Dubois County 4-H Fair this week
The 2024 Dubois County 4-H Fair runs this week from Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19.
Thank You, Dubois County!
This heartfelt thank you goes out to the incredible volunteers, generous donors, and supportive friends of 4-H throughout Dubois County. Your selflessness in giving your time, talents, and resources enriches the lives of countless young people and their families.
To the Dubois County 4-H Council, the Purdue Extension – Dubois County staff, 4-H Volunteers and the multitude of young people and families, we express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering contributions. Together, we shape a brighter future for our community.
Here are a few events and activities you may be interested in; the full schedule is also below.
2024 Dubois County 4-H Fair Free Stage
Magicians, music, and more! Come to the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19 for the 4-H Fair and enjoy some FREE entertainment. From Stuntology, Country Music to Dan the Balloon Guy the magician. Enjoy FREE entertainment all week long. For performers and times check out the complete 4-H Fair Schedule at bit.ly/DC4HFAIR24.
Stock the Trailer
Purdue Extension – Dubois County and the Dubois County 4-H program is collecting food and monetary donations to stock the trailer. Join us in helping us fill the trailer to help feed those in need. All donations collected will benefit Community Chew. Community Chew host family nights throughout the year along with grocery games and providing emergency groceries. Drop off all donations the week of the 4-H Fair and look for Stock the Trailer Banner and signs.
Free Ride Nights
Dubois County 4-H Council with the support of local businesses Jasper Engines and Meyer is having FREE RIDE NIGHTS at the Dubois County 4-H Fair on Monday, July 15th and Friday, July 19th. Come to the 4-H Fair to enjoy FREE rides these two nights and the other nights provided by Steel Horse Midway Attractions.
The 4-H Fair Council has discontinued the rides this week due to an incident Monday evening.
Food stands open during lunch
Come out to the Dubois County 4-H Fair throughout the week and eat lunch at the food booth. With a different food booth open each day, come out and support these local organizations with one of their biggest fundraisers. Come on out and enjoy food and take a walk through the animal barns. The exhibit buildings are not open Monday – Thursday during the day.
Frosting Faux Pas
Purdue Extension – Dubois County is hosting Frosting Faux Pas in the Clover Pavilion on Monday, July 15th at 6:30 pm. This new event allows teams to test their decorating skills by attempting to recreate a professionally decorated cake. This fun and friendly competition will see participants going up against 4-H members and other celebrity challengers. We guarantee a night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and the vibrant spirit of the Dubois County 4-H community. Come join us for an evening of fun and creativity in the true spirit of Dubois County 4-H. Who will NAIL this challenge???
Flat Drag Racing
Flat Drag Racing at the Dubois County 4-H Fair is Monday, July 15th 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!
Tuff Truck
Tuff Truck is back for 2024 Dubois County 4-H Fair. Tuff Truck takes place on Tuesday, July 16th starting at 6:30 pm. General admission is $10 and Pit Pass is $20. Taking place in the grandstand arena, trucks are timed through a course that includes climbs, obstacles and much more. Check this event out to see who has the toughest truck or maybe bring your truck to see if you have what it takes to get through the course the cleanest and quickest.
ATV/UTV Rodeo
New for 2024 is an ATV/UTV Rodeo at the Dubois County 4-H Fair. ATV/UTV Rodeo takes place on Wednesday, July 17th starting at 6:30 pm. General admission is $10 and there is no pit pass. Taking place in the grandstand arena ATVs and UTVs are timed through a series of events. Do you have what it takes to get through the course the cleanest and quickest? Bring your ATV or Side by Side and see.
Friday Fun at the 4-H Fair
Purdue Extension – Dubois County is offering Friday Fun at the 4-H Fair. Come out to the Dubois County 4-H Fair during the day on Friday, July 19th for exhibit buildings to be open at 10 am all the way until the evening, the Huntingburg Library and Jasper Library will have a program and enjoy seeing the animals in the barns. There will be a food booth open during lunch.
2024 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 Friday, July 29, 2024 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, 4-H Trip Participants, Grand Champion winners, and more.
Truck and Tractor Pull
At the fairgrounds grandstand, the Dubois County 4-H Fair presents two nights of Truck and Tractor Pulls. On Friday, July 19th at 6 pm the OVTPA will have Hot Farm and Antique Tractor Pull. On Saturday, July 20th at 6 pm there is Farm Stock/Diesel Truck and 2WD Truck Pull. the Truck and Tractor Pull. Admission for Friday and Saturday is $10 each night. Check out the Trucks and Tractors and see how powerful they really are.
1:30 p.m. – Fashion Revue – Jasper High School Auditorium
3:00 p.m. – 4-H Fair Queen Contest – Jasper High School Auditorium
Admission: $5 (4-Hers and Club Leaders free with 4-H Card)
Miss & Teen Miss Queen Contest
Thursday, July 11
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Check in non-community judged projects – EB1 & EB2
Friday, July 12
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Check in Open Class Exhibits – EB2
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Check in non-community judged projects & Community Judging: Candlemaking, Foods, Flowers, Sewing – CP; Cake Decorating – CPO; Basic Crafts, Ceramics, Garden – EB1; Clogging, Mini 4-H, Photography, – EB2; Painting, Small Pets- FB
Saturday, July 13
9:30 a.m.? Finish – 4-H Project Judging (Buildings closed to the public.)
(Judging Informational Mtg. beginning at 9:00 a.m. in CP)
3:30 p.m. – Mud Bog – MotoCross Track Admission: $10 NO PIT PASS
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Horse & Pony Check-in – HB
Sunday, July 14
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. – Rabbit Check-in – SAB
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Dairy Check-in – CtB
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Goat Check-in – ShB
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Poultry/Ducks/Turkey/Pigeons Check-in – SAB
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Sheep Check-in – ShB
10:00 a.m. – Horse Performance Show – HPA
3:00 p.m. – Dairy Show/Showmanship – SC
5:00 p.m. – Garden Tractor Pull – GSA Admission: $5
5:15 p.m. – Non Denominational Service – GPT
ALL WEEK MONDAY-FRIDAY
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m & 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Small Animal Building open – SAB
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
5:00 pm. – 10:00 p.m. – Steel Horse Midway Attractions – MW
Monday, July 15 – Free Ride Night
9:00 a.m. – Goat Show/Showmanship** – SC
6:00 p.m. – Swine Show/Showmanship** – SC
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Glitter Stencils by Ruth – GPT
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Karen Kovich Caricature – GPT
6:00 p.m. – Dan the Balloon Guy Magic Show– FS
6:30 p.m. – Dan the Balloon Guy – FS
6:30 p.m.– Frosting Faux Pas – Cake Decorating Challenge – CP
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Hunter Education Archery Range
6:30 p.m. – Junior & Senior English Horse Show – HPA
6:30 p.m. – Flat Drags – GSA Admission: $10
Tuesday, July 16
9:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show with Showmanship to follow – SAB
2:00 p.m. – Poultry/Ducks/Turkey/Pigeon Show – SAB
5:30 p.m. – Silly Safaris – FS
6:00 p.m. – Sheep Show/Showmanship** – SC
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Karen Kovich Caricature – GPT
6:00 p.m. –9:00 p.m. – Glitter Stencils by Ruth – GPT
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Hunter Education Archery Range
6:00 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Pull – CP
6:30 p.m. – Junior Gaming Horse Show – HPA
6:30 p.m. – Tuff Truck – GSA Admission: $10 PIT PASS: $20
7:30 p.m. – Silly Safaris – FS
Wednesday, July 17
1:00 p.m. – Beef Showmanship – SC
5:00 p.m. – Beef Show** – SC
5:30 p.m. – Professor Tony – Juggling – FS
6:00 p.m. – Leukemia Foundation – In front of CP
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Hunter Education Archery Range
6:30 p.m. – Paws & Pals Project Demonstration Night – CP
6:30 p.m. – Senior Gaming Horse Show – HPA
6:30 p.m. – ATV Rodeo – GSA Admission: $10 NO PIT PASS
7:30 p.m. – Professor Tony – Juggling – FS
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Face Painting By Ranger Cheer – GPT
Thursday, July 18
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. – Sam Bartlett – Stuntology – FS
6:00 p.m. – Tug of War – GSA (4-H & Open)
7:30 p.m. – Sam Bartlett – Stuntology – FS
Friday, July 19 – Free Ride Night
10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m.. – Jasper Public Library at the 4-H Fair
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – 4-H & Open Class Exhibit Building Open – EB1 & EB2
12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Small Animal Building Open – SAB
1:00 p.m – 2:00 p.m.. – Huntingburg Public Library at the 4-H Fair
4:00 p.m. – Horse and Pony Fun Show – HPA
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Awards Ceremony Program – CP
6:00 p.m. – Dan the Balloon Guy – MW
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. –Bubba Wiggles – FS
6:30 p.m. – Baby Contest – CP
6:00 p.m. – OVTPA Hot Farm & Antique Tractor Pull – GSA Admission: $10
Saturday, July 20
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Animal Checkout – Livestock & Barn Areas
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 4-H & Open Class Exhibition Check-out – EB1 & EB2
6:00 p.m. – Farm Stock/Diesel Truck/2WD Truck Pulls – GSA Admission: $10
Monday, July 22
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 Exhibit Building 2 & Open Class SC = Show Corral
ShB = Sheep Barn SwB = Swine Barn
FS = Free Stage 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 the 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 the 4-H fair.
Facebook page: Purdue Extension Dubois County and
Dubois County Fairgrounds
#DC4HFAIR
For more 4-H info: www.extension.purdue.edu/dubois
More 4-H Fair info: https://bit.ly/DC4HFAIR24
**Mini 4-H Livestock Showmanship precedes species’ show.
