The annual Fair offers something for everyone of all ages. Activities include a Pageant, Exhibit Hall, Livestock Show, Parade, Carnival, Arts and Crafts, Daily and Nightly entertainment, Mutton Bustin’ Contest, Adult and Youth Baked Goods Contests, Chili Cook-Off, Commercial Exhibits, great food and drink concessions, family fair fun, plus much more, all in one place.

Schedule of Events:

September 6, 2022:

3:30 P.M - 6:30 P.M: Creative Arts Exhibit Entries Accepted

September 7, 2022:

3:30 P.M - 6:30 P.M: Creative Arts Exhibits Entries Accepted

3:30 P.M - 6:30 P.M: Horticulture Exhibits Entries Accepted

September 8, 2022:

10:00 A.M: Creative Arts Judging (Closed to Public)

September 10, 2022:

1:00 P.M - 4:00 P.M: Commercial Exhibits Set-Up

September 11, 2022:

1:00 P.M - 4:00 P.M: Commercial Exhibits Set-Up

September 13, 2022:

7:00 P.M: Youth Baked Goods Contest - Creative Arts Building

6:00 P.M - 10:00 P.M: Arm Band Ride Night - $25.00

5:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M: Senior Citizens Night - 65 and up get in Free

September 14, 2022:

6:00 A.M - 2:00 P.M: Lambs, Goats, and Hogs Begin Arriving at Fairgrounds

7:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M: Breeding Beef and Dairy Begin Arriving at Fairgrounds

4:00 P M - 6:00 P.M: Hogs, Lambs, and Goats Weigh-In at Fairgrounds

5:00 P.M - 6:00 P.M: Steers Weigh-In at Mike Willis’ Farm

8:00 P.M: Junior Miss and Miss Rains County Pageants

6:00 P.M - 10:00 P.M: Arm Band Ride Night - $25.00

September 15, 2022:

7:00 A.M: Ag Mechanics Entries Accepted

8:00 A.M: Ag Mechanics Entries Silent Auction Begins

9:00 A.M: Steer Show

10:00 A.M: Lamb Show (following Steer Show)
Goat Show (following Lamb Show)
Dairy Show (following Goat Show)
Breeding Beef Show (following Dairy Show)

6:00 P.M: Tiny, Wee, Petite and Little Miss Pageants

6:00 P.M - 10:00 P.M: Arm Band Ride Night - $25.00

Ag Mechanics Show and Silent Auction continues through Saturday

September 16, 2022:

8:00 A.M: Market Hog Show

7:00 P.M: Mutton Bustin’ Contest

6:00 P.M - 10:00 P.M: Arm Band Ride Night - $25.00

Ag Mechanics Show and Silent Auction continues through Saturday

September 17, 2022:

9:00 A.M: Parade Line-Up (Emory City Centre)

10:00 A.M: Parade (Downtown Emory)

11:00 A.M: Chili Cook-Off Contest - Courthouse Square (Serving Begins)

6:00 P.M: Livestock Sale Buyer Check-In

6:30 P.M: Junior Livestock Sale

7:00 P.M: Adult Baked Goods Contest - Creative Arts Building

Ag Mechanics Silent Auction Ends at Conclusion of Livestock Sale

Country and Western Dance - (Following Livestock Sale) until Midnight

6:00 P.M - 10:00 P.M: Arm Band Ride Night - $25.00

September 18, 2022:

Noon - 2:00 P.M: Commercial Exhibits must be picked up at the Fairgrounds

1:00 P.M - 3:00 P.M: Creative Arts entries must be picked up at the Fairgrounds

Dates: September 13 - 17, 2022

Location:

Rains County Fairgrounds,
Highways 69 and 19,
Emory, TX 75440.

Ticket Prices:

Season Passes:

Adults – $15.00
Youth (age 4-12) – $11.00

Gate Prices:

Adults – $4.00
Youth (age 4-12) – $3.00

Senior Citizens (Age 65 and Above) Free on Tuesday night only.

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