Fair Dates:
September 14 - 21, 2024
Carnival Rides:
September 18 - 21, 2024
Fair Dates:
September 14 - 21, 2024
Carnival Rides:
September 18 - 21, 2024
Events
Exciting Events at the Annual County Fair
There's always something interesting to watch at Lonoke County Fairgrounds during the Lonoke County Fair and Livestock Show. We have a number of entertaining events for you to watch and even participate in. Be part of the fun by joining us for our 84th annual fair, this September!
Our Currently Scheduled Events
Our 2024 Events Schedule -PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR UPDATES AND CHANGES
August
5:00 p.m.
Deadline for Lonoke County Fair Pageant entries
Thursday - August
6:30 p.m.
Lonoke County Fair Pageant - MANDATORY - Rehearsal
Friday - August
6:30 p.m.
Lonoke County Fair Pageant - MANDATORY - Rehearsal
August
Lonoke County Fair Pageant & Talent Show
6:00 p.m.
Rodeo Queen - Information Meeting
September 1st
9:00 p.m.
Deadline for All Livestock & Home Economics Entries
Deadline for All Livestock Showmanship Entries
All Livestock & Home Economics MUST be entered online on ShoWorks
Rodeo Queen Entries Due
Friday - September
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Poultry Blood Testing - Fairgrounds
(All Chickens and Turkeys (including poultry chain must be tested))
Text Scharidi at 501-626-3168 with your name and how many entries
Saturday – September 7th
8:00 a.m.
Fairgrounds cleanup day
FFA and 4H groups are encouraged to attend
Community Service hours will be given
Sunday – September
2:00 p.m.
Rodeo Queen Interviews and Speeches
Commercial Building
Sunday September 15th
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Commercial Vendors may set up
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Educational & Community Service Booths may set up
Monday – September 16th
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
School Arts Registered
Education Building
Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Educational & Community Service Booths may set up
6:00 p.m.
Rodeo Queen Horsemanship
Fairgrounds Arena
Tuesday – September 17th
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Poultry Check – In (Must bring NPIP blood papers)
No Poultry will be permitted on grounds before 9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Home Economic Entries (Baked Goods, photography, crafts, horticulture, etc..)
Education Building – Park in Rodeo parking & enter through new West entry
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Commercial Booths may set up
7:00 p.m.
All Open, Jr. & Pee Wee Division Livestock (except Rabbits) must be in place
7:30 p.m.
Weigh – In for Jr. Division - All Market and Commercial Livestock
Show Arena #2
Wednesday – September 18th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Armband time at Carnival
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Home Economic Entries: Cut Flowers & Herbs (only)
Education Building – Park in Rodeo parking & enter through new west entry
8:00 a.m.
Dairy Goats Show: Beginners, Jr. & Open
Show Arena #1
Immediately following - Dairy Goat Showmanship
Immediately following
Breeding Goat Show: Beginners , Jr. & Open
Show Arena #1
Immediately following - Breeding Goat Showmanship
Immediately following
Market Goat Show: Jr.
Show Arena #1
6:30 p.m.
Sheep Show: Beginners, Jr. & Open
Show Arena #2
Immediately following - Sheep Showmanship
7:00 p.m.
Swine Show: Beginners, Jr. & Open
Show Arena #2
Immediately following - Swine Showmanship
7:00 p.m.
Open, Beginners & Jr. Divisions Rabbits must be in place
8:00 p.m.
All commercial vendors must be in place.
?? – 10:00 p.m.
Educational Building will be open after judging is complete
Thursday – September 19th
Senior Citizens Day!! (62 & over) receive Free Admission
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Armband time at Carnival
8:30 a.m.
Horse Show
Rodeo Arena
9:00 a.m.
Educational Building opens (schools, Dr. Centers, etc…tours)
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Commercial Building Opens
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
EIA Check – In
Southside - Rodeo Entry Gate
5:00 p.m.
Lonoke County Fair Parade
Participants will line up at City Park starting at 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Lawn Mower Sign Up - $10 per racer *Cash Prizes*
(Lawn mower must have stock motor with no deck)
Announcers Stand
7:00 p.m.
Lawn Mower Races
Rodeo Arena
Friday September 20th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Armband time at Carnival
9:00 a.m.
Education & Commercial Building Opens
9:30 a.m.
Beef Cattle Show: Beginner, Jr. & Open
Show Arena #1
Immediately following – Beef Cattle Showmanship
12:00 p.m.
Poultry Showmanship
Poultry Barn
Following Showmanship
Poultry Judging: Beginner, Jr. & Open
*No Exhibitors can be in Poultry Barn during judging*
1:00 p.m.
Dairy Cattle Show: Beginner, Jr. & Open
Show Arena #1
Immediately following - Dairy Cattle Showmanship
2:00 p.m.
Rabbit Show: Beginner, Jr. & Open
Rabbit Barn
Immediately following – Rabbit Showmanship
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Commercial Building Open
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Entertainment -
Music Building
6:30 p.m.
Mutton Bustin Sign Up - $10 per kid
(Kids ages 4-8 and under 60 lbs)
Rodeo Arena Entrance Gate
6:45 p.m.
Rodeo Queen Contestant’s Grand Entry
Rodeo Arena
7:30 p.m.
Friday Night Rodeo
Rodeo Arena
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday Night Entertainment -
Music Building
Saturday September 22nd
1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Armband time at Carnival
9:00 a.m.
4-H & FFA Livestock judging Contest
Show Arena #1
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Educational & Commercial Building Opens
3:00 p.m.
Livestock Exhibitor Awards
Show Arena #1
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Entertainment -
Music Building
3:30 p.m.
4H Poultry Chain Auction
Poultry Barn
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Entertainment -
Music Building
6:30 p.m.
Mutton Bustin Sign Up - $10 per kid
(Kids ages 4-8 and under 60 lbs)
Rodeo Arena Entrance Gate
6:45 p.m.
Rodeo Queen Contestant’s Grand Entry & Crowning
Rodeo Arena
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Night Entertainment -
Music Building
7:30 p.m.
Saturday Night Rodeo
Rodeo Arena
11:00 p.m.
Livestock Exhibit Check – Out
Sunday – September 21st
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Educational, Horticultural & Home Economics Exhibit Check – Out
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Commercial Booth tear down