Tippecanoe County Fair starts this weekend; here's what you should know

The Tippecanoe County Fair kicks off this weekend but goes full force next week. Here are some highlights you should know:

What does the fair cost?

Parking, shuttle service and entry are all free. Food and rides have various costs.

When is the pie-eating contest?

It starts at 5 p.m. Thursday in the coliseum. The sign-up form will be in the 4-H extension office in the east wing of the main fairgrounds building.

When is the kiddie tractor pull?

It starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The sign-up form will be in the 4-H extension office in the east wing of the main fairgrounds building.

When is the greased watermelon contest?

It's at 8 p.m. Thursday in the coliseum.

When is the carnival open?

The hours vary during the week; check the carnival schedule at Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair (tippe4hfair.org).

When is Family Day?

All rides take one ticket each on Tuesday.

How do we use the shuttle service?

• Park at Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School (map) or Edgelea Elementary School (map), and those will take you to the fairgrounds off Teal Road.
• Shuttle start times:

DayTime

Saturday, July 205 p.m.

Sunday, July 215 p.m.

Monday, July 225 p.m.

Tuesday, July 231 p.m.

Wednesday, July 245:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 255:30 p.m.

All shuttles end at 10:30 p.m. There is no shuttle service on Friday, July 26th, or Saturday, July 27th.

For more information on exhibits, special programs and food booths, see www.tippe4hfair.org.