RICHMOND, IN — The Wayne County 4-H Fair starts Saturday, June 21, at the fairgrounds with a weeklong slate of events.
New activities for this year include a new game show, “Tractor Trivia: Wheels of Ag,” roaming the fairgrounds each day with Safari Sam and Oscar the Ostrich and a mobile Southwest Dairy Classroom. Events such as First Bite Fishing, the rodeo (now eight events) and drag racing return.
According to the fair’s flyer, free general parking is available until 11 a.m. on Saturdays, 4 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on Sunday. Afterward, parking at the main gate will cost $5 per vehicle or a walk-in fee of $2 per person, though attendees can buy a weeklong parking pass for $15.
Gate admission for events at the track will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 and under. Trackside parking (pit pass) will be $15.
Tickets for events that require them can be bought in person or online at the Wayne County 4-H Fair Website.
A full list of flyers and forms for the events can also be found on the website, as well as this year’s food and commercial vendors.
Weeklong events
June 21-26 – 4-H & Open Class exhibits open from noon to 8 p.m. at First Bank Kuhlman Center
June 21-28 – Safari Sam, Oscar the Ostrich and Tractor Trivia: Wheels of Ag Game Show will be roaming fairgrounds each evening
June 21-28 – Poor Jacks Amusements open all week (times and prices vary by day)
June 22-26 – Southwest Mobile Dairy Classroom
Friday, June 20
6 p.m. – Color Guard Grand Entry and Mini (K-2) Horse & Pony Show at Horse Arena
Saturday, June 21 (opening night)
9 a.m. – Color Guard Grand Entry and 4-H Horse & Pony Western Show at Horse Arena
2:30 p.m. – 4-H Tractor Operator’s Contest at north end of fairgrounds
4 p.m. – 4-H Pet Show & Cat Show at First Bank Richmond Expo Center
4 to 8 p.m. – The Richmond Seventh Day Adventist Church Health Expo at First Bank Tent
6 to 11 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), arm bands are $25
6 p.m. – Open Sheep Show at Show Arena; check-in from 2 to 4 p.m.
6 p.m. – Demolition Derby at Track
7:30 p.m. – Jim Burns: Genuine Country Music
9 p.m. – Free Outdoor Big Screen Movie Night (“Mufasa”) at First Bank Kuhlman parking lot
Sunday, June 22 (Bluegrass & Gospel Event)
7:30 a.m. – Cowboy Church at Free Stage
9 a.m. – 4-H Dog Show & Mini 4-H Dog Show at First Bank Richmond Expo Center
9 a.m. – Color Guard Grand Entry and 4-H Horse & Pony English Show at Horse Arena
10 a.m. – Open Swine Show, check-in on Showman App at Show Arena
Noon – Registration open for Little Miss & Mister (ages 6 months to 6 years) at Free Stage
1 p.m. – Little Miss & Mister Contest at Free Stage
2 p.m. – Dirt Drag Racing at Track
2 to 4 p.m. – Free ice cream social at First Bank Tent
2:30 p.m. – Meet the Fair Court at First Bank Tent
3 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Showmanship and Ambassador Show at First Bank Richmond Expo Center
3:30 to 4 p.m. – Registration for Frog Jumping Contest, Jump-Off at 4 p.m. at the First Bank Tent
3 to 8 p.m. – Music: Born Again, Mark Poe & The All American Bluegrass Band, Daryl Mosley and Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass at Free Stage
4 to 9 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), armbands are $25
Monday, June 23
8 a.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show at First Bank Richmond Expo Raper Building
9 a.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Show (Dressage/Jumping) at Horse Arena
4 p.m. – 4-H Swine Show (Showmanship, Minis, Gilt, Barrows and Grand Drive Livestock)
5 to 8 p.m. – Free entry Car Show at First Bank Kuhlman Center Parking Lot (after 4 p.m., show cars only enter West Gate)
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Show (Special Skills) at Horse Arena
6 to 8 p.m. – Dixon Dancers at Free Stage, Hoosier Corner’s Square Dance Club to follow
6 p.m. – Antique Tractor Parade at Antique Tractor Area
6 to 11 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), armbands are $25
7 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Pull at Track
Tuesday, June 24 (Emergency Public Service Day)
All EMT, firefighters and law officials will be able to park for free on Tuesday. Identification will be required.
8 a.m. – 4-H Poultry Show at First Bank Richmond Expo Center
10 a.m. – 4-H Myotonic, Pygmy and Meat Goat Show (Minis followed by Showmanship) at First Bank Richmond Expo Center
4 to 8:30 p.m. – Blood drive at First Bank Kuhlman Center
5 p.m. – Sheriff’s department and emergency vehicles, police department, fire departments and DNR Touch a Truck & Extrication Demonstration at First Bank Kuhlman Center parking lot
5:30 and 7:30 p.m. – Silly Safari (Animal Show) at Free Stage
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Show (Special Skills Contesting) at Horse Arena
6 p.m. – 4-H Sheep Show (Minis, Showmanship, Ewe, Market Lambs, Grand Drive), followed by Battle of Barns
6 to 11 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), armbands are $25
6 p.m. – Free Kiddie Tractor Pull at FFA Fun Barn
7 p.m. – Hoosier State Tractor Pull at Track
Wednesday, June 25 (Senior Citizen Day)
Seniors 55 and older will be able to park for free Wednesday.
9:30 a.m. – 4-H Dairy Goat Show at First Bank Richmond Expo Center
9 a.m. and 1 p.m. – J.U.K.O. Campers Visit the Fair
11 a.m. – 4-H Dairy Beef Show at Show Arena
11 a.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – Steven’s Puppets (“Aladdin”) at First Bank Tent
2 p.m. – 4-H Beef Heifer, Showmanship and Minis Show at Show Arena
5:30 p.m. – Color Guard Grand Entry and 4-H Horse & Pony Versatility Show at Horse Arena
6 p.m. – 4-H Beef Steer Show at Show Arena
6 p.m. – Antique Tractor Parade with games to follow at Antique Tractor Area
6 p.m. – Kicks 96 Idol Semi-Finals, karaoke to follow at Free Stage
6 to 11 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), armbands are $25
6:30 p.m. – Fashion Revue on First Bank Kuhlman Building Stage
7 p.m. – 3 Bar J Seven Event Rodeo at Track
Thursday, June 26 (Thrifty Thursday and Kids Day)
Food specials will be all day at select vendors that attendees can either pick up a map for in the fair office or by checking Facebook. Wrist bands for Poor Jack Amusements’ rides will be $15 from 1 to 5 p.m., although the schedule also says, “No armbands sold after 4 p.m. for special.” A spokesperson for Wayne County Fairgrounds did not respond to a request for more information and clarification in time for publication.
TBA – Wayne County Farm Bureau Hoosier Homestead Recognition at Gazebo
9 a.m. – 4-H Dairy Show at Show Arena
2 p.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Fun & Games Show at Horse Arena
3, 5, 7 and 8:30 p.m. – Steven’s Puppets (“Aladdin”) at First Bank Tent
5:30 and 7 p.m. – Silly Safari Animal Show at Free Stage
6 p.m. – Supreme Showman (opening ceremony at Horse Arena, completed at Livestock Show Arena)
6 p.m. – Antique Tractor Parade, games and ham and bean supper at Antique Tractor Area
6 to 11 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), armbands are $25, $15 for Wayne County 4-H Members with a card
7 p.m. – Dirt Drag Racing at Track
Friday, June 27 (Livestock Sale Day)
11 a.m. – 4-H Livestock Auction at Livestock Show Arena
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Graduation & Awards Program at First Bank Richmond Expo Building
6 to 11 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), arm bands are $25
7 p.m. – Mud Bog at Track
7:30 p.m. – Music: Preston Cooper at Free Stage
Dark – Fireworks sponsored by First Bank
Saturday, June 28 (Last Day)
9 a.m. – Open Dairy Show at Show Arena
5 p.m. – Kicks 96 Idol Challenge Finals, karaoke to follow at Free Stage
6 to 11 p.m. – Poor Jack Amusements open (weather permitting), armbands are $25
7 p.m. – Dirt drag racing at Track
Evan Weaver is a news and sports reporter at The Palladium-Item. Contact him on X (@evan_weaver7) or email at eweaver@gannett.com.
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