ALEXANDRIA — The 2024 Madison County 4-H Fair is set for Sunday, July 21, through Saturday, July 27, at Madison County 4-H Fairgrounds at 501 S. Park Ave., Alexandria.
Besides daily 4-H shows and exhibits, there will be live music each night and amusement rides 5 p.m. to close daily beginning July 22.
The Madison County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Farm Bureau 4-H Building.
This year’s candidates are Allie Clark of Alexandria-Monroe High School; Emma Pattison of Madison-Grant High School; and Paige Dupps of Ivy Tech Community College.
The crown will pass from 2023 Madison County 4-H Fair Queen Emma Harvey, a recent Pendleton Heights High School graduate.
There is no admission cost for the fair. Parking costs $5.
For more details, visit madisoncounty4hfair.org.
Sunday, July 21
9 a.m. — Swine Show
Noon — Food concessions open
2 p.m. — Madison County 4-H Parade (Sponsored by Alexandria Kiwanis. See Sue next to the Alexandria Monroe Elementary School on 11th Street to line up.)
2-3:30 p.m. — 4-H Building, Exhibit Hall
3:30 p.m. — Swine Championship Drive
4 p.m. — Prizes from the Sky ages 5-10 (east end of the Entertainment Building)
4:30 p.m. — Prizes from the Sky ages 1-4 (east end of the Entertainment Building)
5 p.m. — Live Music: Greg Rhodes (opening ceremony)
6 p.m. — Horse & Pony Jr./Sr. Ambassador Awards (Horse & Pony Arena)
TBD — Corn hole
Monday, July 22
8-8:30 a.m. — Mini 4-H Poultry check-in
8:30 a.m. — Poultry Poster and Project judging
9 a.m. — Mini 4-H Poultry judging (Poultry and Pigeon Show and showmanship)
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — 4-H Building, Exhibit Hall open
Noon — Food concessions open
2 p.m. — Beef Show
5 p.m. to close — Kissel Entertainment Amusements
7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: The Bulldogs (’50s, ’60s and ’70s, sponsored by Red Gold)
Tuesday, July 23
9 a.m. — Rabbit Show & Sheep Show
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — 4-H Building, Exhibit Hall open
Noon — Food concessions open
3 p.m. — Dairy Show
5 p.m. to close — Kissel Entertainment Amusements
6 p.m. — Madison County Extension Homemakers Food Auction (Exhibit Hall)
6:30 p.m. — Sheep Championship Drive
7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Woody Wright (sponsored by anonymous)
Wednesday, July 24
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — 4-H Building, Exhibit Hall open
11 a.m. — Goat Show
Noon — Food concessions open
4 p.m. — Rabbit and Poultry members
5 p.m. — Barn/pen cleanup and teardown
5 p.m. — Goat Championship Drive
5 p.m. to close — Kissel Entertainment Amusements
7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: RPM (rock ’n’ roll dance music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond)
Thursday, July 25
8 a.m. — Deadline for removal of all tents from the horse and pony make-up arena
9:30 a.m. — 4-H Tractor Operator Contest registration
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — 4-H Building, Exhibit Hall open
10 a.m. — 4-H Tractor Operator Skills Contest (East Parking Lot)
Noon — Food concessions open
1 p.m. — 4-H Horse and Pony
3 p.m. — 4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest (Show Arena)
4:30 p.m. — 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Arena)
5 p.m. to close — Kissel Entertainment Amusements
7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Cook and Belle (sponsored by Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing and Casino)
Friday, July 26
8 a.m. — Llamas/Alpacas admitted
9 a.m. — 4-H Horse and Pony Show (Horse Arena)
10 a.m. — 4-H Llama and Alpaca “Fun” Show (Show Arena)
Noon — Food concessions open
4 to 6 p.m. — Project release (all non-livestock projects from Exhibit Hall, unclaimed projects will be discarded)
5 p.m. to close — Kissel Entertainment Amusements
7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: CRUSH, Bon Jovi tribute band (sponsored by Community Hospital)
Saturday, July 27
9 a.m. — 4-H Horse and Pony Show continues (Horse Arena)
TBD — 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show (Show Arena; released following show)
TBD — Community Hospital Senior Luncheon
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Larry Maynard Memorial Car Show
Noon — Food concessions open
Noon to 6 p.m. — Live music: White River Bluegrass Festival (more than 19 groups performing; sponsored by Alexandria Kiwanis)
5 p.m. to close — Kissel Entertainment Amusements
