Schedule:

The Richwood Independent Fair is fun for the whole family. Come for the day, end up staying for the week!

Entertainment: Horsepower to Nashville Starpower and everything in between. The Richwood Independent Fair brings Grandstand Entertainment to be enjoyed by all.

Sunday, August 27, 2023

1:00pm: 4H Special Interest, Clothing and Nutrition Project Judging

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

10:00-8:00pm: Depts. B,D,E,F,G,H,and I must be in place
6:30pm: Jr. Fair Rabbits and Poultry in place
6:30pm: Barn Meeting:Rabbit and Poultry Exhibitors
6:45pm: Weigh-in for Rabbits and Poultry
8:00pm: Horse Exhibitors Barn Meeting
10:00pm: All Livestock and Horses in Place

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

7:30am: Opening Ceremonies at the New Sheep Barn
7:45am: Barn Mtg: Cattle, Hogs, Sheep and Goats
8:30am: Livestock Weigh-in (Cattle, Hogs, Lambs, Goats)
9:00am: Jr. Fair Poultry Show 9:00am: Fine Arts Building-Youth Judging-Dept. G
9:30am: Fine Arts Building-Farm Prod. Judging - Dept. B
10-7:00pm: Rolling Thunder Forge Blacksmith - Antique Area
11-6:00pm: Buck I Guy (on the grounds)
12:00pm: Dept. J - All Flowers must be in place BY NOON
1:00pm: Fine Arts Building-Home Arts judging-Dept. E
1:00pm: Fine Arts Building-Wood/Metal Judging-Dept. F
1:00pm: Secretary Building-Flower Judging-Dept. J
1:00pm: Beef Skillathon, Pavilion
2 - 3pm: Antique Machinery in Operation - Antique Area
2:00pm: Sheep Skillathon, Pavilion
3:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull - SIGN UP - Grandstand
4:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull - Grandstand
4:00pm: Crowning of Jr. Fair Royalty
4:15pm: Jr. Fair Goat Show, Arena: Showmanship, Breeding and Market Classes
6:00pm: Horse Performance Classe
6:30pm: Fine Arts Building-Art Judging-Dept. H
7:00pm: Secretary Building - Photo Judging

Thursday, August 31, 2023

9:00am: Jr. Fair Rabbit Show, Arena
9:00am: Poultry Skillathon, Pavilion
9:00am: Western/Ranch Horse Show, Horse Arena
10-7:00pm: Rolling Thunder Forge Blacksmith - Antique Area
10:30am: Swine Skillathon, Pavilion
11-5pm: Abraham: Lincoln (John Cooper) Roaming Grounds
12:00pm: Goat Skillathon, Pavilion
2 - 3pm: Antique Machinery in Operation - Antique Area
5:00pm: Jr. Fair Swine Show, Arena, Showmanship followed by Market Classes
7:30pm: Rodeo

Bokescreek Sporting Club Pavilion:

4-5pm: Senior Day Meal and Entertainment
5:00pm: Bingo
5-6pm: Veterans and Seniors Bingo
6-7pm: Richwood History by Chuck Barry
7:00pm: Chuck Magill – Music

Friday, September 1, 2023

9:00am: Rabbit Skillathon, Pavilion
9:00am: English and Driving Horse Show, Horse Arena
10-7:00pm: Rolling Thunder Forge Blacksmith - Antique Area
12:30pm: Jr. Fair Sheep Show, Arena
2 - 3pm: Antique Machinery in Operation - Antique Area
4:30-5pm: Entertainment on the Porch at Log Cabin
5:30-6pm: Yoga Classes, Pavilion
7:00pm: Demo Derby - Grandstand

Saturday, September 2, 2023

7-9:00am: Dept C. Culinary in Place by 9am: Fine Arts
9:00am: Jr. Fair Horse Versatility Show
9:30am: Dept C. Culianary - Fine Arts Bld.
11:00am: Harness Racing - Grandstand
1:00pm: Jr. Fair Beef and Dairy Feeder Show
5:30-6pm: Yoga Classes, Pavilion
4:00pm: Jr. Fair Awards Program, Pavilion
5:00pm: 4-H/FFA Non-Livestock Auction, Pavilion Tough Truck - Grandstand
6:00pm: Tough Truck
8:00pm: Adult Showmanship

Bokescreek Sporting Club Pavilion:

10:30am: Cutest Baby Sign-Up
11:00am: 2023 Baby Contest
3:00pm: North Union Band
4:00pm: Jr. Fair Awards Program
5:00pm: 4-H & FFA Non-Live stock Auction (Pie/Cake Auction to follow)

Sunday, September 3, 2023

10:00am: Horse Fun Show, Horse Arena
11:00am: Harness Racing, Grandstand
1 - 2pm: Jr. Fair Premium Vouchers Cashed
1:00pm: Pee Wee Showmanship
2:00pm: Showman of Showmen
4:00pm: Parade - Grandstand
6-10pm: Line Dancing / DJ Dance Party at NUBB Shelter House
6:00pm: 4H and FFA Pizza Party at NUBB Shelter House
7:00pm: Sign Up for Life on the Farm Contests
7:30pm: Life on the Farm Contest - Grandstand
Dusk: Fireworks

Bokescreek Sporting Club Pavilion:

10:00am: Richwood Church of Christ Service
12–4pm: Cornhole Tournament
5:00pm: Church Service

Monday, September 4, 2023

Free Admission!

FREE GATE ALL DAY

11 - 12pm: Jr. Fair Premium Vouchers Cashed
10:00am: Skillathon Awards
10:30am: Jr. Fair Livestock Sale
1:00pm: Harness Racing - Grandstand
3:00pm: Jr. Fair Projects Released
3:00pm: Fine Arts Entries Released

Admission:
$10 Daily Admission (does not include rides)
5 years and under free when accompanied by an adult.
Seniors 75 and older free.

Season Passes Available for $30.
Grandstand Admission Free with Gate Admission.

Ride Bands: $15
Sold by Big O Amusements

Date: August 30 - September 4, 2023

Location: Richwood Independent Fairgrounds, 1 Gill Street
Richwood, OH 43344.

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