Dates:  July 17-22, 2024

2024 Henry County Fair

Schedule of Events

Sunday, July 14th

Horse Show

Wednesday, July 17th

8:00am - 3:30pm

Exhibits Judging (EB)

7:00am - 4:00pm

all animals arrive to stalls - all swine arrive between 7-9am

4:00pm

Sheep & Goat Weigh In

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Farmer's Market (WP)

4:30pm

Rabbits Check In

5:00pm

Poultry Check In

6:00pm

Beef Weigh In

6:00pm

Kids Pedal Pull
(Tractor Headquarters)

7:00pm

Farm Bureau Animals Received

7:30pm

State Fair Qualifiers Announced

7:30pm

Queen Contest & 4-H Clothing Event (WP)

Share in the Fun

Thursday, July 18th

8:00am - 11:00am

Clover Kids & Open Class Exhibits Judging

10:00am

Dog Show (west end of WP)

11:00am

Swine Weigh In

11:00am - 3:00pm

4-H Bucket/Bottle Interviews

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Lego Contest Drop Off
(exhibit building)

1:00pm

Rabbit Show

2:00pm

Swine, Beef, Sheep & Goat Scanning, in barns. Exhibitor must be present to assist with animals. 

4:30pm 

LEGO Judging

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Farm Family Ag Appreciation Meal (WP)

6:30pm

4-H/Farm Bureau Bottle Animal Show

7:00pm

Bill Riley Talent Show

Dusk

Movie Night (between WP and Grandstand)

Friday, July 19th

7:00am - 9:00am

Farm Service/Agriland Breakfast (WP)

9:00am

Swine Show

1:00pm

Poultry Show

3:00pm

Livestock Production Show (Beef, Swine, Sheep & Goat)

5:30pm

Working Exhibits (Ex Building)

6:00pm

Clover Kid Graduation Ceremony (Exhibit Building)

6:30pm

IFPA Truck & Tractor Pull (Grandstand - Beer Garden open)

Saturday, July 20th

Sinclair Tractor Breakfast (by Livestock Barns)

8:00am - 11:00am

Farmers Market

9:00am

Beef Show

Noon - 4:00pm

Free Kids Activities (Face Painting, Animal Balloons, Foam Blaster, Pony Rides & more!)

3:00pm

4-H/FFA & Farm Bureau Bottle Animal Costume Contest

4:00pm

Mud Volleyball -
Do not wash up in Bathrooms!

5:00pm

Barnyard Olympics

9:00pm - 11:00pm

Jive Radio (WP/Beer Garden)

Sunday, July 21st

8:00am

Sheep Show

11:00am

Goat Show - or will start 30 minutes following sheep show

Noon

BBQ Contest Judging

Noon

Adult Bags Tournament (WP)

2:00pm

ATV Rodeo (Grandstand)

2:00pm

Wine & Home Brew Contest
(Tractor Headquarters)

3:00pm

Release Bucket Calves (must clean stalls!),
Rabbit & Poultry - clean up

5:00pm

Release All Static Exhibits, Lego Contest entries,
& Clean Up!

Monday, July 22nd

Breakfast by KILJ

7:00am

Release of Livestock not participating in auction

9:00am

Ribbon Auction - Members must bring their own animals in the ring. SWINE must be in the ring. 

All Families Assist & Clean Up


Camping Registration

Be sure to register for your camping spot for this year's Henry County Fair! Payment is made online and can be located towards the end of the registration form through the button below. 

2024 Fair Book

Click below for the digital copy of the 2023 Henry County Fair Book. 

Mission Statement


The Henry County Fair provides an educational and entertaining showcase for 4-H and FFA members and county residents to exhibit their accomplishments in the areas of agriculture, general and natural sciences, family consumer sciences and county projects. The Henry County Fair will provide a safe and fun atmosphere for positive competition and is a source of pride for the entire Henry County Community. 

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