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.
- Tuesday, July 7th: 5:30 p.m.– Project Judging & Minis (Exhibit Hall & Expo Hall).
- 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:
- 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Animal Check-In
- 10:00 a.m.: Dog Showmanship & Obedience (Show Arena)
- 4:00 p.m.: Public Fashion Revue (Expo Hall)
- 5:00 p.m.: Horse & Pony: Halter Classes & Showmanship (Horse Arena)
- Sunday, July 12th:
- 10:00 a.m.: Market Beef Show (Show Arena)
- 1:00 p.m.: Dairy Steers & Minis (Show Arena)
- 6:30 p.m.: Horse & Pony: Minis, Freestyle Reining, & Costume (Horse Arena)
- Monday, July 13th:
- 9:00 a.m.: Dairy Goat Show (Show Arena)
- 9:00 a.m.: Horse & Pony: Western Pleasure (Horse Arena)
- 2:00 p.m.: Swine Show (Show Arena)
- Tuesday, July 14th:
- 9:00 a.m.: Poultry Show (Show Arena)
- 12:00 p.m.: Horse & Pony: English Show (Horse Arena)
- 3:00 p.m.: Sheep Show (Show Arena)
- 5:00 p.m.: Horse & Pony: Contesting (Horse Arena)
- Time TBD: Cat Show (Expo Hall)
- Wednesday, July 15th:
- 9:00 a.m.: Dairy Females Show (Show Arena)
- 5:00 p.m.: Beef Show (Show Arena)
- Thursday, July 16th:
- 9:00 a.m.: Pygmy & Meat Goat Show (Show Arena)
- 2:00 p.m.: Rabbit Show (Show Arena)
- 6:00 p.m.: Round Robin Meeting for Small & Large Animals
- 6:00 p.m.: Goat Costume Event (Goat Barn)
- 6:00 p.m.: Horse & Pony: Versatility (Horse Arena)
- Friday, July 17th:
- 9:00 a.m.: Small Animal Round Robin (Show Arena)
- 10:00 a.m.: Horse & Pony: Fun Show (Horse Arena)
- 4:00 p.m.: Large Animal Round Robin
- 6:00 p.m.: Official Fair Awards Ceremony (Show Arena)
- 10:00 p.m.: Friday Night Fun Night
- Saturday, July 18th:
- 10:00 a.m.: Senior Brunch (Expo Hall)
- Time TBD: Parade of Champions (Show Arena)
- 2:00 p.m.: 4-H Livestock Auction
- 9:00 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Project Release
- Sunday, July 19th:
- 2:00 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Project Pick-Up
Track & Grandstand Lineup
Motorsports, interactive animal scrambles, and high-energy stadium events are slated for the track and grandstands, with primary competitive arena shows starting at 8:00 p.m. nightly. Admission to all grandstand events grants free entry to children aged 2 and under.
| Date | Time | Event | Ticket Pricing |
| Saturday, July 11th | 6:00 p.m. | Luau Party (Kickoff track party) | FREE public admission |
| Monday, July 13th | 8:00 p.m. | Pig Scramble | $10 Adults / $5 Ages 3–12 and Under Free |
| Tuesday, July 14th | 8:00 p.m. | Calf Scramble | $10 Adults / $5 Ages 3–12 & Under Free |
| Friday, July 17th | 8:00 p.m. | Bar MC Rodeo | $15 Adults / $5 Ages 3–12 & Under Free |
| Saturday, July 18th | 7:00 p.m. | Demolition Derby Grand Finale (Youth Compacts, Pro Stock, & Kids Power Wheels) | $15 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free |
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.
