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July 17-21, 2008

Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
2003 Pleasant Street
Noblesville, IN 46060


 

Fun for the whole family!
A summer event you won't want to  miss!!


The Hamilton County 4-H Fair features numerous open events
for all ages as well as the large variety of 4-H events
and shows. Animals, livestock, foods, clothing, crafts,
tractors, horticulture, dancing, and the talent
show are just a few of the annual fair highlights. Gather
the family together, get Mom out of the kitchen, and head
for the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds for a great family outing.


*No Admission Charges *Free Parking *Great Food

  

General Information

Participant  Information

Event Schedule

About The Fair

Fairgoer Highlights

Registration/ Participation

Favorite Fair Events

History

Commercial Tent Information

Events for Public
Participation

Livestock Shows
& Animal Events

Information Requests

Directions

General Livestock Rules

Daily Dining Specials

4-H Projects Page

Animal Care & Checkout Procedures

2008 Fair Schedule

2007Fair Results

Animal Information & Deadlines

   
  

Fairgoer Highlights:

The Hamilton County 4-H Fair, held annually in July, is a popular summerfamily event for all ages. 
Livestock Producer Groups as well as the Extension Homemaker's Kitchen prepare scrumptious daily
specials on the food court and in the air-conditioned dining room.

Open fun events are featured for both adult and youth participation; and a variety of livestock shows, exhibitions and competitions are held daily for participating 4-H youth members. In addition there are many public family entertainment events scheduled such as the Adult Pedal Tractor Pull, the DJ Open Street Dance, the Antique Tractor Pull,
the 4-Leaf Clover Cloggers Exhibition, the Antique Tractor Parade, Do-Si Squares Square Dancing,
Youth Games, the Pet Parade, Fashion Shows, and the Farmer Olympics.
Mark your calendars for some great and memorable family fun at this year's
Hamilton County 4-H Fair!  Parking and admission are FREE!

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Directions to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds:    

2003 Pleasant Street
Noblesville, IN 46060-3697

From the South Indiana 37 to Noblesville. Turn left at Tractor Supply Company (TSC)
onto Pleasant St. We are located one block west of 37 on Pleasant St.
(across the street from the Noblesville Post Office).

From the Northeast come in on Indiana 37 to the first light south
of the 37/32 intersection. Turn right at Tractor Supply Company (TSC)
onto Pleasant Street.

From the East come in until you hit Indiana 37 and follow above directions.

From the West come in on Indiana 32 and go all the way through
town. Turn right on 19th Street. Go until it T's. Turn left 150 feet
and then right into the parking lot.

From the North come in until you hit Indiana 32 and follow the
directions for arriving from the West.
Phone: 317-776-0854
Fax: 317-776-9892

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Commercial Tent & Vendor Information:       

Booth space in the Commercial Tent is available for exhibitors.  Display spaces, 10' wide x 12' deep, have easy access to drive to the display areas for unloading and loading.  No animal displays are allowed inside the tent.  Number of spaces are limited.  Outside display areas of 20' x 20' up to 40' x 50' are also available.  Spaces in the Food Court are 20' x 20'.  You must be a not-for-profit organization to obtain space in the Food Court.  (No knives, fire arms, combustible materials, drug or alcohol products/advertisements, spray string, noise makers, or balloons may be used as part of a display, given away, and/or sold at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair.)  For more information and to reserve a booth or display area, call the Extension Office at 317-776-0854. 


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4-H Participant Registration:      

One of the largest 4-H enrollments in the state of Indiana, the Hamilton County Fair is a county 4-H Fair that showcases 4-H Members' projects. The fair is held annually each July and features five days of  family fun, entertainment, fantastic foods, a variety of shows and events.  The fair is open to the public and admission and parking are free.  Membership in Hamilton County 4-H is open to all interested youth who are in the 3rd through 12th grade as of our March 1st enrollment deadline.  You may enroll in 4-H anytime between October 1st and March 1st of the current year.  Deadline for enrollment is March 1st of each year and you must re-enroll each year.  Enrollment forms are available in the Extension Office or by calling 317-776-0854.


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Events For Public Participation:    

Details and Registration for participation in the following events may be
found in the current 4-H Fair Program, or by calling the Extension Office at 317-776-0854.

Adult Fashion Show Food & Craft Show
Open Beef Barbeque Ice Cream Crank Off
Antique Tractor Parade Youth Pedal Tractor Pull
Pet Parade Talent Show
Antique Tractor Games Youth Games
Antique Tractor Pull Farmer Olympics
Adult Peddle Tractor Pull  
   


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Favorite Fair Events:      

4-H Queen Pageant Fri. July 11, 7:00 p.m., Halls A & B
Supreme Showmanship Mon. July 21, 7:00 p.m., Show Arena
Talent Contest Mon. July 21, 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., Hall A
Come Walk A Llama
Fri. July 18, 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m., Llama Barn 
Sat. July 19, 8:00 p.m., Llama Barn                                   
Sun. July 20, 2:00 p.m., Llama Barn
Pet Parade Sun. July 20, 6:30 p.m., Rabbit Tent
4-H Fashion Review Fri. July 18, 7:45 p.m., Halls A & B
Royal Showmanship Mon. July 21, 3:00 p.m., Show Arena
Farmer Olympics Sun. July 20, 7:30 p.m., Horse Arena
DJ Street Dance Sat. July 19, 8:00-10:00 p.m., Outside Hall C
Food & Microwave Auction Sun. July 20, 5:00 p.m., Hall A
Bicycle Rodeo Sat. July 19, 8:30 a.m., West of Winks Building
4-H Rocket Launch Monday, July 21, 4:30 p.m. South of Tractor Pull Strip

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Livestock Shows & Animal Events:           

Dog Agility Show Mon, July 14, 5:00 p.m., South of Tractor Pull Strip
Bucket Calf Show Thurs. July 17, 9:00 a.m., Show Arena
Poultry Show & Showmanship Thurs. July 17, 10:00 a.m., Small Animal Barn
Dairy Cattle Show Thurs. July 17, 10:30 a.m., Show Arena
Beef Grooming Contest Thurs. July 17, 11:30 a.m., Show Arena
Dog Obedience Show Thurs. July 17, 4:00 p.m., Show Arena & Llama Barn
Rabbit Ambassador Contest Thurs. July 17,  6:00 p.m., Small Animal Barn
Pygmy Goat Show Fri. July 18, 8:00 a.m., Show Arena
Rabbit Show Fri. July 18, 8:30 a.m., Rabbit Tent
Sheep Fitting Contest Fri. July 18, Approx. 2:00 p.m., Show Arena
Dairy Goat Show Fri. July 18, Approx. 4:00 p.m., Show Arena
Meat Goat Show Fri. July 18, Approx. 6:00 p.m., Show Arena
Leaping Llama/Llama Limbo Fri. July 18, 7:00 p.m. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Llama Barn
Swine Show Sat. July 19, 8:00 a.m., Show Arena
Horse & Pony Western Show Sat. July 19, 9:00 a.m., Horse Arena
Horse & Pony Contesting Show Sat. July 19, After Western Show, Horse Arena
Llama Costume Show Sat. July 19, 9:30 a.m., Llama Barn
Llama Obstacle Classes Sat. July 19, 5:00 p.m., Llama Barn
Cat Show Sat. July 19, 6:00 p.m., Hall A
Dog Drill Team Demo Sat. July 19, 6:00 p.m., West of Winks Building
Llama Showmanship Sun. July 20, 9:30 a.m., Llama Barn
Horse & Pony English Show Sun. July 20, 10:00 a.m., Horse Arena
Horse & Pony Hunt Seat Show Sun. July 20, Following English Show, Horse Arena
Sheep Show Sun. July 20, 11:00 a.m., Show Arena
Beef Show Mon., July 21, 9:00 a.m., Show Arena
Royal Showmanship     Mon., July 21, 3:00 p.m., Show Arena
Supreme Showmanship Mon., July 21, 7:00 p.m., Show Arena
Horse & Pony Versatility Show Mon. July 21, 10:00 a.m., Horse Arena
Swine Carcass Show Tues. July 22, 9:00 a.m., Show Arena

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Daily Dining Specials:     

Thurs. Joint Producer's Barbecue
Dairy Producers Barbecue
Thurs., 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thurs., 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.- Food Court
     
  Breakfast, Lunch, Daily Special - Spaghetti/Breadsticks Thurs., 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Extension Homemaker's Dining Room
 
Fri. Dairy, Poultry & Rabbit Producers Barbecue
Joint Producers Barbecue
Fri., 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Food Court
Fri., 5:00-9:00 p.m.
     
  Breakfast, Lunch, Daily Special -
Chicken & Noodles
Fri., 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Extension Homemaker's Dining Room
 
Sat. Pork Producer's Barbecue
Joint Producer's Barbecue
Sat., 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Food Court
Sat., 5:00-9:00 p.m.
     
  Breakfast, Lunch, Daily Special -
Meatloaf
Sat., 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Extension Homemaker's Dining Room
 
Sun. Sheep Producer's Barbecue
Joint Producer's Barbecue
Sun., 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Food Court
Sun., 5:00-9:00 p.m.
     
  Breakfast, Lunch, Daily Special -
Swiss Steak
Sun., 8:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.
Extension Homemaker's Dining Room
 
Mon. Beef Producer's Barbecue
Joint Producer's Barbecue
Mon., 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Food Court
Mon., 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
     
  Breakfast, Lunch, Daily Special -
Ham & Beans
Mon., 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Extension Homemaker's Dining Room
     

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