2024 Washington Co. Farmers-Merchants Fair Schedule of Events

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Saturday, June 1
- 8:30 am- Weigh-In for Open Sheep Show
- 11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Lamb BBQ/Fajitas
- 12:30 pm- Open Sheep Show
Sunday, June 2
- 11:00 am- Smedley Scholarship Horse Show
Tuesday, June 4
- 5:00 pm- 4-H Dog Obedience and Agility Show
Saturday, June 8
- 10:00 am- Open Horse Show
Monday, June 10
- 8:00 am- 4-H County and Area II Tractor Contest
Thursday, June 13
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Building Clean-Up and Setup
- 6:00 pm- Communications Judging at Purdue Extension-Washington Co. Office
- 7:00 pm- 4-H Fashion Revue Judging at Purdue Extension-Washington Co. Office
Friday, June 14
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Early 4-H Project Drop Off
- 5:00pm to 8:00 pm- Non-Perishable Regular 4-H Project Check-In/Judging
- 6:00 pm- Little Miss and Mr Contest at Salem Middle School
  - Theme- Made in Indiana
  - Registration begins at 5:00 pm
  - Boys and Girls (3 age classes)- 4-6/7-9/10-12
  - Entry Fee $20
  - Admission $5
  - Contact April Green with any questions 812-620-1987
Saturday, June 15
- Open Class Project Check-In
- 8:30 am to 12:00 pm- Open Class Non-Perishable Entries
  - Arts, Canning, Family Stitchery and Crafts, Photography, Scrapbooking, and Woodworking
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- ALL mini 4-H Check-In/Judging
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Perishable 4-H Project Check-In/Judging
  - Foods, Garden, Crops, Floriculture, Cake Decorating, Microwave, and Strawberry
- 12:00 pm- Diaper Derby at Bradie Shrum Elementary prior to Baby Contest
  - Theme- Barbie and Ken
  - Registration begins at 11:30 am
  - Entry Fee $6
  - Admission $4
  - Contact Becky White with questions 812-620-7271
- 1:00 pm- Horseshoe Pitching Contest at Bottom of the Hill
  - Contact Frank Schocke with questions 812-620-1584
- 7:00 pm- Miss Washington Count Teen/Queen Contest at Salem Middle School
  - Admission
    - Adults $10
    - Children $5
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm- 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Check-In
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm- 4-H Sheep and Goat Check-In
Sunday, June 16
- 1:30 pm- Parade “Made in Indiana”
- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Livestock Drop-Off
- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Open House
- 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 4-H Swine and Cattle Check-In
Monday, June 17
- 8:00 am to 12:00 pm- Open Class Perishable Entries
  - Baking, Farm Products, Floriculture, Garden Products, Gourds, Etc.
- 9:00 am- Poultry Show
- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
- 6:00 pm- Open Class and Commercial Buildings Open
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Sheep Show
- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Greg Rhodes
Tuesday, June 18 “Senior Citizens’ Day” Sponsored by Hoosier Uplands
- 8:00 am- Cinnamon Rolls and Drinks by Washington Co. Sheep Association
- 10:00 am- 4-H Meat Goat Show
- 10:00 am- Senior Citizens’ Program begins at the Shelter House
- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm- Lamb BBQ/Fajitas by Washington Co. Sheep Association
- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm- Live Music by Classic Country
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Dairy Beef Show followed by County Born and Raised Beef Show
- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Classic Country
Wednesday, June 19 “ Kids’ Day- Smoke Free” Sponsored by Mid-Southern Savings Bank
- 9:00 am- 4-H Swine Show
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Kids’ Day Activities around Shelter House
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
- 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm- Brady Amusements Open (Rides for Kids’ Day participants only-CANNOT use 3-Day ride bracelet at this time)
- 2:00 pm- 4-H Rabbit Show
- 5:00pm to 9:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm-4-H Recognition Night followed by 4-H Dog Exhibition
- 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Westview Friends
- 7:30 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Assembly of God
Thursday, June 20
- 9:00 am- 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
- 10:00 am- 4-H Dairy Goat Show followed by Pygmy Goat Show
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Beef Show
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm to 7:50 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Salem High School Guitar Club
- 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Lysergic
Friday, June 21
- 10:00 am- 4-H Jamboree of Fun for 4-H members
- 1:00 pm- 4-H Cornhole Tournament for 4-H members
- 4:00 pm- 4-H Mini Showmanship Show
- 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Salem Strings
- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Supreme Showmanship
- 6:00 pm- Grandstand Event-Truck and Tractor Pull *Pit Pass Only Event
  - Pit Pass $20
- 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Southern Indiana Cloggers
- 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Steele Rogue
- 11:30 pm- 12:30 am- 4-H Non-Auction Animals Released
  - NO EARLY RELEASE!!!
Saturday, June 22
- 6:00 am to 8:00 am- 4-H Non-Auction Animals Released
- 9:30 am- 4-H Livestock Auction
- after 2:00 pm- 4-H All Species Barn Clean-Up
- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm- 4-H Project Release
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Commercial and Open Class Buildings Open
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Sparkles and Spurs
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Cooke and Belle
- 7:00 pm- Grandstand Event- Demotion Derby *Pit Pass Only Event
  - Entry $50 (includes driver and car only)
  - Pit Pass $20
Sunday, June 23
- 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm- Commercial Exhibits Released
- 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm- All Open Class Exhibits Released
  - Premium money awarded at this time
  - Fair Association cannot be responsible for exhibits left after this time.
Sunday, July 21
- 11:00 am- 4-H Horse and Pony Competition Show

4-H Building Hours

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 16

8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Monday-Friday, June 17-21

Open Class Exhibit Building Hours

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday-Friday, June 17-21

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 22

Commercial Building Hours

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday, June 17

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday-Friday, June 18-21

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 22

Shuttle Hours

4:30 pm until closing on Monday-Saturday, June 17-22

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