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Fair begins Friday with new schedule
The same, yet different.
Housed in all the same fairgrounds environs, the 2022 edition of the Putnam County 4-H Fair commences Friday.
However, some familiar elements — namely certain livestock shows — will take on new dates and times.
First on the list is the 4-H llama and alpaca show, which for several years followed the dairy show at the indoor arena on Sunday afternoon/evening. Not so this year, as the llamas and alpacas have their own day, with the show commencing at 3 p.m. today.
Saturday will be normal in the indoor arena, as the 4-H goat show will occupy its familiar time slot, beginning at 8 a.m.
Sunday will feature one of the most notable changes, as the 4-H swine and dairy shows have flip-flopped days, with the pigs first making their way into the indoor arena at 8 a.m. This will culminate with the swine grand drive at 7 p.m.
The need to move the swine show forward a day has to do with the overlap between the Putnam County Fair and the Indiana State Fair. The swine barn at the State Fairgrounds is currently under construction, meaning the swine project will inhabit the beef barn for the first half of the fair, with the more familiar steers and heifers taking over the building for the second half.
Due to the early time swine entries are due at the State Fair, all non-auction swine entries will be released early.
The 4-H dairy show will then follow on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. Additionally, the 4-H poultry show is set for 8:30 a.m. at the poultry barn.
It’s back to normal on Tuesday, with the beef show commencing in the indoor arena at 8 a.m. Beef champion parade and selection will be at 7 p.m.
Likewise, on Wednesday, the 4-H sheep show will be in its familiar timeslot at 8 a.m., followed by the champion selection at 7 p.m. The 4-H rabbit show is also set for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the rabbit barn.
As usual, there will be several days of 4-H horse and pony competition at the outdoor arena, with shows each day from Sunday through Wednesday.
Additionally, with all the large animal projects complete, the Supreme Showmanship competition is set for 3 p.m. (horse portion only) and 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Of course, animals aren’t the only thing at the fair. With much of the judging already complete, 4-H and adult open class projects will be on display in the Fairgrounds Community Building, while horticulture projects will be in Harris Hall.
Other fair highlights include the truck and tractor pull on Sunday, Kids Best Baker on Tuesday, Family Fun Day on Wednesday, Baker’s Best on Thursday and South Plains Ranch Rodeo on Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30.
Of course, there is plenty more to do and see at the fair. See complete listings below.
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Noon-2:30 p.m.: Garden entries accepted, Harris Hall
3 p.m.: 4-H Llama & Alpaca Show, Indoor Arena
3:30 p.m.: Garden judging, Harris Hall
3:30-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to public
6-9 p.m.: 4-H & Adult Open Class Exhibit Hall open to public
7 p.m.: Mystery Train Band, Free Stage
SATURDAY, JULY 23
8 a.m.: 4-H Goat Show, Indoor Arena
8-10:30 a.m.: Container Gardening/Single-Cut Flower Specimen entries accepted, Harris Hall
9 a.m.: 4-H ATV Driving Contest, Outside Track
9-11 a.m.: Enter Adult Open Class Food exhibits
Noon-9 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Hall open to the public
Noon-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to the public
4 p.m.: Adult Open Class Open Judging - Pies, Community Building East Side
5-10 p.m.: Producers’ Building open - Rabbit
5-6:30 p.m.: Harris Hall Kids Corner, Growing Root Crops
5:45-6:45 p.m.: Putnam County Antique Tractor & Machinery Club threshing demo
6-9 p.m.: Adult Open Class Exhibit Hall Open Foods entries released, 6-8 p.m.
7 p.m.: Tractor parade
7 p.m.: Denny’s Garage, Free Stage
SUNDAY, JULY 24
8 a.m.: 4-H Swine Show, Indoor Arena
9 a.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Show, Outside Arena
11A.m.-10 p.m.: Producers’ Building Open – Sheep
Noon-9 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Hall open to public
Noon-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to the public
2-9 p.m.: Adult Open Class Building open
2:30-4 p.m.: Lil’ Sprouts entries accepted
3 p.m.: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship, illustratedtTalk, Breed ID, Test
- Rabbit Barn
4 p.m.: Lil’ Sprouts Awards, Free Stage
5 p.m.: Vespers by New Life Baptist Church, Free Stage
5-6:30 p.m.: Harris Hall Kids Corner, Greenhouse Gardner
5:45-6:45 p.m.: Putnam County Antique Tractor & Machinery Club threshing demo
7 p.m.: Truck and Tractor Pull
6-8 p.m.: Agriculture entries accepted, Harris Hall
7 p.m.: 4-H Swine Show Grand Drive, Indoor Arena
7 p.m.: Tractor parade
7 p.m.: Fancy Sauce, Free Stage
MONDAY, JULY 25
8:10:30 a.m.: Agriculture & Herb entries accepted, Harris Hall
8:30 a.m.: 4-H Poultry Show, Poultry Barn
9 a.m.: 4-H Dairy Show, Indoor Arena
4-H Llama and Alpaca Costume Class to follow
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Adult Open Class Exhibit Hall open to public
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Hall open to public
11:30 a.m.: Agriculture & Herb Judging, Harris Hall
11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to public
4 p.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Show, Outside Arena
5-10 p.m.: Producers’ Building open – Goat
5-10 p.m.: Jessup Amusement
5-7 p.m.: Harris Hall Kids Corner, Sweet Corn Fun
5:45-6:45 p.m.: Putnam County Antique Tractor & Machinery Club threshing demo
6 p.m.: Adult Open Class Open Judging - Artwork, Community Building East Side
6-8 p.m.: Artistic Arrangement entries accepted, Harris Hall
6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m.: Juggler Yoder, Free Stage
7 p.m.: Tractor parade
TUESDAY, JULY 26
7 a.m.-10 p.m.: Producers’ Building open – Dog
8 a.m.: 4-H Beef Show, Indoor Arena
8-10:30 a.m.: Artistic Arrangement entries accepted, Harris Hall
9 a.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Show, Outside Arena
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Adult Open Class Exhibit Hall open to public
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Hall open to public
11:30 a.m.:Agriculture & Herb judging, Harris Hall
11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to public
5-6 p.m.: Kids Best Baker Exhibit entries accepted, Community Building East
5-10 p.m.: Jessup Amusement
5-6:30 p.m.: Harris Hall Kids Corner, The Life of Butterflies
5:45-6:45 p.m.: Putnam County Antique Tractor & Machinery Club threshing demo
5 p.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Show Outside Arena
6 p.m.: Kids Baking Contest Open Judging, awards to follow, Community Building East
6 p.m.: Police K9 demo, Free Stage
7 p.m.: 4-H Beef Champion parade & selection, Indoor Arena
7 p.m.: Black Market Vinyl, Free Stage
7 p.m.: Tractor parade
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
8 a.m.: 4-H Sheep Show, Wool Judging and Sheep Fitting to follow, Indoor Arena
8:30 a.m.: 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn
9 a.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Show, Outside Arena
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Family Fun Day “Friendly Feud,” Community Building East
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: 4-H & Adult Open Class Exhibit Halls open to public
Noon-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to the public
1-5 p.m.: Jessup Amusement Kiddie Day
2 p.m.: Family Fun Day Purse Auction, Community Building East
3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m.: Greencastle Fire Smokehouse, Emergency Service Building
5 p.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Show, Outside Arena
5-6:30 p.m.: Harris Hall Kids Corner, Painted Flowers
5-9 p.m.: Producers’ Building Open – Goat
5-10 p.m.: Jessup Amusement
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Exploring 4-H “Fun at the Fair,” Community Building West
5:45-6:45 p.m.: Putnam County Antique Tractor & Machinery Club threshing demo
6 and 7 p.m.: Silly Safari Animal Show, Free Stage
6:30 p.m.: Educational program - to be determined, Harris Hall
7 p.m.: Tractor parade
7 p.m.: 4-H Sheep Champion selection, Indoor Arena
THURSDAY, JULY 28
9-11 a.m.: Entries for Baker’s Best due, Community Building East
10 a.m.: 4-H Dog Agility Show, Indoor Arena
10 a.m.- 9 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Halls open to public
Noon: Pictures of Exhibit Hall Champions/Reserve Champions & 4-H Awards, Community Building West
Noon-9 p.m.: Adult Open Class Exhibit Halls Open to Public
Noon-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to the public
12:30 p.m.: Baker’s Best Exhibit open judging, Community Building East
3 p.m.: Supreme Showmanship, Horse portion only, Outside Arena
4 and 6 p.m.: Hendricks Power demonstration, Free Stage
5-6:30 p.m.: Harris Hall Kids Corner, Mr. Green Thumb
5-10 p.m.: Producers’ Building open – Poultry
5-10 p.m.: Jessup Amusement
5:45-6:45 p.m.: Putnam County Antique Tractor & Machinery Club threshing demo
6 p.m.: Harris Hall awards ceremony
6 p.m.: Baker’s Best awards, auction, Community Building East
7 p.m.: Supreme Showmanship, 4-H Scholarship and 10-Year Member recognition before winners announced, Indoor Arena
7 p.m.: Trigger Head, Free Stage
7 p.m.: Tractor parade
FRIDAY, JULY 29
9 a.m.: Color ME Green Run, outside Community Building
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: 4-H & Adult Open Class Exhibit Halls open to public
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Harris Hall open to public
3 p.m.: Registration Pedal Tractor Pull, Indoor Arena, starts at 3:30 p.m.
5 p.m.: Registration for Livestock Auction buyers, Indoor Arena
5-10 p.m.: Producers’ Building open – Harris Hall
5:30 p.m.: Livestock Auction, Indoor Arena
5-10 p.m.: Jessup Amusement
5:45-6:45 p.m.: Putnam County Antique Tractor & Machinery Club threshing demo
7 p.m.: Tractor parade
7 p.m.: South Plains Ranch Rodeo, Outdoor Arena
7 p.m.: Adult Open Class Awards, Community Building East
SATURDAY, JULY 29
7 p.m.: South Plains Ranch Rodeo, Outdoor Arena