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  • Saturday, June 1
    • 8:30 am- Weigh-In for Open Sheep Show
    • 11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Lamb BBQ/Fajitas
    • 12:30 pm- Open Sheep Show
  • Sunday, June 2
    • 11:00 am- Smedley Scholarship Horse Show
  • Tuesday, June 4
    • 5:00 pm- 4-H Dog Obedience and Agility Show
  • Saturday, June 8
    • 10:00 am- Open Horse Show
  • Monday, June 10
    • 8:00 am- 4-H County and Area II Tractor Contest
  • Thursday, June 13
    • 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Building Clean-Up and Setup
    • 6:00 pm- Communications Judging at Purdue Extension-Washington Co. Office
    • 7:00 pm- 4-H Fashion Revue Judging at Purdue Extension-Washington Co. Office
  • Friday, June 14
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Early 4-H Project Drop Off
    • 5:00pm to 8:00 pm- Non-Perishable Regular 4-H Project Check-In/Judging
    • 6:00 pm- Little Miss and Mr Contest at Salem Middle School
      • Theme- Made in Indiana
      • Registration begins at 5:00 pm
      • Boys and Girls (3 age classes)- 4-6/7-9/10-12
      • Entry Fee $20
      • Admission $5
      • Contact April Green with any questions 812-620-1987
  • Saturday, June 15
    • Open Class Project Check-In
    • 8:30 am to 12:00 pm- Open Class Non-Perishable Entries
      • Arts, Canning, Family Stitchery and Crafts, Photography, Scrapbooking, and Woodworking
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- ALL mini 4-H Check-In/Judging
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Perishable 4-H Project Check-In/Judging
      • Foods, Garden, Crops, Floriculture, Cake Decorating, Microwave, and Strawberry
    • 12:00 pm- Diaper Derby at Bradie Shrum Elementary prior to Baby Contest
      • Theme- Barbie and Ken
      • Registration begins at 11:30 am
      • Entry Fee $6
      • Admission $4
      • Contact Becky White with questions 812-620-7271
    • 1:00 pm- Horseshoe Pitching Contest at Bottom of the Hill
      • Contact Frank Schocke with questions 812-620-1584
    • 7:00 pm- Miss Washington Count Teen/Queen Contest at Salem Middle School
      • Admission
        • Adults $10
        • Children $5
    • 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm- 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Check-In
    • 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm- 4-H Sheep and Goat Check-In
  • Sunday, June 16
    • 1:30 pm- Parade “Made in Indiana”
    • 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Livestock Drop-Off
    • 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Open House
    • 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 4-H Swine and Cattle Check-In
  • Monday, June 17
    • 8:00 am to 12:00 pm- Open Class Perishable Entries
      • Baking, Farm Products, Floriculture, Garden Products, Gourds, Etc.
    • 9:00 am- Poultry Show
    • 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
    • 6:00 pm- Open Class and Commercial Buildings Open
    • 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
    • 6:00 pm- 4-H Sheep Show
    • 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Greg Rhodes
  • Tuesday, June 18 “Senior Citizens’ Day” Sponsored by Hoosier Uplands
    • 8:00 am- Cinnamon Rolls and Drinks by Washington Co. Sheep Association
    • 10:00 am- 4-H Meat Goat Show
    • 10:00 am- Senior Citizens’ Program begins at the Shelter House
    • 11:00 am to 7:00 pm- Lamb BBQ/Fajitas by Washington Co. Sheep Association
    • 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm- Live Music by Classic Country
    • 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
    • 6:00 pm- 4-H Dairy Beef Show followed by County Born and Raised Beef Show
    • 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Classic Country
  • Wednesday, June 19 “ Kids’ Day- Smoke Free” Sponsored by Mid-Southern Savings Bank
    • 9:00 am- 4-H Swine Show
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Kids’ Day Activities around Shelter House
    • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
    • 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm- Brady Amusements Open (Rides for Kids’ Day participants only-CANNOT use 3-Day ride bracelet at this time)
    • 2:00 pm- 4-H Rabbit Show
    • 5:00pm to 9:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
    • 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
    • 6:00 pm-4-H Recognition Night followed by 4-H Dog Exhibition
    • 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Westview Friends
    • 7:30 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Assembly of God
  • Thursday, June 20
    • 9:00 am- 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
    • 10:00 am- 4-H Dairy Goat Show followed by Pygmy Goat Show
    • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
    • 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
    • 6:00 pm- 4-H Beef Show
    • 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
    • 6:00 pm to 7:50 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Salem High School Guitar Club
    • 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Lysergic
  • Friday, June 21
    • 10:00 am- 4-H Jamboree of Fun for 4-H members
    • 1:00 pm- 4-H Cornhole Tournament for 4-H members
    • 4:00 pm- 4-H Mini Showmanship Show
    • 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Salem Strings
    • 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
    • 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
    • 6:00 pm- 4-H Supreme Showmanship
    • 6:00 pm- Grandstand Event-Truck and Tractor Pull *Pit Pass Only Event
      • Pit Pass $20
    • 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Southern Indiana Cloggers
    • 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Steele Rogue
    • 11:30 pm- 12:30 am- 4-H Non-Auction Animals Released
      • NO EARLY RELEASE!!!
  • Saturday, June 22
    • 6:00 am to 8:00 am- 4-H Non-Auction Animals Released
    • 9:30 am- 4-H Livestock Auction
    • after 2:00 pm- 4-H All Species Barn Clean-Up
    • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm- 4-H Project Release
    • 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Commercial and Open Class Buildings Open
    • 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Sparkles and Spurs
    • 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
    • 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Cooke and Belle
    • 7:00 pm- Grandstand Event- Demotion Derby *Pit Pass Only Event
      • Entry $50 (includes driver and car only)
      • Pit Pass $20
  • Sunday, June 23
    • 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm- Commercial Exhibits Released
    • 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm- All Open Class Exhibits Released
      • Premium money awarded at this time
      • Fair Association cannot be responsible for exhibits left after this time.
  • Sunday, July 21
    • 11:00 am- 4-H Horse and Pony Competition Show

4-H Building Hours

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 16

8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Monday-Friday, June 17-21

Open Class Exhibit Building Hours

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday-Friday, June 17-21

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 22

Commercial Building Hours

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday, June 17

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday-Friday, June 18-21

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 22

Shuttle Hours

4:30 pm until closing on Monday-Saturday, June 17-22

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