73rd Annual LaGrange County 4-H Fair
July 11-18, 2026
Coming Soon!
Tuesday, July 1st
4-H FAIRGROUNDS CLEAN UP AND PREPARATION. ALL 4-H FAMILIES ARE NEEDED
5 pm – 8 pm
Enter Static Projects – Exhibit Building
5:30 pm
4-H FAIRGROUNDS CLEAN UP AND PREPARATON. ALL 4-H FAMILIES ARE NEEDED.
7 pm
Meeting for all 4-H Association Directors, Club Leaders, Superintendents, and all Committees
Wednesday, July 2nd
8 am – 7 pm
Enter Static Projects – Exhibit Building
Thursday, July 3rd
11 am – 2:30 pm
Enter Perishable Static Projects ONLY
All Foods, Crops, Garden, Floriculture, Cake Decorating *No other Static Projects will be accepted during this time.
4:30 pm – 8 pm
Project Judging Night
5 pm – 7 pm
Judge: Aerospace, Arts & Crafts, ATV Posters, Bee Keeping, Cake Decorating,
Child Development, Creative Writing, Collections, Computer, Consumer Science, Crops, Dog Posters, Electric, Entomology, Flowers, Foods (All), Forestry, Garden & Potatoes, Geology, Genealogy, Gift Wrapping, Health, Home Environment, Horseless Horse, Photography, Reading, Recycling, Soil and Water, Shooting Sports, Sports, Sports Fishing, Sewing, Vet Science, Weather, Wildlife, Woodworking
7 pm
Fashion Revue – Pavilion
7 pm
Demonstrations, and Public Speaking – Exhibit Building
(Mini 4-H Projects can be turned in before judging on Saturday)
4-H Fair Week
Saturday, July 5th
All Livestock Projects Must Be Penned By 12:00 p.m. (Except Dairy Cows)
6am – Noon
Enter all 4-H Animal Projects (Except Dairy Cows)
All Animal Projects Must Be Penned / Caged By 12:00 p.m. (Except Dairy Cows)
6 am – 11 am
Swine are weighed as entered – Swine Barn
6 am – 11 am
Dairy Goat Wethers weighted as entered – Dairy Goat Barn
7 am – 11 am
Enter and Weigh 4-H Sheep – Sheep Barn
8 am – 12 pm
Enter and Inspect Poultry
8 am – 12 pm
Enter and Weigh Rabbits
12:00 pm
4-H FAIR OPENS
12 pm – 3 pm
Enter and Judge Mini 4-H Projects - Exhibit Building
12 pm – 7 pm
Butterfly Garden
12 pm – 9 pm
Kidz Zone – Free Activities, Games, Crafts and more
12 pm – 9 pm
Petting Zoo Open
12:30 pm
Weigh 4-H Beef – Started Calf Barn
12:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
1 pm
Weigh 4-H Dairy Beef and Started Calves – Started Calf Barn
1:15 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
2:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
3 pm
Farm Stock Tractor Pull – Free Grandstand
(13,500, 15,000, 18,000, 21,000 Classes)
3 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4 pm
4-H Recognition Ceremonies – Pavilion
4-H Tenure Members
TOPS in 4-H
4-H Master Achievers
Scholarship winners
4-H Fashion Revue Awards
4 pm – 8 pm
Kids Trolley Rides
4 pm – 6 pm
Cowboy Ethics – Free Stage
4 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
4:45 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
5 pm
Horse and Pony Fun Show – Horse Arena
6 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
6:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
7 pm
4-H Dog Agility Show – Pavilion
7 pm
LaGrange County 4-H Fair Association and Jess Performance Presents: IPL Tractor Pulling, Diesel Work Stock And Diesel Open Trucks – Free Grandstand IPL Classes: Hot Farm Tractors, 15mph Altered Farm Tractors, Light Limited Tractors Pit Pass: $20.00
7 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
7:30 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
8:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
8:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
Sunday, July 6th
8 am
ADMISSION GATES OPEN
9 am – 2 pm
4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship – Pavilion
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Free Gate
10 am – 9 pm
Kidz Zone – Free Activities, Games, Crafts and more
10:30 am
Brighton Chapel Worship Service – Free Stage
12 pm
4-H Exhibit Building Opens
12 pm – 7 pm
Butterfly Garden
12 pm – 9 pm
Petting Zoo Open
12:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
1:15 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
2 pm
Lagrange County Queen Contest – Free Stage
2:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
2:30 pm
Pedal Pull Registration – Pavilion
3 pm
Pedal Pull – Pavilion
4 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4 pm – 8:00 pm
Kids Trolley Rides
4:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
4:45 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
5 pm
Parade – (Line up at Parkside Elementary at 4:15 p.m.)
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Ice Cream Eating Contest, Pie Baking Contest, Butter Carving Contest – Free Stage
6 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
6 pm
4-H ATV Demonstratiion – Free Grandstand
6:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
7 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
7:30 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
8 pm
Battle of the Barns – Grandstand – Free Admission
8:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
8:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
Monday, July 7th
8 am
ADMISSION GATES OPEN
9 am
4-H Dairy Beef Show followed by the Started Calf Show
10 am – 9 pm
Kidz Zone – Free Activities, Games, Crafts and more
11 am
Daily Story Time by the LaGrange County Library – Kidz Zone Area
12 pm
Corn Box Scavenger Hunt – Kidz Zone
12 pm – 7 pm
Butterfly Garden
12 pm – 9 pm
Petting Zoo Open
12:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
1:15 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
1 pm – 3 pm
STEM Activities: Hands on Experiences with Science, Technology Electronics and Math – Kidz Zone
4 pm
4-H Boer Goat Show and Showmanship – Pavilion
4 pm – 8 pm
Kids Trolley Rides
4 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
4:45 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
5 pm
Started Calf Support Auction – Started Calf Barn
6 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
6 pm
4-H Sheep Show & Future Show – Pavilion
6 pm
Little Miss And Mister Contest – Free Stage
6 pm
Trottingbred Races – Free Grandstand
6:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
7 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
7:30 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
8:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
8:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
Tuesday, July 8th
8 am
ADMISSION GATES OPEN
9 am – 2 pm
Senior Day – (Free Admission for seniors 65 & over)
9 am
4-H Horse & Pony Halter, Showmanship, and Western classes – Horse Arena
9 am
4-H Poultry Show – Pavilion
10 am – 9 pm
Kidz Zone – Free Activities, Games, Crafts and more
11 am
Daily Story Time by the LaGrange County Library – Kidz Zone Area
12 pm – 7 pm
Butterfly Garden
12 pm – 9 pm
Petting Zoo Open
12:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
1:15 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
1 pm – 3 pm
STEM Activities: Hands on Experiences with Science, Technology Engineering and Math – Kidz Zone
2 pm
Dairy Evaluation
2 pm
Media Photos – Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Only
2 pm
Corn Box Scavenger Hunt – Kidz Zone
3 pm
Motocross Registration – Pit Area
4 pm – 8 pm
Kids Trolley Rides
4 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4 pm
4-H Swine Show – Pavilion
4:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
4:45 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
5 pm
Motocross Practice – Grandstand
6 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
7 pm
Prairie Heights Theatre – Free Stage
6:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
7 pm
Moto Cross Racing – Free Grandstand
Pit Pass: $20.00
7 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
7:30 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
8:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
8:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
Wednesday, July 9th
8 am
ADMISSION GATES OPEN
4 am – 9 am
Enter 4-H Dairy Cows for Show and Go – Enter West Gate and follow signs
9 am
4-H Horse & Pony, English classes, Jumping, Driving, Dressage, Flat – Horse Arena
9 am
4-H Draft Horse Halter Class, Decorating and Showmanship – Draft Horse Arena
10 am – 9 pm
Kidz Zone – Free Activities, Games, Crafts and more
10:30 am
4-H Dairy Show – Pavilion
11 am
Daily Story Time by the LaGrange County Library – Kidz Zone Area
12 pm
Corn Box Scavenger Hunt – Kidz Zone
12 pm – 7 pm
Butterfly Garden
12 pm – 9 pm
Petting Zoo Open
12 pm – 9 pm
Mobile Boutiques – Women’s Day
12:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
1:15 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
1 pm – 3 pm
STEM Activities: Hands on Experiences with Science, Technology Engineering and Math – Kidz Zone
2 pm
Cat Show & Poster Judging
4 pm – 8 pm
Kids Trolley Rides
4 pm
Rocket Launch – East Lot
4 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
4:45 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
5 pm
4-H Beef Show – Pavilion
5 pm
KOI ATV / Truck Drag Racing Practice – Grandstand
6 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
6 pm
4-H Draft Horse Cart Class
6:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
7 pm
KOI – ATV / Truck Drag Racing – Free Grandstand
Pit Pass: $20.00
7 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
7:30 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
8:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
8:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
Thursday, July 10th
8 am
ADMISSION GATES OPEN
9 am
4-H Dairy Goat Show & Future Show – Pavilion
10 am – 9pm
Kidz Zone – Free Activities, Games, Crafts and more
11 am
Daily Story Time by the LaGrange County Library – Kidz Zone Area
12 pm
Corn Box Scavenger Hunt – Kidz Zone
12 pm – 7 pm
Butterfly Garden
12 pm – 9 pm
Petting Zoo Open
12:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
1:15 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
1 pm – 3 pm
STEM Activities: Hands on Experiences with Science, Technology Engineering and Math – Kidz Zone
2 pm
4-H Horse & Pony Speed & Contesting – Horse Arena
3 pm
4-H Rabbit Show and Ambassador Contest – Pavilion
4 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
4 pm – 8 pm
Kids Trolley Rides
4:45 p.m.
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
6 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
6:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
6:30 pm
Lagrange County Community Band – Free Stage
7 pm
Dairyland Celebrity Donkey Races – Free Grandstand
7 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
7:30 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
8:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
8:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
Friday, July 11th
8 am
ADMISSION GATES OPEN
10 am – 9 pm
Kidz Zone – Free Activities, Games, Crafts and more
10 am
4-H Small Animal All Around Showmanship – Pavilion
11 am
Daily Story Time by the LaGrange County Library – Kidz Zone Area
12 pm
Corn Box Scavenger Hunt – Kidz Zone
12 pm – 7 pm
Butterfly Garden
12 pm – 9 pm
Petting Zoo Open
12:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
12:30 pm
4-H Livestock Costume Contest – Pavilion
1:15 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
1 pm – 3 pm
STEM Activities: Hands on Experiences with Science, Technology Engineering and Math – Kidz Zone
1 pm
FFA Youth & Adult Contests – Free Stage
Frog Jump (contestants bring their own frogs),
Paper Airplane Fly (paper provided)
Cricket Spitting Contest (crickets provided)
2:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
4 pm
4-H Large Animal All Around Showmanship followed by Livestock Parade of Champions – Horse Arena and Pavilion
4 pm – 8 pm
Kids Trolley Rides
4 pm
Wild World Of Animals
4:30 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
4:45 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
6 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
6:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
7 pm
Three Bar J Ranch And Rodeo Presents
IPRA Rodeo Competition – Free Grandstand
Pit Pass: $20.00
7 pm
Wheels Of Agriculture Game Show
7:30 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus / Thrill Show – Big Top Tent
8 pm
Release Static Projects – North Community Building Door
8:15 pm
Pirates Of The Colombian Caribbean – Aerial Thrill Show
8:30 pm
Wild World Of Animals
Post 4-H Fair Week
Saturday, July 12th FREE GATE
12 am
RELEASE ALL 4-H ANIMAL PROJECTS
8 am
Release all 4-H & Adult Exhibits in Exhibit Building
9 am
4-H Livestock Auction – Pavilion
Monday, July 14th
5:30 p.m.
4-H FAIRGROUNDS CLEAN UP FOR 4-H EXHIBITORS & FAMILIES.
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