Wyoming’s Big Show draws folks from hundreds of miles to Sweetwater County. The Big Show delivers on fun with family-friendly carnival rides, a wide variety of delicious dining options, evening concerts and 4-H and livestock exhibits.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

9:00 AM -- 4-H Fashion Review
Small Hall

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:  4-H Static Exhibit Judging
Small Hall

Crocheting, Knitting, Quilting, Food, Nutrition & Preservation, Fashion & Fabric, Visual Arts

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM:  4-H Static Exhibit Judging
Small Hall

Leadership, Non-Live Projects, Pocket Pets, Cloverbud Projects, Fabric & Fashion, Photography, S.E.T. Natural Resources, Handicrafts & Cake Decorating.

Saturday, July 29, 2023

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM:  Open Class & FFA Static Entries Accepted
Exhibit Hall

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM:  FFA Static Entry Judging
FFA Static Entry Judging

Sunday, July 30, 2023

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 4-H Horse Check In - REQUIRED
Indoor Arena
Horses not required, just paperwork.

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Open Class Static Entries Accepted
Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM - Open Horse Showmanship & Halter
Indoor Arena

Open & Youth Horse Events
Indoor Arena

Leadline, Pleasure, Equitation, Ranch Riding-Double Judged -Mini Halter, Mini Trail & Mini Jumping, Open Trail

Monday, July 31, 2023

9:00 AM: 4-H & FFA Horse Show
Indoor Arena

Showmanship, Halter, Hunt Seat Hack, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Western Riding then Mini Showmanship, Halter, Trail In Hand and Obstacle

9:00 AM: Open Static Exhibit Judging
Exhibit Hall
Closed to the public

6:00 PM - Open & Youth Horse Show - Freestyle Reining & Reining
Indoor Arena
Open only for Freestyle Reining. Double judged show reining.

7:00 PM: 4-H Cat Show
Small Hall

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: 4-H FFA Swine Weigh In
Indoor Arena - Scales

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Open, 4-H & FFA Rabbit & Poultry Check in
Small Hall
All animals required to stay on grounds.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: 4-H & FFA Sheep & Goat Weigh In
4-H & FFA Sheep & Goat Weigh In
Indoor Arena Scales

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: 4-H & FFA Steer Weigh In
4-H & FFA Steer Weigh In
Indoor Arena Scales

11:00 AM -- 4-H & FFA Horse Speed Show
4-H & FFA Horse Speed Show
Indoor Arena
Barrels, Poles, Flag Race & Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping & Team Roping

12:30 PM - Open, 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show
Small Hall
All animals required to stay on grounds.

2:00 PM - Main Gates, Exhibit Hall & Midway Open

3:00 PM: 4-H & FFA Poultry Show
Small Hall
All animals required to stay on grounds.

5:00 PM -- Open, 4-H & FFA Miniature Costume Class
Indoor Arena

6:00 PM - Open Horse Timed Events
Indoor Arena
Barrels, Poles & Flag Race

6:00 PM - Carnival by Brown's Amusements

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

8:00 AM -- 4-H & FFA Swine Show
Indoor Arena
Showmanship & Market Classes

10:30 AM - Main Gates, Exhibit Hall & Midway Open

12:00 PM - Carnival by Brown's Amusements
Pay One Price Special
12 pm - 5 pm

4:00 PM -- 4-H & FFA Sheep, Goat & Wool Judging
Indoor Arena
Sheep show will immediately be followed by the Goat Show & Wool Judging

Thursday, August 3, 2023

10:00 AM -- 4-H & FFA Beef Show
Indoor Arena
Showmanship & Market Classes

10:30 AM - Main Gates, Exhibit Hall & Midway Open

5:00 PM - Carnival by Brown's Amusements
Buddy Day Special
Buy One Get One
5 pm - 7 pm

5:30 PM - Team Roping
Indoor Arena

Friday, August 4, 2023

8:00 AM -- 4-H Dog Show - Agility, Rally, Obedience, Showmanship & Confirmation
Grass Area North of Tents

10:30 AM - Main Gates, Exhibit Hall & Midway Open

1:00 PM -- 4-H Shooting Sports Awards/Buckle Presentation
Grass Area - Immediately following dog show

2:00 PM -- 4-H & FFA Working Cow Horse
Indoor Arena

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Premium Payout
Exhibit Hall Information Booth
Open, 4-H & FFA premiums available.

4:00 PM - Carnival by Brown's Amusements

4:00 PM - Big Show Open Barrel Race
Indoor Arena
For more information contact Kaylee Lay

10:00 PM -- Fireworks

Saturday, August 5, 2023

7:00 AM -- 4-H/FFA Livestock Release
Indoor Arena
Auctions Animals must stay onsite but all others can be released. Pens & stalls must be cleaned and inspected prior to premium release.

9:00 AM -- 4-H & FFA State Fair Meeting - Mandatory
Indoor Arena

9:00 AM - Team Sorting
Jackpot Arena

10:30 AM - Main Gates, Exhibit Hall & Midway Open

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Premium Payout
Exhibit Hall Information Booth
Open, 4-H & FFA Premium payout available

12:00 PM - Livestock Buyers BBQ
Indoor Arena

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 4-H & FFA Awards Presentation
Indoor Arena

1:00 PM - Carnival by Brown's Amusement

2:00 PM - Youth Livestock Auction
Indoor Arena

10:00 PM - Fireworks

Sunday, August 6, 2023

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 4-H/FFA Livestock Release
Indoor Arena
Pens & stalls must be cleaned and inspected prior to premium release.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Premium Payout
Indoor Arena Announcer's Stand - - Premiums available for all participants. Livestock pens and stalls must be cleaned and inspected prior to the release of premiums.

Dates: August 1 - 5, 2023

Location: Sweetwater Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901

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