PRE FAIR EVENTS



WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

7:30 p.m. — 4-H Queen Contest and Little Mr. & Miss Contest



THURSDAY, JULY 16

7:30 p.m. — Public 4-H Fashion Review – Auditorium



FAIR ACTIVITIES

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Dugan Chevrolet

Sponsor of the Day

1 p.m. — Hendricks County Remote Control Car Races - Grandstand (alternate rain date: July 19)

2 p.m. — 4-H Dog Obedience Show – NSSB Arena

5-7 p.m. — HANK FM On-Site

6 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements open

6-9 p.m. — BIGG Country – Robinson Entertainment Tent (before and after bull riding)

6 p.m. — 4-H Rocket Launch – North 40 Parking Area (postponed if raining)

7 p.m. — Bull Riding – Equine Arena***

***Requires admission fee. Visit our website at www.4hcomplex.org for ticket pricing information.



SUNDAY, JULY 19

Steel Dynamics Inc.

Sponsor of the Day

8 a.m. to noon — Car Show Registration

11 a.m. — Bear Hollow – Wood Carving Demonstration

11 a.m. to noon — Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

Noon to 1 p.m. — Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

Noon to 3 p.m. — Car Show – Conference Center parking lot

Noon to 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Exhibits Open – Classrooms

1-2 p.m. — Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free! *

1-10 p.m. — Hendricks Power Exposition Hall Open

1-5 p.m. — WFMS On-Site

2-10 p.m. — 4-H Exhibits Open – Auditorium

2:30 p.m. — Bear Hollow – Wood Carving Demonstration

2:30 p.m. — Pet Parade – NSSB Arena

2:30-4 p.m. — F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness for second- and third-graders. Free!**

3-4:30 p.m. — Levi Riggs – Robinson Entertainment Tent

3:30 p.m. — 4-H Little Critters Show – Small Animal Pavilion (Little Critters released immediately after show)

4 p.m. — 4-H Dog Agility & Showmanship Show – NSSB Arena

4-5 p.m. — Purdue Extension Presents: Kitchen Inventions – College Years; the 30 Minute Meal – Conference Rooms A & B

5 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements Open

5 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Baked Goods Auction – Food Tent

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Purdue Extension Presents: Kitchen Inventions – College Years; the 30 Minute Meal – Conference Rooms A & B

6 p.m. — Bear Hollow – Wood Carving Demonstration

6-7 p.m. — Purdue Extension Presents: Kitchen Inventions – Grades 9-12; Salad Sensations or Deceiving Desserts – Conference Rooms A & B

6:30 p.m. — Hot Air Balloon Fly Off – Grandstands

7 p.m. — Color Guard Performance – Equine Arena

7:30 p.m. — Avon Aeriorioles – Promenade

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fonda & The Country Road Band – Robinson Entertainment Tent

8 p.m. — Bear Hollow – Wood Carving Demonstration

9:15-10 p.m. — Hot Air Balloon Night Glow Show

10 p.m. — Fireworks Show

* Purdue Extension /Hendricks County Farm Bureau present RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers (free; pre-register to guarantee a snack and craft at 745-9260). Today’s featured book: Sheep Out to Eat.

** Purdue Extension & State Bank of Lizton present F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness a financial literacy program for children completing second or third grade in May 2009. Free: pre-register by calling 745-9260 – space is limited.



MONDAY, JULY 20

First Merchants Bank

Sponsor of the Day

8 a.m. — 4-H Pygmy, Boer & Dairy Goat Show – NSSB Arena

8 a.m. — Senior Western 4-H Horse & Pony and Contesting Show – Equine Arena

10-11 a.m. — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

10 a.m. - Noon — Farmers’ Market at the Fair. All vendors are WIC approved. Conference Center parking lot

10 a.m. - 10 p.m. — 4-H Exhibits Open – Auditorium

11 a.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

11 a.m. - Noon — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

11:30 a.m. — Firefighter Training Show

Noon — 4-H Sheep Show – NSSB Arena

Noon-9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Exhibits Open – Classrooms

1-10 p.m. — Hendricks Power Exposition Hall Open

1-2 p.m. — Purdue Extension Program – 4-H GIS Community Atlas Exhibits – Board Room

1-2 p.m. — Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

1:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

2:30 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

2:30 - 4 p.m. — F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness for 2nd/3rd graders. Free!**

4 p.m. — Storm Drain and Rain Garden Demonstration – Rain Garden located near Hendricks Power Expo Hall

5 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements Open

5 p.m. — 4-H Cat Show – NSSB Arena (following 4-H Sheep Show)

5:30 p.m. — Quaker Shakers – South End of the Promenade Area

6 p.m. — Moto Cross Races – Grandstand***

6 -7 p.m. — Purdue Extension Presents: Kitchen Inventions – Grades 7-8; Pasta Pleasers – Conference Rooms A & B

6 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Ambassador Show – Small Animals Pavilion

6:30 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

7 p.m. — Watermelon Eating Contest – South End of the Promenade Area

7:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

8-10 p.m. — Eastern Wing Band – Robinson Entertainment Tent

8:30 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

* Purdue Extension /Hendricks County Farm Bureau present RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers (free; pre-register to guarantee a snack and craft at 745-9260). Today’s featured book: Rodeo Ron & His Milkshake Cows.

** Purdue Extension & State Bank of Lizton present F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness a financial literacy program for children completing second and third grades. Free: pre-register by calling 745-9260 – space is limited.

***Requires admission fee. Visit the website at www.4hcomplex.org for ticket pricing information.



TUESDAY, JULY 21

Waste Management

Sponsor of the Day

9 a.m. — 4-H Swine Show – NSSB Arena

9 a.m. — 4-H Rabbit Show – Small Animals Pavilion

10-11 a.m. — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

10 a.m. - Noon — Farmers’ Market at The Fair. All vendors are WIC approved – Conference Center parking lot

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Raising the Barn Program for Kids – presented by The Indiana State Fair – Promenade

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — 4-H Exhibits Open – Auditorium

11 a.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

11 a.m. - Noon — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

11:30 a.m. — Firefighter Training Show

Noon - 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Exhibits Open – Classrooms

12:30 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

1-10 p.m. — Hendricks Power Exposition Hall Open

1-2 p.m. — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

1:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

2:30 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

2:30-4 p.m. — F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness for second- and third-graders. Free!**

4 p.m. — Storm Drain and Rain Garden Demonstration – Rain Garden located near Hendricks Power Expo Hall

5 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements Open – “Pay One Price to Ride All Night”

6 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

6-7 p.m. — Purdue Extension Presents: Kitchen Inventions – Grades 5-6: Wrap and Roll Sandwiches in Conference Rooms A & B

6:30 p.m. — 4-H Action Demo Contest – Check-in Board Room

7 p.m. — Color Guard Performance – Equine Arena

7 p.m. — Cheerleading Contest – Grandstands (Equine Arena if raining)***

7 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

7:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

8 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

8:30-10:30 p.m. — Jimmie Bussell – Robinson Entertainment Tent

* Purdue Extension /Hendricks County Farm Bureau present RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers (free; pre-register to guarantee a snack and craft at 745-9260). Today’s featured book: Old Thunder & Miss Raney.

** Purdue Extension & State Bank of Lizton present F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness a financial literacy program for children completing second or third grades. Free: pre-register by calling 745-9260 – space is limited.

***Requires admission fee. Visit the website at www.4hcomplex.org for ticket pricing information.



WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Plainfield Equipment Inc.

Sponsor of the Day

8 a.m. — Senior 4-H English & Versatility Horse & Pony Show – Equine Arena

9 a.m. — 4-H Poultry Show – Small Animals Pavilion

10 a.m. — 4-H Bike Rodeo – South End of Conference Center parking lot

10 a.m. — 4-H Beef Show – NSSB Arena

10-11 a.m. — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

10 a.m. - Noon — Farmers’ Market at the Fair. All vendors are WIC approved. Conference Center parking lot

10 a.m. - 10 p.m. — 4-H Exhibits Open – Auditorium

11 a.m. — 4-H Pigeon Show – Small Animals Pavilion

11 a.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

11 a.m. - Noon — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

11:30 a.m. — Firefighter Training Show

11:30 a.m. — Plasterman

Noon - 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Exhibits Open – Classrooms

12:30 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

1-10 p.m. — Hendricks Power Exposition Hall Open

1-2 p.m. — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

1:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

1:30 p.m. — Plasterman

2:30 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

2:30-4 p.m. — F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness for 2nd/3rd graders. Free!**

4 p.m. — Storm Drain and Rain Garden Demonstration – Rain Garden located near Hendricks Power Expo Hall

5 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements Open

5 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

6 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

6-7 p.m. — Purdue Extension Presents: Kitchen Inventions: Grades 3-4: Smoothie Delights in Conference Rooms A & B

6 p.m. — Truck Pull – Grandstands ***

6:30 p.m. — Plasterman

7 p.m. — Horse Pull – Equine Arena

7 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

7 p.m. — ‘Red Gold’ Chili & Salsa Cookoff – South Promenade

7:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

8 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

8:30 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

9 p.m. — Plasterman

* Purdue Extension /Hendricks County Farm Bureau present RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers (free; pre-register to guarantee a snack and craft at 745-9260). Today’s featured book: If You Give A Pig A Pancake.

** Purdue Extension & State Bank of Lizton present F4: Finance, Food, Fun, & Fitness, a financial literacy program for children completing second or third grade. Free: pre-register by calling 745-9260 – space is limited.

***Requires admission fee. Visit the website at www.4hcomplex.org for ticket pricing information.



THURSDAY, JULY 23

Hendricks Power

Sponsor of the Day

9 a.m. — 4-H Dairy Show – NSSB Arena

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — 4-H Exhibits Open – Auditorium

10 a.m. - Noon — Farmers’ Market at the Fair. All vendors are WIC approved. Conference Center parking lot

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Along the Fence Row Program for Kids – Presented by the Indiana State Fair – Promenade

11 a.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

11:30 a.m. — Firefighter Training Show

11:30 a.m. — Plasterman

Noon-1 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Demonstration – Conference Room A

12:30 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

1-10 p.m. — Hendricks Power Exposition Hall Open

1-2 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Demonstration – Conference Room A

1:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

1:30 p.m. — Plasterman

2:30 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

4 p.m. — Storm Drain and Rain Garden Demonstration – Rain Garden located near Hendricks Power Expo Hall

5 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

5-9 p.m. — Purdue Alumni Club of Hendricks County Open House-Conference Room B

5 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements Open – “Pay One Price to Ride All Night”

5:30-8 p.m. — Heart Health Day, Cholesterol and Glucose Testing; Blood Pressure Checks – Main Hallway of Conference Center

6 p.m. — Tractor Pull – Grandstands***

6 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

6:30 p.m. — Plasterman

6:30 p.m. — 4-H Action Demo Contest – Check-in Board Room

7 p.m. — 4-H Supreme Showmanship – NSSB Arena

7 p.m. — Kids Pedal Tractor Pull– South End of Equine Arena

7 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

7 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

7:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

8 p.m. — Bear Hollow Wood Carving – Promenade by Hendricks Power Expo Hall

8:30-10:30 p.m. — Thunder Brothers – Robinson Entertainment Tent

9 p.m. — Plasterman

***Requires admission fee. Visit the website at www.4hcomplex.org for ticket pricing information.



FRIDAY, JULY 24

Indiana Members Credit Union

Sponsor of the Day

8 a.m. — Junior 4-H Horse and Pony Show-Western & Contesting Classes – Equine Arena

10 a.m. — 4-H Beef Grooming Contest – NSSB Arena

10-11 a.m. — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

10 a.m. -10 p.m. — 4-H Exhibits Open – Auditorium

10 a.m. - Noon — Farmers’ Market at the Fair. All vendors are WIC approved. Conference Center parking lot

11 a.m.-Noon — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

11:30 a.m. — Firefighter Training Show

11:30 a.m. — Plasterman

Noon-9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Exhibits Open – Classrooms

12:30 p.m. — 4-H’er Round Up – Grandstands

12:30 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

1-2 p.m. — RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers in Conference Rooms A & B. Free!*

1-10 p.m. — Hendricks Power Exposition Hall Open

1:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

1:30 p.m. — Plasterman

4 p.m. — Storm Drain and Rain Garden Demonstration – Rain Garden located near Hendricks Power Expo Hall

5 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements Open

5 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

5:30 p.m. — 4-H Livestock Sale – NSSB Arena

6-7 p.m. — Purdue Extension & Consumer and Family Sciences Program: Kitchen Inventions – Sensible Sweets from Sycamore Services, Inc. – Conference Rooms A & B

6:30 p.m. — Plasterman

7-8:30 p.m. — Birch Creek Band – Robinson Entertainment Tent

7 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

7:30 p.m. — Freestyle Moto Cross – Grandstands***

7:30 p.m. — Firefighter Training Show

8:30 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

9 p.m. — Plasterman

*Purdue Extension /Hendricks County Farm Bureau present RT2-Read, Taste, & Touch for preschoolers (free; pre-register to guarantee a snack and craft at 745-9260. Today’s featured book: Gregory, The Terrible Eater.

***Requires admission fee. Visit the website at www.4hcomplex.org for ticket pricing information.



SATURDAY, JULY 25

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Sponsor of the Day

8 a.m. — Junior 4-H Horse & Pony English and Versatility Show – Equine Arena

9 a.m. — Hendricks County Jackpot Fun Show – NSSB Arena

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Hendricks Power Exposition Hall Open

11:30 a.m. — Plasterman

12:30 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

1-3 p.m. — Registration for Fiddlers Contest – NSSB Fair Office

1:30 p.m. — Plasterman

2 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

2 pm. — Baby Contest – Auditorium

3-6 p.m. — Fiddlers Contest – NSSB Arena

4 p.m. — 4-H Livestock and 4-H Horse & Pony Check Out

5 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

5-10 p.m. — Burton Brothers Amusements – “Pay One Price to Ride All Night”

5:30 Pp.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

6 p.m. — 29th anniversary Demolition Derby – Grandstands***

6 p.m. — Youth Talent Contest – Auditorium

6:30 p.m. — Plasterman

8 p.m. — The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show – North Promenade

8 p.m. — Robinson Family – Robinson Entertainment Tent

9 p.m. — Plasterman

*** Requires admission fee. Visit the website at www.4hcomplex.org for ticket pricing information.