The theme for this year’s event is “4-H Celebrates America’s Birthday!” There will be special events with local military, such as “Meet us at the Pole,” to recite the National Anthem, in addition to other patriotic activities throughout the fair days. The image used is the winner of the “Create the Cover” contest, where 4-H members submitted drawing representing the theme of the show.

Schedule

Thursday, July 9th___________________________________________________

9am-1pm Livestock accepted – Check Departments for specific times

9am – U.S. Army Recruiting Station Peru Activities

9:30am – noon IDNR activities

11 am – 4 pm Inflatable Game Activities

1pm – Watermelon Eating Contest, hosted by South Prairie Pioneers 4-H Club

1pm All Livestock Must Be on 4-H Grounds

3pm – Style Revue, Exhibit Hall 3, & “4-H Swag Show!”

3pm – “Meet us at the Pole” National Anthem with Military Guests

3 pm All livestock trailers off of the grounds

3pm – 5:30 OSF of Ottawa Activity Tent

3:30pm – Gaga Ball, hosted by Brookfield Aces 4-H Club

4 pm – Goat Weigh-in

4 pm – 7 pm Laura, Face Painting

4 pm – 7 pm – Girl Scout Council Activities

6pm-8pm Market Lambs Weigh-in

7pm – Back Road Pullers Truck & Tractor Pull – Grandstands

 

Friday, July 10th_________________________________________________

Beef – Heifer Check-In & Steer Weigh In (time to be posted)

8am Swine Judging – Show Arena

8am Poultry Judging – Poultry Barn

9am Sheep Judging – Show Arena

9am to 4 pm – Activities/Games sponsored by Rural King

11:00 am – Dairy Show

2pm – Goat Show

4pm – Cat Show

4 pm – 7 pm – Gypsy Queen Karaoke

4pm – 3×3 & 4×4 Basketball Tournament, hosted by Brookfield Aces 4-H Club

5 pm – 7 pm – Mechanical Bucking Bull

6 pm T & A Bucking Bulls Mutton Busting

7 pm T & A Bucking Bulls ft. Rugged Cross Cattle Co. Rodeo – Grandstands

 

Saturday, July 11th___________________________________________________

8:00 am Horse Show – Horse Arena

8:30am Beef Showmanship Contest, followed by Purebred & Market Beef Judging

8:30am Rabbit Show – Rabbit barn

11am, 1pm, 3pm – Rob Thompson- Funny Magic Guy – Exhibit Hall 3

12pm – Pin the Tale on the Eagle, hosted by Brookfield Aces 4-H Club

1pm – Bean Bag Tournament, hosted by South Prairie Pioneers 4-H Club

1pm – 7 pm Dunk Tank

4 pm – 7 pm – Gypsy Queen Karaoke

4:30pm Fair Auction Sponsored by Friends of Extension and 4-H

7pm – Ramer Race Promotions Demo Derby – Grandstands

 

Sunday, July 12th____________________________________________________________

8am Horse Show – Horse Arena

TBA – Volleyball tournament, hosted by North Star 4-H Club

9am – Illinois 4-H Master Showmanship

11am – 4-H Dog Show

2pm – Closing ceremonies – Special recognition announcements & honoring 4-H & Cloverbud Graduates

4pm Exhibits Released and Clean-up Begins.

 

Additional Activities

• Obstacle course challenges transforming Uganda Farmers
• Corn explore pit
• corn hole toss
• soil and water activities
• conservation police display
• Rural King activity tent