Key Deadlines — Before the Fair
Complete these steps in order — 4-H Online first, then Fair Entry. Missing either deadline means your animal or project won't be eligible.
May 15
Animal Entries — 4-H Online
All animals must be enrolled in 4-H Online by this date
Open 4-H Online ↗
Step 1
June 26
All Fair Entries — Fair Entry
All fair entries (animals & projects) must also be entered in Fair Entry by this date
Open Fair Entry ↗
Step 2
Fair Set-Up — Sunday, June 28
6:00 PM
Fair Set-Up
Dallas County Fairgrounds
Setup
Monday, July 6
Static judging and bucket/bottle calf interviews run simultaneously.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4-H Static Exhibit Judging – Group 1
Static Building
Adams Arrows · Daring Dreamers · Machine Magicians · Sugar Grove Sunshine · Dallas County Innovators · Heartland Warriors · Silver Spurs · Best of Union
Static
12:00 – 12:30 PM
No Judging — Judges' Lunch Break
Static Building
Break
12:30 – 2:00 PM
4-H Static Exhibit Judging – Group 2
Static Building
Boone Progressors · Minburn 4-H Club · Independent Members · Dallas County Aggies · Sugar Grove Blue Ribbon Winners
Static
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4-H/FFA Bucket Bottle Calf & Returner Calf Interviews
Static Building (simultaneous with judging)
Beef
Clover Kids
Tuesday, July 7 — Move-In Day
6:00 – 8:00 AM
4-H/FFA Swine Check-In
Livestock Building
Swine
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Clover Kids Bucket & Bottle Animal Check-In
Livestock Building
Clover Kids
Beef
8:00 – 11:00 AM
4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-In / Check-In
Livestock Building
Beef
8:00 – 10:00 AM
4-H/FFA Sheep & Goat Check-In
Livestock Building
Sheep
Goat
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Sheep & Goat Weigh-In (Rate of Gain)
Livestock Building
Sheep
Goat
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4-H/FFA Horse Check-In
Horse Barn
Horse
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4-H/FFA Rabbit Check-In
Rabbit Building
Rabbit
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4-H/FFA Poultry Check-In
Poultry Barn
Poultry
1:00 PM
Static Building Opens
Static Building
Static
2:00 – 3:00 PM
State Fair Pictures — Static Exhibits
Static Building (with Sarah W.)
Static
4:00 PM
All Declared Weights Due to Superintendents
See Annie or your Superintendent
Deadline
2:00 PM
County Council Barnyard Olympics
Livestock Arena
Entertainment
TBD
Swine Production Scanning
Livestock Building
Depends on vet's schedule
Swine
5:30 – 7:30 PM
BBQ Supper for Dallas County 4-H Families
Entertainment Plaza
Food
Wednesday, July 8
7:30 AM
4-H/FFA Horse Show — Day 1
South Arena
Trail · Halter · Performance
Horse
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Dallas County Farm Bureau 4-H/FFA Breakfast
Entertainment Plaza
Food
9:00 AM
4-H/FFA/Clover Kids Dog Show
Livestock Show Ring
Dog
Clover Kids
5:30 PM
Flag Raising
Dallas County Fairgrounds
Ceremony
6:00 – 7:00 PM
State Fair Pictures — Static Exhibits
Static Building (with Sarah W.)
Static
6:00 PM
Sponsorship Dinner
Entertainment Plaza
Event
Thursday, July 9
7:30 AM
4-H/FFA Junior Feeder Beef Show
In Pens
Beef
8:00 AM
4-H/FFA Beef Show
Livestock Show Ring
Beef
After Beef Show
Bucket Bottle & Returning Bucket Bottle Calves Show
Livestock Show Ring
Beef
Clover Kids
1:00 PM
Clover Kid / 4-H / FFA Cat & Pet Show
Extension Office
Cat/Pet
Clover Kids
2:30 PM
Little Clucker's Show
Rabbit Building
3rd & 4th grade community service project
Poultry
Clover Kids
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Clover Kid Static Judging
Static Building
Static
Clover Kids
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Clover Kids Day — Activities, Games & Popsiclelooza
Follow signs
Clover Kids
Fun
4:30 PM
Fashion Show
Center Stage
Followed immediately by Communication & Clothing Awards and Senior Recognition
Show
Clothing
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Dallas County Cattleman's Steak Sandwich Dinner
Entertainment Plaza
Food
7:00 PM
Mutton Bustin' & Rodeo
South Arena
Entertainment
After Rodeo
Live Music
South Arena
Entertainment
Friday, July 10
7:30 AM
4-H & FFA Dairy & Dairy Goat Show
Livestock Show Ring
Dairy
Dairy Goat
9:00 AM
4-H & FFA Sheep Show
Livestock Show Ring
Sheep
~30 min after Sheep Show
4-H & FFA Meat Goat Show
Livestock Show Ring
Goat
3:00 PM
Queen Coronation
Entertainment Plaza
Ceremony
4:30 PM
Share the Fun
Center Stage
Show
7:00 PM
Tyler Braden with special guest Jordan Beem
South Arena
Concert
Saturday, July 11
8:00 AM
4-H & FFA Pig Show
Livestock Show Ring
Swine
After Pig Show
Pigs N' Pals
Livestock Show Ring
Swine
Fun
After Pigs N' Pals
Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Show
Livestock Show Ring
Lamb · Kid · Calf
Clover Kids
Beef
Sheep
Goat
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dallas County Fair Board Elections
Dallas County Fairgrounds
Admin
9:00 AM
4-H & FFA & Clover Kids Rabbit Show
Rabbit Building
Rabbit
Clover Kids
1:00 PM
4-H & FFA & Clover Kids Poultry Show
Poultry Barn
Poultry
Clover Kids
3:00 PM
4-H & FFA Horse Show — Day 2
South Arena
Games · Barrels · Poles
Horse
5:00 PM
Auction Forms Due
See event staff
Deadline
7:00 PM
Figure 8 Races
North Track
Parade of Champions during intermission
Racing
Sunday, July 12 — Fair Wrap-Up
6:00 AM
Static Exhibits & All Animals Released
Dallas County Fairgrounds
Release
11:30 AM
Deadline — Static & All Animals NOT in Auction Must Be Out
All Barns
Deadline
12:00 PM
Premium Auction
Dallas County Fairgrounds
Auction
After Auction
Fair Cleanup
Dallas County Fairgrounds
Cleanup