Adams County Fair Returns With Music, Rides, Rodeo & Family Fun

The biggest event in Adams County is almost here! The Adams County Fair in Mendon kicks off on Wednesday, July 29, and is shaping up to be one of the year's can't-miss events.

The fair gets underway on Wednesday, July 29, with a full lineup of family-friendly entertainment, live music, the Fair Queen Pageant, exciting competitions, delicious fair food, and much more.

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Whether you're planning to spend a few hours or the entire day, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check out some of the highlights we've listed below and start planning your visit to this year's Adams County Fair. With so much to see and do, it's an event you won't want to miss!

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Wednesday, July 29

• 7:00 AM -- 4-H Equine Check-In
• 8:00 AM -- 4-H Equine Judging (Horse Arena)
• 9:00 AM -- Judging Open Class Entries
• 5:00 PM -- Carnival Opens
• 6:00 PM -- Little Mr. & Miss Adams County Fair (Grandstand Stage)
• 6:30 PM -- 12 & Under Pee Wee Horse Show (Horse Arena)
• 7:00 PM -- Miss Adams County Fair Pageant & Sweetheart of Adams County

Thursday, July 30 - Veterans' Night

• 9:00 AM to Noon -- 4-H Rabbit Check-In
• 10:30 AM -- Mississippi Valley Holstein Club Show in Show Barn
• 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM -- 4-H Sheep Check-In
• 4:30 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 5:00 PM -- Carnival Opens
• 6:00 PM -- 4-H Rabbit Judging (Rabbit Barn)
• 6:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 6:30 PM -- Pony Pull Show (Horse Arena)
• 7:00 PM -- Jr. Miss Adams County Fair & Miss Teen Adams County Fair
• 7:30 PM -- Figure 8 Racing (Grandstand)

Friday, July 31

• 3:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 5:00 PM -- Carnival Opens
• 5:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 5:30 PM -- Watermelon Feed in the hospitality tent - Republican Party
• 6:00 PM -- Barrel Race (Horse Arena)
• 7:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 7:30 PM -- Bareback, Saddle Bronc & Bull Riding (Grandstand)
• 9:00 PM -- Live Music By "Rogue Method" in the Beer Garden

Saturday, August 1

• 12:00 PM -- Baby Contest (Family Fun Zone - Heritage Farm Pavilion)
• 12:00 PM -- Olde Tyme Association Ice Cream Contest
• 12:00 PM -- Adams County Fair Bags Tournament (Beer Garden)
• 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM -- $17 Armband Carnival Ride Promotion and $1 Kids Rides
• 2:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 2:30 PM -- Olde Tyme Parade
• 4:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 5:00 PM -- Corn Feed (Hospitality Tent)
• 6:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 6:00 PM -- Carnival Opens
• 7:30 PM -- Redferrin (Grandstand)
• 9:00 PM -- Live Music by "Caldwell Jack and The Six Pack" in the Beer Garden

Sunday, August 2

• 2:30 PM -- Olde Tyme Parade
• 4:00 PM -- Carnival Opens
• 4:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 5:00 PM -- Adams County Bicentennial Presentation (Heritage Farms Pavilion)
• 6:00 PM -- Los Moralitos Circus (Family Fun Zone)
• 6:00 PM -- UPA Tractor Pull
• 6:30 PM -- ITPA/Pro Pulling League/Antique Tractor Pull

Monday, August 3

• 5:00 PM -- Carnival Opens
• 6:00 PM -- IFPA and Pro Pulling League
• 7:00 PM -- Ranch Hand Rodeo (Horse Arena)

Tuesday, August 4

• Noon - 4:00 PM -- Kids Day "Carload Discount" (admission $5 per carload)
• 1 PM - 5 PM -- Kids' Day - $17 Armbands for the Carnival
• 6:30 PM -- Domination Notorsports Demo Derby

For a full list of events at this year's Adams County Fair, click here!