202 FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTs
Thursday, September 17th
3 pm – 8 pm Home Economics entries accepted
Livestock packet MUST be picked up in the Expo office (Parking passes & back tags) NO EXCEPTIONS!
6 pm – 8 pm Faulkner County Fair Clean-up and set-up day.
Friday, September 18th
9:30 am Home Economic Judging (except Baked Goods & Floriculture)
Saturday, September 19th
•Reservations required• Campers may begin entering the fairgrounds
8:30 am Check-in for Fair Queen Contestants (Ages 0-9)
10 am Faulkner County Fair Queen Pageants at the Centennial Stage at the Expo (Ages 0-9)
1 pm. Check-in for Jr. & Sr. Fair Queen Contestants (Ages 14-23)
1:30 pm Meeting - Jr. & Sr. Fair Queen Contestants (in front of dressing rooms)
2:00 pm Interviews for Jr. & Sr. Fair Queen Contestants
2:45 pm Check-in for PreTeen Faulkner County Fair Queen Contestants (Ages 10-13)
4 pm Faulkner County Fair Queen Pageant at the Centennial Stage at the Expo Center (PreTeen, Jr. & Sr. Divisions)
Sunday, September 20th
1 pm – 4 pm Set up Educational Booths
2 pm – 10 pm Animals May Arrive at the Fairgrounds for Check In
4 pm – 6 pm Enter Baked Goods & Floriculture (option of 2-day drop off - Sun & Mon)
Monday, September 21st
6 am - Midnight Animals may arrive at the Fairgrounds for check-in
6 am-11 am All breeding/commercial sheep/goats may begin entering & be in place @ 11 am
9 am – 11 am Enter Baked Goods & Floriculture (option of 2-day drop off Sunday & Monday)
9 am – 6 pm Set up Educational Booths must be in place and remain in place until 9 am Sunday
10 am – 6 pm Set up Commercial Booths
10 am Ag Mechanics must be in place
10 am - 12 pm Ag Mechanics check-in and classification 11am
11 am Small Ruminants check-in/weigh-in by committee. Papers must be presented.
1 pm Weigh/check-in for sheep and goats.
2:30 pm Ag Mechanics Show (judging) - Exhibitors must be present at judging unless showing in another exhibit. If showing another exhibit, you must see the Ag Mechanics Superintendent for other arrangements.
Small Ruminants exhibitor mandatory meeting
3 pm The following shows/awards will take place in the order listed:
Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship
Junior and Open Dairy Cattle
Junior Dairy Cattle Show
Dairy Goat Exhibits
Dairy Goat Showmanship
Breeding Sheep
Small Ruminant Show--Breeding Meat Goat & Breeding Sheep (Dept. R)
5 pm Commercial Gilt and Faulkner County Bred Weights are due online by 5 pm on Monday.
7 pm – 10 pm Swine may enter the fairgrounds (health papers will be checked before unloading)
10 pm All poultry (other than broilers) MUST be in place.
MidnightAll Swine Must be in place by Midnight on Monday, September 21st.
Tuesday, September 22nd
6 am - 2 pm Animals May Arrive at the Fairgrounds for Check In. ALL LIVESTOCK ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE EXCEPT MEAT PEN RABBITS, SINGLE FRYER RABBITS, AND PASTURE TO PLATE STEERS. Check-in times vary by species. Please refer to your department's schedule for specific details.
8 am Swine Showmanship, followed by
Breeding Swine Show followed by
Faulkner County Bred
8 am-2 pm Pet & Breed Class rabbits check-in (Meat Pen & Single Fryer check-in on Wednesday)
8:30 am Broilers will be judged in the Rabbit Show area & all other poultry will be judged in the poultry area. All broilers will be released after judging. The general breed will be judged following the broiler show.
10 am – 5 pm Set up Commercial Booths
2 pm ALL LIVESTOCK ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE EXCEPT MEAT PEN RABBITS, SINGLE FRYER RABBITS, AND PASTURE TO PLATE STEERS.
Check-in times vary by species. Please refer to your department's schedule for specific details.
5 pm Midway Opens
5 pm Faulkner County Parade begins downtown Conway
The following shows will take place in the order listed
(Awards will follow directly after each show)
Goat Wether Dam Show
Faulkner County Bred Market Goat Show
Peewee Market Goat Showmanship
Market Goat Show
Junior & Senior Market Goat Showmanship
5 pm Commercial Exhibits Open
Wednesday, September 23rd-- ARMBAND NIGHT
6-8 am Meat Pens and Single Fryer rabbit check-in
9 am Rabbit Show. Awards will immediately follow the show. All meat rabbits will be released after judging.
9 am Exhibit Buildings Open
4:00 - 10:00 pm Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open -- ARMBAND NIGHT
6 pm Market Hog Show
Thursday, September 24th -- ARMBAND NIGHT
9 am Judging of Beef Cattle Exhibits (Market Steers, Prospect/Feeder Steers, Breeding Beef, Heifers, and Showmanship) Awards will immediately follow the show.
9 am Market Lamb Weigh-In
9 am Exhibit Building Open
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open -- ARMBAND NIGHT
5:30 pm Check-In for the Faulkner County Jr. & Sr. Talent Contest on the Centennial Bank Stage (Ages 10-21)
6 pm
Judging of Wether Dams
Followed by Market Lambs
Followed by Lamb Showmanship
6:30 pm Faulkner County Fair Talent Contest ( Ages 10-15 & Ages 16-21) at
Centennial Stage
Friday, September 25th
9 am Exhibit Buildings Open
9 am -10 am Dog Obedience Exhibition (School Groups Welcome)
10:15 am Youth Dog Show – Begins at 10:15 am & concludes at 4:30 pm (or earlier depending on number of entries). Awards will immediately follow the show and end at 5:00 pm.
4 pm-12 am Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open
5:30 pm Livestock Award Ceremony begins, followed by Parade of Champions (recognition of livestock contestants' awards)
6 pm – 8 pm Parade of Champions - All Grand and Reserve Market Animals will be on exhibit in the Show Ring.
Saturday, September 26th-KIDS DAY ARMBAND Day (10 am-3:30 pm)
(Arm bands will not be sold after 3 pm)
8:00 am Exhibit Buildings Open
8:15 am Check in for the Faulkner County Fair Kids Talent Contest at the Centennial Bank Stage
9 am Faulkner County Fair Kids Talent Contest (Ages: 0-9) at the Centennial Bank Stage
10 am Junior Livestock Premium Auction Sale
10 am Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open
12:00 pm Check-In for the Cowboy Cutie Contest Near the Centennial Stage
1 pm Cowboy Cutie Contest (Ages: 0-9) at Centennial Stage
10 pm Livestock & Exhibits Dismissed (Dismissal Subject to Change)
10 pm Ag Mechanics exhibits will be released (even if purchased prior to the week)
Midnight
Midway Closed – End of Fair- All livestock and tack must be off Fairgrounds
Sunday, September 27th
8:30 am Any livestock or tack left on the fairgrounds at this time will be sold or given away. The original owner or person who entered the livestock in the Fair will be charged for any expense incurred by the Fair Board in disposing of the livestock.
1 pm - 3 pm Pick up Home Ec, Horticulture, Floriculture Exhibits & Educational booths (Any item not picked up by 3 pm will be discarded or donated)
12 pm Cleanup Crew
12 pm- 2 pm Pick up Commercial Booths
3 pm – 8 pm Home Economics entries accepted
Livestock packet MUST be picked up in the Expo office (Parking passes & back tags) NO EXCEPTIONS!
6 pm – 8 pm Faulkner County Fair Clean-up and set-up day.
Friday, September 18th
9:30 am Home Economic Judging (except Baked Goods & Floriculture)
Saturday, September 19th
•Reservations required• Campers may begin entering the fairgrounds
8:30 am Check-in for Fair Queen Contestants (Ages 0-9)
10 am Faulkner County Fair Queen Pageants at the Centennial Stage at the Expo (Ages 0-9)
1 pm. Check-in for Jr. & Sr. Fair Queen Contestants (Ages 14-23)
1:30 pm Meeting - Jr. & Sr. Fair Queen Contestants (in front of dressing rooms)
2:00 pm Interviews for Jr. & Sr. Fair Queen Contestants
2:45 pm Check-in for PreTeen Faulkner County Fair Queen Contestants (Ages 10-13)
4 pm Faulkner County Fair Queen Pageant at the Centennial Stage at the Expo Center (PreTeen, Jr. & Sr. Divisions)
Sunday, September 20th
1 pm – 4 pm Set up Educational Booths
2 pm – 10 pm Animals May Arrive at the Fairgrounds for Check In
4 pm – 6 pm Enter Baked Goods & Floriculture (option of 2-day drop off - Sun & Mon)
Monday, September 21st
6 am - Midnight Animals may arrive at the Fairgrounds for check-in
6 am-11 am All breeding/commercial sheep/goats may begin entering & be in place @ 11 am
9 am – 11 am Enter Baked Goods & Floriculture (option of 2-day drop off Sunday & Monday)
9 am – 6 pm Set up Educational Booths must be in place and remain in place until 9 am Sunday
10 am – 6 pm Set up Commercial Booths
10 am Ag Mechanics must be in place
10 am - 12 pm Ag Mechanics check-in and classification 11am
11 am Small Ruminants check-in/weigh-in by committee. Papers must be presented.
1 pm Weigh/check-in for sheep and goats.
2:30 pm Ag Mechanics Show (judging) - Exhibitors must be present at judging unless showing in another exhibit. If showing another exhibit, you must see the Ag Mechanics Superintendent for other arrangements.
Small Ruminants exhibitor mandatory meeting
3 pm The following shows/awards will take place in the order listed:
Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship
Junior and Open Dairy Cattle
Junior Dairy Cattle Show
Dairy Goat Exhibits
Dairy Goat Showmanship
Breeding Sheep
Small Ruminant Show--Breeding Meat Goat & Breeding Sheep (Dept. R)
5 pm Commercial Gilt and Faulkner County Bred Weights are due online by 5 pm on Monday.
7 pm – 10 pm Swine may enter the fairgrounds (health papers will be checked before unloading)
10 pm All poultry (other than broilers) MUST be in place.
MidnightAll Swine Must be in place by Midnight on Monday, September 21st.
Tuesday, September 22nd
6 am - 2 pm Animals May Arrive at the Fairgrounds for Check In. ALL LIVESTOCK ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE EXCEPT MEAT PEN RABBITS, SINGLE FRYER RABBITS, AND PASTURE TO PLATE STEERS. Check-in times vary by species. Please refer to your department's schedule for specific details.
8 am Swine Showmanship, followed by
Breeding Swine Show followed by
Faulkner County Bred
8 am-2 pm Pet & Breed Class rabbits check-in (Meat Pen & Single Fryer check-in on Wednesday)
8:30 am Broilers will be judged in the Rabbit Show area & all other poultry will be judged in the poultry area. All broilers will be released after judging. The general breed will be judged following the broiler show.
10 am – 5 pm Set up Commercial Booths
2 pm ALL LIVESTOCK ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE EXCEPT MEAT PEN RABBITS, SINGLE FRYER RABBITS, AND PASTURE TO PLATE STEERS.
Check-in times vary by species. Please refer to your department's schedule for specific details.
5 pm Midway Opens
5 pm Faulkner County Parade begins downtown Conway
The following shows will take place in the order listed
(Awards will follow directly after each show)
Goat Wether Dam Show
Faulkner County Bred Market Goat Show
Peewee Market Goat Showmanship
Market Goat Show
Junior & Senior Market Goat Showmanship
5 pm Commercial Exhibits Open
Wednesday, September 23rd-- ARMBAND NIGHT
6-8 am Meat Pens and Single Fryer rabbit check-in
9 am Rabbit Show. Awards will immediately follow the show. All meat rabbits will be released after judging.
9 am Exhibit Buildings Open
4:00 - 10:00 pm Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open -- ARMBAND NIGHT
6 pm Market Hog Show
Thursday, September 24th -- ARMBAND NIGHT
9 am Judging of Beef Cattle Exhibits (Market Steers, Prospect/Feeder Steers, Breeding Beef, Heifers, and Showmanship) Awards will immediately follow the show.
9 am Market Lamb Weigh-In
9 am Exhibit Building Open
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open -- ARMBAND NIGHT
5:30 pm Check-In for the Faulkner County Jr. & Sr. Talent Contest on the Centennial Bank Stage (Ages 10-21)
6 pm
Judging of Wether Dams
Followed by Market Lambs
Followed by Lamb Showmanship
6:30 pm Faulkner County Fair Talent Contest ( Ages 10-15 & Ages 16-21) at
Centennial Stage
Friday, September 25th
9 am Exhibit Buildings Open
9 am -10 am Dog Obedience Exhibition (School Groups Welcome)
10:15 am Youth Dog Show – Begins at 10:15 am & concludes at 4:30 pm (or earlier depending on number of entries). Awards will immediately follow the show and end at 5:00 pm.
4 pm-12 am Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open
5:30 pm Livestock Award Ceremony begins, followed by Parade of Champions (recognition of livestock contestants' awards)
6 pm – 8 pm Parade of Champions - All Grand and Reserve Market Animals will be on exhibit in the Show Ring.
Saturday, September 26th-KIDS DAY ARMBAND Day (10 am-3:30 pm)
(Arm bands will not be sold after 3 pm)
8:00 am Exhibit Buildings Open
8:15 am Check in for the Faulkner County Fair Kids Talent Contest at the Centennial Bank Stage
9 am Faulkner County Fair Kids Talent Contest (Ages: 0-9) at the Centennial Bank Stage
10 am Junior Livestock Premium Auction Sale
10 am Midway and Commercial Exhibits Open
12:00 pm Check-In for the Cowboy Cutie Contest Near the Centennial Stage
1 pm Cowboy Cutie Contest (Ages: 0-9) at Centennial Stage
10 pm Livestock & Exhibits Dismissed (Dismissal Subject to Change)
10 pm Ag Mechanics exhibits will be released (even if purchased prior to the week)
Midnight
Midway Closed – End of Fair- All livestock and tack must be off Fairgrounds
Sunday, September 27th
8:30 am Any livestock or tack left on the fairgrounds at this time will be sold or given away. The original owner or person who entered the livestock in the Fair will be charged for any expense incurred by the Fair Board in disposing of the livestock.
1 pm - 3 pm Pick up Home Ec, Horticulture, Floriculture Exhibits & Educational booths (Any item not picked up by 3 pm will be discarded or donated)
12 pm Cleanup Crew
12 pm- 2 pm Pick up Commercial Booths