It’s Fair Week!
The Howard County 4-H Fair runs July 7-12
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It long has been known as one of the largest fairs in the state of Indiana. Thousands descend upon the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds in Greentown each July to enjoy food, rides, music, and seemingly endless entertainment, and the 2025 edition is sure to deliver on expectations.
There are several events worth highlighting each day. Starting with Mon., July 7, the Knight of Destruction will offer monster truck rides from 5-10 p.m. That’s right. You and your friends can hop in the back of an actual monster truck and experience a spinning, high-speed trip.
If that wasn’t enough of a motorized thrill, Monday and Tuesday are the evenings for drag racing. KOI Drag Racing will take over the Northwest Grandstands, and it’s more than a show. It’s an open event where anyone with the nerve to participate can bring their hotrods, dirt bikes, and even semis to race.
There will be 12 different competitive classes, and registration for competition begins at 5 p.m. each evening. After a practice session, main event racing begins at 7 p.m. Admission for viewing the drag races is $10 at the main gate or $20 for pit access. For more information, visit the fair’s website or www.koidragracing.com.
Monday is also the night for the Little Miss Howard County Princess Pageant, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the South Grandstands. And the active wear segment of the Miss Howard County Queen Pageant begins at 8 p.m. at the South Grandstands.
Tuesday marks the opening of the Midway rides at 3 p.m. They operate until 10 p.m. Wristbands are available for $30 each evening, though riders can receive a $5 discount if they purchase their wristbands before midnight on July 7. The wristbands can be purchased on the fair’s website. On Wed., July 9, wristbands aren’t required as each ride is just $2. The Midway opens early on Sat., July 12, running from noon until 6 p.m.
Also on Tuesday, the Miss Howard County Junior Queen Pageant takes place at 6 p.m. at the South Grandstands, followed by the crowning of Miss Howard County Queen at 8 p.m. And on the North Stage, the Medicinal Bluegrass Band plays at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9, features the fair’s talent show. Check-in for contestants begins at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. show at the South Grandstands. Applications for competition are available now on the fair’s website and are accepted through July 8.
There are two age divisions for the talent show – Junior (12 and under) and Senior (ages 13-21). There are 12 categories in the competition, including solo and group vocals and instrumentals, solo and group dancing and novelty acts, solo and group tumbling, and solo and group clogging. Cheerleading, baton twirling, and any acts involving fire, dry ice, or fog are not allowed.
Also on Wednesday, the Supreme Showmanship competition takes place in the Livestock Pavilion at 7 p.m. The Cumberland Gap Bluegrass Band takes the North Stage at 7 p.m., and the antique tractor and lawn mower pull competitions dominate the Northwest Grandstands starting at 7 p.m.
Thursday hosts the Livestock Auction, beginning at 5 p.m. Sonic Union performs on the North Stage at 7 p.m. The big truck and tractor pull starts at 7 p.m. at the Northwest grandstands, with tickets available at the main gate for $15. And legendary Indiana band The Flying Toasters perform at the South Grandstands at 8 p.m.
Friday continues the fun with the Eel River Band performing on the North Stage at 7 p.m. The truck and tractor pull continues at the Northwest Grandstands, beginning at 7 p.m. Again, tickets are available at the main gate for $15. And at 8 p.m. Casi Joy headlines the evening at the South Grandstands.
Casi Joy is an up-and-coming Country music sensation, hitting the scene through her performance on NBC’s The Voice. She has had singles hit the iTunes Top 100 charts, and her album “The Bright Side,” debuted at No. 19.
The fair wraps up on Sat., July 12, with Autocross at the Northwest Grandstands at 7 p.m. Cora Kendall performs on the North Stage at 7 p.m. And Greentown’s own Keyton Romero headlines the South Grandstands at 8 p.m.
See the full schedule of events below or on the fair’s website at www.howardcountyfair.com.
DAILY EVENTS
Commercial Building Vendors: Mon.–Fri., 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.-close
Granpa Cratchet, Sponsored by Abundant Life Church, Pioneer Village: 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m., Mon. – Sat.
Amazing Bubble Factory, north of Commercial Building, nightly at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sawmill Demonstration, Pioneer Village: 5-6:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-closing, Mon.–Sat.
Jurassic Kingdom, North of Commercial Building: nightly at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Model T Ford Assembly - The MidAmerica Model T Club will assemble a Model T Ford in under two minutes, North of the Round Barn: nightly at 6:00 p.m.
Goat Island Petting Zoo, North of Commercial Building: nightly at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Antique Tractor Parade, Pioneer Village: 6:30 p.m., Mon. – Sat.
Wheat Threshing Demonstration, Pioneer Village: 7:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri.
MONDAY - JULY 7, 2025
Goat Show (Mini 4-H at the end), Livestock Pavilion 1:00 PM
Rabbit Show (Mini 4-H at the end), Livestock Pavilion 5:00 PM
Knight of Destruction Monster Truck Ride 5 - 10 PM
Little Miss Howard County Princess Pageant, South Grandstands 5:30 PM
KOI Drag Racing, Northwest Grandstands, 5 p.m. Registration & Practice; 7 p.m. Race - $10 main gate, $20 Pit
Abundant Life Church Praise Band, North Stage 7:00 PM
Miss Howard County Queen Pageant - Active Wear, South Grandstands 8:00 PM
TUESDAY - JULY 8, 2025
Beef/Dairy Show (Mini 4-H Included), Livestock Pavilion 9:00 AM
Sr. Swine Showmanship & County Born and Raised, Livestock Pavilion 1:00 PM
Llama/Alpaca Show (Mini 4-H at the end), Livestock Pavilion 3:00 PM
Rides Open - Sponsored by Kokomo Tribune, Midway 3 p.m., Presale vouchers used 3 p.m.-10 p.m. only
Miss Howard County Junior Queen Pageant, South Grandstands 6:00 PM
Sheep Show (Mini 4-H at the end), Livestock Pavilion 6:00 PM
Medicinal Bluegrass, North Stage 7:00 PM
KOI Drag Racing, Northwest Grandstands 5 p.m. Registration & Practice; 7 p.m. Race - $10 main gate, $20 Pit
Crowning of Miss Howard County Queen, South Grandstands 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY - JULY 9, 2025
Swine Show (Mini 4-H at the end), Livestock Pavilion 8:00 AM
Poultry/Pigeons Show (Mini 4-H at the end), Livestock Pavilion 3:00 PM
Rides Open - $2 per ride - Sponsored by WWKI, Midway 3:00 PM
Supreme Showmanship, Livestock Pavilion 7:00 PM
Cumberland Gap - Bluegrass Band, North Stage 7:00 PM
Talent Show, South Grandstands, Check In at 6:30 PM - Show starts @ 7 PM
Antique Tractors and Lawn Mower Pulls, Northwest Grandstands 7:00 PM
Swine Open Show, Livestock Pavilion 11:00 AM
THURSDAY - JULY 10, 2025
Rides Open - Midway Wristbands Available - Sponsored by Giant Real Radio - Z92.5 and Rock 98.5, Midway 3 p.m., Presale vouchers used 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. only
Livestock Auction, Livestock Pavilion 5:00 PM
Sonic Union, North Stage 7:00 PM
Tractor and Truck Pull - 15 mph King of the Hill, Single Engine modified, 2.6 Diesel Trucks, Light limited Pro Stock, Northwest Grandstands 7 PM - $15 main gate, no pit
The Flying Toasters, South Grandstands 8:00 PM
FRIDAY - JULY 11, 2025
Rides Open, Midway 3:00 PM
K-9 Demonstration by Howard County Sheriff Department, Livestock Pavilion 5:00 PM
Eel River Band, North Stage 7:00 PM
4-H 10-Year Ceremony, Livestock Pavilion 7:00 PM
Tractor and Truck Pull - Hot Farm, 3.0 Diesel Trucks, Light Limited Pro Stock, Pro Stock 4x4 ITPA trucks, Northwest Grandstands 7 PM - $15 main gate, no pit
Casi Joy, South Grandstands 8:00 PM
SATURDAY - JULY 12, 2025
Rides Open - Pay one price from Noon to 6 p.m., Midway Noon, Presale Vouchers used Noon - 6 p.m. only
Autocross, Northwest Grandstands 7:00 PM - $10 main gate, $20 Pit
Cora Kendall, North Stage 7:00 PM
Keyton Romero, South Grandstands 8:00 PM