BEDFORD — The 2026 Lawrence County 4-H Fair kicks off Saturday and runs through July 18, 2026, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. The multi-week celebration of local youth, agriculture, and community development features essential project judging events, a full lineup of arena livestock shows, and action-packed nightly grandstand entertainment.
Live livestock showbills are hosted online by the Purdue Extension Lawrence County Office for those tracking the competitions in real-time.
Static projects and early talent divisions kick off the fair environment ahead of the main week. All exhibit hall and expo hall projects must be logged through the official FairEntry system
- Thursday, July 9th: 9:00 a.m.– Sewing, Fashion Revue, Public Speaking, & Demonstrations (Expo Hall).
- Friday, July 10th:
- 9:00 a.m. – Foods Judging (Community Building) & Cake/Cupcake Decorating (Exhibit Hall).
- 10:00 a.m. – Horticulture, Beekeeping, & Floriculture Judging (Exhibit Hall).
- 6:00 p.m. – Dog Agility (Show Arena).
Main Fair Week & Livestock Schedule
The official fair week begins with animal drop-offs, leading into consecutive days of high-stakes arena shows.
Full Main Fair Week & Livestock Schedule
- Saturday, July 11th:
- 6 a.m. – Animal Check-In. Ends at 11 a.m.
- 10 a.m.- Dog Showmanship & Obedience (Show Arena)
- 12 p.m.- Flag Raising Ceremony (Flagpole)
- 4 p.m. – Public Fashion Revue (Expo Hall)
- 4 p.m. – Pedal Tractor Pull (Show Arena)
- 5 p.m. – Horse & Pony Halter and Showmanship (Horse Arena)
- 6 p.m. – Baby Contest (Show Arena)
- 8 p.m. – Bar MC Rodeo (Track), $15 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free
- Sunday, July 12th:
- 8 a.m.- Chuck Wagon Cowboy Church with Less Like Me Bank (Park)
- 10 a.m. – Market Beef Show (Show Arena)
- 1 p.m. – Dairy Steers & Minis (Show Arena)
- 6 p.m. – Horse & Pony Freestyle, Reining, Costumes, & Minis (Horse Arena)
- 8 p.m. – Calf Scramble (Track), $10 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free
- Monday, July 13th:
- 9 a.m. – Dairy Goat Show (Show Arena)
- 9 a.m. – Horse & Pony Western Pleasure (Horse Arena)
- 2 p.m. – Swine Show (Show Arena)
- 6 p.m. – Luau Party (Track), Free to the Public
- Tuesday, July 14th:
- 9 a.m. – Poultry Show (Show Arena)
- 10 a.m. – Games and Bicycle Rodeo
- 12 p.m. – Horse & Pony English (Horse Arena)
- 3 p.m. – Sheep Show (Show Arena)
- 5 p.m. – Horse & Pony Contesting (Horse Arena)
- 8 p.m. – Pig Scramble (Track), $10 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free
- Wednesday, July 15th:
- 10 a.m. – Dairy Females (Show Arena)
- 5 p.m. – Beef Show (Show Arena)
- Thursday, July 16th:
- 9 a.m. – Pygmy & Meat Goat Show (Show Arena)
- 2 p.m. – Rabbit Show (Show Arena)
- 6 p.m. – Small & Large Animal Round Robin Meeting (Community Building)
- 6 p.m. – Goat Costume Show (Goat Barn)
- 6 p.m. – Horse & Pony Versatility (Horse Arena)
- 7 p.m. – Cornhole (Show Arena), Sign-Ups at 6:30 p.m., $20 Per Team
- Friday, July 17th:
- 9 a.m. – Small Animal Round Robin (Show Arena)
- 10 a.m. – Horse & Pony Fun Show (Horse Arena)
- 4 p.m. – Large Animal Round Robin (Show Arena)
- 8 p.m. – Awards Ceremony (Show Arena)
- 8 p.m. – Tractor Pull (Track), $10 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free
- 10 p.m. – Lawrence County 4-H Friday Fun Night
- Saturday, July 18th:
- 10 a.m. – Senior Brunch (Expo Hall)
- 12:30 p.m.- Parade of Champions (Show Arena)
- 2 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Arena)
- 8 p.m.- Demo Derby (Track), $15 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free
- Sunday, July 19th:
- 2:00 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Project Pick-Up
Key Reminders and Resources
Fair organizers note that this schedule remains tentative and subject to adjustments. Families needing assistance or inquiring about virtual exhibition options can call the Purdue Extension Lawrence County Office at 812-275-4623.
For gate details, ticket booths, and real-time updates during fair week, community members should visit the official fair platform at LawCoFair.org or check bit.ly/LC4HFair.
