The 2024 Edwards County Fair is set to begin Wednesday, July 24th running thru Saturday, August 3rd with a variety of events lined up.
4-H Events leading up to the fair:
Tuesday, July 23rd: Dog Show at 6PM.
Thursday, July 25th: Poultry Show at 5:30PM.
Friday, July 26th: Equine Show at 6PM.
Saturday, July 27th: The 4th annual Fair Fest in Albion on July 27th will include various activities. The day begins on the square in Albion with the car, truck, and tractor show at 8 AM, followed by food vendors, crafters, and direct sales starting at 9 AM. Edwards County Fair Parade at 10AM, A touch-a-tractor event for kids will run from 9 AM to 12 noon, Balloons by Kim, bounce houses, and family game booths will be open from 11 AM to 1 PM, with the Fair Queen Pageant starting at 3 PM.
Sunday, July 28th: Rabbit Show at 2PM.
Flag Raising Ceremony at 7PM.
Monday, July 29th: Livestock activities with weigh-in at 6AM and registration until 7:30AM. Mini Livestock Session at 9am, Livestock Judging at 2PM, Sheep Show at 2PM.
Tuesday, July 30th: Swine Show at 8am followed by Goat Show at 1PM.
Wednesday, July 31st: Bucket Calf Show at 8AM, Beef Show at 8:30AM, Tractor Rodeo at 1PM, Master Showmanship at 6PM.
Thursday, August 1st: Youth Livestock Auction at 9AM.
In the Floral Hall, participants can pick up their floral hall tags starting on July 27th from 1 to 3 PM. Entries are open from July 29th, 8 AM to 6 PM, with flower and baked goods entries closing at 12 noon. Judging will promptly follow the entry period closure. Floral Hall entries must be submitted by 6 PM on the 29th. Judging continues on the 30th, with the Floral Hall open to the public at 6 PM. The Floral Hall will also be accessible on July 31st, August 1st, and 2nd from 5 to 9 PM each day. Participants are required to collect their Floral Hall items between 8 and 10 AM on August 3rd.
Country Financial Hall Events:
Sunday, July 28th: Vesper Service with Tristan Brock-Jones at 7:30 PM.
Monday, July 29th: Baked Goods Auction at 5 PM.
Wednesday, July 31st: Farm Bureau Milk Mustache Contest at 5PM, followed by music from Midnight Express from 6PM to 8PM.
Thursday, August 1st: Kids Tractor Pull, sponsored by House of Prayer. Check-in at 5PM with event starting at 6PM. Albion Chamber of Commerce Basket Binga Fundraiser at 6PM.
Friday, August 2nd: Gospel Night featuring Riven.
Grandstand Events:
Saturday, July 27th: Whippoorwill Rodeo at 7PM. (continuing through the 29th)
Tuesday, July 30th: Donkey Polo (Circle A Donkeys)
Wednesday, July 31st: Mud Races
Thursday, August 1st: Truck & Tractor Pulls
Friday, August 2nd: Motocross
Saturday, August 3rd: Demolition Derby at 7PM.
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