Arts and Entertainment
July 26, 2023
From: Huntingdon County FairJoin us for the Huntingdon County Fair.
Schedule of Events:
August 6, 2023:
Exhibit halls will be open to the public following judging.
8 a.m: Judging Open Class Grain and Seed Crops, Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts, Apiary Products, Home and Dairy Products, and Needlecraft - Neary Hall
8 a.m: Judging 4-H and FFA Breeding Beef Cattle - Large Arena
9 a.m: Judging Johnson Hall Exhibits - Johnson Hall
9 a.m: Judging 4-H and FFA Meat Pen of Rabbits and Showmanship - Swine Arena
9 a.m: Judging Evergreen Wreaths - Neary Hall
10 a.m: Wheelbarrow Flower Arrangement Contest - Neary Hall
10:30 a.m: Judging Wine - Neary Hall
11:30 a.m: Judging Living Landscapes Outside Rabbit Barn
1 p.m: Judging Open and 4-H and FFA Goats - Large Arena
1 p.m: Judging 4-H and FFA Breed Rabbits and Cavies - Swine Arena
1 p.m: Judging Fine Arts and Crafts Art Station
1 p.m: Mini Tractor Pulls - Weigh-in time 11 a.m: Grandstand - Free
2 p.m: The Honky Tonk Twins - Rockabilly, Folk, Oldies, Country, Gospel - Midway Stage
5 p.m: Fair Queen Contest with hosts Dan & Galla - Midway Stage
6:30 p.m: Official fair opening. Music and Fun with Dan and Galla - Midway Stage
7 p.m: 4-H and FFA Beef and Dairy Beef Obstacle Course - Large Arena
7:30 p.m: Vesper Service - Midway Stage
August 7, 2023:
8 a.m: Judging Open Class Cavies and Rabbits - Rabbit Barn
The rabbit barn will be open to the public following the judging.
8 a.m: Judging 4-H and FFA Market Hog Show followed by Fitting and Showmanship - Swine Arena
9 a.m: Judging Draft Horses and Mules, Horses and Ponies at Halter Horse Show Ring
9 a.m: Judging Group Exhibits - Owens Hall
9 a.m: Judging 4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle - Large Arena
2:30 p.m: Judging Wool Fleeces - Neary Hall
3 p.m: Judging Open, 4-H and FFA Breeding Sheep, Showmanship, Market Lambs - Large Arena
7 p.m: Demolition Derby ($10; On-line orders $10.50)
Pit Pass Car & Driver - $20.00 (includes Hook-up Fee) Pay at Pit
Pit Pass - Other - $20.00 (All ages) No exception Pay at Pit
7:00 & 8:30 p.m: Stephanie & the Wild Hearts - Country & Classic Rock - Midway Stage
August 8, 2023:
8 a.m: 4-H and FFA Beef Showmanship, Fitting, and Market Steer Show - Large Arena
9 a.m: Horse Show - Horse Show Ring
1:30 p.m: 4-H and FFA Dairy Beef Showmanship followed by the Dairy Beef Show - Large Arena
6:30 & 8:00 p.m: Echo Valley Bluegrass - dynamic, entertaining, award-winning family band. 5 sisters/1 brother - as seen at Dollywood, TN. - Midway Stage
7 p.m: 4-H and FFA Sheep and Goat Obstacle Course - Large Arena
August 9, 2023:
Senior Citizens, Veterans Day
Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older and Veterans will be admitted free all day. Verification of age required.
9 a.m: Judging Open Class Dairy Cattle - Large Arena
10 a.m: Spinning Demonstration by Hill & Hollow Hand Spinners Farm Museum
11-12:30 p.m: Senior Citizen Activities with Dan and Galla - Midway Stage
1:30 p.m: Farm Museum Best of Show Awards and Antique Parade Begins at Farm Museum
2 p.m: Heather Olson (tribute to Patsy Cline) - Midway Stage
5 p.m: Horse Show Speed Events - Horse Show Ring
6 p.m: Antique Tractor Pull Grandstand - Free
6:30 p.m: Talent Show hosted by Dan & Galla - Midway Stage
7 p.m: Beef Alumni Showmanship Contest - Large Arena
11 p.m: Milking Dairy Cows released
August 10, 2023:
9 a.m: Judging 4-H and FFA Tractor and Skidsteer Loader Driving - Grandstand
10 a.m: Livestock Skillathon Contest - Ginther Arena
10 a.m: Spinning Demonstration by Hill & Hollow Hand Spinners Farm Museum
11 a.m: Youth Public Speaking Contest - Large Arena
1 p.m: Premier Showmanship Contest - Large Arena, Sponsored by the Huntingdon 4-H County Council
6:30 p.m: Draft Horse and Mini Draft Horse Pull - Horse Show Ring
6:30 p.m: Dairy Fun Night - Large Arena
7 p.m: Truck and Tractor Pull Grandstand - Weight in time 5:00PM
Admission: $8 - Advance tickets available at the Main Office - On-line Orders $8.50
7 & 8:30 p.m: Uptown Band featuring Erich Cawalla ('40's to today's hits') - Midway Stage
August 11, 2023:
9 a.m: 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale - Large Arena
7 p.m: Truck Pulls - Weigh-in time 5 p.m: Grandstand Admission: $8 - Advance tickets available at the Main Office
7 p.m: Make Mine Country (traditional country music) - Midway Stage
8 p.m: Breeding Beef released
8:30 p.m: Scott Haggard - a Tribute to his father, Merle Haggard
11 p.m: Dairy Heifers, Sheep and Dairy Goats released
August 12, 2023:
7:45 a.m: Annual Grange Breakfast Midway Stage Grange recognition of an outstanding citizen (following breakfast)
9 a.m - 12 p.m: Rabbit, Johnson Hall, Neary Hall and Art Station exhibits released
9 a.m - 6 p.m: Farm Museum exhibits and horses released
11 a.m: Cattle Battle Open Beef Show - Large Arena
1 p.m: Pedal Tractor Pull Ginther Barn
4 p.m: The Big Band Sound (music from the '30s, '40s and more) - Midway Stage
4-6 p.m: Group exhibits released - Owens Hall
6 p.m: Demo Derby - (no reserve seating) - $12 - On-line orders $12.50 - Pit Pass Car & Driver - $20.00 (includes Hook-up Fee) Pay at Pit
Pit Pass - Other - $20.00 (All ages) No exception Pay at Pit
8 p.m: Chris Woodward & Shindiggin' (country, southern and classic rock) - Midway Stage
9 p.m: Cash Drawing for $500 and $1000. Need not be present to win Main Office
Dates: August 6 - 12, 2023
Location:
Huntingdon County Fairgrounds,
10455 Fairgrounds Access Road,
Huntingdon, PA 16652.
Admission:
Adult Daily Admission: $5.00/ticket
Adult Weekly Admission: $25.00/pass
Children 12 and Under: Free (No ticket required)
Parking: Free
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