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2011 Vanderburgh County Fair Program

Monday, July 25


Host of the Day –  McDonalds

Antique machinery on display and in action adjacent to main entrance. Demonstrations and exhibits in SIAM Antique Building and Machinery Building. Free parking lot shuttle.

***Gates open at 3 PM***

12noon- 2PM
Livestock Barn Olympics - Livestock Show Barn
3PM

Motorcycle Race Sign-Up - Grandstand Arena

3PM– 10PM
Activities Building Open to the Public
4PM– 10PM Auditorium Building Open to the Public
4PM Food Booths Open
4PM 4-H Barbecue Contest - SIAM
4PM- 8PM Meals served in the Banquet Hall
4:30PM 4-H Dog Show - Commercial Building
5PM- 11PM
All Rides Open
5PM Motorcycle Practice - Grandstand Arena
5PM- 9:30PM Kid's Corner Open
6PM & 8PM Don Baggett Magic Show - Kid's Corner
6:30PM Motorcycle Races - Grandstand Arena
7PM Official Fair Opening - Lakeside North
7PM Fair Queen Pageant - Lakeside North
Grounds closing time will be announced one half-hour before closing

Tuesday, July 26

 

Host of the Day - Beck's Superior Hybrids

Senior Citizen's Day

7:30AM- 10AM Breakfast Foods - Junior Leader Booth
8AM
4-H Rabbit Judging - Small Animal Barn
8AM
4-H Dairy Goat Judging - Livestock Show Barn
8AM
4-H & Open Boer Goat Judging - Livestock Show Barn
9AM 4-H Horse & Pony Contest & Speed Events - Lower Horse Arena
9AM - 3PM Senior Citizen's Activities - Auditorium
9AM- 10PM All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public
10AM- 9PM Kid's Corner Open
11AM- 8PM Meals served in Banquet Hall
1PM
4-H Watermelon Relay - Area West & Below Industrial Building
2PM 4-H Llama Show - Livestock Show Barn
3PM Quad Race - Sign Up - Grandstand Arena
4PM- 10PM Outreach to Space/Hands on Astronomy - Adjacent to Kid’s Corner
4PM- 11PM All Rides Open
5PM Quad Practice - Grandstands
6PM 4-H Swine Show - Livestock Show Barn
6PM Extension Homemaker Hospitality Refreshments - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
6PM 4-H Dog Agility - South of Outdoor Horse Arena
6PM & 8PM Don Baggett Magic Show - Kid's Corner
6:30PM Quad Races - Grandstand
6:30PM Home Depot Kid’s Workshop - Midway
6:30PM Extension Homemaker Presentation "How to Hem Jeans Like a Professional" - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
7PM Young Miss Pageant - Lakeside North
Grounds closing time will be announced one-half hour before closing

Wednesday, July 27


Host of the Day – Travel Smart

4-H Day

7:30AM- 10AM Breakfast Foods - Junior Leader Booth
8:30AM 4-H & Open Poultry Judging - Small Animal Barn
9AM 4-H Horse & Pony - English Halter/Western Riding Classes - Livestock (Horse) Pavilion
9AM 4-H, Open, & District Dairy Show - Livestock Show Barn
9AM- 10PM All exhibit buildings open to the public
9AM- 11AM Mini 4-H Day Camp “Green Group” - Auditorium
10AM- 9:30PM Kid's Corner Open
11AM- 8PM Meals served in the Banquet Hall
1PM- 3PM Mini 4-H Day Camp “Clover Group” - Auditorium
1PM 4-H Balloon Toss & Bubble Gum Blowing Contest - Front Activities Center
3PM 4-H & Open Pygmy Goat Show - Livestock Show Barn
4PM- 11PM All Rides Open
6PM Extension Homemaker Hospitality Refreshments - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
6PM & 8PM Don Baggett Magic Show - Kid's Corner
6:30PM Fair Parade - Begins and Ends at Auditorium
6:30PM Extension Homemaker Presentation "Kids Party Snacks" - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
7PM Little Miss & Mister - Lakeside North
7PM Dairy Showmanship Contest - Livestock Show Barn
8:30PM Justin Moore Concert - Grandstand
Grounds closing time will be announced one-half hour before closing

Thursday, July 28


Host of the Day – Affordable Asphalt

7:30AM- 10AM Breakfast Foods - Junior Leader Booth
8AM Open Rabbit Show - Small Animal Barn
9AM-10PM All Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public
9AM 4-H Horse & Pony - Halter/English Classes - Lower Horse Arena
9AM 4-H & Open Beef Show - Livestock Show Barn
9AM-11AM Mini 4-H Day Camp "Green Group" - Auditorium
10AM- 9:30PM Kid's Corner Open
10AM-11AM Pedal Tractor Pull Registration - South end of Commercial Building
11AM Pedal Tractor Pull - South end of Commercial Building
11AM-8PM Meals served in Banquet Hall
12noon- 9PM
Bear Hallow Wood Carving Exhibition - Adjacent to Banquet Hall
1PM 4-H Pie & Watermelon Eating Contest - Banquet Hall Pavilion
1PM-3PM Mini 4-H Day Camp "Clover Group" - Auditorium
3PM 4-H & Open Sheep Show - Livestock Show Barn
3PM 4-H Scavenger Hunt - Front of Activities Center
4PM- 11PM All Rides Open
4PM Ice Cream Crank-off - Banquet Hall Pavilion - Entry Fee
4PM 4-H Mud Tug of War - Lower Horse Arena
5:30PM Antique Tractor Pull - Grandstand
6PM Vanderburgh County Fair Farmers Pull - Hot Farm - Pick-up Truck - Semi - Grandstand
6PM & 8PM Don Baggett Magic Show - Kid's Corner
6PM Extension Homemaker Hospitality Refreshments - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
6:30PM Home Depot Kid’s Workshop - Midway
6:30PM Extension Homemaker Presentation "Iris Folding Greeting Cards" - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
7PM Tiny Tots Contest - Auditorium
Grounds closing time will be announced one-half hour before closing

Friday, July 29


 Host of the Day – Farm Boy Food Service

7:30AM- 10AM Breakfast Foods - Junior Leader Booth
9AM- 10PM All Exhibit Buildings Open to Public
9AM 4-H Supreme Showmanship - Livestock Show Barn
9AM 4-H Model Airplane & Rocket Performance - Field Southeast of Livestock (Horse) Pavilion
9AM- 11PM Mini 4-H Day Camp "Green Group" - Auditorium (Pre-Registration Required)
10AM-10PM Kid's Corner Open
11AM- 8PM Meals Served in the Banquet Hall
11:30AM Livestock Auction Buyer's Meal - Livestock Show Barn
12noon- 9PM Bear Hollow Wood Carving Exhibition - Adjacent to Banquet Hall
(Co-Sponsor: Midwest Equipment)
1PM

Livestock Sale - Livestock Show Barn

1. Rabbits 2. Llama Products 3. Dairy/Boer Goat Products 4. Pygmy Goat Products 5. Poultry 6. Beef 7. Swine 8. Sheep 9. Dairy Products

1PM- 3PM Mini 4-H Day Camp "Clover Group" - Auditorium (Pre-Registration Required)
4PM-11PM All Rides Open
5PM Antique Machinery Parade - Grandstand
6PM Frog Jumping Contest - Livestock Show Barn
6PM Extension Homemaker Hospitality Refreshments - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
6PM & 8PM Don Baggett Magic Show - Kid's Corner
6:30PM Extension Homemaker Presentation "Soy Glad You're Here" - Auditorium Cloak Room (Across from Restrooms)
7PM Talent Contest (All Vocal & Instrumental) - Auditorium
7PM Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Professional Tractor Pull - Grandstand
7:30PM Little Farmers Pet Parade - Lakeside North
Grounds closing time will be announced one-half hour before closing
 

Saturday, July 30


Host of the Day – Azteca Milling L.P.

7:30AM- 10AM Breakfast Foods - Junior Leader Booth
8AM Grand Champion Livestock on display - Cattle Barn
8:30AM 4-H Cat Show - Auditorium
9AM-10PM All Exhibit Buildings Open to Public
9AM Open Swine Show - Livestock Show Barn
11AM 4-H Horse & Pony Club Costume Classes & Free Fun Show - Outdoor Horse Arena
10AM-10PM Kid's Corner Open
11AM-8PM Meals served in Banquet Hall
12noon-9PM Bear Hollow Wood Carving Exhibition - Adjacent to Banquet Hall
12noon Talent Contest - Dance, Novelty, Tumbling - Auditorium
12noon Open Dairy Goat Judging - Livestock Show Barn
2PM-11PM All Rides Open
4PM 4-H Club Cook Out - Centercreek Playground
4:30PM Fruit/Vegetable Centerpiece Contest Registration - Auditorium
6PM 4-H Parade of Champions - Lakeside North
6PM Fruit Centerpiece Contest Judging - Auditorium
6PM & 8PM Don Baggett Magic Show - Kid's Corner
6PM Demolition Derby - Grandstand
7:30PM Live with Beasley Band Concert - Lakeside Stage
Grounds closing time will be announced one-half hour before closing