
12:30–4:03 p.m.
Senior Fashion Revue — Check-In — All Senior Categories
4-H Project Judging
12:30–5:00 p.m.
Sewing — Project Judging — Grades 3–7
4-H Project Judging
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Senior Fashion Revue — Project Judging
Judging order: Free Choice; Dress-Up Wear; Casual Wear; Suits/Coats; Separates; Formals.
4-H Project Judging
6:00–6:40 p.m.
Mini 4-H Check-In & Judging — Kindergarten
4-H Project Judging
6:40–7:20 p.m.
Mini 4-H Check-In & Judging — 1st Grade
4-H Project Judging
7:20–8:00 p.m.
Mini 4-H Check-In & Judging — 2nd Grade
4-H Project Judging
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
8:00 a.m.
Ag Tractor — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Foods — Check-In — Baked Foods, Grades 3–6
4-H Project Judging
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Cake Decorating — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ag Tractor — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Pocket Pets, Reptiles & Vivariums — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
9:00 a.m.–Noon
Foods — Project Judging — Baked Foods, Grades 3–6
4-H Project Judging
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Cake Decorating — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pocket Pets, Reptiles & Vivariums — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
Noon–12:30 p.m.
Foods — Check-In — Baked Foods, Grades 7–12; Preserved Foods, All Grades
4-H Project Judging
12:30–5:00 p.m.
Foods — Project Judging — Baked Foods, Grades 7–12; Preserved Foods, All Grades
4-H Project Judging
6:00 p.m.
Queen Contest Practice
4-H Project Judging
Thursday, July 16, 2026
12:30–1:00 p.m.
Verbal Communications — Check-In — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Verbal Communications — Project Judging — All Grades
4-H Project Judging
Friday, July 17, 2026
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Homestead Serving Breakfast
Food & Vendors
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Honey Child Coffee
Food & Vendors
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Rabbit Show
4-H Livestock
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cat Show
4-H Livestock
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Display
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Homestead Serving Lunch
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Sugared Donuts
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Honey Child Coffee)
Food & Vendors
Noon–9:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths
Exhibits
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Mini 4-H Rabbit Showmanship
4-H Livestock
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Dog Rally — Judging — All Grades
Fair Event
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Consumer Clothing Fashion Revue
Fair Event
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Homestead Serving Dinner
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Harrison Kiwanis))
Food & Vendors
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Euchre Tournament
Fair Event
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Member Awards Ceremony
Entertainment
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Queen Pageant
Entertainment
Saturday, July 18, 2026
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Homestead Serving Breakfast
Food & Vendors
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Honey Child Coffee
Food & Vendors
7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dairy Goat Show
4-H Livestock
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Home & Family Arts Food Check in
Fair Event
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Display
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–Noon
Home & Family Arts Foods Judging
Fair Event
Auction takes place at the conclusion of judging.
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Home & Family Arts- Flowers and Gardening Check in
Fair Event
11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Meat Goat Show
4-H Livestock
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Legacy Pub Serving Lunch
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Sugared Donuts
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Gibson’s Shaved Ice
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Truck — Famous Frank’s
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Honey Child Coffee, EverBowl)
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sparkle Strands (Kids Hair Tinseling)
Fair Event
Noon–12:30 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Foods Auction
Fair Event
Auction takes place at the conclusion of judging.
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Flowers and Gardening Judging
Fair Event
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Legacy Pub Serving Dinner
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths
Exhibits
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Truck Frenzy — Eddie Joe’s Ice House, Coney Island Express, Tacos Mexico, Famous Franks, Rollin In Dough,
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Harrison Kiwanis, Everbowl, Honey Child Coffee)
Food & Vendors
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Magician
Entertainment
6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Antique Tractor Parade
Fair Event
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Cake Walk
Entertainment
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Dairy and Meat Goat Night Show
4-H Livestock
Sunday, July 19, 2026
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Homestead Serving Breakfast
Food & Vendors
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Honey Child Coffee
Food & Vendors
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Horse & Pony — 1st Year Member Clinic
Fair Event
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Display
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Worship Service by Crestview Community Church
Fair Event
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Legacy Pub Serving Lunch
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Sugared Donuts
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Gibson’s Shaved Ice
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Truck — Tacos Mexico
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions,Honey Child Coffee, EverBowl)
Food & Vendors
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Sheep Show & Mini 4-H Sheep Show
4-H Livestock
Noon–8:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths
Exhibits
1:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Kiddy Tractor Pull
Fair Event
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Legacy Pub Serving Dinner
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Truck Frenzy — Eddie Joe’s Icehouse, Tacos Mexico, Coney Island Express
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Harrison Kiwanis, Everbowl, Honey Child Coffee)
Food & Vendors
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Horse & Pony — Contesting
Entertainment
6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Antique Tractor Parade
Fair Event
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Shay Music Performance
Entertainment
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Sheep Night Show
4-H Livestock
Monday, July 20, 2026
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Homestead Serving Breakfast
Food & Vendors
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Honey Child Coffee
Food & Vendors
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Mini 4-H Dairy Show
4-H Livestock
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Dairy Cattle Show
4-H Livestock
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Horse & Pony — Trail
Fair Event
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Display
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Homestead Serving Lunch
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Sugared Donuts
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Gibson’s Shaved Ice
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Truck — Tacos Mexico
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions,Honey Child Coffee, EverBowl)
Food & Vendors
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Food Finders Kids Cooking Club
Fair Event
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Homestead Serving Dinner
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Truck Frenzy — Eddie Joe’s Icehouse, Tacos Mexico, Coney Island Express
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Harrison Kiwanis, Everbowl, Honey Child Coffee)
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Live Art Drawing Contest
Entertainment
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Robotics Event
Fair Event
5:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Shuttle Service
Fair Event
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Farm Bureau Scavenger Hunt
Fair Event
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Horse & Pony — Contesting
Entertainment
6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Antique Tractor Parade
Fair Event
6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Antique Tractor Parade
Fair Event
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Kids Craft Event
Fair Event
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Fashion Revue
Fair Event
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Homesteady Serving Breakfast
Food & Vendors
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Honey Child Coffee
Food & Vendors
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Beef Cattle Show and Mini 4-H Beef Cattle Show
4-H Livestock
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Horse & Pony — English Show
4-H Livestock
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Poultry Show
4-H Livestock
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Display
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths
Exhibits
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus Serving Lunch
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Sugared Donuts
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Gibson’s Shaved Ice
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Truck — Tacos Mexico
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Honey Child Coffee, EverBowl)
Food & Vendors
Noon–10:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Mini 4-H Poultry Show
4-H Livestock
1:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Shuttle Service
Fair Event
1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Tippecanoe Public Library Story Time
Fair Event
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bouquet Bar by Wabash Center and 21 Petals
Fair Event
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus Serving Dinner
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Truck Frenzy — Eddie Joe’s Icehouse, Tacos Mexico, Rollin’ In Dough Pizza, Coney Island Express
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Harrison Kiwanis,Everbowl, Honey Child Coffee)
Food & Vendors
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Pretty Baby Contest
Entertainment
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Little Farmers Pet and Hobby Parade
Fair Event
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Beef Cattle Night Show
4-H Livestock
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Homestead Serving Breakfast
Food & Vendors
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Honey Child Coffee
Food & Vendors
8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Swine Show
4-H Livestock
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Mini 4-H Swine Show
4-H Livestock
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Horse & Pony — Halter Show Followed by the Western Show
4-H Livestock
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Display
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Homestead Serving Lunch
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Sugared Donuts
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Gibson’s Shaved Ice
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Truck — Puritan Coney Island Express
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Honey Child Coffee, EverBowl)
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
4-H Future Ready Challenge College, Careers and Cash
Fair Event
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The End Zone Serving Dinner
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Truck Frenzy — Eddie Joe’s Icehouse, Tacos Mexico, Rollin’ In Dough Pizza, Coney Island Express
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Harrison Kiwanis, Everbowl, Honey Child Coffee)
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
High Point Twisting — Ballon Artist
Fair Event
5:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Shuttle Service
Fair Event
5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Extension Homemakers Melody Makers
Fair Event
6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Antique Tractor Parade
Fair Event
6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Clogging
Entertainment
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Swine Night Show
4-H Livestock
Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Homestead Serving Breakfast
Food & Vendors
6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Tippecanotes Chorus
Entertainment
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Honey Child Coffee
Food & Vendors
7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Square Dancing
Entertainment
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Llama Show & Mini 4-H Llama Show
4-H Livestock
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Home & Family Arts Display
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
4-H Alumni Registration
Fair Event
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Truck — Puritan Coney Island Express
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Sugared Donuts
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Gibson’s Shaved Ice
Food & Vendors
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Honey Child Coffee, EverBowl)
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The End Zone Serving Dinner
Food & Vendors
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Harrison Kiwanis, Everbowl, Honey Child Coffee)
Food & Vendors
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Pie Eating Contest
Entertainment
6:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Supreme Showmanship Contest
4-H Livestock
7:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Animal Calling Contest
Entertainment
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Greased Watermelon Contest
Entertainment
Friday, July 24, 2026
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
4-H Project Checkout
Fair Event
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Food Court Vendors Open (Jr Leaders, Tippy Livestock Producers, Dairy Boosters, Mullen’s Family Concessions, Honey Child Coffe)
Food & Vendors
Noon–6:00 p.m.
Livestock Auction
4-H Livestock
Auction animal checkout begins one hour after the conclusion of each species.
Noon–7:00 p.m.
State Fair Project Drop Off
Fair Event
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment
Saturday, July 25, 2026
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
NO 4-H ANIMALS OR PROJECT ON DISPLAY
All exhibit areas are closed to the public.
Fair Event
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carnival
Entertainment