2017 - Daily Calendar of Events
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
| 6:00 p.m. |
Westmoreland Tractor Pulling Association Stock Tractor Pull (Chevron Arena) |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayette Idol: Teen Preliminaries (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Fayette Idol: Adult Preliminaries (Fiddlers' Building) |
Thursday, July 27, 2017 - Fireman's Day
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
There is NO Early Bird Admission on Thursday, July 27.
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Light Horses |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Cattle for Mon Valley Dairy Show |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Cattle for Mason Dixon Polled Hereford Show |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter 4-H Breeding Sheep |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Open and 4-H Breeding Swine & 4-H Carcass Swine |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Open and 4-H Meat Breeding Goats |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Entries accepted for Home Economics Building: - Department 11 - Youth under 19 - Department 15 - Home and Dairy - Department 18 - Needlework - Department 19 - Handcrafts |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Entries accepted for Grange Building: - Department 19 - Art and Photography - Department 20 - Grange Displays |
| 9:00 a.m. | Fayette County 4-H Horse & Pony Club Shows (Horse Arena) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Mason Dixon Polled Hereford Steers |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Open Breeding Sheep |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Weigh-in for 4-H Carcass Lambs & Goats |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter 4-H Carcass Steers |
| 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Enter Antique Farm Tractors |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Weigh-in for Open and 4-H Carcass Swine |
| 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 6:30 p.m. | Opening Ceremony (Youth Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Firemen’s Parade |
| 7:00 p.m. | Croushore’s Demolition Derby (Chevron Arena) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Judging of Baked Goods (Home Economics Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | 4-H Dog Show - Part 1 (Indoor Arena) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Fayette County Fair Queen Contest (Fiddlers’ Building) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Tristin Dare (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Awarding of Prizes and Trophies for Parade (Fair Office) |
Friday, July 28, 2017 - Herald-Standard Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
| 8:00 a.m. | Judging 4-H Carcass Lambs on Foot (Indoor Arena) |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Entries accepted for Grange Building - Department 4 - Wool - Department 8 - Eggs - Department 12 - Hay and Grain |
| 9:00 a.m. | Fayette County 4-H Horse & Pony Clubs Gymkhana Show (Horse Arena) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging of 4-H Carcass Goats on Foot (Indoor Arena) Followed by Judging Open and 4-H Breeding Sheep Followed by 4-H and Open Boer Goat Show |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging of Art and Photography Entries |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging in Home Economics Building |
| 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Set up of Extension and 4-H Club Exhibits |
| 10:30 a.m. | Judging Grange Displays |
| 12:00 p.m. | Judging 4-H Carcass Steers (Indoor Arena) Followed by Mason Dixon Polled Hereford Show Followed by Mason Dixon Junior Steer Show |
| 1:00 p.m. | Judging Wool, Hay and Grain and Eggs |
| 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 4:30 p.m. | Judging 4-H Carcass Swine (Small Arena) Followed by Open Carcass Show Followed by Open and 4-H Breeding Swine |
| 7:00 p.m. | 4-H Dog Show - Part 2 (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Quad Mania & Side by Sides (Chevron Arena) |
| 7:00 p.m. |
The Kentucky Headhunters with guest Tim Litvin (Lady Luck Stage) |
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - Davies Ford Day & Pickle 99.3 Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Free T-shirt and hats at Davies Ford tent while supplies last.
| 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Weigh-in 4-H Market Steers |
| 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Enter Rabbits |
| 8:30 a.m. | Weigh-In for Garden Tractor and Dead Weight Farm Tractor Pulls (Chevron Arena) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Garden Tractor Pull & Dead Weight Tractor Pull (Chevron Arena) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Mon Valley Dairy Show (Indoor Arena) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging of Light Horses (Chevron Arena) |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Enter Apple Pies and Angel Food Cakes (Fiddlers’ Building) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Judging of Angel Food Cake Contest followed by Judging of Apple Pie Contest (Fiddlers’ Building) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 1:00 p.m. | Metro (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 3:00 p.m. | Little Princess and Prince Pageant (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 6:30 p.m. |
USA East Hot Farm Tractor Pull (Chevron Arena) |
| 7:30 p.m. |
The Clarks with guest Blended Reality (Lady Luck Stage) |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Square Dancing and Bluegrass Music by the Old Time Fiddlers’ (Fiddlers’ Building) |
Sunday, July 30, 2017 - Armstrong Day, Church Bulletin Day & Meet the Queen Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Each person with a Sunday, July 30, 2017, church bulletin will be admitted to the Fair FREE until 2 p.m. (Church bulletin admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)
| 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Weigh-in 4-H Market Swine |
| 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Enter Open and 4-H Beef Breeding Cattle |
| 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Enter Rabbits |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Enter PA Preferred Chocolate Cake, Cookie, Brownie or Bar Baking Contest (Youth Building) |
| 9:30 a.m. - Close | Gospel Music Celebration (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 10:00 a.m. | Open Horse Show (Horse Arena) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Weigh-in 4-H Market Lambs |
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Weigh-in 4-H Market Goats |
| 1:00 p.m. | Judging of Enter PA Preferred Chocolate Cake, Cookie, Brownie or Bar Baking Contest (Youth Building) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Meet the Fayette County Fair Queen next to the Main Gate for pictures and prizes |
| 3:00 p.m. | Practice for Motocross (Chevron Arena) |
| 3:00 p.m. | 4-H Fashion Show (Youth Building) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Motocross (Chevron Arena) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Public Speaking & Demonstration Contest (Youth Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 7:30 p.m. | The Fabulous Hubcaps (Lady Luck Stage) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks |
Monday, July 31, 2017 - Veteran's Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Veterans admitted FREE until 2:00 p.m., with proper identification. (Veteran’s admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)
| 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Enter Open and 4-H Dairy Cattle |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Enter Open and 4-H Dairy Goats |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Entries accepted for Grange Building: - Department 11 – Youth under 19 - Department 13 – Vegetables - Department 14 – Fruits and Nuts - Department 23 – Apiary Entries accepted: - Department 16 – Christmas Trees Entries accepted: - 4-H Youth Building |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Entries accepted: - Department 17 – Floral Exhibits (Fiddlers’ Building) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Judging 4-H Market Goats (Indoor Arena) |
| 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 6:00 p.m. | Judging 4-H Market Lambs (Indoor Arena) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Judging Floral Exhibits |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. |
USA East-Limited PS/SF Tractor Pull (Chevron Arena) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Detour (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - Chevron Day & Fayette County Food Bank Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Each person donating at least 3 canned goods will be admitted to the Fair FREE until 2:00 p.m. (Canned good admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Enter Draft Horses |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging Rabbits, Poultry and Pigeons |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging Open and 4-H Dairy Cattle (Indoor Arena) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging Christmas Trees |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging Youth Building Entries |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 4-H Swine Club Blood Drive (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 10:00 a.m. | 4-H Horse Fun Show (Horse Arena) |
| 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 5:00 p.m. | Judging of 4-H Market Swine (Indoor Arena) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Diaper Derby (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Croushore’s Demolition Derby (Chevron Arena) |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Cellar Dwellers Band (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - WMBS Day & Senior Citizen's Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Admission FREE for those 62 & older until 2:00 p.m. – must show identification. (Sr. Citizen admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)
| 8:00 a.m. | Judging 4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship (Small Arena) Followed by Open & 4-H Dairy Goats |
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging Open and 4-H Beef Cattle (Indoor Arena) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Senior Citizens’ Contest (Fiddlers’ Building) |
| 2:00 p.m. | Beef Showmanship (Indoor Arena) |
| 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 6:00 p.m. | Judging of 4-H Market Steers (Indoor Arena) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Fayette Idol: Teen Semi-Finals (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Monster Truck Races featuring Freestyle Motocross (Chevron Arena) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Fayette Idol: Adult Semi-Finals (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Outpost (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
Thursday, August 3, 2017 - Granger Day & 4-H Day & Froggy 94.9 Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Members of a Grange admitted FREE until 2:00 p.m., with proper identification. (Grange admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)
| 9:00 a.m. | Judging Draft Horses (Chevron Arena) |
| 9:00 a.m. | 4-H Dairy Showmanship & Fitting |
| 10:00 a.m. | Judging 4-H Horses Shown at Halter (Horse Arena) |
| 12:00 p.m. | 4-H Olympics (Indoor Arena) |
| 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 3:30 p.m. | Animal Dressing Contests (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Pedal Power Tractor Pull (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Family Fun Night (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Boys & Bulls Rodeo (Chevron Arena) Opening by Steve Smith Band & FCF Team Penning Competition |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Luke Combs with guest Ray Fulcher (Lady Luck Stage) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Martyr Kanin (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
Friday, August 4, 2017 - 4-H Livestock Auction Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
| 10:00 a.m. | 4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest |
| 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 5:00 p.m. | 4-H Livestock Auction (Indoor Arena) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Countywide Pep Rally (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Croushore’s Demolition Derby (Chevron Arena) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Katelyn Rose (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
Saturday, August 5, 2017 - Lady Luck Day
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
| 9:00 a.m. | Weigh-in for Horse Pulling Contest |
| 11:00 a.m. | Horse Pulling Contest (Chevron Arena) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Chili Cook-Off Begins (Fiddlers’ Building) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Carnival Open |
| 1:00 p.m. | Steel Blossoms (84 Lumber Stage) |
| 2:00 p.m. | Judging of the Chili Cook-Off (Fiddlers’ Building) |
| 5:30 p.m. | Fayette Idol Teen Finals (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Fayette Idol Adult Finals (Fiddlers' Building) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Mud Mania (Chevron Arena) (4x4 Trucks & Open Vehicles & 4x4 Quads) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Mike Albert, "The Ultimate Tribute" (Lady Luck Stage) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Mike Bishop Comedy Hypnotist (Youth Building) |
| 10:30 p.m. | 2017 Fayette County Fair Officially Closes |
* Note - all events are subject to change at the discretion of the fair.