The Washington County Fair kicks off for the 2015 season with two events this weekend — and two more nights of carnival rides on June 20 and 21st!
On Saturday, June 6, there will be a weigh-in of the Open Class Sheep from 8:30-10a.
There will be a Lamb BBQ and fajitas beginning at 11a and continuing through 4p. An open sheep show will begin at 12:30p.
This year’s fair board officers are President Leslie Leis and Vice-President Tony Nolan.
Long-time fair board officers Sharon Smedley and Kevin Stewart return as secretary and treasurer, respectively. 
Here is a full list of County Fair events coming up:
Saturday, June 13
- 4-H Horse and Pony Show – 8a
- Truck and Tractor Pull – 6:30p (Drivers meet at 6p)
Wednesday, June 17
- Fair Setup at the 4H Building – 4p
Thursday, June 18
- 4H Project Drop Off (No open judging) – 6-7p
Friday, June 19
- 4-H Project Check-in – 9a-Noon
Saturday, June 20
- Open Class Entries Check-in – 9a-Noon
- 4H Rabbit and Poultry Check-in – 1-3p
- Baby Contest – Salem Middle School – 1p (Registration at Noon) – Theme – DOWN ON THE FARM – Entry fee – $6 – Admission – $3
- Horseshoe Pitching Contest – 1p
- Antique Tractor Pull – 4p
- 4H Rabbit Show – 5p
- Amusements Open – 6p
- Antique Tractor Pull – 7p, Divisions 2 and 3 – Admission $6, Children 6-12 $4. Pit Passes $15
Sunday, June 21
- County Fair Parade – 3p – Theme – DOWN ON THE FARM
- 4H Building Open House – 4-8p
- 4H Open Class Poultry Show – 5p
- 4H Livestock Check-in – 5-10p
- Amusements Open – 6p
Monday, June 22
- 4H Livestock Check-in
- Enter Open Class Entries – 8:30-Noon
- Beef BBQ by Washington County Cattlemen’s Association – 5-9p
- Open Class Exhibit Hall and Commercial Buildings Open – 6p
- 4H Sheep Show – 6p
- West Washington County Fellowship of Christian Churches – 8p – FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Washington County Queen Pageant – 8p – Admission – $6, Children 6-12 – $4
Tuesday, June 23
- 4H Dairy Show – 10a
- Senior Citizens’ Day at the Fair – 10a
- Pork BBQ by Washington County Pork Producers – 11a-9p
- 4H Dairy Beef Show followed by 4H Beef Show – 5p
- “Classic Country” – 7p – FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Washington County Teen Pageant – 8p – Admission – $6, Children 6-12 – $4
Wednesday, June 24
- Cinnamon Rolls and Drinks by Washington County Sheep Association – 8a
- 4H and Open Class Goat Show – 10a
- Lamb BBQ/Fajitas by Washington County Sheep Association – 11a-5p
- Kids’ Day at the Fair – “Smoke Free” – 11a-2p
- Midway Open – 2-4p
- Lamb BBQ/Fajitas by Washington County Sheep Association – 5-8p
- 4H County Born and Raised Beef Show – 6p
- Mr. Twister – 6-8p
- Karli Edging – 7:30p – FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Hoosier Idol Talent Search – 8p – Admission – $6, Children 6-12 – $4
Thursday, June 25
- 4H Swine Show – 8a
- Beef BBQ by Washington County Cattlemen’s Association – 11a-1p
- Beef BBQ by Washington County Cattlemen’s Association – 4-9p
- Ag Hall of Fame Dinner – 6p (tickets required – call 812.883.4601)
- Supreme Showmanship Contest – 7p
- Country Music by “Jesse” – 7p – FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Randy Lee Sr. Memorial Race – Mini Stocks, Outlaw 4s, Pure Stocks, UMP Modifieds and Hornets – 7p – Admission – $6, Children 6-12 – $4 – Pit Passes – $25
- 4H Livestock Released – 11:30-12:30a
Friday, June 26
- 4H Livestock (non-auction/non-market) – 6-8a
- 4H Livestock Auction – 9a
- Barn Clean Up – 2p
- 4H Night – 6p
- Scott Greeson – 7:30p – FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Mud Bogs – 7p – Admission – $6, Children 6-12 – $4 Pit Passes – $15
Saturday, June 27
- 4H Jamboree of Fun – 10a
- 4H Dog Exhibition – 6p
- “Sparkles and Spurs” – 6p – FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Salem Assembly of God Young Adult Worship Team – 7:30p – FREE ENTERTAINMENT
- Demo Derby – 7p – Admission – $6, Children 6-12 – $4 – Pit Passes – $15
Sunday, June 28
- 4H Projects Released – 11a-1p
- Commercial Exhibits Released – Noon – 6p
- All Open Class Exhibits Released – 12:30-2p
Saturday, July 11
- Open Class and Approved Quarter Horse Show – 9a
- Open Class Dairy Show – 10a
These times are for scheduling only. Please see Fair Book for additional details.
