Bartholomew County 4-H Fair, Inc

06/18/2026

See ya at the Bartholomew County Fair. HSTPA classes are: Lgt Limited SS,
4.1 limited Pro and Hot Farm at starts at 7:00pm

06/18/2026

Bartholomew County 4-H Fair begins on Friday, June 19!
Please see schedule below and check out our website.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19: BARTHOLOMEW CO. REPUBLICAN PARTY DAY

7-10 a.m. 4-H Meat Goat & Sheep check-in—Goats & Sheep will be weighed as they come off the truck. Entry ticket must be submitted for all goats by 10 a.m. Subject to change pending weather conditions.

12 p.m. Lil’ Wrangler Poultry Show & 4-H Poultry Show – Pavilion

5 p.m. OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FAIR

5 p.m. Midway Opening Night – $30 Wristband

5–9 p.m. Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open

6 p.m. Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Demonstration – Family Arts Building

6 p.m. 1/2 Fused – Holly & Albert Nolting – 90’s & 2000’s Radio Hits – David Boll Theatre

7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Demonstration – Building 6

7 p.m. Columbus Cloggers – Farm Bureau Building

8 p.m. 4-H Watermelon Relay – Grandstand

SATURDAY, JUNE 20: BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY DEMOCRATIC DAY
THIS IS ALSO MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (ANYONE WITH A MILITARY ID CAN PARK FOR FREE)

6:30-9:30 a.m. 4-H Swine check-in (Swine must be stalled by 9:30 a.m.)—Subject to change pending weather conditions

8:30 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Western Halter & Performance Show and Versatility Demonstration at the conclusion of the Western Show

10 a.m. Lil’ Wranglers Meat Goat Show & 4-H Meat Goat Show – Pavilion

2–9 p.m. Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings

2–7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout the day – Building 6

2–8 p.m. Midway Opens – Regular tickets until 8 p.m., then wristbands

5 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull – east of Farm Bureau Building. Registration from 3-5 p.m., $2 entry

6-7 p.m. Let’s Bake a Pie Contest – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building

7 p.m. Malachi Park Band- Mix of Country & Southern Rock – David Boll Theatre

7 p.m. Demolition Derby, Sponsored by Toast Promotion – Grandstand

8 p.m. Midnight Madness Midway – $25 wristbands until midnight

https://bartholomewcountyfair.com/fair-info/schedule/

Send a message to learn more

06/16/2026

FAIR WEEK is Friday, June 19 through Saturday, June 27!

Here is the FAIR SCHEDULE for June 16-18:

➡️TUESDAY, JUNE 16
2–6 p.m. Open Class projects due: foods, canning/freezing, vegetables, and field crops (e.g. corn, soybeans) – Family Arts Building

➡️WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
3–6 p.m. 4-H Livestock exhibitor information, auction number, barn assignments pickup – Pavilion (Livestock exhibitors: this information must be picked up at this time) 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Written Test & 4-H Rabbit Check-in – Pavilion Pre 4-H (Mini & Cloverbud) Project check-in – David Boll Theatre

➡️THURSDAY, JUNE 18
6—8 p.m. 4-H Poultry check-in and weigh-in for all market birds – Pavilion

➡️For more details on the fair schedule please visit our website here:

Enter and judge 4-H exhibits except Pre 4-H (Mini & Cloverbud), beekeeping, garden, floriculture, & crops – Community Building – no earlt drop offs available

06/09/2026

Have you been looking for a way to support the Livestock projects at the fair and advertise for your business at the same time???
🐖🐄🐂🐐🐓🐑🐇
New this year, we will be auctioning off the Livestock Shows for the 2027 fair! The money raised during this auction will help cover costs and improvements to all livestock shows. See the flyer below for more information! Reach out with any questions!

06/09/2026

🎡Grandstand Special Events are coming to the 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair!!🎡

From roaring engines and thrilling races to rodeo action, demolition derby excitement, and family-friendly fun, there's something happening in the Grandstands almost every night of fair week!!

We'll be sharing daily event spotlights and updates throughout Fair Week, so keep an eye on our page for schedules, details, and everything you need to know before the action begins!!

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FRIDAY, JUNE 19
🍉8pm - 4-H Watermelon Relay
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20
💥7pm - Demolition Derby **Sponsored by Toast Promotion
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SUNDAY, JUNE 21
🛻4pm - Southern Indiana Farm Stock Pullers Association Farm
🚜7pm - Farm and Diesel Trucks NTPA (Hoosier State Tractor Pullers Assoc.)
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MONDAY, JUNE 22
🐎7pm - Three Bar J Rodeo
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TUESDAY, JUNE 23
🏁7pm - All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midgets and All Star Jr. Sprints
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
🏁7pm - All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midgets and All Star Jr. Sprints
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25
🚨7pm - Go-Kart Battle of Badges (Race for a Cause)
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FRIDAY, JUNE 26
🚜7pm - Antique Tractor Pull
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SATURDAY, JUNE 27
💥7pm - Demolition Derby II **Sponsored by Toast Promotion
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Mark your calendars and make plans to join us June 19–27 for an unforgettable lineup of entertainment at the Bartholomew County 4-H 2026 Fair!!

06/08/2026

🍀🐴Come Watch the Bartholomew County Circle C Horse and Pony 4-H Club at the 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair! 🐴🍀

From precision patterns to speed events, our 4-H riders and their horses have been working hard all year long. Come cheer them on and enjoy a week full of horsemanship, competition, and family fun!

📍 Horse Arena
**Please consult the 4-H Horse Show Bill at the Horse Barn for specific details.**

🐴SATURDAY, JUNE 20
⏰8:00 AM
➡️Western Halter
➡️Western Performance
➡️Versatility Demonstration following the Western Show

🐴SUNDAY, JUNE 21
⏰8:00 AM
➡️English Halter
➡️English Performance
➡️Contesting Show (no earlier than 1:00 PM)
➡️Includes Pole Bending, Barrels, Flags and Keyhole

🐴MONDAY, JUNE 22
⏰6:30 PM
➡️Open Arena

🐴TUESDAY, JUNE 23
⏰6:30 PM
➡️Master Horseman Contest

🐴WEDNESDAY JUNE 24
⏰6:30 PM
➡️Make-Up or Free Day

🐴THURSDAY, JUNE 25
⏰6:30 PM
➡️Parent & Alumni Horse Show
➡️Color Guard Presentation by the Indiana National Guard Mounted Ceremonial Unit
➡️Freestyle Reining

🐴FRIDAY, JUNE 26
⏰6:30 PM
➡️Lil’ Wranglers Horse & Pony Show

🍀🐴Whether you love fast-paced contesting, beautiful English and Western classes, or simply want to support our local 4-H youth, there's something for everyone!! 🐴🍀

For additional information regarding the Circle C Horse and Pony Shows follow the link:https://bartholomewcountyfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-CIRCLE-C-4.pdf

06/05/2026

📢 This Weekend at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds!! 📢

🏁 Double header weekend at Tony Stewart Speedway!!🏁

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of dirt kart racing at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds!!

🔥 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🏎️ Midwest Race Of Champions Prelude
🕕 Racing starts at 6:00 PM

🔥 Sunday, June 7, 2026
🏎️ True Midwest Kart Series
🕔 Racing starts at 5:00 PM

Two nights. Two great racing organizations. One exciting weekend at Tony Stewart Speedway!

Bring the family and experience the speed, competition, and excitement as drivers from across the region battle it out on the track!!

⚠️Please note: We are not the organizer of these events. All questions should be directed to the event team via their page.

06/04/2026

👑👧 The 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Little Miss & Mister Contest is NOW accepting registrations!👦👑

🎀Join us as we celebrate the charm, confidence, and personalities of some of our youngest fair goers during this special event, proudly presented by Andi Carothers as her Senior Project!!

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕔 Interviews @ 1pm-3pm
🕔 Contest @ 5:00 PM
📍 David Boll Theater (Community Building)

❤️Whether they're full of smiles, giggles, or big stage presence, we can't wait to see the Little Miss and Mister contestants shine!

Registration is now open, please follow the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchg1ImvAENsPc4lm3hmn_n-ugL0SzE4yqF8KK-7m8mGulbHg/viewform?pli=1

06/04/2026

🌽 FARM BUREAU BUILDING ACTIVITIES ARE BACK! 🚜

Join us at the Farm Bureau Building during the 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair for a week full of family-friendly contests, entertainment, and fun!

All contests are proudly sponsored by Bartholomew County Farm Bureau Inc. and are open to all Bartholomew County residents and members of Bartholomew County Farm Bureau Inc.

📅 Schedule of Events 📅

➡️FRIDAY, JUNE 19
🎶7pm – 8pm – Columbus Cloggers
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➡️SATURDAY, JUNE 20
⏰3:00–5:00 PM – Pedal Tractor Pull Registration ($2 Entry Fee)
🚜5:00 PM – Pedal Tractor Pull
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➡️SUNDAY, JUNE 21
⏰5pm – Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest Registration
🍉5:30pm – 6:30pm – Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
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➡️MONDAY, JUNE 22
🌾6pm – 7:30pm – Annual Meeting
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➡️TUESDAY, JUNE 23
⏰ 6:30pm – Frog Jumping Contest Registration
🐸 7pm – Frog Jumping Contest
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➡️WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
⏰ 1pm – Pedal Tractor Pull Registration ($2 Entry Fee)
🚜 2pm – Pedal Tractor Pull
⏰ 6pm – Cupcake Eating Contest Registration ($3 Entry Fee)
🧁 6:30pm – Cupcake Eating Contest
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➡️THURSDAY, JUNE 25
⏰ 5:30pm – Corn Hole Tournament Registration ($2 Entry Fee)
🌽 6pm – Corn Hole Tournament
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➡️FRIDAY, JUNE 26
🎵 7pm – 8:30pm – GreenTimbre Music featuring Louie & Teresa Green
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For contest rules and additional information, please stop by the Farm Bureau Building prior to the event.

🚜 For Pedal Tractor Pull details and rules, please follow the Pedal Tractor Pull link:https://bartholomewcountyfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-PEDAL-TRACTOR-PULL.pdf

We look forward to seeing you at the Farm Bureau Building during the 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair!

06/03/2026

🎡 Join us for TWO tasty baking contests during fair week in the REMC Family Arts Building!! 🎡

🥧 Let’s Bake a Pie Contest Registration 🥧
📆Saturday, June 20
⏰5–6 PM

🍪 Children’s Baking Contest Registration 🍪
📆Sunday, June 21
⏰5–6 PM

✨Entries are open to all legal residents of Bartholomew County or members of a Bartholomew County community service organization.

🏅From flaky crusts to frosted masterpieces, exhibitors will have the opportunity to earn Champion, Reserve Champion, and Grand Champion honors within their divisions! 🏆

📘 View the official rules and regulations for this year’s baking competitions here: https://bartholomewcountyfair.com/baking-contests/

❤️Bring your best homemade creations and a sprinkle of fair-time fun, we can’t wait to see what’s baking!!