Jefferson County Fair Kicks Off Today

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – The Jefferson County Fair kicks off today.

(Photo courtesy Penny Kay Photography)

The fair, which runs from Sunday, July 14, through Saturday, July 20, is being held at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds, located just off the Hazen exit of Interstate 80.

Opening ceremonies start at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday The Jefferson County Fair Royalty Pageant will follow at 2:30 p.m.

Here is a list of other events happening on Sunday:

12:00 p.m. – Garden Tractor Pull
4:00 p.m. – Mini-Horse Pull
7:00 p.m. – Full-size Horse Pull

The fair will then open at 9:00 a.m. the rest of the week with an admission of $9.00 every day except for Wednesday, which is Sarvey Insurance Fun Day and has a reduced admission price of $5.00.

Admission includes parking, carnival, and admission to all fair activities.

Here is a list of the main activities occurring throughout the week:

Exhibits open at 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (earlier on Thursday and Saturday)

Monday, July 15

1:00 p.m. – Mini Horse Show
2:00 p.m. – Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
4:00 p.m. – Favorite Baby contest voting opens
5:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
5:45 p.m. – Sheep and Goat Shows
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Samantha Sears Music
6:00 p.m. – Circus Stella
7:00 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Pull
7:00 p.m. – Chocolate Cake and PA Preferred Jr. Baking Contest Results
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Against the Grain Concert
8:00 p.m. – Circus Stella

Tuesday, July 16

9:00 a.m. – Draft & Mini Horse Show
10:00 a.m. – Poultry Show
2:00 p.m. – Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
4:00 p.m. – Favorite Baby contest voting opens
5:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
5:45 p.m. – Swine Show
6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. – BINGO by Brookville Relay for Life
6:00 p.m. – Circus Stella
7:00 p.m. – Truck & Hot Tractor Pull (www.bigrigspulling.com)
7:00 p.m. – Apple Pie and Angel Food Contest Results
8:00 p.m. – Circus Stella

Wednesday, July 17

Sarvey Insurance Fun Day – Tickets only $5 at the Front Gate

9:00 a.m. – Horse Halter and Riding Show
9:00 a.m. – Dairy Show
2:00 p.m. – Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
4:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
4:00 p.m. – Favorite Baby contest voting opens
5:45 p.m. – Beef and Dairy Feeder Show
6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. – BINGO by Brookville Relay for Life
6:00 p.m. – Circus by Stella
7:00 p.m. – ATV Races
8:00 p.m. – Circus Stella
9:00 p.m. – Square Dancing – Calls and Lessons

Thursday, July 18

9:00 a.m. – Open Horse Games Fun Show
2:00 p.m. – Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
4:00 p.m. – Favorite Baby contest voting opens
5:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
6:00 p.m. – Circus Stella
7:00 p.m. – Mud Bog
7:00 p.m. – 4H and FFA Livestock Sale
8:00 p.m. – Circus Stella

Friday, July 19

9:00 a.m. – Youth/Adult Horse Fun Show
2:00 p.m. – Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
4:00 p.m. – Favorite Baby contest voting opens
5:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
6:00 p.m. – Circus Stella
7:00 p.m. – Rawhide Professional Rodeo (Admission included with regular fair admission; www.rawhiderodeo.com)
7:00 p.m. – Premier Showmanship
8:00 p.m. – ‘A Day Awaits’ Concert
8:00 p.m. – Circus Stella

Saturday, July 20

9:00 a.m. – Memorial Horse Show
1:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
1:00 p.m. – Favorite Baby contest voting opens
1:00 p.m. – Kim Thomas Fiddle Contest (registration at noon)
2:00 p.m. – Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo
4:00 p.m. – Figure 8 Races
6:00 p.m. – T&D Wood Carving Silent Auction Results
6:00 p.m. – Circus Stella
7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
8:00 p.m. – Ray Lantz’s Final Cut Concert
8:00 p.m. – Circus Stella

Carnival Rides and Games presented by Bartlebaugh Amusements

For a complete list of events visit the Jefferson County Fair website at www.jeffcofair.com or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jeffcofairpa.