Today’s Fair Schedule (Thursday, July 25, 2024)

Photos by Tom Rivers: Eian Morlino, 5, of Holley gets some goat-showing pointers from the judge Richard Feasley during Wednesday night’s goat show. Eian's father Joe Morlino is at right. This was in the clover-companion event to introduce youngsters to the show arena.

Daily Exhibit: Pretty Bird Paradise. Interact with beautiful, chirping friends!

Trolley Building: Painting of the 1st Orleans County 2025 Bicentennial Oxen.

8 a.m. – 4-H Western Dressage Horse Show, Carlos Marcello Arena

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – 4-H Senior Council Stand Breakfast Hours

10 a.m. – 4-H Sheep Show, Livestock Show Arena

10 a.m. – Wildlife I.D. Contest, Log Cabin

11 a.m. – Senior Council 4-H Food Booth Hamburgers, Hots, and Cold Drinks. Proceeds support teen award trips and programs at 4-H Senior Council Stand

Craig Wilkins sings during a Nutrifare Senior Luncheon on Wednesday at the Curtis Pavilion.

12 p.m. – Paid public admission begins, Buildings open to the public, Wood and Taylor Hill Road Parking Lots

12 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Towpath Trading/Ormemes Post with Orleans County Merchandise and Memes at JCH Food Court

1 p.m. – Sheep and Goat Obstacle, costume, and other fun classes. Event will start at the conclusion of the sheep show, Livestock Show Arena

1 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through the grounds

2 p.m. – 4-H Dog Agility Demo, Knights Building

2 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible

3 p.m. – AI or not AI roving game show by Orleans Digital Literacy Initiative, Strolling through the grounds

3 to 5 p.m. – Family and Consumer Science Knowledge Bowl, Trolley Building

Adele Mathes, 13, of Barre leads a goat in the fiber goat category in between barns during a rain storm on Wednesday evening.

3 to 10 p.m. – Midway Rides by Main Event Amusements $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband, Midway

4 p.m. – 4-H Leaders’ Pie Stand Opens

4:30 p.m. – Cornell Recipe Chicken BBQ by Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension $15 Curtis Pavilion

5 p.m. – 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show, Livestock Show Arena

5 to 6 p.m. – Leadership Orleans Duck Pond Duos! ages 3-11, JCH of Buffalo Food Court

5 p.m. – Beards and Braids – Orleans County’s best hair contest Open to the public, pre-register at the fair office 15 minutes prior to contest at the latest, Orleans Hub Stage

5:30 p.m. – Mom Calling Contest – Register at the event and bring your loudest child, Orleans Hub Stage

5:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through the grounds

The concession stands and Midway created an eye-catching sight on Wednesday at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.

6 p.m. – Registration for Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull Ends, Fair Office

6 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible, Knight’s Green Space

6:30 p.m. – Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull, JCH of Buffalo Tent

7 p.m. – Hot Country Liners Dance Group, Orleans Hub Stage

7 p.m. – Small Animal Grand Master Information Session, Wachob Pavilion

Amir Huzair, 17, of Lyndonville sings “Dentist!” from Little Shop of Horrors during karaoke on Wednesday. The finals are tonight with $1,000 up for grabs to the top singers.

8 p.m. – Orleans County 4-H Fair $1,000 Karaoke Challenge Finals (No Qualifying Round), Orleans Hub Stage

8 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through grounds

8:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible, Knight’s Green Space

10 p.m. – Hay Bale Rolling Contest – Teams of 1-2 ages 16 and up. Register at the fair office by 9:50 p.m., Hay Bale Rolling Course

10 p.m. – Buildings Close – Goodnight Fair

Anna Grillo, 15, of Albion competes in the dairy showmanship competition on Tuesday.