It’s Howard County 4H Fair time
It’s Howard County 4H Fair time
Emily Ann Roberts headlines on Wednesday; Micro Wrestling Saturday night
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Tractors, tigers, and rides. Oh my! The Howard County 4H Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Greentown July 10-15, and this year features “The Voice” finalist Emily Ann Roberts, the Royal Bengal Tigers Show, and Micro Wrestling, along with Granpa Cratchet, beauty pageants, the Midway rides and games, and the many 4H projects and livestock judging that are staples of the annual event.
The fair kicks off on Sun., July 9, with a flag-raising ceremony at 6:45 p.m. This is followed by an evening church service, featuring Cami Shrock with music and Pastor Nicky Farmer with the message. The service begins at 7 p.m. at the South Grandstands.
The bulk of the festivities comes online on Monday, July 10. The Pioneer Village welcomes visitors daily, with antique tractors, gas engines, and steam engines, threshing and baling machines, baking, fan running, a blacksmith, a sawmill, chair caning, wool spinning, food, old-fashioned corn shelling, a chain saw carver, candle dipping, and more. The Pioneer Village is sponsored by First Farmers Bank & Trust.
Granpa Cratchet sets up shop in the Pioneer Village as well, with shows daily at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m., sponsored by Locomotive Solar. Sawmill demonstrations also take place in the Pioneer Village from 5-6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. until closing each day.
An antique tractor parade will take place daily at 6:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Village, followed by a wheat threshing demonstration at 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday of fair week.
The Commercial Building opens its doors Monday through Friday from 3-10 p.m. and on Saturday from 1 p.m. until closing. The Wheels of Agriculture game show takes place just north of the Commercial Building daily at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m., sponsored by Abundant Life Church.
The Royal Bengal Tigers Show also will take place north of the Commercial Building, with performances Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Saturday shows at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The tiger show is sponsored by Eastern Howard Performing Arts. Finally, a Butterfly Encounter takes place daily, courtesy of Engie Solar.
The fair actually began a month ago for many 4H Club members. Judging took place throughout June on dogs, cats, horses and ponies, and most of the project categories 4H offers. These competitions continued into last week, culminating with a horse and pony show, which begins at 9 a.m. today.
During fair week, these projects and animals will be on display for public viewing beginning at noon on Monday, July 10. And Thursday, July 13, marks the annual livestock auction, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Click here for the full schedule of 4H events.
The Midway is one of the cornerstones of the county fair. Thousands will visit the rides and games over the course of the week, beginning on Tue., July 11, at 3 p.m. Pay-One-Price wristbands are available online now for $25 until midnight on Sun., July 9. They may be purchased by clicking here. https://shop.authentigate.ca/store/NAME/918
Wristbands also may be purchased throughout the week for $30. The wristband vouchers may be redeemed one time only on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. On Wednesday, July 12, each ride takes just one ticket to ride. Tickets are $1.50 each.
The Midway also offers an Express Pass for $15 per person. This additional wristband allows “front of the line” access to all rides through a separate entrance gate. Up to 25 percent of each ride is reserved for Express Pass holders, who are allowed to board rides first.
The South Grandstand is where most of the big entertainment takes place each evening, beginning on Monday and Tuesday with the Miss Howard County, 4H Princess, and Junior Miss Howard County pageants. “The Voice” finalist Emily Ann Roberts takes the stage on Wed., July 12, at 8 p.m., with opening act Keyton Romero at 7 p.m.
Fair favorites Cook and Bell will appear on Thu., July 13, at 8 p.m. Phil Dirt and the Dozers perform on Fri., July 14, at 8 p.m. And The Time Travelers close out the fair with a concert on Sat., July 15, at 8 p.m. All concerts on the South Grandstand stage are free to the public.
The North Grandstand is where things get loud and dirty. KOI drag racing takes place on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Registration and practice for competition begins at 5 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee for competitors ($20 for diesel classes) with a 100-percent payback.
Competition classes include kids, quads, dirtbikes, modifieds, open, SXS, diesel, gas, 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive, buggies, and semis. For additional information about competing, contact Lewis at 859-576-7380.
An antique tractor pull takes place at the North Grandstand on Wed., July 12, at 7 p.m., and a standard tractor pull, featuring hot farm tractors, light limited pro stock tractors, 3.0 diesel trucks, and Pro Stock 4-wheel drive trucks takes place on Fri., July 14, at 7 p.m.
Finally, the superstars of Micro Wrestling from Pigeon Forge, Tenn., will fly off the top ropes on Sat., July 15, from 7-9 p.m. Bleacher seats for this event are $11.99, and ringside seats are $39.99. Tickets are available by clicking here. Howard County 4H Fair - Greentown, IN - Micro Too | Micro Wrestling
The North Stage, located west of the Round Barn in the Pioneer Village, also will be filled with entertainment throughout the week. The Abundant Life Praise Band takes the stage on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Medicinal Bluegrass performs on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Cumberland Gap will appear on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., and The Checkered Vans will entertain on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Cora Kendall and Keyton Romero are the Friday performers at 7 p.m., and Four on the Floor closes out the festival on Saturday at 7 p.m. All of the concerts on the North Stage are free to the public.
Following is the daily schedule of events for the Howard County 4H Fair. For more information, visit www.howardcofair.com.
SUNDAY - July 9, 2023
Raising of the Flags Ceremony & National Anthem, Community Building, 6:45 p.m.
Cami Shrock – Music, Message - Nicky Farmer, South Grandstands, 7 p.m.
MONDAY - July 10, 2023
Little Miss Howard County Princess Pageant, South Grandstands, 6:30 p.m.
KOI Drag Racing, Northwest Grandstand, 5 p.m. Registration & Practice, 7 p.m. Race
Abundant Life Praise Band, North Stage, 7 p.m.
Miss Howard County Queen Pageant, South Grandstands, 8 p.m.
TUESDAY - July 11, 2023 - Kokomo Tribune Day Midway Wristbands Available
Midway Rides Open at 3 p.m. Presale vouchers used 3-10 p.m. only
Miss Howard County Junior Queen Pageant, South Grandstands, 6:30 p.m.
Medicinal Bluegrass, North Stage, 7 p.m.
KOI Drag Racing, Northwest Grandstand, 7 p.m.
Miss Howard County Queen Pageant, South Grandstands, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY - July 12, 2023 - WWKI Day 1 Ticket per ride
Midway Rides Open, 3 p.m.
Cumberland Gap, North Stage, 7 p.m.
Keyton Romero, South Grandstands, 7 p.m.
Antique Tractor Pull, Northwest Grandstands, 7:30 p.m.
Emily Ann Roberts, South Grandstands, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY - July 13, 2023 - Hoosier AM/FM Radio Kokomo Day Midway Wristbands Available
Midway Rides Open, 3 p.m. Presale vouchers used 3-10 p.m. only
The Checkered Vans, North Stage, 7 p.m.
Cook and Belle, South Grandstands, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY - July 14, 2023
K-9 Demonstration by Howard County Sheriff Department, Livestock Pavilion, 5 p.m.
Cora Kendall & Keyton Romero, North Stage, 7 p.m.
4-H 10-Year Ceremony, Livestock Pavilion, 7 p.m.
Tractor Pull, Northwest Grandstands, 7 p.m.
Phil Dirt & Dozers, South Grandstands, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY - July 15, 2023
Midway Rides Open, noon. Pay one price vouchers used 12-8 p.m. only
Crash Demonstration by Howard County Sheriff Department, Livestock Pavilion & 4-H West Parking Lot, 5:30 p.m.
Micro Wrestling, Northwest Grandstands, 7 p.m.
Four on the Floor, North Stage, 7 p.m.
The Time Travelers, South Grandstands, 8 p.m.