Pontotoc County Free Fair 2023
August 21-26
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ENTERED ONLINE AT pontotocfairada.fairentry.com starting August 1.
- Thursday : $25 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday: $30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday: $35 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Carnival Wristband Pricing:
Carnival Tickets are 20 for $20 everyday.
Friday, August 14.......Entry Deadline
5:00 p.m.
- Open and Jr. Poultry/Rabbit Entries (No Late Entries)
- Open and Jr. Horse Show Entries Due (No Late Entries)
- 4-H & FFA ID and Judging Contests Register Here: https://bit.ly/3vJySZb
All Entries (Open Class & 4-H) due using the Online Entry
- Open and Jr. Livestock Entries Due (No Late Entries)
- Contact your local FFA advisor or 4-H organizational leader for 4-H and FFA pre-entry information for goats, sheep, beef and swine.
Thursday, August 17
Pre-registration required by August 14 for all contests
4 p.m.
- 4-H Contests Check-in...North Room
4:15 p.m.
- 4-H & FFA Animal Science Skill-A-Thon...North Room
- 4-H Consumer Decision Making...North Room
- 4-H FCS Skill-A-Thon...North Room
- 4-H Horticulture ID...North Room
- 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging...North Room
Monday, August 21
- Final Entry Deadline
- ALL INDOOR EXHIBITS (OPEN AND 4-H) MUST BE ENTERED ONLINE
- All indoor exhibits entered by Monday, August 21 may pick up
printed entry tags starting at noon August 22 at the OSU Extension Office.
Tuesday, August 23
3—7 p.m.
- 4-H Entries Received (Section 300-325)...Convention Center
- NO OPEN CLASS ENTRIES...Convention Center
- NO CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS, PIGS IN BARNS
Wednesday, August 23
7 a.m.—8 p.m.
- No swine, sheep, goats or beef in barns!
7 a.m.
- Check Jr. & Open Horse Papers...Big Red Barn
- Horses...North Stalls Only
8 a.m.
- Jr. & Open Horse Show...Big Red Barn
8 a.m.—7 p.m.
- 4—H Exhibits (Section 300-325) Closed for Judging
3—7 p.m.
- Open Class Exhibits Received...Convention Center
- (No animals or 4–H Entries accepted)
5—7 p.m.
- Poultry will be Pullorum Tested & put in place
- (Barn closed after testing)
- Rabbits in Place
7 p.m.
- Convention Center Closed
Thursday, August 24
All animals checked in and weighed at appointed time to be show eligible. No exceptions!
8 a.m. — 9 a.m.
- Poultry & Rabbits in Place
9 a.m.—12 noon
- Convention Center Closed for Judging
10 a.m.
- Poultry & Rabbit closed for judging
- Poultry & Rabbit Showmanship starts immediately after judging.
Noon —4 p.m.
- Antique Tractors move in
3 p.m. — 8 p.m.
- Get Groovy in the Kids Ag Zone...Big Red Barn
3 p.m. — 9 p.m.
- Fair Opens to the Public
- Booths and Exhibits Open...Convention Center
All animals checked in and weighed at appointed time to be show eligible.
4 p.m. — 5 p.m.
- Goat Check In & Weigh In
5 p.m. — 6 p.m.
- Steer Check In & Weigh In
5 p.m.
- Registration for PAWS Dog Show...Big Red Barn
6 p.m.
- Cowboy Reading Time...Big Red Barn, Kids Ag Zone
- PAWS Dog Show...Big Red Barn
6 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- Sheep Check In & Weigh In
6 p.m. — 11 p.m.
- CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
6:30 p.m.
- County Commissioners Free Watermelon Feed...Front of Big Red Barn
7 p.m. — 8 p.m.
- Swine Check In & Weigh In
7 p.m.
- 4—H Royalty Crowning...Outdoor Stage
- Social Media Photo Deadline
7:30 p.m
- Dog Races
7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.
- Cowboy Jim Garling & Susanne Wooley...Outdoor State
9 p.m.
- Convention Center Closed
Friday, August 25
8 a.m.—2 p.m.
- Antique Tractors Move In...Big Red Barn
9 a.m.—9 p.m.
- Fair Opens to the Public
- Indoor and Outdoor Booths/Exhibits Open
9 a.m. — 8 p.m.
- Get Groovy in the Kids Ag Zone...Big Red Barn
- Available to School Groups
9 a.m.—Noon
- Cattle remain in stalls, keep alleys clear and safe
for school kids touring the fair - Fire Trucks & Emergency Ambulance...Big Red Barn
10 a.m.
- Open & Jr. Swine Show...Large Animal Barn
1 p.m.
- Sheep Show...Big Red Barn
4 p.m.
- Antique Tractor Viewing...Big Red Barn
5 p.m.
- Goat Fitting Contest...Big Red Barn
6 p.m.—9 p.m.
- Free Stage Entertainment...Convention Center
6 p.m. — 11 p.m.
- CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
6 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- Cornhole Tournament Registration
6 p.m.
- Cattle Fitting Contest...Big Red Barn
6:30 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- Registration for Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
7 p.m.
- Cowboy Reading Time...Big Red Barn, Kids Ag Zone
- Social Media Photo Deadline...pontotocfair@gmail.com
- Kids Pedal Tractor Pull...Outdoor Stage
- How Sweet It Is Dessert Contest...OSU Extension Kitchen
- Cornhole Tournament...Big Red Barn
9 p.m.
- Convention Center Closed
- FREE CONCERT UNDER THE STARS:Blacktop Bloodline Band...Outdoor Stage
Saturday, August 26
10 a.m.
- Open & Jr Goat Show...Big Red Barn
- Cornhole Tournament Registration...Big Red Barn
10 a.m.—7 p.m.
- Fair Opens to the Public
- Exhibits and Indoor Booths Open...Convention Center
- Get Groovy in the Kids Ag Zone...Big Red Barn
10 a.m.—4 p.m.
- Antique Tractor Show Viewing...Big Red Barn
10:30 a.m.
- Precious Baby Contest Registration...Convention Center
11 a.m.
- Precious Baby Contest...Convention Center
- Cornhole Tournament...Big Red Barn
1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
- Cosplay Costume Contest Registration...Convention Center
2 p.m.
- Antique Tractor Show Judging...Big Red Barn
- Kids Ninja Warrior Contest...Large Animal Barn
2—4 p.m.
- CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN SPECIAL FAMILY PRICING
3 p.m.
- Cosplay Costume Craftsmanship Prejudging...Convention Center
- Beef Show...Large Animal Barn
4 p.m.
- Cosplay Costume Contest...Convention Center
4—11 p.m.
- CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
7 p.m.
- Convention Center & Indoor Booths Closed
- Social Media Photo Deadline...pontotocfair@gmail.com
- RCB Band...Outdoor Stage
7:30 p.m.
- 4–H & FFA line up for special awards...Outdoor Stage
- Show Dress Code Required
- Youth must be in attendance to receive special awards, no exceptions.
8 p.m.
- Special Awards Presentation...Outdoor Stage
9 p.m.
- FREE CONCERT UNDER THE STARS: RCB Band...Outdoor Stage
10 p.m.
- Ferris Wheel closes at Carnival
11 p.m.
- Carnival Closes
Monday, August 28
8 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- Pick Up Open & 4-H Exhibits