Boone County 4-h Fair

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - Friday, July 21, 2023

North Track Events

For families

places to eat

4-H Parade of Champions

Friday, July 21 

5:30 p.m.

Queen's Contest

Saturday, July 8 

7:00 p.m. 

4-H Livestock Auction

Thursday, July 20 

5:30 p.m. 

Free Entertainment

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Evenings 

For the full 2023 Boone County 4-H fair schedule, select each drop down below to see each day's events. 

SATURDAY, JULY 15

7:00 a.m.– 8:00 a.m Enter 4-H Horse & Pony - Use North Entrance

8:00 a.m. Registration of 4-H Fair Fun Run - Meet at Boone REMC Center Circle

8:30 a.m. START of 4-H Fair Fun Run 

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Antique Tractors & Machinery Exhibit on display

9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show - Boone REMC Hall 

9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Western Show - Horse Arena

9:00 a.m. Weigh Beef followed by 4-H Feeder Calves

TBD Habitat Wall Build

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hay Mountain - Come climb the Mountain & Straw Maze - Boone REMC Center Circle 

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Spinning Tractor Tires - Antique Tractor Tent w/ Fergie

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Young McDonald’s Farm Open

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Putt Putt Golf-Plunkett Show Arena-check out putter & ball at Young McDonald’s Farm 

Following Fun Run Flag Raising & Opening Ceremonies - Boone REMC Center Circle 

After Opening Ceremony  Non-animal 4-H Projects on Displays Open -Boone Cooperative Advantage Building

10:00 a.m. 4-H Utility Goat Show – Centennial Hall South Arena 

1:00 p.m. Open Beef Show Entries Due

2:00 p.m. Open Beef Show - Plunkett Show Arena

1:00 p.m. Public 4-H Fashion Revue - Witham Health Services Pavilion

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Master Gardeners Plant Sale - Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building- Dining Room

3:00 p.m. Master Gardener Education Program - Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building- Dining Rm

Topic: Indiana native and invasive plants 

3:00 p.m.—dusk Monster Truck Rides—North Track area 

5:00 p.m. Demolition Derby- North Track

6:00 p.m. Rabbit Costume Contest - Boone REMC Hall 

6:30p.m.-9:00 p.m. Free Entertainment-The Dan Burnell Band

6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Parade

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.          $1  Hay Rides - pickup south lot 

7:30 p.m. Non-animal 4-H Projects on Display Closes-Boone Cooperative Advantage Building


Release Horse & Pony 30 min. after the conclusion of the show OR 10:00 p.m. whichever comes first


DEADLINE TO ENTER RABBITS IN THE AUCTION IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE RABBIT SHOW ENDS.

SUNDAY, JULY 16 

6:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Enter 4-H Swine - North Salem State Bank- Swine Barn

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Enter 4-H Horse & Pony - Use North Entrance

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Antique Tractors & Machinery Exhibit on display

9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony English & Contesting Show - Horse Arena

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hay Mountain - Come climb the Mountain & Straw Maze - Boone REMC Center Circle 

8:45 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Breed I.D. and Ambassador check-in - Boone REMC Hall 

4 shows daily—Bear Hollow Wood Carving-Location TBD

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Breed I.D. and Ambassador - Boone REMC Hall

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Little Farm Hands “Hand imprints” - Antique Tractor Tent w/ Fergie

10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.   Young McDonald’s Farm Open

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Putt Putt Golf-Plunkett Show Arena-check out putter & ball at Young McDonald’s Farm 

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Master Gardeners Plant Sale - Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building- Dining Room

11:00 a.m Master Gardener Education Program - Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building- Dining Room

Topic: Pollinators in the Garden

12:00 p.m. 4-H Feeder Calf Show—Witham Health Pavilion

12:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Non-animal 4-H Projects on Display– Boone Cooperative Advantage Building

12:30 p.m. Mini 4-H Utility Goat Check in—Centennial Hall South Arena

12:30 p.m. Open Utility Goat Show Check in—Centennial Hall South Arena

1:00 p.m. Open Utility Goat Show (will begin with Mini-4-H classes) - Centennial Hall South Arena

1:00p.m.—2:00 p.m. Family games hosted by former Colt’s punter Hunter Smith

 2:00 p.m. 4-H Communications Judging—Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building Dining Room 

2:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Show—Witham Health Services Pavilion

2:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.—Laser Tag—Southeast of Boone REMC Circle 

2:30 p.m.-3:30p.m. Hoedown Express Cloggers-Family Pavilion 

3:00 p.m. DECLARED WEIGHT TICKETS DUE for 4-H Swine (except purebred gilts returning home) 

3:00-6:00 p.m. Touch A Truck-South of Boone REMC Center Circle

3:00 p.m.—dusk Monster Truck Rides—North Track area 

5:00 p.m. Street Legal & ATV Mud Bog - North Track

5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Free Entertainment-Terry Lee Ridley & his Million Dollar Band

6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Parade

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.          $1  Hay Rides - pickup south lot 

7:00 p.m. Utility Goats Released

8:00 p.m. Cat Show Setup -  Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building - Auditorium

30 minutes after 4-H Beef Show release Beef & Feeder Calves

Release Horse & Pony 30 min. after the conclusion of the show OR 10:00 p.m. whichever comes first.

DEADLINE TO ENTER BEEF IN THE AUCTION IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE BEEF SHOW ENDS.

MONDAY, JULY 17 

8:00 a.m. 4-H Meat Goat Show Witham Health Services Pavilion 

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Antique Tractors & Machinery Exhibit on display

8:00 a.m. Enter 4-H Cats - Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building - Auditorium

9:00 a.m. 4-H Cat Show -  Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building - Auditorium

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hay Mountain - Come Climb the Mountain & Straw Maze - Boone REMC Center Circle 

4 shows daily—Bear Hollow Wood Carving-Location TBD 

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Non-animal 4-H Projects on Display-Boone Cooperative Advantage Building

9:00 a.m. Rabbit Agility - Boone REMC Hall

9:00 a.m. Beef stalls & tack cleaned out

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Master Gardeners Plant Sale - Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building- Dining Room

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Build a Wood Tractor - Antique Tractor Tent w/ Fergie

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Young McDonald’s Farm Open

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Putt Putt Golf-Plunkett Show Arena-check out putter & ball at Young McDonald’s Farm 

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Enter 4-H Horse and Pony

10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Master Gardeners Plant Sale—Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building Dining Room 

11:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Match

11:00 a.m. Master Gardener Education Program - Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building- Dining Room

Topic: Rainscaping 

11:30 a.m. Mini 4-H Rabbit Show Check-in - Boone REMC Hall

12:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show - Witham Health Services Pavilion

12:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Rabbit Show- Boone REMC Hall

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dairy stall set-up - State Bank Cattle Barn

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Purdue Extension- R2T Free Youth Camp - Family Pavilion

2:00p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Laser Tag– Southeast of Boone REMC Circle

3:00 p.m.—dusk Monster Truck Rides—North Track area 

4:00 p.m. Release Rabbits and tear down

4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. Enter Dairy Goats (Weigh in as they come in)

5:00 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Parade of Champions & Versatility - Horse Arena

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Boilermaker Special Rides

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enter 4-H Dairy Animals - State Bank Cattle Barn 

6:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry Setup- Boone REMC Hall

6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Free Entertainment— Community Band directed by Barb Springer—Family Pavilion 

30 minutes after the show - release Sheep if not in open show or auction

30 minutes after the show - release Meat Goats not in open show or auction

Release Horse & Pony 30 min. after the conclusion of the show OR 10:00 p.m. whichever comes first

DEADLINE TO ENTER MEAT GOATS IN THE AUCTION IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE MEAT GOAT SHOW ENDS.

DEADLINE TO ENTER SHEEP IN THE AUCTION IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE SHEEP SHOW ENDS.

TUESDAY JULY 18 

8:00 a.m. Enter 4-H Poultry (weigh meat birds during this time)- Boone REMC Hall

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building closed for Extension Homemakers Open Show set up

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Antique Tractors & Machinery Exhibit on display

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hay Mountain - Come climb the Mountain & Straw Maze - Boone REMC Center Circle 

9:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Show - Witham Health Services Pavilion

AM session Ag Safety Day-Boone REMC Center Circle

4 shows daily Bear Hollow Wood Carving-Location TBD 

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Non-animal 4-H Projects on Display -Boone Cooperative Advantage Building   

10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Build a Wood Barn - Antique Tractor Tent w/ Fergie

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Young McDonald’s Farm Open

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Putt Putt Golf-Plunkett Show Arena-check out putter & ball at Young McDonald’s Farm 

10:00 a.m. - Noon 4-H Robotics Demonstration - Plunkett Show Arena

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Purdue Extension- R2T Free Youth Camp - Family Pavilion 

PM session Ag Safety Day-Boone REMC Center Circle 

2:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Laser Tag—Southeast of Boone REMC Circle 

3:00 p.m.—dusk Monster Truck Rides—North Track Area 

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Enter Boone County Extension Homemakers Open Show Exhibits - Boone County Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4-H Projects that are being entered into the Extension Homemakers Open Show will be released to 

enter in Open Show. 

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enter 4-H Llama/Alpaca - Horse Barn

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Free Entertainment- The Black Box Theater Performance - Family Pavilion

6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Parade

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.    $1  Hay Rides - pickup south lot 

6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Pony Rides-Boone REMC Center Circle 

Full Throttle Monster Trucks-North Track

5:00p.m.-6:30 p.m. Pit Party

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Monster Truck Show

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free Entertainment- Talent Factory Dancers - Family Pavilion 

Release non-auction and open show Swine after the Market Truck Loaded.

Market out hogs loaded and released after show by project leader instructions.

DEADLINE TO ENTER SWINE IN THE AUCTION IS 6:00 p.m.  TONIGHT

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Show - Witham Health Services Pavilion

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Boone County Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building closed for judging

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.   Antique Tractors & Machinery Exhibit on display

9:00 a.m. 4-H Poultry Show - Boone REMC Hall

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Enter Boone County Extension Homemakers Open Show Exhibits - Farm Bureau Community Building

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hay Mountain - Come climb the Mountain & Straw Maze - Boone REMC Center Circle 

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Non-animal 4-H Projects on Displays - Boone Cooperative Advantage Building   

10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Farm Stencil Pictures- Antique Tractor Tent w/ Fergie

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Young McDonald’s Farm Open

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Putt Putt Golf-Plunkett Show Arena-check out putter & ball at Young McDonald’s Farm 

10:30 a.m. Mini 4-H Check-In Sheep- Centennial Hall South

11:00 a.m. Open Meat Goat & Sheep Show (with Mini 4-H Sheep Classes) – Centennial Hall South Arena 

11:00-2:00 p.m. Superhero Meet & Greet-Boone REMC Center Circle

12:00 p.m. Enter Open Hogs

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Purdue Extension- R2T Free Youth Camp - Family Pavilion 

2:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Laser Tag—Southeast of Boone REMC Circle 

2:30 p.m. Mini 4-H Swine check-in - Family Pavilion

3:00 p.m. All Goats need to be out of the Centennial Hall North

3:00 p.m. Open Market Hog Show (will begin with Mini 4-H Classes) – Plunkett Show Arena  

5:30 p.m. Dairy—Old Timers/Youth Dairy/ Showmanship - Witham Health Services Pavilion

6:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Show - Witham Health Services Pavilion

6:00 p.m. Boone County Extension Homemakers Open Show Fresh Baked Foods Auction - Dining Room

6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Parade

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.          $1  Hay Rides - pickup south lot 

6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Pony Rides-Boone REMC Center Circle 

6:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Set-Up Centennial Hall North 

6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Extension Homemakers Open Show-Farm Bureau Community Building Open

7:30 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Rides - TBD location- Sponsored by City of Lebanon

30 minutes after Open Meat Goat & Sheep Show  release all goats and sheep not in auction

All Auction and Supreme Dairy and Meat Goats will move to Centennial Hall South 

Lactating Dairy Cows released 30 minutes after the show

DEADLINE TO ENTER DAIRY GOATS IN THE AUCTION IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE DAIRY GOAT SHOW ENDS.

DEADLINE TO ENTER POULTRY IN THE AUCTION IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE POULTRY SHOW ENDS. 

THURSDAY, JULY 20 

8:00 a.m. -  9:00 p.m. Antique Tractors & Machinery Exhibit on display

8:30 a.m. 4-H Llama/Alpaca Exhibitors Meeting – Centennial Hall South Arena

9:00 a.m. 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show - Centennial Hall South Arena

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Woodlands/Forestry Workshop by Soil & Water Conservation District   - Starts at the Annex

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hay Mountain - Come climb the Mountain & Straw Maze - Boone REMC Center Circle 

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Enter Creative Cookery - Boone County Farm Bureau Inc.  Community Building-Dining Rm

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Extension Homemakers Open Show-Farm Bureau Community Building Open

10:00 a.m. Homemade Ice Cream made by the Antique Tractor Club &  Blacksmith

10:00 a.m. -  4:00 p.m. Non-animal 4-H Projects on Displays-Boone Cooperative Advantage Building   

10:00 a.m. Release Poultry and tear down

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Farm puzzles and coloring books  “Tractor Day”- Antique Tractor Tent w/Fergie

10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.      Young McDonald’s Farm Open

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Putt Putt Golf-Plunkett Show Arena-check out putter & ball at Young McDonald’s Farm 

10:00 a.m. Extension Homemakers Creative Cookery Open Judging - Boone County Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building Dining Room (Following judging, samples will be served)

11:30 a.m. Cornbread and Beans Meal - Serving in the Antique Tractor Tent

12:00 p.m. Kiwanis Luncheon - Beehive

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Purdue Extension- R2T Free Youth Camp - Family Pavilion 

2:00 p.m. Tallest Corn Stalk Contest - Boone REMC Center Circle

2:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Laser Tag—Southeast of Boone REMC Circle 

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Benching - Centennial Hall North

3:00 p.m.—dusk Monster Truck Rides—North Track area 

3:15 p.m. 4-H Dog Kennel Decoration Contest - Centennial Hall North

3:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Registration for Showmanship - Centennial Hall North

3:30 p.m. 4-H Aquatic Science released—Boone Cooperative Advantage Building 

3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Blood Mobile by Center 4-H Clovers - Next to the Pavilion

4:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Showmanship Judging - Centennial Hall North

4:30 - 6:00 pm Non-Animal Project Check Out - Boone Cooperative Advantage Building 

5:00 p.m. 4-H Herdsmanship Awards- Witham Health Services Pavilion

5:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction - Witham Health Services Pavilion

6:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Registration for Rally - Centennial Hall North

6:00 p.m. Boone Cooperative Advantage Building Clean Up 

6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Parade

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enter Open Show Dairy Cattle - State Bank Cattle Barn

6:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Rally Judging - Centennial Hall North

8:00 p.m.-10:00p.m. Foam Party


FRIDAY, JULY 21 

7:00 a.m. Enter Open Show Dairy Cattle - State Bank Cattle Barn

8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Antique Tractors & Machinery Exhibit on display

8:30 a.m. Mini 4-H Llama/Alpaca check-in - Centennial Hall South Arena

9:00 a.m. Open Llama/Alpaca Show (will begin with Mini 4-H Classes)- Centennial Hall South Arena

9:00 a.m. Open Dairy Show - Witham Health Services Pavilion 

9:00 a.m.-4:15 pm Extension Homemakers Open Show-Farm Bureau Community Building Open

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hay Mountain - Come climb the Mountain & Straw Maze- Boone REMC Center Circle 

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Boone County Food Pantry Coalition Meeting - Annex  

10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Paper Folding Barns and  Farm Animals - Antique Tractor Tent w/ Fergie

1:00 p.m.. - 2:00 p.m. Purdue Extension- R2T Free Youth Camp - Family Pavilion 

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Queen’s Tea Party - Boone County Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Benching - Centennial Hall North

3:30 p.m. 4-H Achievement Program Reception - Boone Cooperative Advantage Building   

4:00 p.m. 4-H Achievement Program - Boone Cooperative Advantage Building

4:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Trick Contest

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Open Show Exhibit Check Out - Farm Bureau Community Building 

5:00 p.m. Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull - Plunkett Show Arena

5:30 p.m. Boone County Extension Homemakers Open Show Sweepstakes Winners Pictures

5:30 p.m. Parade of Champions - Witham Health Services Pavilion 

6:00 p.m. Supreme Showmanship - Witham Health Services Pavilion (or following Parade of Champions)

6:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull -Plunkett Show Arena

6:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Costume Contest -  Centennial Hall North 

7:30 p.m. 2023 10 Year Member Recognition & 4-H Scholarship Presentation or during  Supreme Showmanship intermission

8:00 p.m.-10:00p.m. Foam Party

8:00 p.m. 4-H Dog clean up and tear down -  Centennial Hall North 

8:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Final Award Presentation -  Centennial Hall North 

9:00 p.m. Release Llamas

Release Dairy 30 minutes after Open Show


SATURDAY, JULY 22

“Fair Clean Up ”

9:00 a.m. 4-H Fair Clean Up

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fair trophy pick up - Witham Health Services Pavilion

3:00 p.m. - dusk Monster Truck Rides - North Track Area

5:00 p.m. Outlaw Mud Bog - North Track

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