Weekly Schedule
Fri/Sat/Sun
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th | |
| Noon - 7 p.m. | Receiving Main Exhibit Building Entries (non-livestock) - Departments 10 thru 22 will be received for exhibit |
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th | |
| 9 a.m. | Judging Main Exhibit Building Entries - Judging departments 10 thru 22 - Main Exhibit Building open to superintendents, judges, and authorized fair personnel |
| 10 a.m. | Antique Tractor Pull & Factory Field Stock |
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 14th | |
| 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 |
| 7 p.m. | Vespers - Dan Schall Ministries |
| 8 p.m. | CROWNING OF 2022 DAYTON FAIR QUEEN |
Mon
| MONDAY, AUGUST 15th - Griffith Auto Sales Day | |
| ANYTIME | Get sketching materials at office; return by 6 p.m. Wednesday |
| 8 a.m. | Judging of Light Horses & Pony Halter, Showmanship - Horse Arena |
| 9 a.m. | Ultrasound Sheep, Goats, Steers & Swine |
| 1 p.m. | FAIR OFFICIALLY OPENS |
| 3 p.m. | Equestrian Show - Horse Arena |
| 5 p.m. | Judging Light Horse Game Show - Horse Arena |
| 5 p.m. | Judging On Foot Carcass - Livestock & Swine arenas 1. Swine 2. Sheep 3. Goats 4. Steer |
| 6 p.m. | AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN |
| 7 p.m. | CROWDER Christian Concert - Grandstand |
Tues
| TUESDAY, AUGUST 16th - Senator Joe Pittman Day *BOGO* - All day, $10 gets 2 people in for rides & grandstand! |
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| ANYTIME | Get sketching materials at office; return by 6 p.m. Wednesday |
| 9 a.m. | Judging Dairy Cattle 4H/FFA & Open Show - Dairy Arena |
| 11 a.m. | Judging Dairy Goats followed by Breeding Meat Goats - Dairy Arena Judging Draft Horse & Halflinger Halter - Horse Arena |
| 12:30 p.m. | Open Draft Horse & Halfinger Riding following Halter MINI FUN SHOW (immediately following Draft Horse Halter) |
| 4 p.m. | Judging Swine Showmanship with Market Swine 4-H/FFA & Open Show to follow - Livestock Show Complex |
| 5 p.m. | AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN |
| 5:30 p.m. | Judging Draft Horse & Halflinger Cart - Horse Arena |
| 7 p.m. | KIDS MOTORCYCLE & ATV FUN SHOW - Grandstand |
Wed
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17th - S&T Bank Day | |
| ANYTIME | Get sketching materials at office; return by 6 p.m. today |
| 10 a.m. | Judging Market Sheep Showmanship, followed by Judging Market Sheep & Breeding Sheep - Livestock Show Complex |
| 10 a.m. | Judging Draft & Haflinger Youth classes except hitch classes - Horse Arena |
| Noon | Judging Goat Showmanship 4-H/FFA & Open Show with Market Goat Classes to follow - Livestock Show Complex |
| Noon | HARNESS RACING - Grandstand |
| 1 p.m. | Open Draft & Halflinger Obstacle classes - Horse Arena |
| 4 p.m. | Judging Beef Showmanship, 4-H/FFA with 4-H/FFA & Open Market Steer and Beef Breeding classes to follow - Livestock Show Complex |
| 4:30 p.m. | Community Pet Show – Free Stage |
| 5 p.m. | AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN |
| 5 p.m. | Judging Draft Horse & Halfinger Multiple Hitches - Horse Arena |
| 5 p.m. | Mini Horse Fun Show - Horse Arena |
| 6:30 p.m. | Judging Shepherd's Lead Line Contest - Free Stage |
| 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. Pro Stock 4x4 Trucks 4. 8000# Open Street Diesel 4x4 Trucks |
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Thurs
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th - 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 |
| 5 p.m. | AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN |
| 6:30 p.m. | Junior Livestock Auction - Livestock Show Complex |
| 7:00 p.m. | OFF-ROAD VEHICLE DRAG RACING - Grandstand Sponsored by KOI Drag Racing of Owenton, KY. See fair book for contact information and details. |
Fri
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th - Walker & Walker Equipment Day |
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| 9 a.m. | Judging Light Horse Youth Show - Horse Arena |
| 10 a.m. | Premier Showman Contest - Livestock Show Complex |
| Noon | AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | 4-H and Vocational AG Contest - Livestock Show Complex |
| 2 p.m. | Animal Dress Up Contest - Dairy Arena |
| 5 p.m. | Horse Costume Class - Horse Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. | DEMOLITION DERBY - Grandstand |
Sat/Sun
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 20th - Marion Center Supply Day | |
| 9 a.m. | Equine Fun Show - Horse Arena AG Olympics (formerly Family Day Events) - Livestock Show Complex |
| Noon | AMUSEMENT RIDES OPEN |
| 2 p.m. | Woodcarving Auction and Glass Blowers Auction |
| 4 p.m. | Hog Calling Contest - Free Stage |
| 7 p.m. | MUD BOG - Grandstand |
| Followed by FIREWORKS by Starfire | |
| Midnight | Release of Livestock, Dairy & Horse Exhibits |
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 21st | |
| 8 a.m. to Noon | Release 4-H/FFA Livestock and Main Exhibit Building Entries |
Monday through Saturday, August 15-20, start time of livestock shows
may be slightly delayed pending ending of previous show.
ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE APPROPRIATE RIDE PASS, REGARDLESS OF AGE
This includes unlimited rides and Grandstand attractions
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 15-20, $10.00 STAMP REQUIRED
FOR ALL GRANDSTAND SHOWS BEGINNING AFTER 3:00 P.M. DAILY.
Grandstand seats are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
GRANDSTANDS OPEN AT 5 P.M. DAILY