2023 Putnam County Fair is June 19-24
- 2023 Royalty Applications - Click here for a quick view of the Royalty application deadlines and requirements
- Beef Queen/Princess Application
- Dairy Feeder Queen/Princess Application
- Goat & Sheep King/Queen Application
- Horse/Pony Royalty Application
- Junior Fair King/Queen Application
- Pork Queen/Princess Application
- Rabbit/Pountry Royalty Application
- Special Interest Royalty
- Advisor Recommendation/ Reference Form
- Livestock Entry, Registration Information
- Video Guide for selecting classes and animals for 2023 Putnam County Fair on Fair Entry
- Help Guide for Uploading Market/Breeding Rabbits
- Help Guide for uploading Poultry animals on 4-H Online
- Help Guide for market/breeding Swine, feeder calves, beef breeding, market/breeding sheep, market/breeding goat
- Video Guide for market/breeding Swine, feeder calves, beef breeding, market/breeding sheep, market/breeding goat
- Help Guide for Horses
- Video Guide for Horses
- Help Guide for FFA Members who are not in 4-H
- Horse Materials
- 2023 Putnam County PAS Entry Form
- Horse/Pony Entry Forms
- Equine ID Form
- Equine Lease Agreement
- Bred N' Fed Forms - All Forms will be collected at the scale
- Dress Code for Junior Fair Animal Shows
Junior Fair Board
- 2023 Junior Fair Board Application - Due December 2, 2022
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The mission of this organization is to conduct and promote the Junior Fair programs of Putnam County through 4-H and FFA Leadership. The Junior Fairboard is open to all 4-H youth who are currently in grades 9 through 12. It is a great opportunity to help coordinate events at the Putnam County Fair and to be a part of a dynamic team of older 4-H/FFA members!
To apply for the Junior Fairboard you will need to fill out an application have your club advisor fill out the recommendation form and return both forms to the Extension office by 4:30 PM on December 2, 2022. You will also need to call the Extension Office and make an appointment for your interview. Interviews will be held on TBA.
2023 Jr. Fairboard Meetings
Dates & TimeMeetings will be Held at the Extension Office Meeting Room
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 9 - Jr. Fair Board Workday - 9:30 PM @ the Fairgrounds
June 15 - The 2023 Putnam County Fair will be held Monday, June 19 through Saturday, June 24
Saturday, June 17, 2023
7:00PM | Fair Parade |
After Parade | Silent Auction Set-up |
Sunday, June 18, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM | Animals come on to the fairgrounds |
8:00AM - Noon | Rabbit weigh-in before penning |
8:00AM - Noon | Poultry/Turkey/Fowl weigh-in before penning |
1:00PM | Jr. Fair Office Opens |
3:00PM | All animals to be in Barns |
4:00 PM | Swine Weigh-In (North & South Barns) |
4:00 PM | Goat/Lamb Weigh-In (Lamb & Goat Barn) |
5:30 PM | Dairy Feeder Calf Weigh-In (South Barn) / Beef Feeder Calf Weigh-In (North Barn) |
6:30 PM | Steer Weigh-In (North Barn) |
Monday, June 19, 2023
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Office Opens |
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Goat Judging/Showmanship (Main Show Arena) |
9:00AM | Jr. Fair Horse/Pony Showmanship & Performance Classes |
4:00PM | Jr. Fair Sheep Judging/Showmanship (Main Show Arena) |
7:00PM | King/Queen Coronation (Grandstand) |
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Office Opens |
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Dairy Feeder Calf Judging, Showmanship, 30 minute break then start Market Dairy Steer Judging (Main Show Arena) |
8:30AM | Jr.Fair Pounltry/Fowl Judging/Showmanship (Poultry/Rabbit Show Arena) |
11:00AM | Cloverbud Recognition Ceremony (Entertainment Tent) |
4:00PM | Jr. Fair Beef Feeder Calf Judging, 30 minute break and start Breeding, Market Heifers, Market Steer Judging, then Showmanship (Main Show Arena) |
7:00PM | 4-H Style Revue Show (Entertainment Tent) |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Office Opens |
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Swine Judging/Showmanship (Main Show Arena) |
8:30AM | Jr. Fair Rabbit Judging/Showmanship (Poultry/Rabbit Show Arena) |
9:00AM | Jr. Horse Performance Classes Coninued |
3:00PM | Jr. Horse Contest Classes |
7:00PM | Feeder Calf Auction (Putnam County Extension Office) |
7:00PM | Decoated Animal Contest (Main Show Arena) |
8:00PM | Barn Games (Main Show Arena) |
Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Office Opens |
8:00AM | Bred and Fed Swine Show (Main Show Arena) |
10:30AM | Bred and Fed Steer Show (Main Show Arena) |
12:30PM | Bred and Fed Goat Show (Main Show Arena) |
6:00PM | Horse/Pony Versatility Show |
6:30PM | Open Class Swine Show (Main Show Arena) |
Friday, June 23, 2023
8:00AM | Jr. Fair Office Opens | |
8:00AM | Livestock Sale (Main Show Arena) *Order: One trip per 4-H/FFA member by family in alphabetically order Z-A | |
4:30PM | Show of Showmen Contest (Main Show Arena) | |
7:00PM | Adult Horse Show (Horse Show Arena) | |
7:30PM | Open Class Goat Show (Main Show Arena) |
Saturday, June 24, 2023
10:00AM | Jr. Fair Office Opens |
11:00AM | Jr. Fair Horse Awards Program / Jr. Fair Kids Fun Horse Show |
12:00Noon | Open Class Sheep Show (Main Show Arena) |
8:00PM | 4-H Silent Auction Closes (Jr. Fair Building) |
Sunday, June 25, 2023
12:00AM - 1:00PM | Animal Load Day & Clean Pens / Booth Clean-up |
10:00AM | JFB Jr. Fair Clean Up |