2024 Jackson County Fair ScheduleFree Access


Friday, July 12

($6 Admission)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Third Annual “A Day In The Ring,” sponsored by Medallions 4-H Club and Forward Thinks 4-H Club

6:30 p.m. – Harness Racing Night, sponsored by Carman’s Used Cars

11 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Friday night) – Livestock Unloading

Saturday, July 13

($6 Admission, sponsored by Carman’s Used Cars)

12-6 a.m. (Saturday morning) – Livestock Unloading

8-10 a.m. – Rabbit/Poultry Check-in (weigh-in at 10:30 a.m.)

3 p.m. – Market Steer/Hog Carcass Class Hanging Show (Circle M. Farms)

6 p.m. – OHHA Harness Racing Pari-mutuel Wagering

11 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Saturday night) – Livestock Unloading

Sunday, July 14

(Free Admission, sponsored by WesBanco)          

12-11 a.m. (Sunday morning) – Livestock Unloading

11:30 a.m. – Barn Meeting for All Species; Weigh-in of Large Livestock immediately follows

12 p.m. – Queens Tea Reception (4-H Building)

4:30 p.m. – Crowning of Jr. Fair Queen and Court (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

5 p.m. – 4-H Awards Ceremony (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

6 p.m. – Junior Fair Fun Night (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

8:30 p.m. – Greased Pig Contest (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

Monday, July 15

($12 Admission, sponsored by Holzer Health System)

Note: All Veterans are allowed free admittance with military or VA identification. All children ages 12 years and under as well as senior citizens get free admission.

8 a.m. – Market/Breeding Poultry Showmanship (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Senior Citizen Activities such as King/Queen Contest, Lunch, and Bingo (4-H Building)

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Mobile Axe-Throwing (Midway)

12 p.m. – Market Poultry Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

1 p.m. – Fancy Poultry/Breeding Poultry Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

1-10 p.m. – Rides Open (Midway)

1-5 p.m. – Rock This Life (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

4-5 p.m. – Rides Break (Midway)

5 p.m. – Opening Fair Ceremony (Infield of Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

6:30 p.m. – Jr. Fair Horse Show, Showmanship and Horsemanship (Horse Arena)

6:30-7 p.m. – Karaoke Sign-ups (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

7:30 p.m. – Katrina’s DJ and Karaoke Contest (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

Tuesday, July 16

($12 Admission, sponsored by Speyside)

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers with Chainsaw Woodcarving (throughout day on Midway)

9 a.m. – Junior Fair Sheep Showmanship (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

10:30 a.m. – Junior Fair Market Lamb Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Mobile Axe-Throwing (Midway)

1 p.m. – Junior Fair Dairy Goat Showmanship (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

1-10 p.m. – Rides Open (Midway)

2 p.m. – Alpaca Show (Horse Arena)

3 p.m. – Junior Fair Market Goat Showmanship (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

4 p.m. – Open and Junior Fair Market Goat Breeding Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

4-5 p.m. – Rides Break (Midway)

6 p.m. – Junior Fair Market Goat Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

6 p.m. – Truck & Tractor Pulls (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

6:30-7 p.m. – Lip Sync Contest Sign-ups (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

7:30 p.m. – Lip Sync Contest (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

Wednesday, July 17

($12 Admission, sponsored by General Mills)

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers with Chainsaw Woodcarving (throughout day on Midway)

10 a.m. – Junior Fair Beef Breeding Showmanship followed by Dairy Beef Feeders, Beef Feeders, Dairy & Market Steers (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Mobile Axe-Throwing (Midway)

1 p.m. – 4-H Communications Contest (4-H Building)

1-10 p.m. – Rides Open (Midway)        

2 p.m. – Junior Fair Beef Breeding Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

2:45 p.m. – Junior Fair Dairy Beef Feeder Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

4-5 p.m. – Rides Break (Midway)

4:30 p.m. – Junior Fair Beef Feeder Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

6 p.m. – Junior Fair Dairy Steer Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

6:30 p.m. – Junior Fair Horse Contest (Horse Arena)

7 p.m. – Junior Fair Market Steer Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

7 p.m. – Auto Cross (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

7:30 p.m. – Jimmy Mowery from The Voice (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

8:30 p.m. – Junior Fair Board Fun Night & Dance (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

Thursday, July 18

($12 Admission, sponsored by Newsome Equipment Rental Sponsor)

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers with Chainsaw Woodcarving (throughout day on Midway)

8 a.m. – Junior Fair Rabbit Showmanship (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

11 a.m. – Junior Fair Market Rabbit Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

11 a.m.10 p.m. – Mobile Axe-Throwing (Midway)

1 p.m. – Junior Fair Breeding Rabbit Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

1-10 p.m. – Rides Open (Midway)        

3 p.m. – 4-H Cloverbud Activities (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

4-5 p.m. – Rides Break (Midway)

5:30 p.m. – Junior Fair Swine Showmanship (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

6:30 p.m. – Junior Fair Horse Fun Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

7 p.m. – Diamond J. Rodeo (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

7 p.m. – Red Brush Band (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

7:30 p.m. – Junior Fair Swine Show (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

Friday, July 19

($12 Admission, sponsored by Ricer Equipment)

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. – All non-sale animals must be removed, unless they are going to resale

9 a.m. – Jr. Fair Showman of Showmen Contest (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

11 a.m.10 p.m. – Mobile Axe-Throwing (Midway)

1-10 p.m. – Rides Open (Midway)        

3 p.m. – Junior Fair Livestock Sale (Joe Morgan Memorial Livestock Arena)

4-5 p.m. – Rides Break (Midway)

7 p.m. – Fast Traxx MotoCross (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

Saturday, July 20

($12 Admission, sponsored by Bellisio Foods)

4 a.m. – Gate 4 Open for Junior Fair Tack Removal

7 a.m. – Livestock Sale Load-Out Complete (no livestock will be available for viewing by the general public)

10 a.m. – Gate 4 Locked/No Admittance

10 a.m. – All livestock pens must be cleaned out and checked off by the Junior Fair Board    

11 a.m.10 p.m. – Mobile Axe-Throwing (Midway)

12 p.m. – Mullet Contest Registration (Austin Power Midway Stage)

1 p.m. – Baby Contest Registration (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

1 p.m. – Mullet Contest Begins (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

1-10 p.m. – Rides Open (Midway)        

2 p.m. – Baby Contest Begins with “Disney Theme” (Austin Powder Midway Stage)

4-5 p.m. – Rides Break (Midway)

6 p.m. – Brent Jenkins Memorial Demolition Derby (Bellisio Foods Grandstand)

Sunday, July 21

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 4-H and Commercial Exhibits released; all booths must be completely dismantled and removed

Note: All times and events are subject to change.

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