Purdue Extension-Grant County

08/20/2026

Need a PARP credit or have questions about this year's crop conditions? Come out to the DPAC Field Day on Wednesday, September 1st!

08/03/2026

The office is closed today to drop off state fair projects. The office will reopen tomorrow Tuesday morning at 8am.

07/31/2026

Join us for the Indiana Homesteading Conference on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for a day filled with practical workshops, expert speakers, and valuable resources for anyone interested in homesteading, sustainable living, gardening, livestock, food preservation, and small farm management. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your knowledge, you'll leave with ideas and skills you can put to use at home.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Check-In: Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds 5700 Airport Road Bloomington, IN 47403

Registration Options

Full-Day Conference
Attend all conference sessions throughout the day.
Lunch is included with full-day registration.
Early Bird: $20.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $25.00 (after September 1, 2026)

Half-Day Conference
Attend one educational track consisting of 2 consecutive sessions.
Early Bird: $10.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $15.00 (after September 1, 2026)

How to Register
Complete this registration form: https://bit.ly/HomesteadingConference2026 and submit your payment (cash or check payable to Purdue University) to Purdue Extension–Monroe County. 3400 South Walnut St Bloomington, Indiana. Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays.
Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026
Payment is nonrefundable.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, connecting with fellow homesteaders, and gaining practical knowledge to help you grow, preserve, and sustain your homestead!
Once you have completed registration and payment, a welcome packet will be sent to you via email!

Questions? Contact Purdue Extension-Monroe County at 812-349-2575. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays.

07/24/2026

07/13/2026

Want to know more about personal estate planning?

If so, join us for part three of the Securing the Future: Legal Audits for Farm Families and Agricultural Success is a FREE, live, virtual program series. This series is from the Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team and created to support farm families as they navigate legal considerations of transition planning.

Personal Estate Planning will be covered on July 13th.

Link to Register:
https://bit.ly/securingthefuture2026

06/29/2026

Project pickup until noon today! All projects not picked up will be left in fair office and you will have to schedule a time to pick up through the office.

06/27/2026

It’s the Final Day of the 73rd Annual Grant County Fair! 🎡

While this morning’s Horse & Pony Riding Classes and Mini 4-H Horse & Pony Events have been canceled, there’s still a full afternoon and evening of fun waiting for you!

🏛️ 9:00 AM – 4-H Exhibit Halls Open (until 8:00 PM)
🎶 1:00 PM – Greg Hatton on the Rex Collins Electric Family Free Stage
🛍️ 3:00 PM – Commercial Building Open (until 9:00 PM)
🎸 7:00 PM – AGES Band on the Rex Collins Electric Family Free Stage
🚛 7:00 PM – Full Throttle Monster Trucks at the Manwell Grandstands
📦 8:00 PM – 4-H Project Release (until 10:00 PM)
🎡 Carnival Open Noon – 11:00 PM

🎟️ Monster Truck tickets are available online until 7:00 PM at grantcountyinfair.com/tickets.

Join us as we wrap up another incredible year at the 73rd Annual Grant County Fair. Thank you to our exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, and everyone who has made this year’s fair such a success. Let’s finish the Greatest 8 Days of Summer together!

06/26/2026

It’s Day 7 of the 2026 Grant County Fair!

Join us for another great day celebrating our 4-H exhibitors, supporting the Livestock Auction, shopping local vendors, and enjoying live entertainment.

🏛️ 9:00 AM – 4-H Exhibit Halls Open (until 9:00 PM)
🐴 Horse & Pony Contesting Events
🍽️ 11:00 AM – 4-H Livestock Buyers Luncheon
📝 11:30 AM – 4-H Premium Livestock Auction Registration Begins
🐮 1:00 PM – 4-H Premium Livestock Auction
🛍️ 4:00 PM – Commercial Building Opens (until 9:00 PM)
🎶 7:00 PM – Steele Rail Band on the Rex Collins Electric Family Free Stage
🎡 Carnival Open 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Please Note: Due to weather, tonight’s A Bar Rodeo Bulls & Barrels event has been canceled. All ticket purchases have been automatically refunded. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

Even with the cancellation, there’s still plenty to enjoy at the fair—from the Livestock Auction and Commercial Building to live music, carnival rides, delicious fair food, and more!

Find the full schedule at grantcountyinfair.com

06/25/2026

It’s Day 6 of the 2026 Grant County Fair!

Another full day of 4-H competitions, live entertainment, and family fun awaits!

🐄 9:00 AM – Beef Show
🏛️ 4-H Exhibit Halls Open (until 9:00 PM)
🐱 Noon – Cat Show & Mini 4-H Cat Show
🎶 1:00 PM – Sammy Kay Music on the Rex Collins Electric Family Free Stage
⭐ 5:00 PM – Mini 4-H Show
🏆 7:00 PM – Premier Showmanship
🎸 7:00 PM – Magic Mirage Band on the Rex Collins Electric Family Free Stage
🎡 Carnival Open 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

From livestock shows and exhibits to live music and carnival rides, Day 6 is another great day to make memories at the Grant County Fair.

Admission and parking are FREE!

Find the full schedule and all the fair fun at grantcountyinfair.com

06/24/2026

It’s Day 5 of the 2026 Grant County Fair, and it’s Wellness Wednesday!

Start your day with free health screenings, enjoy a full slate of 4-H activities, and stick around for tractor pulling, live music, and carnival fun.

🩺 8:00 AM – Marion Health Free Screenings
🏛️ 9:00 AM – 4-H Exhibit Halls Open (until 9:00 PM)
🐾 9:00 AM – Pet Show
🐷 9:00 AM – Swine Show
🚒 3:00 PM – Marion Health Kids Obstacle Course, Touch-a-Truck, and more free family fun
🐐 5:00 PM – Goat Show
🚜 6:00 PM – B.O.O.S.T. MISSION Tractor Pull (FREE Grandstand Admission)
🎸 7:00 PM – Roadhouse Revival on the Rex Collins Electric Family Free Stage
🎡 Carnival Open 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Whether you’re here for the livestock shows, family activities, free entertainment, or carnival rides, there’s something for everyone at the Grant County Fair!

Find the full schedule and all the fair fun at grantcountyinfair.com