Lawrence County Fair starts July 6. Here's what you need to know

The 54th annual Lawrence County Fair, running from July 6 to July 13, 2024, will be a celebration for all. The Lawrence County fairgrounds are open to everyone, ensuring that all fairgoers, regardless of age or interest, can be part of this community event.

How much does the Lawrence County Fair cost?

There is no cost for admission or parking for the Lawrence County Fair, however several of the special events do have a cost.

The July 6 Demo Derby costs adults $15, $5 for children 3-12 years old, and kids under 3 are free. Other events with additional costs will be July 7’s Bar MC Rodeo, July 8’s Pig Scramble, and Quads on July 9 ($10 adults, $5 for 3-12, and free under 3.)

The main event is Micro-Wrestling on July 11, where ringside seats are $25. General admission will be $10 for adults and free under 3.

What other Lawrence County Fair events are there?

Free events starting on July 6 and running throughout the fair include an Expo Hall, Steel Horse Carnival, Kid Bucks Game Show, Dog Showmanship, and Horse and Pony Showmanship. DeBosse Music performs July 6 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. and musical performers are scheduled nightly through Wednesday.

Tuesday, July 9, will be Kid’s Day, which has free outdoor games and a bicycle rodeo. For a complete schedule, go to: https://www.lawcofair.org/home.

Lawrence County 4-H member Wesleigh Inman gives her horse Doc some attention after checking him in at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in 2022.
Lawrence County 4-H member Wesleigh Inman gives her horse Doc some attention after checking him in at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in 2022.

Lawrence County Fair schedule

Some events are happening at specific times throughout the fair.

  • Expo Hall - July 7-12, 5-10 p.m.; July 13, 3-8 p.m.

  • Steel Horse Carnival - July 8-13, 5-10 p.m.

  • Kids Bucks Game Show - July 7, 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.; July 8-July 12, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.;  July 9, additional show at noon; July 13, 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.

Friday, July 5

  • 10 a.m. - Dog Showmanship and Obedience (Show Arena)

Saturday, July 6

  • 5 a.m. - Animal Check-In. Ends at Noon

  • 10 a.m. - Dog Agility (Show Arena)

  • 5:30-8 p.m. - DeBrosse Music (Park)

  • 6 p.m. - Horse & Pony Halter and Showmanship (Horse Arena)

  • 7 p.m. - Pedal Tractor Pull (Show Arena)

  • 7 p.m. - Demo Derby (Track), $15 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free

Sunday, July 7

  • 9 a.m. - Dairy Females (Show Arena)

  • 10 a.m. - Horse & Pony Western Pleasure (Horse Arena)

  • 2 p.m. - Public Fashion Revue (Farm Bureau Building)

  • 4 p.m. - Rabbit Show (Show Arena)

  • 5 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Awards (Park), Exhibit Hall Grand Opening to Follow

  • 6-9 p.m. - Jenna Rose & The Ramblers (Park)

  • 7 p.m. - Bar MC Rodeo (Track), $15 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free

Monday, July 8

  • 9 a.m. - Swine Show (Show Arena)

  • 3 p.m. - Horse & Pony Minis (Horse Arena)

  • 4 p.m. - Pygmy & Meat Goat Show (Show Arena)

  • 4 p.m. - Horse & Pony English (Horse Arena)

  • 6:30 p.m. - Horse & Pony Freestyle Reining & Costume (Horse Arena)

  • 6:30 p.m. - Baby Contest (Park)

  • 7 p.m. - Pig Scramble (Track), $10 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free

  • 8:30-10 p.m. - Whiskey & Wine (Park)

Tuesday, July 9

  • 9 a.m. - Market Beef Show (Show Arena)

  • 10 a.m. - Games and Bicycle Rodeo

  • 11 a.m. - Poultry Show (Show Arena)

  • 4 p.m. - Sheep Show (Show Arena)

  • 5 p.m. - Horse & Pony Contesting (Horse Arena)

  • 6-9 p.m. - John Ryan Trio (Park)

  • 7 p.m. - Quads (Track), $10 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free

Wednesday, July 10

  • 9 a.m. - Dairy Steers & Minis (Show Arena)

  • 4 p.m. - Beef Show (Show Arena)

  • 7-9 p.m. - EXIT 209 (Park)

  • 7 p.m. - Motocross (Track), $10 Adults, $7 Ages 7-12, Age 6 & Under Free

Thursday, July 11

  • 9 a.m. - Dairy Goat Show (Show Arena)

  • 10 a.m. - Cat Show (Exhibit Hall)

  • TBA - Robotics Challenge (TBD)

  • 5 p.m. - Pet Parade (Show Arena)

  • 6 p.m. - Goat Costume Show (Show Arena)

  • 6 p.m. - Horse & Pony Versatility (Horse Arena)

  • 7 p.m. - Micro Wrestling (Track), Bleacher Seating: $10 Adults, Age 2 & Under Free; Ringside Seating: $25 Each

Friday, July 12

  • 9 a.m. - Small Animal Round Robin (Show Arena)

  • 10 a.m. - Horse & Pony Fun Show (Horse Arena)

  • 4 p.m. - Round Robin (Show Arena)

  • 7 p.m. - Tractor Pull (Track), $10 Adults, $5 Ages 3-12, Age 2 & Under Free

Saturday, July 15

  • 11 a.m. - Senior Brunch (Expo Hall)

  • 1 p.m. - Parade of Champions (Show Arena)

  • 2 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Arena)

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: What to know about the 2024 Lawrence County Indiana fair