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100th Appalachian Fair
Daily Schedule

Official opening hours: Saturday, August 22 / 11:00am-10:00pm

                                    Sunday, August 23 / 1:00-6:00pm

                                    Monday-Friday, August 24-28 / 3:00-10:00pm

                                   Saturday, August 29 / 10:00am-10:00pm

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Friday ~
May 1st

  • Youth Department Online Registration Opens

  • Farm & Home Department Online Registration Opens

Monday ~ June 1st

  • Livestock Department Online Registration Opens

Monday ~ August 3rd

  • Youth Department Online Registration Deadline

  • Livestock Department Entry & Payment Deadline

Saturday ~ August 8th

  • Little Miss Pageant Rehearsals

Monday - August 10th

  • Farm & Home Exhibit Online Registration Deadline

Thursday ~ August 13th

  • Fairest of the Fair Entry Deadline

  • Little Miss Entry Deadline

  • Senior Ms. Entry Deadline

  • Fairest of the Fair Rehearsal @ 6:00pm

Friday ~ August 14th

  • 4-H Agent Non-Perishable Entry Day - 10:00am-2:00pm

  • CTE Entry Drop-Off - 1:00-5:00pm

  • Dance Competition Entry Deadline

  • Got Talent Competition Entry Deadline

Saturday ~ August 15th 

  • Farm & Home Non-Perishable Entry Drop-off - 11:00am - 6:00pm

  • 4-H Non-Perishable Entry Drop-Off - 1:00-6:00pm

  • 4-H Educational Display Set-up - 1:00-6:00pm

  • FCCLA Non-Perishable Entry Drop-Off - 11:00am-2:00pm

  • CTE Non-Perishable Entry Drop-Off - 11:00am - 5:00pm

  • Little Miss Pageant Rehearsals

Sunday ~ August 16th

  • CTE Non-Perishable Entry Drop-Off - 12:00Noon - 5:00pm

Wednesday ~ August 19th

  • CTE Culinary Entry Drop-Off - 3:00-5:00pm

Thursday ~ August 20th

  • CTE School Booth Set-up - 9:00am-5:00pm

  • 4-H Perishable Entry Drop-Off - 2:00-8:00pm

  • 4-H Educational Display Set-up - 2:00-8:00pm

  • Fairest of the Fair Rehearsal - 6:00pm

Friday ~ August 21st

  • Farm & Home Perishable Entry Drop-Offs - 12:00Noon - 7:00pm

  • FFA Entry Drop-Offs - 1:00-6:00pm

  • SAR Essay Entry Drop-Offs - 9:00am-5:00pm

  • 5K Run ~ QuackTrack - 8:00pm

Saturday ~ August 22nd

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $30 each

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 11:00am - 10:00pm

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 11:00am-10:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • Watermelon Eating Contest: 6:45pm - In Front of F&H Bldg

  • Ms. Appalachian Fair Pageants - 7:00pm - Museum Stage

  • Tractor Pull - 7:00pm - Appalachian Arena

  • Main Stage Concert - 8:00pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

Sunday - August 23rd

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $30 each

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 1:00-6:00pm

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 1:00-6:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • Fairest of the Fair Interviews - 2:00pm - Gray Methodist Church

  • Beef Exhibit Check-in: 1:00-5:00pm - Show Barn

  • Commercial Beef & Beef Steer Weigh-ins- 2:00-5:00pm - Show Barn

  • Jr Beef Steer Show - 5:30pm - Show Barn

Monday - August 24th

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $25 each

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 3:00-10:00pm

  • Junior Beef Show: 9:00am - Show Barn

  • FCCLA Food Prep & Culinary Judging: 4:00-6:00pm - FCCLA Bldg

  • F&H - Cake Exhibit Drop-off: 1:30-4:30pm - F&H Stage

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 3:00-10:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • 4-H Bread Baking Demonstrations: 4:00-8:00pm - 4-H Bldg

  • FFA Beef Judging Contest: 5:00pm - Show Barn

  • F&H Cake Exhibit Judging: 5:30 - F&H Stage

  • Little Cowbuddies Competition: 6:00pm - Show Barn

  • Watermelon Eating Contest: 6:45pm - In Front of F&H Bldg

  • Golden Knights Parachute Exhibition: 7:00pm - Main Stage Area

  • Triple T Bull Riding: 7:00pm - Appalachian Arena

  • Fairest of the Fair Pageant: 7:00pm - Museum Stage

  • Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage: 7:45pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

  • Main Stage Concert: 8:00pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

Tuesday - August 25th

**SCHOOL DAY - through High School Age admitted FREE until 5pm

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $25 each

**SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK PROMOTION: Collections at Gates 1, 2, and in front of Commercial Building 3

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 3:00-10:00pm

  • Open Beef Show - Show Order: Charolais | SimAngus | Angus: 10:00am - Show Barn

  • F&H - 'Feel Good Food' Exhibit Drop-offs: 1:30-4:30pm - F&H Stage

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 3:00-10:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • 4-H Bread Baking Demonstrations: 4:00-8:00pm - 4-H Bldg

  • F&H 'Feel Good Food' Exhibit Judging: 5:00pm - F&H Stage

  • Little Miss Pageant: 6:00pm - Museum Stage

  • Watermelon Eating Contest: 6:45pm - In Front of F&H Bldg

  • Golden Knights Parachute Exhibition: 7:00pm - Main Stage Area

  • Triple T Bull Riding: 7:00pm - Appalachian Arena

  • Main Stage Concert: 8:00pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

Wednesday - August 26th

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $25 each

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 3:00-10:00pm

  • F&H Cut Flower Exhibits Drop-off: 9:00am-12:00Noon - F&H Stage

  • Open Beef Show - Show Order: Simmental | Any Other Breeds | Hereford | Supreme Awards: 10:00am - Show Barn

  • F&H Cut Flower Exhibit Judging: 1:00pm - F&H Stage

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 3:00-10:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • 4-H Bread Baking Demonstrations: 4:00-8:00pm - 4-H Bldg

  • Watermelon Eating Contest: 6:45pm - In Front of F&H Bldg

  • Golden Knights Parachute Exhibition: 7:00pm - Main Stage Area

  • Cheer Showcase: 7:00pm - Museum Stage

  • Monster Trucks: 7:00pm - Appalachian Arena

  • Main Stage Concert: 8:00pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

Thursday - August 27th

**SENIOR CITIZENS DAY! - 60 years and over - $5 Entrance Ticket

**MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY! - Active & Retired Military - $5 Entrance Ticket

**4-H Day!

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $25 each

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 3:00-10:00pm

  • Dairy & Sheep Exhibitor Check-in: prior to 12:00Noon - Show Barn

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 3:00-10:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • 4-H Bread Baking Demonstrations: 4:00-8:00pm - 4-H Bldg

  • Washington County Dairy Show: 4:00pm - Show Barn

  • Watermelon Eating Contest: 6:45pm - In front of F&H Bldg

  • Lego Build Event: 7:00pm - Museum Stage

  • 4-H Awards: 7:00pm - 4-H Building

  • Monster Trucks: 7:00pm - Appalachian Arena

  • Main Stage Concert: 8:00pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

Friday - August 28th

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $25 each

**FFA Day!

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 3:00-10:00pm

  • Open Sheep Show: 9:00am - Sheep Barn

  • FFA Dairy Judging & Dairy Handlers Competitions: 9:00am - Show Barn

  • FFA Public Speaking Contest: 11:00am - F&H Stage

  • F&H - Pie Exhibit Drop-off: 1:30-4:30pm - F&H Stage

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 3:00-10:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • 4-H Bread Baking Demonstrations: 4:00-8:00pm - 4-H Bldg

  • Junior Dairy Showmanship Competition: 5:00pm - Show Barn

  • F&H Pie Exhibit Judging: 5:00pm - F&H Stage

  • Little Britches Competition: following Showmanship - Show Barn 

  • Cow Costume Contest: following Little Britches - Show Barn

  • Watermelon Eating Contest: 6:45pm - In front of F&H Bldg

  • Dance Competition: 7:00pm - Museum Stage

  • Wool & Woolies Revue: 7:00pm - Sheep Barn

  • Demolition Derby / 4-cyl & 6-cyl FWD Cars: 7:30pm - Appalachian Arena

  • Main Stage Concert: 8:00pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

Saturday - August 29th

**MIDWAY SPECIAL - Unlimited Rides for $30 each

  • Fair Buildings & Rides OPEN: 10:00am-10:00pm

  • FREE Entry and Rides: 10:00-11:00am

  • Junior Sheep Show; followed by Jr Sheep Showmanship: 9:00am - Sheep Barn

  • Baby Show - Girls 6-12 months old: 9:00am - Museum Stage

  • F&H 'Heritage Southern Cooking' & Youth Cook Exhibit Drop-offs: 9:00-11:00am - F&H Stage

  • Open & Junior Dairy Heifers Show: 10:00am - Show Barn

  • Craftsmen Demonstrations: 10:00am-10:00pm - Appalachian Heritage Museum

  • Baby Show - Boys 6-12 months old: 10:30am - Museum Stage

  • F&H Youth Cook Exhibit Judging: 11:30am - F&H Stage

  • Baby Show - Girls 13-24 months old: 12:00Noon - Museum Stage

  • Open & Junior Dairy Cows show; followed by Senior Showmanship: 1:00pm - Show Barn

  • Baby Show - Boys 13-24 months old: 1:30pm - Museum Stage

  • F&H 'Heritage Southern Cooking' Exhibit Judging: 1:00pm - F&H Stage

  • Baby Show - Twins 6-24months old: 2:30pm - Museum Stage

  • 4-H Bread Baking Demonstrations: 4:00-8:00pm - 4-H Bldg

  • Little Shepherds Competition; followed by Senior Sheep Showmanship: 6:00pm - Sheep Barn

  • Got Talent Competition: 6:00pm - Museum Stage

  • Watermelon Eating Contest: 6:45pm - In front of F&H Bldg

  • Farm & Home Exhibit Awards Presentation: 7:00pm - F&H Stage

  • Demolition Derby / V8 Cars & Survivor Cars from Friday Night: 7:30pm - Appalachian Arena

  • Main Stage Concert: 8:00pm - Eastman Credit Union Main Stage

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