Get ready for a thrilling experience at the Bartholomew County Fair! From exhilarating rides and delicious fair food to exciting games and live entertainment, there's fun for all ages waiting for you at the fairgrounds.

Schedule of Events:

Bartholomew County Democrat Party Day

8 a.m: 4-H Tractor Contest Registration begins (record sheet must be turned in at the time of contest)

8:30 a.m: 4-H Cat registration at 8:30 a.m. & show at 9 a.m. with Caged Critter registration & show to follow

9 - 11 a.m: Open Class Flowers due - Family Arts Building

Noon - 7 p.m: 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout the day - Building 6

1 p.m: Lil’ Wrangler Sheep Show & 4-H Sheep Show - Pavilion

2-10 p.m: Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open

2 p.m: Pedal Tractor Pull - East of Farm Bureau Building; registration begins at 1 p.m. $2 entry

2 - 8 p.m: Public event - Family Day Activity - Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity - Family Arts Building

3 p.m: Midway opens - Kids Day - $25 wristbands all day and night (no age limit)

3 - 4:30 p.m: 4-H Adventure Day Carnival - David Boll Theatre

6 - 9 p.m: Night Owl Country Band - David Boll Theatre

6:30 p.m: Hot Dog Eating Contest - Farm Bureau Building, registration 6 p.m., $3 entry

6:30 p.m: 4-H Horse & Pony Make up or Free day

7 p.m: Heartland Auto Racing Tour - Grandstand