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Join us for the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair!
09/15/2023
Come to the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds this Saturday, September 16 for the TQ Races! Practice laps start at 6pm, races start at 7pm. (And save the date for Oct 7 for more TQ races at the Fairgrounds!)
08/14/2023
Looking for boat or RV storage? You can store your boat, camper or car in a building at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds for $4/foot/month (including hitch length.) Or store in the covered livestock barn at $1.50/foot/month. We will take in items on Sunday Nov 5 from noon to 2pm. Contact the fairgrounds at 812-372-6133 on weekdays 9am-1pm for questions.
Looking for boat or RV storage? You can store your boat, camper or car in a building at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds for $4/foot/month, (including hitch length.) Or store items in the covered livestock barn at $1.50/foot/month. We will accept items on Sunday, Nov 6, from noon-2pm. Items stored in the Pavilion must be removed on March 5 (noon-2pm.) Boats, cars or shorter items stored in a building must be removed on April 2 (noon-2pm.) Contact the fairgrounds at (812) 372-6133 during the week 9am-1pm if you have questions.
07/03/2023
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07/03/2023
Thanks to all who helped with the 2023 Fair especially volunteers on the Fairboard and with our 4-H Program! See you at the 2024 Fair: June 21-29!
07/01/2023
Unfortunately, we have gotten so much rain, with more projected for this evening, so we have to cancel the Demolition Derby tonight. Save up your enthusiasm for our Fall Demolition Derby.
The Midway is open today at 3pm for the Last Blast, with $35 wristbands.
07/01/2023
🍀Good Morning from the livestock barn! 🍀 It's Auction Day 🍀
Our 4-H Livestock Auction starts in just about an hour, at 8:15am in the Pavilion and Buyers Breakfast starts at 7:30am.
If you haven't been apart of the auction, it is a great opportunity for you or your business to support our 4-H'ers and the hard work and long hours they have put in over the last year!
Your support each and every year means so much! 💚🤍💚🤍
07/01/2023
SATURDAY, JULY 1 WEICHERT REALTORS HOME GROUP DAY
7:30 a.m. Livestock Auction Buyers Breakfast
8:15 a.m. 4-H Livestock Sale – Pavilion
5–9 p.m. 4-H Community Building, Family Arts, and Commercial Buildings open
3–10 p.m. Midway Opens – $35 wristbands
8–10 p.m. 4-H Project Release ONLY – Community Building
9 p.m. Antique Tractors released (or on Sunday)
SUNDAY, JULY 2
Noon – 2 p.m. 4-H and Family Arts Release Exhibits (This is the only time you may pick up exhibits from the Family Arts Building.)
ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP. NO PROJECTS WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE. ALL PROJECTS NOT COLLECTED AFTER DESIGNATED PICKUP TIMES WILL BE DISCARDED.
07/01/2023
Our last Friday night grandstand event is the Indiana Pulling League Tractors.
These loud, fast tractors are worth coming too, smoke starts blowing at 7pm!
06/30/2023
🍀 Supreme Showmanship Day🍀
Our Supreme Showmanship starts with the Rabbit and Poultry Showman at 6:30pm followed by Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep & Goats at 7pm.
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During every livestock show, a top showman is selected to represent their species. During Supreme Showmanship, each 4-H'er shows their designated species along with the others. There are judged on their skills in the ring and how well they know each animal.
A top showman is selected for the prestigious title and if you haven't experienced it, you should!
06/30/2023
06/30/2023
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 SWALLOW TAIL SOLAR FARM DAY
9 a.m. 4-H Rocket Demonstration – Large Parking Lot Shelter north of Grandstand
11 a.m. 4-H Barbeque Contest – David Boll Theatre
2:30–4:30 p.m. 4-H Grand Champion Pictures – David Boll Theatre
5–10 p.m.Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts, and Commercial Buildings open
5–8 p.m. Midway Opens – Regular priced tickets until 8 p.m.
5 p.m. 4-H Parade of Champions – Livestock Pavilion
6-8 p.m. Children’s Book Reading – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6:30 p.m. Lil’ Wrangler Horse & Pony – Horse Arena
6:30 p.m. 4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Division 1: Rabbit, & Poultry – Pavilion
7 p.m. 4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Div 2: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep & Goats – Pavilion
7 p.m. Columbus East Choir – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m. Indiana Pulling League – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament – Farm Bureau Building, registration at 7 p.m., $2 entry
8 p.m. Midnight Madness – $25 wristbands
06/30/2023
Southern Indiana Dirt Drags are in the grandstands this evening.
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The excitement will start at 7pm.
06/29/2023
Fair IS CLOSED tonight!
We are so sorry, but the fairgrounds are without power!
Thank you all for your understanding!
See you tomorrow!
06/29/2023
Truck Drags for tonight June 29, are canceled due to weather 🌧🌧🌧
06/29/2023
🍀Beef Show Day 🍀
Our 2nd show of the day kicks off at 12:30pm and will start with our Little Wranglers followed by Heifers, Cow/Calf, Starter Calves, Dairy Steers and the Beef Steers.
It's a long day and wraps up our species shows for the week.
Make sure you come out and support our beef exhibitors and admire months of hard work that culminate in today!
06/29/2023
🍀Dairy Show Day 🍀
It's a jam packed day in the pavilion and a busy day in the barn.
We start the day with our dairy show at 8:30am, starting with Little Wranglers followed by the 4-H Show.
These beauties will strut their stuff with their proud 4-H'ers, come out and show your support!
06/29/2023
THURSDAY, JUNE 29 SWALLOW TAIL SOLAR FARM DAY
8:30 a.m. Lil’ Wrangler & 4-H Dairy Show – Pavilion
12:30 p.m. Lil’ Wrangler Beef /Starter Calf – Pavilion
1 p.m. 4-H Beef Show – Pavilion (order – Heifer & Cow Calf, Starter Calves, Steers)
5–10 p.m. Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
5 p.m. Midway Opens – BOGO $30 Wristbands – Buy One Get One
6-8 p.m. Soil & Water Demo – Extension Homemakers’ and SWCD Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6:30 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Parent & Alumni & Horse Show, Color Guard presentation by the Indiana National
Guard Mounted Ceremonial Unit
7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m. 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest – Gathering Pavilion
7 p.m. Columbus City Band – Marches, Showtunes & light classical – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m. Southern Indiana Dirt Drags – Grandstand
7 p.m. Kyle Rutan – Farm Bureau Building
8 p.m. Working Chute Contest sponsored by Bartholomew County FFA Alumni – Pavilion
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 SWALLOW TAIL SOLAR FARM DAY
9 a.m. 4-H Rocket Demonstration – Large Parking Lot Shelter north of Grandstand
11 a.m. 4-H Barbeque Contest – David Boll Theatre
2:30–4:30 p.m. 4-H Grand Champion Pictures – David Boll Theatre
5–10 p.m.Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts, and Commercial Buildings open
5–8 p.m. Midway Opens – Regular priced tickets until 8 p.m.
5 p.m. 4-H Parade of Champions – Livestock Pavilion
6-8 p.m. Children’s Book Reading – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6:30 p.m. Lil’ Wrangler Horse & Pony – Horse Arena
6:30 p.m. 4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Division 1: Rabbit, & Poultry – Pavilion
7 p.m. 4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Div 2: Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep & Goats – Pavilion
7 p.m. Columbus East Choir – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m. Indiana Pulling League – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament – Farm Bureau Building, registration at 7 p.m., $2 entry
8 p.m. Midnight Madness – $25 wristbands
http://www.bartholomewcountyfair.com/fair-week-2/schedule/
Schedule 2023 Fair Schedule For a printable copy, click on Calendar of Events 2023. (Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required – See “Location & Map” page to download.) CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 22 6–8 p.m. 4-H Poultry check-in and weigh-in for all market birds – Pavilion FRIDAY, JUNE 2...
06/28/2023
The Queens of the Fair!
06/28/2023
Green flags drop at 7pm tonight for the Columbus Go-Kart races!
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Don't miss it!
06/28/2023
🍀Sheep Show Day 🍀
It's time for our sheep exhibitors to display the animals they have worked with the last several months!
Little Wranglers will start at 1pm with the 4-H show which includes breeding and market lambs.
Come out and support these kids and their hard work!
06/28/2023
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06/28/2023
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY DEMOCRAT DAY
8 a.m. 4-H Tractor Contest Registration begins (Record sheet must be turned in at the time of contest.)
8:30 a.m. 4-H Cat registration at 8:30 a.m. & show at 9 a.m. with Caged Critter registration & show to follow
9–11 a.m. Open Class Flowers due – Family Arts Building
Noon–7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout the day – Building 6
1 p.m. Lil’ Wrangler Sheep Show & 4-H Sheep Show – Pavilion
2–10 p.m. Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
2 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull – East of Farm Bureau Building; registration begins at 1 p.m. $2 entry
2-8 p.m. Public event – Board Games - Extension Homemakers’ & Turning Point Fair Week Activity – Family Arts
Building
3 p.m. Midway opens – Kids Day – $25 wristbands all day and night (no age limit)
3–4:30 p.m. 4-H Adventure Day Carnival – David Boll Theatre
6 p.m. Sonya’s Dance Zone – David Boll Theatre
6:30 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest – Farm Bureau Building, registration 6 p.m., $3 entry
6:30 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Make up or Free day
7 p.m. Columbus Go-Karts – Grandstand
THURSDAY, JUNE 29 SWALLOW TAIL SOLAR FARM DAY
8:30 a.m. Lil’ Wrangler & 4-H Dairy Show – Pavilion
12:30 p.m. Lil’ Wrangler Beef /Starter Calf – Pavilion
1 p.m. 4-H Beef Show – Pavilion (order – Heifer & Cow Calf, Starter Calves, Steers)
5–10 p.m. Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
5 p.m. Midway Opens – BOGO $30 Wristbands – Buy One Get One
6-8 p.m. Soil & Water Demo – Extension Homemakers’ and SWCD Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6:30 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Parent & Alumni & Horse Show, Color Guard presentation by the Indiana National
Guard Mounted Ceremonial Unit
7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m. 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest – Gathering Pavilion
7 p.m. Columbus City Band – Marches, Showtunes & light classical – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m. Southern Indiana Dirt Drags – Grandstand
7 p.m. Kyle Rutan – Farm Bureau Building
8 p.m. Working Chute Contest sponsored by Bartholomew County FFA Alumni – Pavilion
http://www.bartholomewcountyfair.com/
Home Congratulations to our 2022 Bartholomew Country 4-H Fair Queen Court! 👑 Demolition derby Monster Trucks! Have fun at the 4-H fair! June 23-July 1, 2023 Nestled in central Indiana, Bartholomew County shines as an example of what an American community can be. For a fleeting week during the war...
06/27/2023
All-Star Circuit of Champions-TQ Midgets
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Tony Stewart Foundation Race
Racing starts at 7pm tonight in the grandstands!
Head out for some awesome racing!
06/27/2023
06/27/2023
🍀 Barrow Show Day 🍀
Now it's time for the gentleman and their showman to strut their stuff!
Todays show starts at 10am followed by showmanship, where the 4-H'ers are judged on the skills in the ring!
It's always a packed house and a great show to watch.
06/27/2023
TUESDAY, JUNE 27 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY REMC DAY
8:30–9:30 a.m. 4-H Market Lamb weigh-in – Livestock Barn (Entry ticket must be submitted for all sheep by 9:30 a.m.)
Breeding Stock must be declared at weigh-in
10 a.m. 4-H Barrow Show & Showmanship – Pavilion
5–10 p.m. Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
5 p.m. Community Day at the Midway – Canned Goods Night – $5 off with canned good, $30 wristbands
6 p.m. 4-H Best Dressed Rabbit & Rabbit Races – Gathering Pavilion
6-8 p.m. Flower Arrangement Demo – Extension Homemakers’ Fair Week Activity – Family Arts Building
6 p.m. Chordlighters – David Boll Theatre
6:30 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Master Horseman Contest
7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout evening – Building 6
7 p.m. Frog Jumping Contest – Farm Bureau Building, registration at 6:30 p.m.
7 p.m. All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midgets – Tony Stewart Foundation Race – Grandstand
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY DEMOCRAT DAY
8 a.m. 4-H Tractor Contest Registration begins (Record sheet must be turned in at the time of contest.)
8:30 a.m. 4-H Cat registration at 8:30 a.m. & show at 9 a.m. with Caged Critter registration & show to follow
9–11 a.m. Open Class Flowers due – Family Arts Building
Noon–7 p.m. 4-H Blacksmithing Continuous Demonstrations throughout the day – Building 6
1 p.m. Lil’ Wrangler Sheep Show & 4-H Sheep Show – Pavilion
2–10 p.m. Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial Buildings open
2 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull – East of Farm Bureau Building; registration begins at 1 p.m. $2 entry
2-8 p.m. Public event – Board Games – Extension Homemakers’ & Turning Point Fair Week Activity – Family Arts
Building
3 p.m. Midway opens – Kids Day – $25 wristbands all day and night (no age limit)
3–4:30 p.m. 4-H Adventure Day Carnival – David Boll Theatre
6 p.m. Sonya’s Dance Zone – David Boll Theatre
6:30 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest – Farm Bureau Building, registration 6 p.m., $3 entry
6:30 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Make up or Free day
7 p.m. Columbus Go-Karts – Grandstand
http://www.bartholomewcountyfair.com/
Home Congratulations to our 2022 Bartholomew Country 4-H Fair Queen Court! 👑 Demolition derby Monster Trucks! Have fun at the 4-H fair! June 23-July 1, 2023 Nestled in central Indiana, Bartholomew County shines as an example of what an American community can be. For a fleeting week during the war...
06/26/2023
🤠" Mama's don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys"🤠
It's time to RODEO!!!
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Three Bar J Rodeo is back in town for a 2nd year and we are sooo excited for you all to experience it!
Event start at 7pm in the Grandstands! Don't miss it!
06/26/2023
🍀 Gilt Show Day 🍀
Ladies first!
Our gilts and 4-H'ers will show following the The Little Wranglers starting at 1pm in the pavilion.
Carcass classes will be judged right after we name the Grand Champion Gilt!
We can't to see you!
10/10/2022
Save the date for the last Fish Fry of 2022 at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct 29 from 11am - 4pm.
10/10/2022
Looking for boat or RV storage? You can store your boat, camper or car in a building at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds for $4/foot/month, (including hitch length.) Or store items in the covered livestock barn at $1.50/foot/month. We will accept items on Sunday, Nov 6, from noon-2pm. Items stored in the Pavilion must be removed on March 5 (noon-2pm.) Boats, cars or shorter items stored in a building must be removed on April 2 (noon-2pm.) Contact the fairgrounds at (812) 372-6133 during the week 9am-1pm if you have questions.
09/25/2022
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09/23/2022
Stop past the fairgrounds for a Fish Fry tomorrow night! We will be serving fish sandwiches, fish boats, burgers, hot dogs, coneys, chips and drink at the concession stand next to the pagoda outside the grandstand. We will start serving at 5:30pm until the last heat in the derby.
09/23/2022
Stop past the fairgrounds for a Fish Fry tomorrow night! We will be serving fish sandwiches, fish boats, hot dogs, coneys, chips and drink at the concession stand next to the pagoda outside the grandstand. We will start serving at 5:30pm until the last heat in the derby.
09/23/2022
Demo derby tomorrow night at 7pm! Tickets are $10/adult, $5 for kids 3-12. Cash only please.
09/22/2022
Demo Derby...this Saturday! Dont miss it!!
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Hooked on an 8 second ride! Excited to see these big boys here in Bartholomew County!
Vespers 2022
Make sure to mark your calendars for Monster Trucks this Saturday!!
We're getting ready!
Dirt will be flying Saturday night! Come out to the Bartholomew Country 4-H Fairgrounds for the Tony Stewart All Star 3/4 Midget Races! 🏁🏁🏁 Practice starts at 6 pm with heats and features to follow!
Are you ready for Monster Trucks tonight?!?!
What a great opening night! We can't wait to see more of you this weekend! #kisselentertainment
It's almost go time!! Come out and see us!
🎡 We're almost there!! 🎡
It's Race Day! Come out and watch some dirt flying and good racin' 🏁 Hot Laps - 6pm Race - 7pm
TQ Midget races tonight, Tony came away with the win!
Celebrating the 4th with fairboard friends and family! We'll be relaxing tonight before the big day tomorrow! We cant wait to see you all!! #1day #BarthCo4HFair2019 #bethereorbesquare
In case you missed it race fans, Celebrate Columbus with Josh Burnett's camera man Dustin Lowman filmed the 3/4 Midget Feature race with Tony Stewart! Hope you all enjoy the footage! 🏁 Make sure to like and share this video for everyone in Columbus, Indiana and beyond to see!
What a great TQ Midget race, with Tony Stewart finishing in the lead!
Almost race time!!
A little demo action on a gorgeous Saturday night!!
As of right now...Lucas Oils Pulls are still on, we will keep you post!!
Thanks to Kroot's, Legacy Excavating and MacAllister's Rental for another great Demolition Derby last night!
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Save the date for the last Fish Fry of 2022 at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct 29 from 11am - 4pm.
Looking for boat or RV storage? You can store your boat, camper or car in a building at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds for $4/foot/month, (including hitch length.) Or store items in the covered livestock barn at $1.50/foot/month. We will accept items on Sunday, Nov 6, from noon-2pm. Items stored in the Pavilion must be removed on March 5 (noon-2pm.) Boats, cars or shorter items stored in a building must be removed on April 2 (noon-2pm.) Contact the fairgrounds at (812) 372-6133 during the week 9am-1pm if you have questions.
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Stop past the fairgrounds for a Fish Fry tomorrow night! We will be serving fish sandwiches, fish boats, burgers, hot dogs, coneys, chips and drink at the concession stand next to the pagoda outside the grandstand. We will start serving at 5:30pm until the last heat in the derby.
Stop past the fairgrounds for a Fish Fry tomorrow night! We will be serving fish sandwiches, fish boats, hot dogs, coneys, chips and drink at the concession stand next to the pagoda outside the grandstand. We will start serving at 5:30pm until the last heat in the derby.
Demo derby tomorrow night at 7pm! Tickets are $10/adult, $5 for kids 3-12. Cash only please.
Demo Derby...this Saturday! Dont miss it!!
Hot laps are starting!
It’s beautiful weather and we have 25 carts tonight!
TQ midgets this Saturday, Sept 17. Hot laps at 6, race at 7. Tickets are $10 for age 13 and older, $5 for kids 12 and under. Pit passes are $30. Cash only. Concessions stand opens at 6pm selling hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, popcorn, candy and drinks.
Columbus Clean Up Derby - Saturday, Sept 24 at 7pm at the Bartholomew County Fair Grounds! Come out and have some fun!!
Having fun at TQ midgets tonight! They’ll be here on Sept 17 also!
TQ midgets tonight. Hot laps at 6, race at 7. Tickets are $10 for age 13 and older, $5 for kids 12 and under. Pit passes are $30. Cash only. Concessions stand is selling hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, popcorn, candy and drinks.
TQ races this Saturday! Hot laps start at 6pm, race at 7pm. Hamburgers and hot dogs, drinks, etc. will be sold starting at 6pm.
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