(Posted July 7, 2017)
The 128th Annual Madison County Fair is set for July 8-15, 2017. The following is the schedule of events for Junior and Senior Fair events. The fairgrounds are located at 205 Elm St., London. On-site parking is accessible via the Garfield Avenue entrance.
General admission starts July 9: $7 for ages 13 and older; $2 for ages 6-12 years old; free for ages 5 and younger; $4 for senior citizens. (No admission cost on July 8.) Grandstand seating for all evening events is an additional $5 for ages 6 and older. Pit passes for the truck and tractor shows are $10. Pit passes for the demolition derby are $15.
Saturday, July 8
Noon—Harness Racing – Grandstand
Sunday, July 9
9:30 a.m.—Open Class Rabbit Show – Merchants Building
9:30-11:30 a.m.—Open Class Grange Hall Entries Check-in – Grange Hall
10:30 a.m.—Open Sheep Show – Sheep Arena
Noon—Grange Hall judging
Noon—Official opening of the Fair – Eby Arena
Noon—Jr. Fair Beef Groom/Show Contest – Beef Barn
Noon—Jr. Fair Equine and Poultry Interview Judging
Noon—Harness Racing – Grandstand
2:30 p.m.—Open Class Goat Show – Sheep Arena
4 p.m.—Open Class Beef Show – Eby Arena
5/7/9 p.m.—Hypnotist Mike Bishop – Poultry Arena
7 p.m.—Jr. Fair Talent Showcase – Della
8 p.m.—Jr. Fair King, Queen and Ambassador Event – Della Selsor
Monday, July 10 – Military Day
(All military personnel and veterans admitted free with government-issued military ID)
8 a.m.—Jr. Fair Scanning
8 a.m.—Swine weigh-in – Beck’s Building
8 a.m.—Jr. Fair Sheep Show beginning with breeding – Eby Arena
8 a.m.—Jr. Fair Poultry Show – Merchants Building
11 a.m.—Jr. Fair Horse Show – Showmanship & English Classes (includes Donkeys & Mules) – Horse Arena
3-7 p.m.—COSI Science Spots – Coughlin Community Center
5 p.m.—Jr. Fair Dairy Show – Eby Arena
5 p.m.—KOI Drag Racing – Grandstand (practice at 5; eliminations at 7)
5/7/9 p.m.—Hypnotist Mike Bishop – Poultry Pavilion
6:30 p.m.—Open Class Dairy Showmanship – Eby Arena
7 p.m.—Open Class Dairy Show – Eby
6/8 p.m.—Blue August band – Poultry Arena
7 p.m.—4-H Special Interest, FCS Special Interest and Nutrition Awards – Della Selsor Building
Tuesday, July 11 – Kids’ Day
8 a.m.—Jr. Fair Goat Show – Eby Arena
9 a.m.—Jr. Fair Rabbit Show – Merchants Building
11 a.m.—Jr. Fair Equine Show – Western Riding/Contesting – Horse Arena
Noon-5 p.m.—Kids’ Day Ride Bracelets
Noon—Creative Baking Contest and Auction- Della Selsor Building
2 p.m.—Jr. Fair Beef Show – Eby Arena
3-7 p.m.—COSI Science Spots – Coughlin Community Center
5/7/9 p.m.—Hypnotist Mike Bishop – Poultry Arena
6 p.m.—Prize Drawing – Sheriff’s Bldg.
7 p.m. —COTPC Truck Pull – Grandstand
6/8 p.m.—Still First In Space (Pink Floyd Tribute Band) – Poultry Arena
7 p.m.—Cloverbud Show-n-Tell – Della
Wednesday, July 12 – Kids’ Day
8 a.m.—Jr. Fair Swine Show – Eby Arena
9 a.m.—Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship – Merchants Building
10:30 a.m.—“Passport to Madison County Fair” ages 5-8 – Della Selsor
11 a.m.—Cake Decorating Contest – Della
Noon-5 p.m.—Kids’ Day Ride Bracelets
1 p.m.—Jr. Fair Donkey Show (first half) – Horse Arena
3-7 p.m.—COSI Science Spots – Coughlin
5 p.m.—Jr. Fair Horse/Donkey Musical Freestyling Riding – Horse Arena
5/7/9 p.m.—Hypnotist Mike Bishop – Poultry Arena
6 p.m.—Prize Drawing – Sheriff’s Bldg.
6/8 p.m.—Jesse Blankenship country band -Poultry Pavilion
7 p.m.—Tough Truck Contest, $5,000 purse – Grandstand
7 p.m. —Jr. Fair Fashion Review, Modeling Contest and Clothing Project Awards Program – Della Selsor
Thursday, July 13 – Senior Citizens Day
(Free admission for senior citizens with a Golden Buckeye Card)
10 a.m.—Jr. Fair Donkey Show (2nd half)- Horse Arena
10 a.m.—Jr. Fair Small Animal Show – Merchants Building
Noon—Open Class Swine Show – Eby
3-7 p.m.—COSI Science Spots – Coughlin
5/7/9 p.m.—Hypnotist Mike Bishop
5 p.m.—Dress Up Your Pig Contest – Eby
6/8 p.m.—Through The Red and The Downright Nasties bands – Poultry Arena
6 p.m.—Guys and Gals Lead Contest – Sheep Arena
7 p.m.—Mid-Ohio Tractor Pullers and Garden Tractor Pulls – Grandstand
Friday, July 14
9 a.m.— Jr. Fair Dog Show – Della Selsor
10 a.m.—Jr. Fair General Livestock Judging Contest – Eby Arena
10 a.m.—Jr. Fair Equine Fun Show – Horse Arena
2:30 p.m.—Ag Olympics – Sheep Arena
3-7 p.m.—COSI Science Spots – Coughlin
5 p.m.—Premiere Livestock Awards – Eby
5 p.m.—Jr. Fair Grand Showman of Showmen Contest – Eby Arena
5/7/9 p.m.—Hypnotist Mike Bishop – Poultry Arena
6/8 p.m.—Still First In Space (Pink Floyd Tribute Band) – Poultry Arena
7 p.m.—N.T.P.A. Truck & Tractor Pull – Grandstand
Saturday, July 15
9 a.m.—Jr. Fair Livestock Sale – Eby Arena (Sale order: beef, dairy, swine, goats, sheep, rabbits, poultry)
Noon—Pedal Pull – Sheep Arena
1 p.m.—Winners Circle Auction – Eby
1-5 p.m.—Election of Fair Directors – Coughlin Community Center
2 p.m.—Jr. Fair Rabbit Dress-up Event – Merchants Building
3-7 p.m.—COSI Science Spots – Coughlin
5 p.m.—Ladies’ Skillet Throw Contest – Grandstand
7 p.m.—Blue August band – Poultry Arena
7 p.m.—Smash It Demolition Derby – Grandstand
Throughout Fair Week
- Rides – Open at about 3 p.m. each day
- Laser Tag – Afternoons and evenings Sunday through Friday
