Today Is Farmer’s/Trucker’s/United States Military Day At The Fair

Today is Farmer’s Day, Trucker’s Day and United States Military Day at the Kosciusko County Community Fair.
Parking is free.
Admission from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today through Saturday, July 18 is $8 for adults (10 to 64 years old) and ages 9 and under is free. Seniors 65 and older are $3.
A fair lunch pass (yellow ticket only) will be sold at main gate C only. It is available weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Park at main gate C. Pick up pass at main gate ticket booth with a $5 deposit. Enter at main gate, and return to main gate by 2 p.m. for a full refund with a yellow ticket only.
Below are the events during the fair today and Friday.
Fair Shows/Events
Thursday, July 16
• 9 a.m., gates open, all entry gates
• 1 p.m., commercial tent opens, commercial tent
• 3 p.m., carnival rides open, midway
• 4 and 6 p.m., grizzly encounter show, commercial tent area
• 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Dino Adventures, Shrine parking area
• 6 p.m., Kosciusko’s Got Talent, event center
• 7 p.m., 3 Bar J Rodea, grandstand
• 8 p.m., commercial tent closes
Friday, July 17
• 9 a.m., gates open, all entry gates
• 1 p.m., commercial tent opens
• 3 p.m., hot dog-eating contest registration, event center
• 3 p.m., carnival rides open, midway
• 4 p.m., hot dog-eating contest, event center
• 4 and 6 p.m., grizzly encounter show, commercial tent area
• 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Dino Adventures, Shine parking area
• 7 p.m., Demolition Derby, grandstand
• 8 p.m., commercial tent closes, commercial tent
Extension Homemakers Shows/Events
Thursday, July 16
• Noon to 8 p.m., HFA building
Friday, July 17
• Noon to 6 p.m., HFA building
• 5 p.m., raffle drawing
• 5 p.m., club and community fair awards presented
Antique Tractor/Village Shows/Events
Thursday, July 16
• 5:30 p.m., Over the Fire Ham and Beans, antique area
• 6 p.m., homemade ice cream, antique area
• 7 p.m., demonstration: Old Time Sawmill, antique area
Friday, July 17
• 6 p.m., tractor churned ice cream, antique area
Animal Shows
Thursday, July 16
• 9 a.m., horse and pony show, horse arena
• 9 a.m., mini 4-H showcase (beef, dairy, DCFS, sheep, swine), show barn
• Noon Poss-ABILITIES show, show barn
• 1 p.m., mini 4-H poultry show, poultry barn
• 3 p.m., supreme showmanship afternoon session (poultry, rabbit, goat, DCFS and dairy), show barn
• 6:30 p.m., supreme showmanship evening session (horse and pony, swine, beef and sheep), show barn
Friday, July 17
• 9 a.m., 4-H Sale of Champions and Livestock Auction, show barn