72nd Annual LaGrange County 4-H Fair

July 5-12, 2025

Pre-4-H Fair

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.