2026
Schedule
Sunday
Exhibit halls will be open to the public following judging.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
Exhibit halls will be open to the public following judging.
8 a.m. Open Class Grain and Seed Crops, Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts, Neary Hall
Apiary Products, Home and Dairy Products, and Needlecraft Judging
8 a.m. 4-H and FFA Breeding Beef Cattle Show Large Arena
9 a.m. Johnson Hall Exhibits Johnson Hall
9 a.m. 4-H and FFA Meat Pen of Rabbits and Showmanship Show Small Arena
9 a.m. Evergreen Wreaths Judging Neary Hall
9:30 a.m. Wheelbarrow Flower Arrangement Contest Neary Hall
10 a.m. Wine Judging Neary Hall
11:30 – 3:30 p.m. Miss Dody-Jane, balloon twisting artist Near Main Office
1 p.m. Judging 4-H and FFA Market Goats Large Arena
1 p.m. Judging 4-H and FFA Breed Rabbits and Cavies Small Arena
1 p.m. Judging Fine Arts and Crafts Art Station
1 p.m. Mini Tractor Pulls – Weigh-in time 11 a.m. Grandstand
2 p.m. Honky Tonk Twins – Classic Country and Rockabilly, Celebrating 250 Years in America Midway Stage
5 p.m. Fair Queen Contest with hosts Dan & Galla Midway Stage
6:30 p.m. Fair Opening with Dan and Galla (Variety) Midway Stage
7 p.m. 4-H and FFA Beef and Dairy Beef Obstacle Course Large Arena
7:30 p.m. Vesper Service – conducted by Dennis Hackard Midway Stage
Monday
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
8 a.m. Open Class Cavy and Rabbit Judging (rabbit barn will be open following judging) Rabbit Barn
8 a.m. 4-H and FFA Market Hog Show followed by Fitting/Showmanship Small Arena
9 a.m. Draft Horses and Mules, Horses and Ponies at Halter Horse Show Ring
9 a.m. Group Exhibit Judging Owens Hall
9 a.m. 4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle Show Large Arena
2:30 p.m. Wool Fleece Judging Neary Hall
3:00 p.m. Breeding Sheep, Showmanship, & Market Lamb Show Large Arena
6:30 & 8:30 p.m. Richie and the High Street Rockers (Vintage Rock n’ Roll Experience) Midway Stage
7 pm Keystone Dressage & Combined Training Association Drill Team Horse Show Ring
7 p.m. Demolition Derby (no reserve seating) Grandstand
Admission: $15 – Advance tickets available at the Main Office
Tuesday
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
8 a.m. Dairy Beef Showmanship and Dairy Beef Show Large Arena
9 a.m. Horse Show Horse Show Ring
9 a.m. Dairy Goat Show Small Arena
3 p.m. Beef Showmanship and Market Steer Show Large Arena
6 p.m. Draft Horse and Mini Draft Horse Pull Grandstand
6:30 & 8 p.m. The Mack Berry Band (Country Rock) Midway Stage
7 p.m. 4-H and FFA Sheep and Goat Obstacle Course Swine Arena 3
Wednesday
SENIOR CITIZENS, VETERANS DAY
Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older and Veterans will be admitted free all day. Verification of age required.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
SENIOR CITIZENS, VETERANS DAY
Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older and Veterans will be admitted free all day. Verification of age required.
9 a.m. Open Class Dairy Cattle Show Large Arena
9 a.m. Market Hog Obstacle Course Swine Arena
11-12:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Activities with Dan and Galla (Patriotic Cameo by Heather Olson) Midway Stage
12 – 4 p.m. Spinning Demonstration by Hill & Hollow Hand Spinners Farm Museum
1:30 p.m. Farm Museum Best of Show Awards and Antique Parade Begins at Farm Museum
2 p.m. Heather Olson (Tribute to Patsy Cline, Country Ladies, and the USA) Midway Stage
5 p.m. Horse Speed Events Horse Show Ring
6 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull Grandstand
6:30 p.m. Talent Show hosted by Dan & Galla Midway Stage
7 p.m. Beef Alumni Showmanship Contest Large Arena
11 p.m. Milking Dairy Cows released
Thursday
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
9 a.m. Judging 4-H and FFA Tractor and Skidsteer Loader Driving Grandstand
9 a.m. Livestock Skillathon Contest Livestock Office Porch
10 a.m. Spinning Demonstration by Hill & Hollow Hand Spinners Farm Museum
11 a.m. Youth Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest Large Arena
1 p.m. Premier Showmanship Contest Large Arena
Sponsored by the Huntingdon 4-H County Council
6:30 p.m. Dairy Fun Night Large Arena
6:30 & 8 p.m. The Uptown Band featuring Erich Cawalla (premier 9-pc show band-40’s to today’s hits) Midway Stage
7 p.m. Truck and Tractor Pull Grandstand
Admission: $10 – Advance tickets available at the Main Office
Friday
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
9 a.m. 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale Large Arena
7 p.m. Truck Pulls – Weigh-in time 5 p.m. Grandstand Admission: $10 – Advance tickets available at the Main Office
6:30 p.m. Make Mine Country (Classic Country Music) Midway Stage
8 p.m. Breeding Beef released
8 p.m. The Malpass Brothers (as seen on RFD TV and the Grand Ole Opry) Midway Stage
9 p.m. Dairy Heifers, Sheep and Dairy Goats released
Saturday
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
7:45 a.m. Annual Grange Breakfast Midway Stage Grange recognition of an outstanding citizen (following breakfast)
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Rabbit, Johnson Hall, Neary Hall and Art Station exhibits released
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Farm Museum exhibits and horses released
11 a.m. Cattle Battle Open Beef Show Large Arena
1 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull Ginther Barn
2 p.m. Celebration of the American Musical (Featuring The Playhouse at McConnellstown) Midway Stage
4 p.m. The Big Band Sound (music of each decade’s favorites with a Big Band flair) Midway Stage
4-6 p.m. Group exhibits released Owens Hall
6 p.m. Demolition Derby (no reserve seating) Grandstand
Admission: $15 – Advance tickets available at the Main Office
8 p.m. Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ (country, southern and classic rock) Midway Stage
10 p.m. Cash Drawing for (4) $500 prizes. Need not be present to win. Main Office