2025 Putnam County Fair is June 23-28
- 2025 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/Poultry Royalty Application
- Special Interest Royalty
- Advisor Recommendation/ Reference Form
- Livestock Entry, Registration Information
- Horse Materials
- Bred N' Fed Forms - All Forms will be collected at the scale
- Lamb Bred n' Fed Entry Form
- Beef Bred n' Fed Entry Form
- Goat Bred n' Fed Entry Form
- Swine Bred n' Fed Entry Form
- Dress Code for Junior Fair Animal Shows
Junior Fair Board
- 2025 Junior Fair Board Application OR Junior Fair Board Qualtrics Application - Due November 1, 2024 (Only 1 application per applicant needs to be filled out either paper or online)
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 November 1, 2024. You will also need to call the Extension Office and make an appointment for your interview. Interviews will be held on November 14,15 and 18.
2025 Jr. Fairboard Meetings
Dates & Time
Meetings will be held at the Extension Office Meeting Room at 6:00PM
January 16
February 20
March 20
April 15
May 15
June 12 - Skillathon
June 16 - Jr. Fair Board Workday @ the Fairgrounds
June 19
The 2025 Putnam County Fair will be held Monday, June 23 through Saturday, June 28
Saturday, June 22, 2024
| 7:00PM | Fair Parade |
| After Parade | Silent Auction Set-up |
Sunday, June 23, 2024
| 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 24, 2024
| 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 25, 2024
| 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 Poultry/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 26, 2024
| 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 (Entertainment Tent) |
| 7:00PM | Decorated Animal Contest (Main Show Arena) |
| 8:00PM | Barn Games (Main Show Arena) |
Thursday, June 27, 2024
| 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 28, 2024
| 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 A-Z | |
| 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 29, 2024
| 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 30, 2024
| 12:00AM - 1:00PM | Animal Load Day & Clean Pens / Booth Clean-up |
| 10:00AM | JFB Jr. Fair Clean Up |