2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, September 23
7:15 AM
Race Day Registration
Corner of Indiana Ave. & Michigan Ave.
8 AM
4th Annual 5K Run/Walk
Auburn YMCA
Entries for Antiques, Agriculture and Horticulture, Creative Arts, Culinary (canned & baked), Domestic Arts, Fine Arts, Flowers, Hobbies and Photography
Middaugh Hall
12 PM – 3 PM
4-H Exhibit Hall Projects Due
Exhibit Hall
2 PM – 4 PM
4-H Rabbit Check-In
Poultry/Rabbit Barn
12 PM – 5 PM
Entries for Agriculture and Horticulture
Exhibit Hall
Sunday, September 24
8 AM – 1 PM
Draft Pony and Mule Check-In
Draft Pony Barn
8 AM – 1 PM
All Large Animals Check-In
Fairgrounds
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
4-H Poultry Check-In
Poultry/Rabbit Barn
5 PM
Draft Horse Check-In
Draft Horse Barn
6:30 PM
Battle of the Barns
Horse Arena
Monday, September 25: Queen Day
Sponsored by: 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, Carbaugh Jewelers and Sprinkling Can
8 AM
4-H Rabbit Show
10 AM – 9 PM
Exhibit Hall / Middaugh Hall Open
Fairgrounds
10 AM
4 PM
4-H Goat Show – Market Does/Wethers/Showmanship
5 PM – Close
Carnival Open – Daily Special
Downtown
5 PM
Saddle Horse Show
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
7 PM
Miss DeKalb County Queen Parade
Downtown
8 PM
Miss DeKalb County Queen Pageant
Main Stage
Tuesday, September 26: Merchants Day
Sponsored by: DABA
8 AM
Swine Show
4-H Show Barn
10 AM – 9 PM
Exhibit Hall / Middaugh Hall Open
Fairgrounds
10 AM
Draft Horse, Pony, and Mule Ground Drive
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
3 PM
Draft Harness and Hitch Show
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
4 PM
4-H Poultry Show
4-H Show Barn
5 PM – Close
Carnival Open – Daily Special
Downtown
7 PM
High School Swing Choir Show
Main Stage
Wednesday, September 27: Old Settlers/ Scout Day
Sponsored by: Miller’s Merry Manor, Nugen Law, The Andersons and Smith Farm Manor
9 AM
Dairy Feeder/Dairy Steer Show
4-H Show Barn
10 AM – 9 PM
Exhibit Hall / Middaugh Hall Open
Fairgrounds
12 PM
Old Settlers Lunch
First United Methodist Church
1:00 PM
Old Settlers Day Program
First United Methodist Church
4 PM
4-H Beef Show
4-H Show Barn
5 PM – Close
Carnival Open – Daily Special
Downtown
5 PM
Saddle Horse Show
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
7 PM
Scout Parade
Downtown
7 PM
Megan Mullins | Frank Foster
Main Stage
Thursday, September 28: Homemakers Day
Sponsored by: ProFed Credit Union and WXKE 96.3
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Homemakers Day Activities
Exhibit Hall
9 AM – 9:30 AM – Bundt Cake Contest
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM – Essential Oils
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM – Sour Dough Baking
10:45 AM – 11 AM – Short Break
11 AM – Noon – Craft
Noon – Announce Contest Winners
Exhibit Hall
9 AM
Annual Indiana Fall Classic Draft Horse Pull
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
10 AM
4-H Dairy Interviews
4-H Show Barn
10 AM – 9 PM
Exhibit Hall / Middaugh Hall Open
Fairgrounds
11 AM
4-H Dairy Show
4-H Show Barn
1 PM
Draft Horse Fun Show
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
4 PM
4-H Sheep Show
4-H Show Barn
5 PM – Close
Carnival Open – Daily Special
Downtown
6 PM
Draft Pony Pull
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
7 PM
Paradise | Quiet Riot
Main Stage
Friday, September 29: Kids Day
Sponsored by: F & M Bank and Therma-TRU
9 AM
Mini Horse Pull
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
10 AM
Pet Parade Judging
14th & Jackson St.
10 AM – 5 PM
Carnival Open – Daily Special
Downtown
10 AM – 9 PM
Exhibit Hall / Middaugh Hall Open
Fairgrounds
10:30 AM
4-H Auction Introductions
4-H Show Barn
10:45 AM
Pet Parade
Downtown
11 AM
4-H Livestock Auction
4-H Show Barn
4 PM
Mini Horse Show
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
5 PM
Saddle Horse Show
Fairgrounds / Horse Arena
5 PM – Close
Carnival Open – Daily Special
Downtown
7 PM
Supreme Showman Contest
4-H Show Barn
7 PM
REKT | Confederate Railroad
Main Stage
Saturday, September 30: Grand Finale Parade/Reunion Day
Sponsored by: Heidtman Steel, Mediacom, Steel Dynamics and WXKE 96.3
10 AM
Grand Finale Parade
Downtown
11 AM – Close
Carnival Open – Daily Special
Downtown
12 PM – 9 PM
Exhibit Hall / Middaugh Hall Open
Fairgrounds
1 PM
Future 4-H’er Show
4-H Show Barn
6 PM
Garden Tractor Pull
Horse Arena
6 PM
Premiere Showmanship Contest
4-H Show Barn
6 PM
Grand Finale Parade Awards
Main Stage
7:00 PM
JD3 | Creedence Revived
Main Stage
Sunday, October 1
6 AM – Noon
Release All Horses
Fairgrounds
8 AM – 10 AM
Release All Other Livestock
Fairgrounds
8 AM – 10 AM
Release Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
8 AM – 12 PM
Release Middaugh Hall
Middaugh Hall
9 AM
Clean Up Begins
Exhibit Hall and Fairgrounds
Main Stage located at 11th & Union Street
Above Events and Times Subject to Change
Most rides require more than 1 ticket
CARNIVAL provided by: POOR JACK AMUSEMENTS Milton, Indiana
*ALL ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE!