The Owen County Fair will take place from July 6 to July 13, but several events take place throughout the month of June. Here is a comprehensive list of the events and happenings for the Owen County Fair.

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June 22 

Horse and Pony Western Show at 10 a.m. in the Horse Arena

Baby Contest at 10 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall

June 23 

Horse and Pony English Show at 10 a.m. in the Horse Arena

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June 25 

Creative Writing Due 11:59 p.m. at 4HOnline

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June 28 

Bicycle Rodeo Regular and Mini 6 p.m. Commercial Building

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June 29 

Dog Show at 9 a.m. in the Show Arena 

Shotgun Ribbon Shoot at 10 a.m. at Spencer Conservation Club

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June 30 

Rabbit Ambassador at 1 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall

Rifle Ribbon Shoot 2 p.m. at Sycamore Valley Gun Club

Lawn and Garden Skills, Zero Turn Skills and Ag Tractor Skills Contests 5 p.m. at Texas Pike

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July 2 

Enter sewing wearable, sewing non-wearable, consumer clothing. Open judging at noon in the Exhibit Hall.

Prep/set up time for All Communication, Fashion Review and Table Presentation, please attend for stage rehearsal, at 1 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. 

Enter/open judging by appointment: photography, outdoor photography, genealogy, all animal posters, vet science, beekeeping, entomology, wildlife, collections and hobbies, construction craft, child development, health, civic engagement, home environment, decorate my life, and all Mini projects, except Mini Foods from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. 

Archery Ribbon Shoot at 6 p.m. at Parker’s Archery.

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July 3 

Enter/open judging by appointment: remaining arts and crafts (includes: fine arts, needlecraft, models, gingerbread, scrapbooking and gift wrap), aerospace, ATV posters, weather, sportfishing, crops, forestry, geology, shooting sports, soil and water, electric, small engine, computer, welding, woodworking and all Mini projects except Mini Foods from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall.

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July 5 

Cat Show at 9 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall.

Small Animal Show/Mini Little Critters 1:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall.

Horse and Pony Enter 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Horse Barn.

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July 6 

Livestock Check-In includes all swine, rabbits, sheep, cattle, goats and poultry from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Livestock Barns.

By appointment: enter foods and Mini foods, floriculture, garden, cake decorating, cupcake decorating. Open judging from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall.

Horse and Pony Pulls at 6 p.m. in the Main Arena. Ages 12 and up $5, 11 and under are free.

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July 7 

Market Beef show at 1 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Exhibit Hall open noon to 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. 

Queen contestant staging (closed to public, only Queen personnel enter building) at 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall. 

Community Vesper Service- Gospel Sing from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Show Arena.

4-H Perishables Auction during Queen Contest at 7 p.m. in the Goat/Sheep Barn.

Queen Contest, Princess Contest, Little Mister and Little Miss Contests at 7:30 p.m. in the Show Arena. Tickets $5 per seat.

Horse and Pony check-in for CF Fundraiser Show, participants only, by midnight in the Horse Barn.

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July 8 

Dairy Goat Show at 9 a.m. in the Show Arena.

Enter Open Class Yeast Contest 9 a.m. to noon in the Open Class Building.

Pygmy Goat Show at 11 a.m. in the Show Arena.

Meat Goat Show at 1 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Open Class Building opens at approximately 2 p.m.

Michael Norris performs 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Free Stage.

Kiddie Tractor Pull-85 lbs and under at 6 p.m. in the Commons Area.

Carnival Arm Band Night — $28 unlimited rides — from 6 p.m. to close in the carnival. 

Horse and Pony Contesting at 6 p.m. in the Horse Arena.

Scholarship Auction at 6:30 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Mud Volleyball at 8 p.m. in the Main Arena. Grandstand tickets are $5, and children 3 and under are free.

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July 9 

Rabbit Show at 9 a.m. in the Rabbit Barn.

Enter Open Class Flower Contest, sponsored by the Garden Club, 9 a.m. to noon in the Open Class Building.

Enter Open Class Cookie Baking Contest, sponsored by Babbs, 9 a.m. to noon in the Open Class Building.

Swine Show at 2 p.m. in the Show Arena. 

2024 4-H Senior Recognition & Farm Bureau Tenure Awards at 6 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Owen County S.O.U.N.D.S performs at 6 p.m. on the Free Stage.

Kiddie Tractor Pull-85 lbs and under at 6 p.m. in the Commons Area.

Carnival Arm Band Night — $28 unlimited rides — from 6 p.m. to close in the carnival.

Hog Wrestling at 8 p.m. in the Main Arena. Tickets are $5 ages 12 and up, $3 ages 4-11 and free for 3 and under.

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July 10 

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 8 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall.

4-H Poultry Show and Eggs Check-in and Show at 9 a.m. in the Poultry Barn.

Open Class Apple Baking Contest, sponsored by Area Realty, 9 a.m. to noon in the Open Class Building.

4-H Dairy Show at 1 p.m. in the Show Arena.

4-H Beef Show (after Dairy) at 2 p.m. (approx.) in the Show Arena.

Uncle Jonnie's Karaoke from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Free Stage.

Kiddie Tractor Pull-85 lbs and under at 6 p.m. in the Commons Area.

Carnival Arm Band Night — $28 unlimited rides — from 6 p.m. to close in the carnival.

BAR MC Rodeo (Gates open at 6 p.m.) at 7 p.m. in the Main Arena. Mutton Busting ages 9 and under are $10 and Steer Riding ages 11 and under are $20. Call in July 8 at 812-797-6597 with a $5 admission fee.

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July 11 

4-H Sheep Show at 9 a.m. in the Show Arena.

4-H Horse and Pony Fun Show at 9 a.m. to noon in the Horse Arena.

4-H Livestock Auction Entry deadline after the Sheep Show in the Show Arena.

4-H Skillathon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Show Arena.

4-H Spirit Night at 5:30 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Luke Lovejoy/ Charlie Archer Band performs at 6 p.m. on the Free Stage.

Kiddie Tractor Pull-85 lbs and under at 6 p.m. in the Commons Area.

Carnival Arm Band Night — $28 unlimited rides — from 6 p.m. to close in the carnival.

Local Truck/Tractor Pull at 6 p.m. in the Main Arena.

Indiana Truck Pullers Association at 7 p.m. in the Main Arena. Tickets are $8 ages 12 and up, ages 4-11 $5 and free 3 and under.

4-H release all non-sale animals (except Round Robin animals) at 10 p.m. in the Animal Barns.

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July 12 

4-H Round Robin Showmanship at 9 a.m. in the Show Arena.

Hospitality Barn open to livestock buyers from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Barn Entry Dinner provided for all buyers.

Kiddie Tractor Pull Championship Pull-Off at 6 p.m. in the Commons Area.

Carnival Arm Band Night — $28 unlimited rides — from 6 p.m. to close in the carnival.

4-H Livestock Auction at 6 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Release 4-H Exhibit Hall projects at 6 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall. 

Line Dancing following the Auction or at 8 p.m. in the Poultry Barn. Ages 7 and up are $5 and 6 and under are free.

ATV Flat Truck Racing by ISDS at 8 p.m. or following the auction in the Main Arena. General admission $10 and 12 and under $5.

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July 13 

Release 4-H Exhibit Hall projects from 10 a.m. to noon in the Exhibit Hall.

Release all Open Class Exhibits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Open Class Building.

Old Fashion Country Fair Games/Pet Parade at 1 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Carnival Arm Band Night — $28 unlimited rides — from 6 p.m. to close in the carnival. $3 per ticket.

Hot Wheels Derby at 6:30 P.m. in the Main Arena.

Demo Derby at 7 p.m. in the Main Arena. General Admission is $10 and ages 3 and under are $5.

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