2023 FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY JULY 28 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Entries of Livestock EXCEPT swine
SATURDAY JULY 29
5:00 to 9:00 a.m. – Entries of SWINE ONLY!
9:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Entries of Livestock EXCEPT Swine
9:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Entries of Rabbits and Guinea Pigs (ONLY time for this)
12:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Enter Fair Exhibits 6:00 p.m. All Steers must be entered onto the fairgrounds
SUNDAY, JULY 30
8:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Entries of Livestock EXCEPT Swine, Steers, Rabbits & Guinea Pigs which must be in at designated times on Saturday
8:30 a.m. – Open Horse Show
12:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Enter Fair Exhibits
6:00 p.m. – Vesper Services w/ Brandon Hill, Needmore Bible Church
Special Music by Scott DeShong
Sponsored by Paul and Susie Schmidt
FREE ADMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 31 ARMED FORCES DAY
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Enter Baked Good Exhibits Only
Judging of all items except baked goods begins at 9:00 a.m., Baked goods judging begins at 1:00 p.m.
Building 1A & Youth exhibit buildings will be closed to public until judging is complete
9:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show followed by Guinea Pigs
12:00 p.m. – Judging Exhibits Begin
3:00 p.m. – Breeding Beef Show
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Youth Air Rifle Shooting Competition
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Adult Air Rifle Shooting Competition
6:00 p.m. – Fulton Co. Youth Market Steer Show/Showmanship
6:00 p.m. – 4-Wheeler Rodeo followed by Tough Wheel Competition
7:00 p.m. – Live Music by “Stephanie & The Wild Hearts” Band
9:30 p.m. – Baked Goods Sale - (Exhibit Building No. 1A)
Proceeds to benefit Senior Citizen’s Pavilion or other Designated Event
Rides start at 5:00 p.m.
All Veterans and Active Military – FREE Regular Gate Admission
Sponsored by Sideling Hill Stables – Bryan & De Yingling
$7.00 Admission, $10.00 Admission with rides,
2 and under free - rides not included
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 HERBRUCK’S BLUE SPRING CHICKEN FARMS & HURLEY AUCTION DAY
8:30 a.m. – Fulton Co. Youth Junior Dairy Showing & Fitting Show Followed by Open and Youth Dairy Show
12:00 - 10:00 p.m. – FAMILY DAY!
1:00 p.m. – Pedal Tractor Pulls Sponsored by McConnellsburg Motor & Implement
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Master Gardeners Project - located in red exhibit building
Sponsored by Penn State Master Gardeners of Fulton County
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Youth Air Rifle Shooting Competition
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Adult Air Rifle Shooting Competition
6:00 p.m. – Little Miss Princess Contest Sponsored by TRUIST
6:00 p.m. – Fulton Co. Youth Market Swine Show
7:00 p.m. – 4x4 Pickup and Semi-Truck Pull
7:00 p.m. – Live Music by “Out of Line” Band
8:30 p.m. – Bike Giveaway Sponsored by McConnellsburg Vol. Fire Co.
Rides start at 2:00
Children 12 and under $7.00 (includes rides), over 12 years old – $7.00 Admission, $10.00 Admission with rides, 2 and under free – rides not included
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 COMMUNITY STATE BANK & VFW POST 655 DAY
1:00 p.m. – Open & Youth Breeding & Market Sheep Show
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Youth Air Rifle Shooting Competition
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Adult Air Rifle Shooting Competition
6:00 p.m. – Fulton Co. Youth Market Sheep Show
6:00 p.m. – Garden Tractor Pulls sponsored by 4 State Garden Tractor Pullers
7:00 p.m. – Live Music by “4 by Joe” Band
Rides start at 5:00 p.m. $7.00 Admission, $10.00 Admission with rides, 2 and under free – rides not included
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 F&M TRUST AND WEST CENTRAL EQUIPMENT DAY
1:00 p.m. – Open & Youth Dairy, Meat and Market Goat Show
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. – SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY! Sponsored by F&M Trust
Free Admission to Senior Citizens Age 65 and older, Bingo and Entertainment
Music by “Old Friends” – Jan Fraker and friends
Also Sponsored by Tri-State Community Health Center, Fulton Co. Medical Center, Sue Fleming, Truist, Community State Bank, McConnellsburg Fire Co., Waring and McConnellsburg Alumni Association
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Youth Air Rifle Shooting Competition
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Adult Air Rifle Shooting Competition
6:00 p.m. – Fulton Co. Youth Market Goat Show
7:00 p.m. – Live Music by “Kenton Sitch” Band
7:00 p.m. – Tractors (gas & diesel) Pulls
Admission: Free Admission for Senior Citizens age 65 and older until 5:00 p.m.
Rides start at 5:00 p.m. $7.00 Admission, $10.00 Admission with rides, 2 and under free – rides not included
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 PHANTOM FIREWORKS DAY
1:00 p.m. – Costume/Fun Contest Sponsored by BC Morrissey Insurance
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Youth Air Rifle Shooting Competition
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Adult Air Rifle Shooting Competition
5:30 p.m. - Youth Barnyard Olympics followed by
Sponsored by BC Morrissey Insurance and American Legion Post 561 7:00 p.m. Youth Supreme Showmanship
7:00 p.m. – ATV Dirt Drag Races
7:00 p.m. – Live Music by “Zac Grace” Band
9:30 p.m. Fireworks Sponsored by Phantom Fireworks
Rides start at 5:00 p.m. $7.00 Admission, $10.00 Admission with rides, 2 and under free – rides not included
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 JLG INDUSTRIES DAY
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Youth Air Rifle Shooting Competition
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Adult Air Rifle Shooting Competition
4:00 p.m. – Fulton Co. Youth Livestock Sale
7:00 p.m. – Truck Dirt Drags
7:00 p.m. – Live Music by “Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ Band”
10:00 p.m. - All exhibits and livestock removed
Rides start at 5:00 p.m. $7.00 Admission, $10.00 Admission with rides, 2 & under free – rides not included JLG Employees w/Badge – FREE General Admission