Dates
July 10-17, 2026
Location
Description
The Parke County Fair in Rockville, 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, Parke 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 Rockville, IN the Parke 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) 569-3176
Parke County Fair Schedule
106th Parke County Fair • July 10–17, 2026
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
9:30 a.m.
4-H Fashion Revue
4-H
10:00 a.m.
4-H Sewing Construction Judging
4-H/Judging
10:30 a.m.
Consumer Clothing Notebooks Judging & Modeling
4-H/Judging
1:00 p.m.
4-H Building Set-Up
Setup
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Noon–8:00 p.m.
Enter All Non-Perishable 4-H Exhibits
Posters, Electric, Rockets, Crafts, and other non-perishable projects.
4-H/Check-In
Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Non-Perishable 4-H Exhibits Judging
Closed judging.
4-H/Judging
2:00–8:00 p.m.
Horse & Pony Check-In
Livestock
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Early Bird Open Class Check-In
Crafts/Hobbies, Fancy Work, Fine Arts, Food Preservation, Photography & Quilts.
Open Class
4:00–8:00 p.m.
10th Annual Riverton Parke FFA Hog Roast
Food
6:00 p.m.
Parke County Fair Queen & Princess Pageant
Pageant
During deliberation
All American Little Miss & Mister Contest
Held during Queen & Princess Pageant deliberation.
Pageant
Saturday, July 11, 2026
7:00 a.m.–Noon
Swine Check-In
Livestock
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Open Class Check-In
Crafts/Hobbies, Fancy Work, Farm Crops and Garden Produce, Fine Arts, Food Preservation, Photography & Quilts.
Open Class
9:00 a.m.–Noon
Goats & Sheep Check-In
Livestock
9:00 a.m.
4-H Dog Show
Livestock/4-H
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Rabbit Check-In
Livestock
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Beef/Dairy Check-In
Livestock
1:00 p.m.
Open Class Judging
Open Class
1:00 p.m.
Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull
Registration and weigh-in at 12:30 p.m. Ages 5–10; maximum weight 75 lbs.
Kids/Contest
1:00 p.m.
4-H Rocket Launching & Flight Judging
4-H/Contest
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Poultry Check-In
Livestock
3:00 p.m.
4-H Archery Exhibition Shoot
4-H/Shooting Sports
3:00 p.m.
4-H Fashion Revue
4-H
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Llama & Alpaca Check-In
Livestock
5:00–8:00 p.m.
4-H Building Open
Exhibits
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Carnival on the Midway
Bracelets: $25
Carnival
6:00 p.m.
Demolition Derby
Registration 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Adults $15; kids 10 and under $5; driver entry $25 plus pit pass.
Entertainment
Sunday, July 12, 2026
8:00 a.m.
Rabbit Show
Livestock
8:30 a.m.
Car Show Registration
Registration: $20
Car Show
9:00 a.m.
Horse & Pony Show — Western & English
Livestock/4-H
10:30 a.m.
Car Show
Car Show
1:00 p.m.
4-H Rocket Launching
Rain date.
4-H/Contest
1:00–8:00 p.m.
4-H Building Open
Exhibits
2:00 p.m.
Car Show Awards Presented
Awards
2:00 p.m.
Dairy Show
Livestock
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Carnival on the Midway
Buddy Night: 2 for $35
Carnival
5:30 p.m.
Vesper Services/Gospel Sing
Community
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Battle of Barns
Contest
8:00 p.m.
Parke Heritage FFA Cornhole Tournament
Contest
Monday, July 13, 2026
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Open Class Check-In
Baking, Culinary, Faircrow Contest, Hobbit Houses, and Pretty/Ugly Contest.
Open Class
8:00 a.m.
Swine Showmanship, then Gilt Show followed by Barrow Show
Livestock
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
4-H Building Open
Exhibits
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Receive All Other 4-H Exhibits
Baking for Fun, Foods, Food Preservation, Flowers, Garden, and Crops.
4-H/Check-In
1:00 p.m.
Judge 4-H Foods, Food Preservation, Baking for Fun, Flowers, Garden & Crops
4-H/Judging
1:00 p.m.
Open Class Judging
Open Class
4:00–8:00 p.m.
Parke Masonic Lodge #8 Fish Fry
Food
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Touch-A-Truck
Kids/Entertainment
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Carnival on the Midway
Carnival
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Commercial Building Open
Commercial Building
7:00 p.m.
Swine Grand Showmanship, followed by Gilt & Barrow
Livestock
7:00 p.m.
4-H Bake Sale
Food/4-H
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Open Class Check-In
Flowers, Plants, Herbs, and Arranging.
Open Class
9:00 a.m.
4-H Goat Show
Livestock
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
4-H Building Open
Exhibits
1:00 p.m.
Open Class Judging
Open Class
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Baker’s Best Entries
Open Class/Food
2:00 p.m.
Celebrity Judging — Baker’s Best Competition
Ingredient: Apples. Homemaker’s Day Program follows judging.
Contest/Food
5:00 p.m.
Mini 4-H Rabbit Show
Mini 4-H
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Carnival on the Midway
Carnival
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Commercial Building Open
Commercial Building
6:30 p.m.
Barrel Racing Buggies
Gates open 5:30 p.m.; registration 4:30 p.m.
Entertainment
7:00 p.m.
10 Year 4-H Member Recognition and Exhibit Hall Awards Presentation
Farm Bureau members get a free milkshake on Tuesday.
Awards
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.
4-H Sheep Show
Livestock
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
4-H Community Building Open
Exhibits
1:00 p.m.
4-H Beef Cattle Show
Livestock
1:30–3:00 p.m.
Kids Fun Day
Kids
4:00 p.m.
Mini 4-H Horse & Pony Show
Mini 4-H
5:00 p.m.
Celebrity Showmanship
Livestock/Contest
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Carnival on the Midway
Buddy Night: 2 for $35
Carnival
5:30 p.m.
4-H Horse & Pony Show — Costume Class
Livestock/4-H
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Commercial Building Open
Commercial Building
6:00 p.m.
4-H Horse and Pony Show — Gaming
Livestock/4-H
7:00 p.m.
Mini 4-H Goat, Mini 4-H Sheep and Mini 4-H Llama Show
Mini 4-H
Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00 a.m.
4-H Poultry Show
Livestock
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
4-H Building Open
Exhibits
11:00 a.m.
4-H & FFA Master Judging Contest
Contest
Noon
4-H Llama & Alpaca Show
Livestock
1:00 p.m.
4-H Cat Show
Livestock/4-H
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Crop Update
PARP points available.
Meeting
2:00 p.m.
4-H Little Critters Show
Livestock/4-H
4:30 p.m.
Mini 4-H Poultry Show
Mini 4-H
5:00 p.m.
Petting Zoo
Kids/Family
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Carnival on the Midway
Carnival
5:00–9:00 p.m.
National Night Out
Closed during parade.
Community
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Commercial Building Open
Commercial Building
6:00 p.m.
Parke County Fair Parade
4-H Building closed during the parade.
Parade
7:30 p.m.
4-H Master Showmanship Contest
Top showmanship winners in Beef, Dairy, Goats, Horse, Sheep and Swine compete.
Livestock/Contest
Friday, July 17, 2026
6:00 a.m.–Noon
Release All Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits and Llama/Alpacas
Livestock/Admin
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
4-H Building Open
Exhibits
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Release All Open Class Exhibits
Open Class
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Release All 4-H Exhibits
4-H/Admin
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Carnival on the Midway
Carnival
6:00 p.m.
Parke County Young Farmers Truck & Tractor Pull
Entertainment
6:30 p.m.
4-H Livestock Auction
Sale order: Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, Swine, Poultry.
Livestock/Auction