2025 4-H Fair Schedule

Pre-Fair

Sunday, August 10

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – All Photography & Educational Posters are due – Must be tagged & dropped off at the Marie Boe 4-H Building

Monday, August 11

9:00 a.m. – Deadline for still life posters, photography, and written word at Extension Office

Wednesday, August 13

8:00 a.m. – Horse vet check in Main Arena, timed for first ferry arrivals

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Animal vet check

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Still life intake

3:00 p.m. – Livestock weigh in

4:00 p.m. – Livestock judging contest

4:00 p.m. – 4-H Horse Judging Contest

5:00 p.m. – 4-H & Open Class horse orientation & back penny distribution

6:00 p.m. – Still life evaluation begins

Fair Days

Official fairground hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

4-H Rambler’s Booth Breakfast 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Herdsmanship/Exhibitorship Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for all 4-H barns and departments

Thursday, August 14 – Opening Day

9:00 a.m. – Horse Events Start
10:00 a.m. – Cat Vet Check

10:00 a.m. – Sheep & Goat – Showmanship & Type

10:30 a.m. – Cat Showmanship
2:00 p.m. – Rabbit & Cavy Showmanship

3:00 p.m. – 4-H Demonstrations
6:00 p.m. – Horse Games

Friday, August 15

8:00 a.m. – Dog Vet Check
9:00 a.m. – Horse Events Start

10:00 a.m. – Cattle & Swine – Showmanship & Type
10:00 a.m. – Dog Events Start
1:00 p.m. – Poultry Showmanship

3:00 p.m. – Large Animal Round Robin
6:00 p.m. – Horse Games

Saturday, August 16

9:00 a.m. – Horse Events Start

9:00 a.m. – Dog Vet Check

10:00 a.m. – Dog Events Start
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Still Life Judging Contest

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Still Life Auction
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Live Auction Registration
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Live Auction
6:00 p.m. – Horse Games

Sunday, August 17

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Small Animal Round Robin
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Costume Contest
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Quiz Bowl

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – 4-H Member Appreciation & Games

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Performing Arts
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony

6:00 p.m. – Stow 4-H Arena Tent
8:00 p.m. – 4-H Exhibits Released

After Fair

Monday, August 18

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Marie Boe 4-H building will be open for exhibit pickup. Clean animal stalls and help take down the 4-H arena tent & grand stands. Thank you for a great year!