Take a look at the 2024 Ross County Fair schedule

CHILLICOTHE — As August approaches 4-H participants and the local community are getting ready for the Ross County Fair. To best plan your trip to the fair make sure to take a look at the fair schedule.

Saturday, August 3

• 8:30 a.m.- Jr Fair Dog Show
• 10 a.m.- Antique Tractor Pull
• 5 p.m.- Judging for Home & Fine Arts Home Arts Building
• 5 p.m.- Judging for Antique Farm Display Antique Farm Display Bldg
• 7 p.m.-Semi, Truck & Tractor Pulls
• 7:30 p.m.- 2nd Annual Kick Off Campgrounds Concert Campgrounds
  • Hotel California - Eagles Tribute Band

Sunday, August 4

• 8:30 a.m.- Jr Fair Dairy Cattle Showmanship,
• 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Jr. Fair Booth Judging
• 9 a.m.- Jr. Fair Horse Show
• 10 a.m.- Non-Denominational Church Service-Frankfort Church of Christ Bandstand
• 10 a.m. Cavy Show & Showmanship
  • Followed by Breeding & Fancy Rabbit Showmanship
• 10:30 a.m.- Dairy Goat Showmanship & Pen Show
  • Followed by Pygmy Goat Showmanship
• 12 p.m.- Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• 12 p.m.- Harness Racing
• 12 p.m.- Kiddie Tractor Pulls (Ages 3-8)
• 1 p.m.- Fair 4 All
• 3 p.m.- Producing & Market Goat Showmanship
• 5:30 p.m.- Third Capital Saxes
• 7 p.m.- Calley & Friends Open Mic Night
• 8 p.m.- Ross County Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest
  • 4-Her of the Year, Friend of 4-H, Friend of Jr. Fair Presentation

Monday, August 5

• 8:30 a.m.- Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship Contest
• 9 a.m.- Sheep Lead Contest
• 9 a.m.- Jr. Fair Horse Show
• 10 a.m.- Jr. Fair Buddies (5-8 year olds)
• 11 a.m.- Beef Team-Fitting Contest
• 11 a.m.- Ross County Library Story Time
• 12 p.m.- Rides Open
  • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.- Free rides for those age 17 and under
• 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.- Touch a Race Car
• 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.- Sampson Monster Truck Rides
• 1 p.m.- Adult Fun Show – Sheep Showmanship
• 1 p.m.- Ohio Buckeye State Pedal Pullers Pedal Tractor Pullers (State Qualifier)
• 4 p.m.- Jr. Fair Poultry Production & Fancy Poultry Shows & Poultry Showmanship
• 4 p.m.- Jr. Fair Producing Breeding Goat & Market Goat Shows
• 7 p.m.- Big Time Wrestling

Tuesday, August 6

• 8 a.m.- Jr. Fair Swine Show
• 8:30 a.m.- Jr. Fair Market Chicken Show
• 9 a.m.- Jr. Fair Horse Show
• 10 a.m.- Jr. Fair Buddies (5–8-year-olds)
• 11 a.m.- Ross County Public Library Story Time
• 2:30 p.m.- County Bred, Born & Raised Swine Show
• 5 p.m.- Fun Bunch Cloggers
• 7 p.m.- Jr. Fair Night
  • Apple Pie Judging, Outhouse Race, Lip Sync Contest, Calf Scramble
• 7:30 p.m.- Great Seal of Ohio Band

Wednesday, August 7

• 8 a.m.- Jr. Fair Swine Showmanship Contest
• 8:30 a.m.- Jr. Fair Market Rabbit Show
• 10 a.m.- Jr. Fair Buddies (5–8-year-olds)
• 11 a.m.- Ross County Public Library Story Time
• 12 p.m.- 2nd Flower Show Judging
• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.- Red Cross Bloodmobile
• 3 p.m.- Jr. Fair Market Lamb Show
  • Followed by Breeding Sheep Show then Sheep Showmanship Contest
• 6 p.m.- Adult Fun Show – Hog Showmanship
• 6:30 p.m.- N'Step Dance
• 8 p.m.- Jr Fair Market Beef Show

Thursday, August 8

• 8 a.m.- Jr Fair Market Turkey Show
• 8:30 a.m.- Jr Fair Beef Breeding Show & Beef Showmanship Contest
• 9:30 a.m.- Small Animal Showman of Showman Contest
• 10 a.m.- Junior Fair Buddies (5–8-year-olds)
• 11 a.m.- Ross County Public Library Story Time
• 11 a.m.- Jr Fair County Bred, Born & Raised Goat Show
• 11 a.m.- Horse (open class)
• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.- Red Cross Bloodmobile
• 3 p.m.- Golf Cart Contest & Parade
• 5:15 p.m.- Antique Tractor Parade
• 6 p.m.- Jr. Fair Swine Sale
• 7 p.m.- Diamond J Rodeo
• 8 p.m.- Recess Band

Friday, August 9

• 9 a.m.- Beef Cattle Open Class
• 10 a.m.- Junior Fair Buddies (5–8-year-olds)
• 12 p.m.- 4-H Style Show
• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.- Red Cross Bloodmobile
• 12:30 p.m.- Large Animal Showman of Showmen Contest
• 4 p.m.- 4-H & Jr. Fair Awards
• 6 p.m.- Jr. Fair Market Sales Lamb, Goat, Dairy & Beef
• 7 p.m.- Autocross
• 8 p.m.- Open Highway Bluegrass Band

Saturday, August 10

• 9 a.m.- Jr. Fair Market Sales: Chickens, Turkeys & Rabbits
• 11 a.m.- Kiddie Tractor Pull
• 6 p.m.- Majestic Dreamers
• 7 p.m.- Car Demolition Derby
• 8 p.m.- Jimmy Mowery
• 10 p.m.- Fireworks

Various school bands, performances from a hypnotists , Dogs of Ohio, wood carvers and the Andy Rotz Wild West Show will take place throughout the day as well. For more detailed information see the official 2024 Ross County Fair Book .

This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Take a look at the 2024 Ross County Fair schedule