2025 ELBERT COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

SATURDAY, JULY 26th

8:00 AM 4-H Dog Show; Ag Building

(Small Fry Dog Class will precede the 4-H Showmanship classes for each species)

9:00 AM 4-H Fashion Review Judging, Fellowship Hall (closed to the public)

10:00 AM-1:00 PM 4-H General Project Check-in, Ag Building

10:00 AM Mountain States Highland Cattle Show, Horse Pavilion

5:00 PM Kiddie Style Show, Fellowship Hall

(arrive at 4:30, show will start right before the 4-H Fashion Revue)

5:00 PM 4-H Fashion Revue Public Showcase and Awards; Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM Centennial Farm and Ranches Banquet; Exhibit Building *ticket required*

-Doors open at 6:00 PM, begins at 6:30 PM-

(open to the public, $50 pre-purchased tickets required, visit elbertcountyfair.com to purchase)

7:00 PM Young Gun Rodeo, Main Arena

(Brought to you by Elbert County Fair in partnership with Cowboy Up)

*FREE EVENT featuring Mutton Busting, Mini Broncs, Mini Bulls, Youth Barrel Racing)

8:00 PM Opening Night Concert/Dance featuring The Walker Williams Band; Horse Pavilion area

9:00 PM (approximate start time, at dark) Town of Kiowa Fireworks Show

(come for the free Young Guns Rodeo, stay for the live music then catch the fireworks that will

be booming at dark on the North end of the Elbert County Fair Grounds- all events free)

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SUNDAY, JULY 27th

BREEDING SHOWCASE DAY

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

7:00 AM 4-H Rocketry Fly Day; East of Ag Building pasture

8:00 AM 4-H Horse Showmanship, Halter, Performance, and Trail;

Main Arena and Warm-up Arena

(Small Fry Pony Class will precede the 4-H Showmanship classes.)

8:00 AM Check-in begins for 4-H Breeding Beef, Beef Barn

10:00 AM-1:00 PM 4-H General Project Check-in, Ag Building

10:00 AM 4-H Swine Breeding Show; South Pavilion

11: 00 AM 4-H Sheep Breeding Show; South Pavilion

Noon 4-H Breeding Goat Show; South Pavilion

2:00 PM 4-H Breeding Beef Show; Horse Pavilion

3:00 PM Utility Goat Show; South Pavilion (please check-in at 2:30 PM)

MONDAY, JULY 28th

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

DARK DAY FOR VENDORS

10:00 AM-2:00 PM 4-H General Project Judging- By Appointment; Ag Building

4:00 PM-6:00 PM 4-H Market Goat and Market Lamb Check-in/Weigh-in; enter from South entrance

5:00 PM 4-H Gymkhana, Main Arena

TUESDAY, JULY 29TH

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

7:00 AM-11:00 AM 4-H Market Swine, 4-H Market Beef, Dairy Check-in; enter from South entrance

Noon Livestock Exhibitors Meeting, Main Arena Grandstands

(Premier Exhibitor testing after meeting)

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Market Beef Weigh-in; Large Animal Scale

(brand papers required)

5:00 PM-7:00 PM Open Class Check-in; Ag Building (optional evening check-in being offered)

6:00 PM 4-H Market Lamb Showmanship followed by 4-H Market Lamb Show, South Pavilion

(Small Fry Lamb Class will precede the 4-H Showmanship classes for each species)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

8:00 AM-10:30 AM 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Check-in; enter from South entrance

8:00 AM-11:00 AM Open Class Check-in; Ag Building (final check-in offered before judging)

1:00 PM Open Class Judging; Ag Building and Fellowship Hall (silent observation allowed)

2:00 PM 4-H Goat Showmanship followed by 4-H Market Goat Show;

South Pavilion

(Small Fry Goat Class will precede the 4-H Showmanship classes for each species)

6:00 PM 4-H Market Swine Show; South Pavilion

6:30 PM 5 Flat Productions Team Roping, Main ArenaEntries open at 5:30 PM (Contact Gary Rodarmel for more information 970-846-7825)

8:00 PM or IMMEDIATELY following Market Swine Show) Small Fry Swine Showmanship; South Pavilion

THURSDAY, JULY 31st

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

8:00 AM 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn

(Small Fry Rabbit Class will precede the 4-H Showmanship classes for each species)

9:00 AM 4-H Market Swine Showmanship; South Pavilion

(Small Fry Swine Class will be held on Wednesday night following Market Swine Show, NO Small Fry after showmanship)

9:00 AM 4-H Poultry Showmanship; Near Poultry Barn

(Small Fry Poultry Class, Poultry Barn (small fry poultry will precede the 4-H Poultry Showmanship)

8:00 AM – 6:30 PM 4-H and Open Class General Exhibits Open;

Ag Building (Master Gardeners’ Education, Ag Building)

10:30 AM Senior Citizens’/Veterans’ Events; Fellowship Hall

1:30 PM Master Gardeners’ Education Presentation; Ag Building

Conference Room

3:00 PM 4-H Dairy Cattle Showmanship followed by 4-H Dairy Cattle Show, Horse Pavilion

4:00 PM 4-H Market Beef Showmanship followed by 4-H Market Beef Show, Horse Pavilion

Small Fry Beef/Dairy (Bucket Calf Class) Horse Pavilion (this class will precede the 4-H Beef Showmanship)

5:00 PM Open Gymkhana, Main Arena (sponsored by Elbert County Royalty Program)

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

8:00 AM 4-H Poultry Show; South Pavilion

8:00 AM Ranch Raised Beef Show

8:00 AM – 6:30 PM 4-H and Open Class General Exhibits Open;

Ag Building (Master Gardeners’ Education and Silent Auction, Ag Building)

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Vendor Check-in for The Mercantile, Exhibit Building

10:30 AM Master Gardeners’ Education Presentation; Ag Building

Conference Room

10:30 AM 4-H Dog Agility Show; off-site location “The Agile Canine”

1:30 PM Master Gardeners’ Education Presentation; Ag Building

Conference Room

4:00 PM Round Robin Showmanship Contest, Main Arena

4:00 PM-8:00 PM Kiddie Corral OPEN; Carnival Area (free for all)

4:00 PM-9:00 PM The Mercantile Shopping OPEN; Exhibit Building

5:00 PM 4-H Beef Fitting Contest, Track Area

6:00 PM Pet Animal Contest; Horse Pavilion

6:00 PM Horse Pull; Main Arena

7:00 PM 4-H Shooting Sports Awards- South Pavillon

7:00 PM Horseshoe Tournament; Warm-Up Arena (registration begins on-site at 6:00 PM or pre-register via website at www.elbertcountyfair.com)

8:00 PM Friday night concert featuring WMW Band, Horse Pavilion

8:30 PM - 11:30 PM Youth Fair Dance; Fellowship Hall Parking Lot

– $5 per person (Sponsored by the 4-H Youth Council)

This dance is open to all youth, whether enrolled in 4-H or not.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Elbert County Health Fair, Health Dept North End (free and low-cost health screenings and physicals)

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 4-H and Open Class General Exhibits OPEN (Ag Building)

9:00 AM Road Grader Rodeo, Warm-Up Arena

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM The Mercantile Shopping Open, Exhibit Building

9:30 AM Master Gardner’s Special Presentation, Ag Building

10:00 – 8:00 PM Kiddie Corral Open featuring Small Rides, Petting Zoo, Bouncy

House, Giant Slide, Trackless Train, Face Painting - FREE of charge. Kiddie Corral Area/Carnival Area

11:00 AM EDCLA Barbecue, Horse Pavilion

11:00 AM-1:00 PM Market Sale Office OPEN Want to buy at the Junior Market Sale? Get your

bidder number, get more information, etc. Located under the tent near the Exhibit Building

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Touch a Truck for Kids, Kiddie Corral Area Climb on the big equipment, North of Kiddie Area

12:00 Noon Crowing Contest, Poultry Barn

1:00 PM Junior Market Sale, Horse Pavilion

5:00 PM Bulls, Broncs & Buckaroos Rodeo, Main Arena

Free event featuring Mini Bull Riding, Mutton

Busting, Bronc and Bull Riding (Mutton Busters must pre-register, pay and fill out waiver at elbertcountyfair.com) Mutton busters must be between the ages of 4-7, must be 70 lbs. or less and must have on proper attire to ride. Vest and helmet provided. Mini Bull Riders must contact stock contractor directly to register; Cory Hazen 719-367-5057

6:00 PM 4-H Awards Night, Open Pavilion

8:00 PM Concert- BLACKHAWK, Main Arena stage

General Admission tickets, purchase online elbertcountyfair.com prior to show for $10 pre-sale tickets. Tickets sold on day of show at fair grounds box office or online will be $20. NO charge for grandstand seating.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD

Final Day of The Elbert County Fair

*GREEN PRINT INDICATES 4-H EVENTS* *ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS DESIGNATED AS TICKET REQUIRED*

8:00 AM Cowboy Church, Horse Pavilion

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 4- H and Open Class General Exhibits OPEN

Ag Building

9:00 AM Elbert County Barrel Race, Main Arena

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Mercantile Open, Exhibit Building

10:00 AM- 4-H Seniors Breakfast & Recognition

11:00 AM High Plains Fiddle Fest, Open Pavilion

11:00 AM Elbert County Fair Parade- Parade begins downtown Kiowa, will end in front

of the Main Arena Grandstands (pre-entry required) Parade is free to spectators along route.

12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM Kiddie Corral Open featuring Small Rides, Bouncy House, Giant

Slide, Trackless Train - FREE of charge. Carnival Area

12:00 Noon Garden Tractor Pull, Warm-up Arena

12:00 Noon Queen’s Barrel Race and Royalty Presentation (Following end of parade) Main Arena

12:30PM Mutton Bustin’, Kid’s Races and Egg Toss, Main Arena (Mutton Busters must pre-register, pay and fill out waiver at elbertcountyfair.com; limited number of walk-up slots available if someone who is pre-registered doesn’t show up.) Mutton busters must be between the ages of 4-7, must be 70 lbs or less and must have on proper attire to ride. Vest and helmet provided.

12:30 PM-3:00 PM Elbert County Fair Car Show-Fellowship Hall Parking Lot

1:30 PM Back Seat Drivers Contest, Warm-up arena

2:00 PM Ice Cream Eating Contest, Rose Creamery Trailer

2:00 PM Open Class checkout- Ag building

2:00 PM Ranch Rodeo, Main Arena

7:00 AM-11:00 AM 4-H Market Swine, 4-H Market Beef, Dairy Check-in; enter from South entrance

Noon Livestock Exhibitors Meeting, Grandstands (Premier Exhibitor testing after meeting)

Time T.B.D.- 4-H General Project Exhibits Grand Champion and Reserve Champion release

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Market Beef Weigh-in; Large Animal Scale (brand papers required)

5:00 PM-7:00 PM Open Class Check-in; Ag Building (optional evening check-in being offered)

6:00 PM 4-H Market Lamb Showmanship followed by 4-H Market Lamb Show, South Pavilion

(Small Fry Lamb Class will precede the 4-H Showmanship classes for each species)

2025 Elbert County Fair Printable Schedule

2025 Elbert County Fair Printable Schedule