The oldest 4-H fair in the United States, the Rock County 4-H Fair in Janesville, begins Tuesday and runs from July 25-30, 2023.

JANESVILLE — The oldest 4-H fair in the United States, the Rock County 4-H Fair in Janesville, begins Tuesday and runs from July 25-30, 2023.

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ADMISSION

Daily admission is $10/ages 13+, $5/ages 7-12; Season passes $35/15; $7/62+ Thursday only MORE

GRANDSTAND

  • Thursday, 8 p.m., Dylan Scott
  • Friday, 8 p.m., Granger Smith
  • Saturday, 6 p.m., Big League Bull Riders
  • Sunday, 2 p.m., Monster Trucks

JUDGING

Tuesday, Jul. 25
8:00 AM Visual Arts Judging
8:30 AM Foods – Cake Decorating
9:00 AM Home EnvironmentHome Environment – FloralMechanical Science- Mini AircraftsPhotography Judging
10:00 AM Mechanical Science
12:00 PM Cloverbud JudgingField CropsGarden & FruitModel Aircraft- Spot LandingNaturespace
1:00 PM ComputersElectricity
1:30 PM Knitting and Crocheting

Wednesday, Jul. 26
8:00 AM Swine Show
8:30 AM ClothingDrawing & PaintingFoods & Nutrition/Baking with Honey
9:00 AM Tractor Operated Contest
12:00 PM Houseplants & Flowers & Home GroundsWoodworking

Thursday, Jul. 27
Prospect Steers/Bulls/Beef Breeding Following Beef Market Show
8:00 AM Beef Show
8:30 AM Food PreservationPoultryVeterinary Science
9:00 AM Dairy Goat ShowExploringYouth Leadership
12:00 PM Sheep Show

Friday, Jul. 28
9:00 AM Dairy – Showmanship & Color Breeds
5:00 PM Goat Showmanship

Saturday, Jul. 29
9:00 AM Dairy – Cow Classes & Holstein Heifers
10:00 AM Dog Agility Show
6:00 PM Beef Showmanship

Sunday, Jul. 30
10:00 AM Cavy & Hamster Show
2:30 PM Mater Showman Contest