168th Athens County Fair

2023 Junior Fair Theme

(The Athens County Junior Fair) Future Leaders in the Making

Schedule:

TUESDAY, JULY 25

5:00pm: JR. FAIR DOG SHOW – SWINE ARENA

SUNDAY, JULY 23

1:00pm: JR. FAIR ROYALTY –GRANGE BUILDING

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 NO RIDES TODAY

12:00 noon: Admission $5.00 per person
4:00pm - 9:00pm: Jr. Fair Booth Set-up
5:00pm: PARI-MUTUAL HARNESS RACING – GRANDSTAND

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 NO RIDES TODAY

7:00am - 9:00am: Jr. Fair SWINE Arrival – Swine will weigh right off the trailer SWINE ONLY AT THIS TIME
8:00am: Admission $5.00 per person
9:00am - 5:00pm: Jr. Fair Booth Set-up
9:00am - 10:00am: Jr. Fair Poultry & Rabbit Arrival and Weigh-In
Chickens, Rabbit weigh-in as checked in
10:00am: Market Turkey Weigh-In
12:00pm: PARI-MUTUAL HARNESS RACING-GRANDSTAND
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Jr. Fair Livestock Arrival – Market Dairy Feeders, Sheep, Goats, Market Beef, Beef Feeders, Prospect
Heifers, Dairy Cattle, Market Dairy Steers, Equine
8:00pm - 8:30pm: Weigh-In Market Beef, Market Goats, Market Dairy Steers
8:30pm - 9:00pm: Weigh-In Market Lambs
8:30pm - 9:30pm: Weigh-In Beef Feeders, Market Dairy Feeders, Prospect Heifers

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 NO RIDES TODAY

8:00am: Admission $10.00 per person
8:00am: Garden Tractor Pull Registration
9:00am: Garden Tractor Pull – GRANDSTAND
9:00am: Church Services – Grange Building
12:00 noon-8:00pm: Jr. Fair Booth Set-up
1:00pm: King & Queen’s Tea – Extension Office
3:00pm: Past Royalty Tea – Grange Middle Section
4:30pm: Jr. Fair Parade – Grandstand
7:30pm: Corn Hole Tournament – Swine Arena
7:00pm: RENEE STEWART BAND followed by HEART BREAK RIDGE – GRANDSTAND

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

ADMISSION $10.00 PER PERSON OVER 2 YRS. OLD
8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am: Jr. Fair Swine Show – Showmanship followed by Market Show, Pairs, Breeding Gilts, Fat Barrows, PeeWee (Estimated times for Showmanship and shows section will be posted in the barns.)
8:00am: ALL NON-LIVESTOCK PROJECTS IN PLACE
8:00am: Great Pumpkin/Squash Contest – Entries in place
8:00am - 5:00pm: VETERANS DAY – Veterans get in free with ID
9:00am: Open Class Horticulture Judging
9:00am: HORSES - Ranch / Contest
11:30am: Little Kids Bike Parade Registration and Lineup Midway
11:30am: The Scavenger Hunt - Running from Monday to Wednesday at Noon AG/NR Building
12:00 noon: Little Kids Bike Parade – Midway
1:00pm - 11:00pm: RIDES – Midway (The rides will not open until 1pm: on Monday OR upon completion of State of Ohio Ride Inspection)
1:30pm: Athens Co. Open Class Hay Show – AG/NR Building
4:00pm: "The Benefits of a Controlled Burn" - AG/NR Building
Presenter: Cameron Uptomor, Athens SWCD & Associates
7:00pm: TOUGH TRACK – GRANDSTAND

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

ADMISSION $10.00 PER PERSON OVER 2 YRS. OLD

9:00am: Jr. Fair Rabbit Show – Showmanship, Market Rabbits,Breeds (Estimated times for Showmanship and shows section will be posted in the barns.)
9:00am: Market Dairy Feeder Showmanship followed by Market Dairy Feeder Show, Junior Beef Showmanship, Junior Beef Breeding, Kiwanis, Junior Beef Feeders, Prospect Heifers (Estimated times for showmanship and shows section will be posted in the barns.)
9:00am: Antiques Judging/Baked Goods Judging
11:30am: "Reptiles: Facts & Fiction" - AG / NR Building
Kaylin Callander, Lake Hope State Park
12:00 Noon-11:00pm: RIDES – Midway
12:30pm: "Reptiles: Facts & Fiction" - AG / NR Building Kaylin Callander, Lake Hope State Park
2:00pm: Cookie Decorating Contest – Hillside Stage
6:30pm: Jr. Fair Dairy Market Steer Show
7:00pm: Jr. Fair Market Steer Show
7:00pm: MOTORCROSS - Fast Trax - GRANDSTAND

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

ADMISSION $10.00 PER PERSON OVER 2 YRS. OLD
8:00am: GATE FREE for 12 and under for KIDS DAY until 2:30 p.m.
8:00am: Jr Fair Poultry Showmanship, Jr. Fair Market
Turkey Show followed by Jr. Fair Market Chicken Show, followed by Poultry Dress-Up Contest and Breed Show (Estimated times for Turkey and Poultry Showmanship and shows section will be posted in the barns.)
8:00am: HORSE – English / Western
9:00am: Dairy Goat Show – Showmanship, Breed
10:30am: "Birds of Prey" - Hocking Hills State Park Staff AG/NR Building
11:00am: Armbands for KIDS DAY available
12:00 noon-11:00pm: RIDES – Midway
12:00 noon-3:00pm: KIDS DAY – Ride 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
12:30pm: "The Wonder of Water" - Athens SWCD Staff AG/Natural Resources Building,
1:00pm: Market Goat Show - Showmanship, Breeding, Market, Market Pairs (Estimated times for Showmanship and shows section will be posted in the barns.)
5:30pm: Sheep Show – Showmanship, Breeding, Market, Market Pairs (Estimated times for Showmanship and shows section will be posted in the barns.)
6:00pm: Battle of the Bands - Hillside Stage
7:00pm: KOI DRAG RACING - GRANDSTANDS
11:30pm - 1:00am: ALL NON SALE PIGS RELEASED - TACK STAYS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

ADMISSION $10.00 PER PERSON OVER 2 YRS. OLD
8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am: Jr. Fair Cows in Lactation and Open Class
Heifers in place
8:00am - 3:00pm: SENIOR CITIZENS FREE
9:00am: Dairy Show – Dairy Arena
10:00am: Animal Dress-up Contest—Swine Arena
12:00 noon-11:00pm: RIDES – Midway
1:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull – Swine Arena
2:00pm: Iron Chef Competition - Hill Side Stage
3:00pm: Livestock Judging – Swine Arena
5:00pm: Cattle Fitting Contest – Swine Arena
All Athens County Youth Exhibitors Welcome
7:00pm: DEMOLITION DERBY – GRANDSTAND

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

ADMISSION $10.00 PER PERSON OVER 2 YRS. OLD
9:00am: Ultimate Showmanship – begins in the Swine Arena
12:00 noon-Midnight: RIDES – Midway
2:00pm: Buyers Reception – AG/NR Building
3:00pm: Jr. Fair Livestock Sale – Announcements, Awards
Market Dairy Steers, Market Lambs, Market Swine, Market Chickens, Market Rabbits, Market Turkeys, Market Beef, Market Beef Feeder Calves, Market Dairy Feeder Calves, Market Goats, Prospect Heifers
7:00pm: HORSE PULL – GRANDSTAND

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

ADMISSION $10.00 PER PERSON OVER 2 YRS. OLD
8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am: ALL LIVESTOCK / JR FAIR BOOTHS RELEASED
11:00am: Jr. Fair Board Fun Day – Swine Arena – Sponsored by The Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau
12:00 noon-Midnight: RIDES – Midway
2:00pm: OUTHOUSE RACES – GRANDSTAND
6:00pm: TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL – GRANDSTAND
8:00pm: All Other Exhibits Released
9:00pm: Barn Dance – Swine Arena

Date: August 4 - 12, 2023

Location: Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 West Union Street
Athens, OH 45701.

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