The 2023 Audrain County Youth Fair  is set for July 20-25 at the Audrain County 4-H Center and Fairgrounds. And for those wanting to see what this year’s edition holds, the fair book is now available, both digitally and in print. Available through a link on the fair’s Facebook page, acebook.com/audrainco4hyouthfair/, and through the Audrain County Extension, the book has nearly 50 pages of content. Cover art is by Bree Stowers, fair book cover art contest winner. Ella Duenke was the winner in the t-shirt design contest.

With a 101-year history, the fair offers a spotlight for the next generation of the ag industry.

Here’s the daily schedule:

Thursday, July 20

3 p.m. FFA Chapter Check-In

4 p.m. 4-H Project Exhibit Check-in and Conference Judging

4-6:30 p.m. Country Cured Ham and Bacon Check-in and Showmanship

Friday, July 21

9 a.m. Ham and Bacon Judging

2- 3:30 p.m. Beef Check-in, Beef Weigh-In, Beef Ultrasound (Livestock Complex)

5 p.m. Fair Royalty Coronation (Livestock Complex)

6 p.m. Beef Show (Livestock Complex)

Saturday, July 22

8:00 a.m. Dairy Show (Livestock Complex)

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Children’s Barnyard Display (Small Animal Barn)

8:30 a.m. Barnyard Challenge Small Animal Show Registration (Small Animal Barn)

8:30 a.m. Open Small Animal Show Registration (Small Animal Barn)

8:30 a.m. Archery Shoot (Pulling Track)

9 a.m. Barnyard Challenge and Small Animal Show (Small Animal Barn)

9:00 a.m. Goats in place, Goat Check-in, Goat Weigh-in (Livestock Complex)

10:00 a.m. Rabbit Show Check-In (Small Animal Barn)

11:00 a.m. Goat Show (Livestock Complex)

11:30 a.m. Rabbit Show (Small Animal Barn)

12:00 p.m. Trap Shoot

6:30 p.m. Go Kart Races

Sunday, July 23

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Foundation Breakfast (Exhibit Hall)

8:00 a.m. FFA Chapter BBQ Contest Set Up

9:00 a.m. Poultry Show Registration (South Barn - Livestock Complex)

10:00 a.m. Church Services (Livestock Complex)

10:00 a.m. Clover Kids Dog Show Registration (Small Animal Barn)

10:30 a.m. Clover Kids Dog Show (Small Animal Barn)

10:30 a.m. Poultry Show (Livestock Complex)

10:30 a.m. Dog Show Registration (Small Animal Barn)

10:30 a.m. Baby Show Registration (Pavilion)

11:00 a.m. Baby Show (Pavilion)

11:00 a.m. Dog Show (Small Animal Barn)

12:00 p.m. Sheep Weigh-in, Check-in (Livestock Complex)

12:30 p.m. Open Big Veggie Contest Registration (Exhibit Hall)

1:00 p.m. Open Big Veggie Contest Judging (Exhibit Hall)

1:00 p.m. Open Photography Show Registration (Exhibit Hall)

1:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull Registration (Pavilion)

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Youth Market

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Family Day Events

Learn & Play with Ag Today

Mexico Blue & Gold Supporters Ice Cream Station

Audrain County Sheriff K-9 Demonstration

Kids Games

1:30 p.m. Open Dog Show Registration (Small Animal Barn)

1:30 p.m. Open Photography Show Judging (Exhibit Hall)

1:30 p.m. Ham & Bacon Results Announcement (Livestock Complex)

2:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (Pavilion)

2:00 p.m. Open Dog Show (Small Animal Barn)

2:00 p.m. Sheep Show (Livestock Complex)

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. FFA Chapter BBQ Contest Judging Begins

3:00 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Youth Social

Monday, July 24

3:00 p.m. Swine Showmanship (Livestock Complex)

4:00 p.m. Swine Show (Livestock Complex)

4:00 p.m. Horse Show Check-In (Arena)

5:00 p.m. Horse Show (Arena)

Tuesday, July 25

1:00 p.m. Master Showman (Livestock Complex)

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Foundation BBQ Dinner (Exhibit Hall)

6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Followed by Livestock/Ham/Bacon Sale (Livestock Complex)

4-H FOOD STAND SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 20 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 21 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 22 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 23 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Monday, July 24 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.