Weekly Schedule
ALL TIMES AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Fri/Sat/Sun
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th | |
| Noon - 7 p.m. | Receiving Main Exhibit Building Entries (non-livestock) - Departments 10 thru 22 will be received for exhibit |
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th | |
| 9 a.m. | Judging Main Exhibit Building Entries - Judging departments 10 thru 22 - Main Exhibit Building open to superintendents, judges, and authorized fair personnel |
| Noon | Antique Tractor Pull & Factory Field Stock |
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th | |
| 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Receiving All Livestock Entries - All species will be weighed when unloaded, except steers |
| 1 p.m. | Horse and Pony Pulling Contest – Grandstand |
| 2 p.m. | All 4-H/FFA animals, open class livestock, dairy, and horses must be on grounds |
| 2 p.m. (approx.) | Steer weigh-in, following all other weigh-ins |
| 6 p.m. | Century Farm Recognition Program – Grandstand |
| 7 p.m. | Community Church Service – Grandstand |
| 8 p.m. | CROWNING OF 2020 DAYTON FAIR QUEEN |
Mon
| MONDAY, AUGUST 17th | |
| 8 a.m. | Judging of Light Horses & Pony Halter, Showmanship - Horse Arena |
| 9 a.m. | Judging On Foot Carcass (Steer & Sheep) - Livestock & Swine arenas |
| Noon | Ultrasound Goats |
| 1 p.m. | Ultrasound Swine |
| 1 p.m. | FAIR OFFICIALLY OPENS |
| 5 p.m. | AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN |
| 5 p.m. | Judging Light Horse Game Show - Horse Arena |
| 6:30 p.m. | Judging On Foot Carcass (Swine & Goat) - Livestock Show Complex |
| 7 p.m. | Christian Concert - Grandstand ($5 extra to stand on track) |
Tues
| TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th - Senator Joe Pittman Day | |
| 8 a.m. | Judging Swine Showmanship - Livestock Show Complex Judging Market Swine 4-H/FFA & Open Show - Livestock Show complex - Breeding swine will follow market classes |
| 9 a.m. | Judging Draft Horse & Halflinger Halter - Horse Arena - Open Draft Horse & Halfinger Riding classes to follow |
| 5:30 p.m. | Judging Draft Horse & Halflinger Cart - Horse Arena |
| 7 p.m. | Chris Higbee in Concert - Grandstand |
Wed
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th - S&T Bank Day | |
| 8 a.m. | Judging Market Sheep Showmanship - Livestock Show Complex - Judging Market Sheep & Breeding Sheep to follow |
| 9 a.m. | Judging Draft & Haflinger Youth classes except hitch classes - Horse Arena |
| 10 a.m. (approx.) | Judging Goat Showmanship 4-H/FFA & Open Show – Dairy Arena - Market Goat Classes and Dairy Breeding Goat Classes to follow |
| Noon | HARNESS RACING - Grandstand |
| 1 p.m. | Open Draft & Halflinger Obstacle classes - Horse Arena |
| 3 p.m. | Judging Beef Showmanship, 4-H/FFA - Livestock Show Complex - 4-H/FFA & Open Market Steer and Beef Breeding classes to follow |
| 4:30 p.m. | Community Pet Show – Free Stage |
| 5 p.m. | Judging Draft Horse & Halfinger Multiple Hitches - Horse Arena |
| 6:30 p.m. | Mini Horse Fun Show - Horse Arena Judging Shepherd's Lead Line Contest - Livestock Show Complex |
| 7 p.m. | POWER PULLING PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS LUCAS OIL PRO PULLING LEAGUE ALONG WITH DAYTON FAIR OPEN CLASSES — Grandstand |
| 1. Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractors 2. Super Stock 4x4 Trucks 3. Limited Pro Stock Diesel 4x4 Trucks 4. Pro Stock 4x4 Trucks 5. 8000# Open Street Diesel 4x4 Trucks 6. 10,500# Open Farm Tractor |
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Thurs
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th - Elderton State Bank Day Military/Veterans Appreciation Day Golden Agers Day/Grange Day Ages 62 and older, active military and veterans get FREE admission to GROUNDS ONLY. Must purchase $10 stamp to enter evening grandstand activities, to ride, or for any other activity that requires admission. |
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| 9 a.m. | Judging Light Horses - Performance Classes - Horse Arena |
| Judging Dairy Cattle, 4-H/FFA & Open Show - Dairy Arena | |
| Noon | HARNESS RACING - Grandstand |
| 6:30 p.m. | Junior Livestock Auction - Livestock Show Complex |
| 7:00 p.m. | OFF-ROAD VEHICLE DRAG RACING - Grandstand |
Fri
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st |
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| 9 a.m. | Judging Light Horse Youth Show - Horse Arena |
| 10 a.m. | Premier Showman Contest - Livestock Show Complex |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | 4-H and Vocational AG Contest - Livestock Show Complex |
| 2 p.m. | Animal Dress Up Contest - Dairy Show Arena |
| 5 p.m. | Horse Costume Class - Horse arena |
| 6 p.m. | Freestyle Performance To Music - Horse Arena KIDS' POWER WHEELS DERBY - in front of Grandstand |
| 7:30 p.m. | DEMOLITION DERBY - Grandstand |
Sat/Sun
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd - Bradigan's Inc. Day | |
| 9 a.m. | Equine Fun Show - Horse Arena AG Olympics (formerly Family Day Events) - Livestock Show Complex Sketching Contest - Report to fair office for materials |
| 2 p.m. | Woodcarving Auction |
| 4 p.m. | Hog Calling Contest - Free Stage |
| 7 p.m. | RAFTER Z RODEO - Grandstand - Fireworks by STARFIRE to follow rodeo |
| Midnight | Release of Livestock, Dairy & Horse Exhibits |
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd | |
| 8 a.m. to Noon | Release 4-H/FFA Livestock and Main Exhibit Building Entries |
Monday through Saturday, August 17-22, start time of livestock shows
may be slightly delayed pending ending of previous show.
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 17-22, $10.00 STAMP REQUIRED
FOR ALL GRANDSTAND SHOWS BEGINNING AFTER 3:00 P.M. DAILY.
GRANDSTAND OPENS FOR EVENING SHOWS AT 5 P.M.