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Grandstand Events

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 19th

1:00 p.m. Gates Open Admission Charge Begins

12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Carnival Rides & Independent Midway Open

Opening Night Special----Pay One Price Wristband All Evening for $15.00

12:00 Noon 4-H Exhibits & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

9:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Obedience Show & Showmanship (LSA)

11:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Showmanship

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

Roaming Grounds

Project Dynamite

Steve the Pretty Good Guy

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm K-9 Crew Stunt Dog Show

5:30pm-7:30pm-9:30pm Kuchunga Alligator Show

7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. Sean Emery (comic/juggler/variety)

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

6:00pm-7:30pm Jeff Brown’s Dixieland

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Steve the Pretty Good Guy (comedy/magic)

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Kid’s Celebration Family Game Show

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 pm Luke Bryan Show

Opening Act Jon Pardi (Country Artist)

Ticket Prices Pit-$50.00

VIP- $45.00

Trackside-$35.00

Grandstand- $25.00

Friday, July 20th

Kankakee Valley REMC Day

1:00 p.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Family/Kids $15.00 wristband

10 a.m. 4-H Exhibits & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

1:00 p.m. Rabbit Show (RPB)

2:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Agility (LSA)

4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 4-H Model Bridge Strength Test & Breaking Exhibition (BWP)

(Exhibitors are encouraged to attend)

6:00 p.m. Taste of 4-H Foods Auction (BWP)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENT

5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Porter County Farm Bureau Taste of Porter County (EE)

at the Farm Bureau Booth

6:00 p.m. Taste of 4-H Foods Auction (BWP)

6:30 p.m. Open Draft Horse Show (HA)

Roaming Grounds

Project Dynamite

Steve the Pretty Good Guy

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm K-9 Crew Stunt Dog Show

5:30pm-7:30pm-9:30pm Kuchunga Alligator Show

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

6:00pm Kankakee Valley REMC High Voltage Show

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. Sean Emery (comic/juggler/variety)

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

4:00pm 4-H Model Bridge Breaking Contest

6:00pm Taste of 4-H Food Auction of Porter

8:00 pm Jug Band Show

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Steve the Pretty Good Guy (comedy/magic)

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Kid’s Celebration Family Game Show

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 p.m. Porter County Fair Queen Pageant

With “Ricochet”

Tickets: Complimentary Grandstand Event

Reserved Seats for sponsors only

Saturday, July 21st

Farm Bureau—Agriculture Day at the Fair

10:00 a.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

Pay One Price Wristband All Afternoon & Evening $22.00

10:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show (RPB)

9:00 a.m. 4-H Draft Horse Show (HA)

10:30 a.m. 4-H Barbecue Competition (PPP)

5:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show (LSA)

(agility/drill team/costume/rally fun)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

9:00 a.m. Open Beef Show (LSA)

1:30 p.m. Open Sheep Show (LSA)

2:00 p.m. Registration for Farm Bureau Wiggle Car Racing (EE)

3:00 p.m. Farm Bureau Wiggle Car Racing (for ages 4 to 13 yrs)

Roaming Grounds

Project Dynamite

Steve the Pretty Good Guy

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm K-9 Crew Stunt Dog Show

5:30pm-7:30pm-9:30pm Kuchunga Alligator Show

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. Sean Emery (comic/juggler/variety)

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

12:00 noon Boy Scouts Program

Classic Car & Truck Show: 1pm to 6:30pm

Tom Lounges Live Radio Broadcast on X-ROCK 103.9 from 2-6:30pm

7:00pm: Car & Truck Trophies presented

7-9:30pm Live Band Performance: RADIO LONDON (4-piece Classic Rock Covers)

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

10:30 a.m. 4-H Barbecue Project Contest/Judging

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Steve the Pretty Good Guy (comedy/magic)

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Kid’s Celebration Family Game Show

Grandstand Entertainment

7:30 p.m. Larry The Cable Guy Show

with Reno Collier

Tickets: $55.00 Celebrity Circle

$45.00 VIP Seating

$35.00 Trackside Seating

$25.00 Grandstand Seating

Sunday, July 22nd

NWI Times Family Day at the Fair

10:00 a.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

Pay One Price Wristband All Afternoon & Evening $22.00

12:00 Noon 4-H, Open Class & Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

1:00 p.m. 4-H Cat Show (LSA)

2:00 p.m. 4-H Music Project Performances (PPP)

6:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Carcass on Hoof Show (LSA)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

Visit the Farm Bureau Booth (EE) Today Only and pick up your $2.00 OFF COUPON for food at most of the fair food concessions (today only).

Roaming Grounds

Project Dynamite

Steve the Pretty Good Guy

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm K-9 Crew Stunt Dog Show

5:30pm-7:30pm-9:30pm Kuchunga Alligator Show

7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. Sean Emery (comic juggler variety)

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

11:00am to 2:00 pm Country Showdown Check-in & Sound Check

3:00 to 5:00pm Indiana 105 Country Showdown Performances

6:30pm-8:30pm Lawrence Family ( music )

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

9:00am Lifebridge Christian Church Service..All are invited to attend

10:15am Open Door Fellowship Church Service…All are invited to attend

11:30am Lifebridge Christian Church Program/Performance

2:00pm 4-H Music Project Performances

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Steve the Pretty Good Guy (comedy/magic)

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Kid’s Celebration Family Game Show

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 p.m. Hot Chelle Rae Show

Tickets: $ 30.00 Pit (Standing Only)

$ 25.00 VIP Seating

$ 20.00 Trackside Seating

$ 15.00 Grandstand Seating

Monday, July 23rd

1:00 p.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Family/Kids $15.00 wristband)

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Day Care Day on the Midway

(Special discounted wristband prices for Day Care Youngsters)

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Special Needs Day on the Midway

10:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

8:00 a.m. 4-H Lamb Carcass On Hoof Show & Royale Class (LSA)

9:00 a.m. 4-H Market Lamb Show & 4-H Lamb Lead Show (LSA)

11:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Project Test (HA)

1:00 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Trail Classes (HA)

5:00 p.m. 4-H Swine Show (LSA)

(Breeding, Showmanship, Carcass on Hoof)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

11:30am to 6:00pm “Porter County Fair--It’s All About Kids” Activities

Roaming Grounds Entertainment

Project Dynamite

Steve the Pretty Good Guy

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

3:30pm-5:00pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Swifty Swine Pig Races

6:00pm-8:00pm Elephant Encounters

7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. Sean Emery (comic juggler variety)

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

2:00pm-4:00pm-6:00pm Silly Safari Show

7:00 pm Great Lakes Chorus Show

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

11:30am to 12:45pm Meeting Place for “PCF--It’s All About Kids”

4:30pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Steve the Pretty Good Guy (comedy/magic)

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Kid’s Celebration Family Game Show

5:30-8:00 p.m.

6:30-9:00 p.m.

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 p.m. A-Bar Productions Bull Riding

With Dewayne Spaw, country entertainer

Tickets: $10.00 Adults (12 yrs & Up)

$ 5.00 Children (Under 12 yrs of age)

Tuesday, July 24th

1:00 p.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Family/Kids ($15.00 wristband)

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Day Care Day on the Midway

(Special discounted wristband prices for Day Care Youngsters)

10:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

8:00 a.m. 4-H Market Swine Show (LSA)

10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony English Classes (HA)

5:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Show (LSA)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

11:30am to 6:00pm “Porter County Fair--It’s All About Kids” Activities

Roaming Grounds Entertainment

Project Dynamite

Barney of Mayberry

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

3:30pm-5:00pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Swifty Swine Pig Races

6:00pm-8:00pm Elephant Encounters

7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. The Okee Dokee Brothers

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

2:00pm-4:00pm-6:00pm Silly Safari Show

7:00 pm Good Time Cloggers

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

11:30am to 12:45pm Meeting Place for “PCF--It’s All About Kids”

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Divas Through the Decades

6:00pm-8:00pm The Mentalists (illusionist)

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 p.m. FARMER OLYMPICS & DRAFT HORSE PULL

Tickets: $5.00 Adults (12 yrs & Up)

Free for Children (Under 12 yrs of age)

Wednesday, July 25th

Porter Health System--Senior Circle Day at the Fair

Senior Citizens Day

Veterans/Military Personnel Day at the Fair

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

(FREE ADMISSION for All Senior Citizens, Veterans and Members of Any Branch of the Armed Services)

1:00 p.m. Admission Charge Begins

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Family/Kids ($15.00 wristband)

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Day Care Day on the Midway

(Special discounted wristband prices for Day Care Youngsters)

10:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

8:30 a.m. 4-H Pigeons Judging (RPB)

9:00 a.m. 4-H Poultry Show (RPB)

9:30 a.m. 4-H Beef Cattle Grooming Contest (LSA)

10:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show (LSA)

10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Western Classes (HA)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

11:30am to 6:00pm “Porter County Fair--It’s All About Kids” Activities

12:00 noon Farm Bureau Popcorn Demo at Farm Bureau Booth (EE)

Roaming Grounds Entertainment

Project Dynamite

Barney of Mayberry

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

3:30pm-5:00pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Swifty Swine Pig Races

6:00pm-8:00pm Elephant Encounters

7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. The Okee Dokee Brothers

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

9:00am Porter Health Systems-Senior Circle-Senior Day Schedule

Schedule to be added

4:00pm-6:00pm Silly Safari Show

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

11:30am to 12:45pm Meeting Place for “PCF--It’s All About Kids”

11:30am Kiwains Lunch Meeting (all members welcome)

4:00pm Divas Through the Decades

4:30pm-9:00pm The Mentalists (illusionist)

6:00pm Valparaiso University/Community Band

7:00pm Veterans Recognition Program

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:00 p.m. Tractor/Truck Pull

Tickets: $10.00 Adults (12 yrs & Up)

$ 5.00 Children (Under 12 yrs of age)

Thursday, July 26th

1:00 p.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Family/Kids ($15.00 wristband)

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Day Care Day on the Midway

(Special discounted wristband prices for Day Care Youngsters)

10:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

8:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show (LSA)

9:00 a.m. 4-H Poultry Show (RPB)

10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Halter Classes (HA)

11:00 a.m. Carcass Viewing (Hanford Packing)

6:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Celebration Sale (LSA)

6:00 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Versatility Classes (HA)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENT

11:30am to 6:00pm “Porter County Fair--It’s All About Kids” Activities

6:00 pm 4-H Livestock Celebration Sale

Roaming Grounds

Project Dynamite

Barney of Mayberry

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

3:30pm-5:00pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Swifty Swine Pig Races

6:00pm-8:00pm Elephant Encounters

7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. The Okee Dokee Brothers

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

2:00pm-4:00pm-6:00pm Silly Safari Show

7:00pm Good Time Cloggers

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

11:30am to 12:45pm Meeting Place for “PCF--It’s All About Kids”

1:00 p.m. Open Class Fashion Sewing Contest & Fashion Show

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Divas Through the Decades

6:00pm-8:00pm The Mentalists (illusionist).

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 p.m. MotoCross Competition

Tickets: $10.00 Adults (12 yrs & Up)

$ 5.00 Children (Under 12 yrs of age)

Friday, July 27th

1:00 p.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Family/Kids ($15.00 wristband)

12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Day Care Day on the Midway

(Special discounted wristband prices for Day Care Youngsters)

10:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

10:00 a.m. 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest (RPB)

10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Gaming Events (HA)

1:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest (LSA)

2:00 p.m. 4-H Demonstrations (BWP)

7:00 p.m. Master Showmanship Opening Ceremony (HA)

7:00 p.m. Master Showmanship Contest (HA & LSA)

SPECIAL EVENTS

11:30am to 6:00pm “Porter County Fair--It’s All About Kids” Activities

7:00 pm 4-H Livestock Master Showmanship Contest

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

Roaming Grounds

Project Dynamite

Barney of Mayberry

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

3:30pm-5:00pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Swifty Swine Pig Races

6:00pm-8:00pm Elephant Encounters

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. The Okee Dokee Brothers

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

X-Rock Classic Rock Bike Day: 2pm to 6:30pm

7:00pm Performance: "Salute to American Music" by UNITED DANCE ARTS

7:15: Best Bike Trophies presented

7:30-9:30pm: Live Band Performance: RIFF RAFF (AC/DC Tribute)

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

11:30am to 12:45pm Meeting Place for “PCF--It’s All About Kids”

3:30 pm Valparaiso University & Community Band

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Divas Through the Decades

6:00pm-8:00pm The Mentalists (illusionist)

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 p.m. Figure “8” Demo Derby

Tickets: $10.00 Adults (12 yrs & Up)

$ 5.00 Children (Under 12 yrs of age)

Saturday, July 28th

10:00 a.m. Admission Charge Begins

10 Yrs & Up-$5.00 Under 10 yrs-Free

12:00 Noon Carnival Rides Open

Pay One Price Wristband All Afternoon & Evening $22.00

10:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Exhibits Open

12:00 Noon Commercial Exhibits Open

4-H PROJECT JUDGING & ACTIVITIES

9:00 a.m. 4-H Llama Show (LSA)

10:00 a.m. 4-H Miniature Equine Show (CB)

7:00 p.m. Battle of the Barns (LSA)

4-H 10 Year Recognition

FREE ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

7:00 pm Battle of the Barns (LSA)

Roaming Grounds

Project Dynamite

Barney of Mayberry

Family Entertainment & Education Area (South)

12:00 Noon TSC Porter County Barnyard Exhibit Opens

12:00 Noon Antique Machinery Exhibit Opens

3:30pm-5:00pm-6:30pm-8:30pm Swifty Swine Pig Races

4:00pm-6:00pm-8pm Elephant Encounters

5:00pm-7:00pm-9:00pm Galaxy Girl High Swaypole & Cyber Cycle

Family Entertainment & Education Area (West)

4:00-6:00-8:00 p.m. The Okee Dokee Brothers

5:00-7:00-9:00 p.m. Kenny Ahern Show (physical comic)

Radio One Communications Buggy Wheel Pavilion

3pm Lawrence Family ( music )

5:30 pm Set-Up for Band

6:00 pm-8:00pm Elvis Impersonator

7:00pm-9:00pm Don’t Date Jake Band

NWI Times Park Place Pavilion

10:00 am to 5:00pm Radio One Corn Hole Contest

5:30pm-7:30pm-9:30pm Divas Through the Decades

6:30pm-8:30pm The Mentalists (illusionist)

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

5:00 p.m. Demo Derby (Early Show)

Tickets: $10.00 Adults (12 yrs & Up)

$ 5.00 Children (Under 12 yrs of age)

8:00 p.m. Demo Derby (Feature Show)

Tickets: $12.00 Adults (12 yrs & Up)

$ 6.00 Children (Under 12 yrs of age)