Schedule of Events
Event/Times by Day 2018
SUNDAY, JULY 8
SUNDAY, JULY 8
- 2-4 p.m. - ENTRIES Fine Arts, Textile & Hobby
(Merchants Bldg.) - 6 p.m. - Ag Olympics (South Arena)
- 6:45 p.m. - Opening Ceremony
Presentation of American Flag - Scouts - 7-8:30 p.m. - Church Service
Main Stage - Free parking (Sponsored by Arthur Ministerial Association) In case of rain, moved to old gym.
- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - 4-H Pets-Goats-Rabbits-Poultry
- 8-10 a.m. - Culinary,Horticulture, Floriculture
& Agricultural Entries - 5 p.m. - Jr. Market Gilt & Barrow Show
- 6-10 p.m. - Carnival Rides
- 7 p.m. - Jr. Miss Pageant (Admission $7)
- 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - 4-H Swine - Cattle-Sheep
- 5 p.m. - Jr. Breeding Gilt and Barrow Show
- 6-10 p.m. - Carnival Rides
- 7 p.m. - Miss Fair Queen Pageants (Admission $7)
- 6-10 p.m. - Carnival Rides POP Night $15 (Pay-One-Price)
- 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Project Auction
- 7 p.m. - VWorship Entertainment (FREE-Main Stage)
- 7:30-Midnight - Beer Tent
Live Music: Conner Dean Clayton
THURSDAY, JULY 12
- 6-10 p.m. - Carnival Rides POP Night $17
(Pay-One-Price) - 5 p.m.- Midnight Beer Tent Open
- 5 p.m. - Kiddie Pedal Pull Registration
- 6 p.m. - Kiddie Pedal Pull
(non-sanctioned @ Tennis Courts) - 6 p.m. - ITPA Tractor Pull
(Admission $10, Children 6-12: $5, 5 & under Free) - 7 p.m. - Robert Carter (Country) FREE-Midway Stage
- 9 a.m. - Breeding Sheep Show
- 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Beer Tent Open
(9 p.m.: 90’s Daughter) - 6-11 p.m. Carnival Rides POP Night- $20
(Pay-One-Price) - 7 p.m. Battle Creek (Country)
FREE-Midway Stage - 7 p.m. Heart of Amish Country Pro Rodeo
(South Arena - Admission $15 at gate-Kids 6-12: $5, 5 & under FREE)
- 10 a.m. - Beef Cattle Show
- 10 a.m. - Baby Pageant
(Main Stage Admission $5) - 10 a.m. - National Regional Junior Dorset Show,
followed by Market Lamb Show - 3 p.m.-1 a.m. - Beer Tent Open
(3 p.m.: Me & Him 9 p.m.: Krash Course) - 7 p.m. - Heart of Amish Country Pro Rodeo
(South Arena - Admission $15 at gate-Kids 6-12: $5, 5 & under FREE) - 7 p.m. - Wreckless Whiskey
(Main Stage) - 8 p.m.-? Tyler Farr (Country) Sponsored by CHI/Liftmaster (Main Stage Gates open 5:30 p.m. Admission @ gate $15, Kids: 6-12: $5, 5 & under FREE) -Beer sold at concert
- Closing Ceremony: Retrieval of American Flag – Scouts
Advance ticket sales for concert/rodeo cutoff will be Fri., July 6 @ midnight.
ATM AVAILABLE IN MERCHANTS BUILDING
Call fair office 217-543-2314 for more information through the week of the fair.
Individuals attending beer tent while a South Arena event is in progress, must pay the event fee.