2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair Schedule
The 2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair is set to run from July 12 through July 16. Here is a listing of some of the events and then a complete schedule below.
2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair Opening Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of the Dubois County 4-H Fair at the Opening Celebration at 5 pm in the Exhibit Buildings at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds. Come join us for games, and more to have fun before.
2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair Free Stage
Magicians, music, and more! Come to the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds Monday July 12 – Thursday, July 15 for the 4-H Fair and enjoy some FREE entertainment. From Latin, Country, and Rock to Jerry Frasier the magician. Enjoy this FREE entertainment all week long. For performers and times check out the complete 4-H Fair Schedule.
Coffee and Conversations at the Dubois County 4-H Fair
All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend Coffee and Conversation at the Dubois County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 16. From 9 AM until 11 AM enjoy the 4-H exhibits and animals with coffee and donuts served open house style. Starting at 10 am Lee Bilderback will be giving a presentation on the History of Dubois County in the Clover Pavilion. Come socialize and learn about the history of our county.
Goat Yoga at the Dubois County 4-H Fair
Goat Yoga is back for the 2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair! Join us for some yoga with fun, cute goats presented by Yes Power Yoga from Huntingburg. There will be two opportunities to enjoy on Tuesday, July 13th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm or Thursday, July 15th from 5:45 pm until 6:45 pm in the Cattle Barn Show Corral. All ages are welcome! Anyone under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent. Appropriate clothing and large towel, bedsheet or yoga mat is required. Class is free, but donations are welcome!
Flat Drag Racing
Flat Drag Racing at the Dubois County 4-H Fair is Wednesday, July 14th at 6:30 pm. General Admission is $10. Come see all different makes and sizes of Trucks, Cars, SUVs, Quads, and Bikes race to the finish line. Don’t just listen to the roar of their engines, GO down to the Grandstand and check it out!
2021 Dubois County 4-H Awards Ceremony
Purdue Extension – Dubois County is celebrating the hard work of the 4-H youth with an Awards Ceremony on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the Clover Pavilion. Join us in recognizing the hard work and commitment of 4-H youth. We will be celebrating the 4-H Graduating Senior members, 4-H award recipients, Grand Champion winners, and more.
ATV Safety Robot Safety Sam at the Dubois County 4-H Fair
Indiana Department of Natural Resources will be in the Clover Pavilion on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm presenting Safety Sam. Join Indiana DNR to see the ATV Safety Robot. Check out this engaging, interactive, and fun presentation about ATV Safety through the eyes of a robot the size of a 9-year-old child. Presentation is for all ages!
Truck and Tractor Pull
At the fairgrounds grandstand, the Dubois County 4-H Fair presents the Truck and Tractor Pull. The event takes place on Friday, July 16th at 6 pm. Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League will have Hot Farm Tractors, Super Farm Tractors, and Limited Pro Diesel truck classes. Check out the Trucks and Tractors and see how powerful they really are.
Demolition Derby
Head out to the Dubois County 4-H Fair and watch drivers smash and crash to try and win some cash at the Dubois County 4-H Fair Demolition Derby! You will get to see Cars, Lawnmowers, and our special group of Power Wheels! The Derby takes place on Saturday, July 17th at 6 pm in the Grandstand. General Admission for the event is $10. If you want to be up close in the action, Pit Passes are $20.
Motocross
Sunday July 18th at 12 pm, go on out to the fairgrounds and watch the 2019 Dubois County 4-H Fair Motocross race presented by Outlaw MX LLC. Come see UTVs, Dirt Bikes, and Quads race and compete for the win.
Sunday, June 27
3:00 p.m. – 4-H Fair Queen Contest – Jasper High School Gym
Admission: $5 (4-Hers and Club Leaders free)
Junior Miss & Pre-Teen Queen Contest
Intermission: 4-H Cloggers Performance
Wednesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 8
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Check in non-community judged projects – EB1 and EB2
Friday, July 9
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Check in Open Class Exhibits/Foods Judging – EB2
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Check in Garden & Community Judging: Foods, Flowers – CP; Cake Decorating – CPO; Aquatic Science, Small Pets – Optimist Food Booth Tables/Tent; Basic Crafts, Ceramics, Drawing, Garden – EB1; Clogging, Photography, – EB2; Candle Making, Needlecraft, Painting, Sewing/Fashion Revue – CmB
Saturday, July 10
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Rabbit Check-in – SAB
8:30 a.m.- Finish – 4-H Project Judging (Buildings closed to public.)
(Judging Informational Mtg. beginning at 8:00 a.m. in CP)
10:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show with Showmanship to follow – SAB
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Horse & Pony Check-in – HB
8:00 p.m. – JD Shelburne Concert – GSA Admission: $10 bleachers $20 in pit WBDC Country Showdown Winner 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 11
Animal/Livestock Check-in:
5:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Swine Check-in – SwB
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Beef Check-in – CtB
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Dairy Check-in – CtB
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Goat Check-in – ShB
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Poultry/Ducks/Turkey/Pigeons Check-in – SAB
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Sheep Check-in – ShB
10:00 a.m. – Horse Performance Show – HPA
4:00 p.m. – Dairy Show/Showmanship – SC
ALL WEEK MONDAY-FRIDAY
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Small Animal Building open – SAB
5:00 pm. – 10:00 p.m. – Lark Ranch Experience – MW
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – 4-H & Open Class Exhibit Buildings Open – EB1 & EB2
6:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. – Commercial Exhibit Building Open – CmB
Monday, July 12 Donor of the Day: Dubois REC
9:00 a.m. – Goat Show/Showmanship** – SC
5:00 p.m. – 2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair Grand Opening Celebration – EB1 & EB2
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Make It and Take It – Junior Leader Booth
6:00 p.m. – Swine Show/Showmanship** – SC
6:30 p.m. – Robotics Project Demonstration Night – CP
6:30 p.m. – Junior & Senior English Horse Show – HPA
6:30 p.m. – Grupo Guanaco- Latino Music Act– FS
7:00 p.m. – Garden Tractor Pull – GSA Admission: FREE
Tuesday, July 13 – Donor of the Day: Jasper Engines & Transmission
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Goat Yoga presented by Yes Power Yoga – SC
2:00 p.m. – Poultry/Ducks/Turkey/Pigeon Show – SAB
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Make It and Take It – Junior Leader Booth
6:00 p.m. – Sheep Show/Showmanship** – SC
6:00 p.m. – Jerry Frasier – Magician – FS
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Karen Kovich Caricature – GPT
6:00 p.m. – Face Painting – JHS Dance Team – GPT
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Hunter Education Archery Range
6:30 p.m. – Junior Gaming Horse Show – HPA
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Hot Air Balloon Rides $15
7:00 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Pull – GSA
8:00 p.m. – Jerry Frasier – Magician – FS
Wednesday, July 14 – Donor of the Day: Superior Ag
2:00 p.m. – Cat Judging – CP
2:00 p.m. – Beef Showmanship – SC
5:00 p.m. – Beef Show** – SC
5:30 p.m. – Public Speaking & Demonstrations – CP
6:00 p.m. – Leukemia Foundation – CP
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Education Station by Purdue Extension – EB2
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Hunter Education Archery Range
6:30 p.m. – Paws & Pals Project Demonstration Night – EB1
6:30 p.m. – Senior Gaming Horse Show – HPA
6:30 p.m. – ATV/SxS/Car/Truck Flat Drag Racing–GSA – Admission: $10
7:00 p.m. – Brandt Carmichael – FS
Thursday, July 15 – Donor of the Day: Rural King
6:45 – 9:00 a.m. – 4-H Fishing Contest – CP/South Lake
9:00 a.m. – 4-H Dog Obedience Judging / Agility – CP/Agility Course
12:30 p.m. – Supreme Livestock Showmanship – SC
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Awards Ceremony Program – CP
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Goat Yoga presented by Yes Power Yoga – SC
6:00 p.m. – Safety Sam Presented by Indiana DNR – CP
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Education Station by Purdue Extension – EB2
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Hunter Education Archery Range
6:30 p.m. – ATV Rodeo/Demonstration by ATV Spark Club – GSA
7:00 p.m. – The Hiding – FS
7:00 p.m. – Tug of War – GSA (4-H & Open)
Friday, July 16 – Donor of the Day: TOC Direct Media
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Coffee and Conversation – Entire Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m. – Lee Bilderback presents “History of Dubois County” – CP
12:30 p.m. – Showman of Showmen – SC
5:00 p.m. – Horse and Pony Fun Show – HPA
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Education Station by Purdue Extension – EB2
6:00 p.m. –Tractor Pull – GSA Admission: $10
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Animal Checkout by Species – Livestock and Barn Areas
Saturday, July 17 – Donor of the Day: German American Bank
6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Animal Checkout by species – Livestock & Barn Areas
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 4-H & Open Class Exhibition Check-out – EB1 & EB2
6:00 p.m. – Lawnmower & Car Demo Derby – GSA – Admission $10/$20 Pit Pass
Sunday, July 18
12:00 p.m. – Motocross Racing (Reg. 9 a.m.) Admission: $10/ NO PIT PASS
Monday, July 19
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – 4-H and Open Class Exhibition Check-out – EB1 & EB2
Event Locations
AFO= Annex/Fair Office GSA = Grandstand Arena
CP/CPO = Clover Pavilion & Office HPA = Horse and Pony Arena
CmB = Commercial Building IF = Implement Field
CtB = Cattle Barn MW = Midway
EB1 = 4-H Exhibit Building 1 SAB = Small Animal Building
EB2 = 4-H & Open Class SC = Show Corral
Exhibit Building 2 ShB = Sheep Barn
FS = Free Stage SwB = Swine Barn
GPT= Gathering Place Tent TBA = To Be Announced
Coolers are NOT allowed in the Grandstand Arena.
Grandstand Admission free for Ages 5 and under
Other Notes
No Alcohol Permitted on 4-H Fairgrounds during 4-H Fair.
Any changes to Fair Schedule will be released to local media.
Check-out Facebook for schedule changes and updates prior to and during the Dubois County 4-H Fair. Also, post your own experiences and adventures at 4-H fair.
Facebook page: Purdue Extension Dubois County and
Dubois County Fairgrounds
#DC4HFAIR
For more 4-H info: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/dubois
More 4-H Fair info: http://bit.ly/DuboisCo4HFair
**Mini 4-H Livestock Showmanship precedes species’ show.
