Welcome to
The Iroquois County
Agricultural and 4-H Club Fair
Crescent City, Illinois
July 18-23, 2023
2023 Events Schedule
Commercial Buildings are open each day from Noon - 8 p.m.
Swyear Amusements Midway Rides
Tuesday - 6 p.m. until Close - $2.00 per ride
Wednesday - 6-10 p.m. - Arm Band Special - $25.00
Thursday - 6 p.m. until Close - 2 riders for the price of 1
Friday - 6 p.m. until Close - Regular prices
Saturday - 1-5 p.m. - one less ticket per ride
Saturday - 5 p.m. until Close - Regular prices
Sunday - 1-5 p.m. - Arm Band Special - $25.00
Sunday - 5 p.m. - Close - Regular prices
Print a Master Schedule of Events
Exhibit Buildings are open each day from Noon - 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 9 - 6:00 p.m. Swine Premiere weigh-in
followed by 4-H and Open Swine Live Premiere Show
Saturday, July 15 - 8:00 a.m. Setup Day at Fairgrounds
Sunday, July 16 - 9:00 a.m. Camper Arrival
Monday, July 17 - 9:00 a.m. 4-H Visual Arts judging - by Club
Monday, July 17 - 1:30 p.m. 4-H Clothing judging
Tuesday, July 18
7:00 a.m. Beef Premiere Class - weigh-in at Decker's
7:00 a.m. Livestock Arrival
8:00 a.m. Swine weigh-in
8:30 a.m. Food Sale drop off for Auction
9:00 a.m. Horse arrival
9:00 a.m. 4-H Food Judging - by Club
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horticulture/Gardening and Crops
10:00 a.m. Beef weigh-in
11:00 a.m. Sheep weigh-in
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Goat weigh-in
12:00 p.m. Dairy Cattle weigh-in
12:00 p.m. All Livestock in place
1:00 p.m. FFA Horse, Dairy, Rabbit Shows
2:00 p.m. 4-H Food Auction - 4-H Center
2:00 p.m. FFA Small Animals/Pets, Dog Show
3:00 p.m. FFA weigh-ins concluded
3:00 p.m. FFA Ag Products Show
4:00 p.m. FFA Goat & Swine Shows
5:00 p.m. Talent Contest
5:00 p.m. FFA Beef & Sheep Shows
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Junior & Open Ag Products, Culinary, Fine Arts, Floriculture & Children's drop off
6:00 p.m. until Close - Swyear Amusements - $2 per ride
7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and Presentation of 4-H Clubs
Queen & Little Miss Pageant
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Wednesday, July 19
7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Junior & Open Ag Products, Culinary, Fine Arts, Floriculture & Children's drop off
8:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show
8:00 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show
8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Show
8:00 a.m. 4-H Goat Show
8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show
8:00 a.m. 4-H, Junior, Open & FFA Poultry Show
9:00 a.m. Junior & Open Ag Products
9:30 a.m. Junior & Open Culinary, Fine Arts, Floriculture & Children's
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fun Carvings by Brad Larson
10:00 a.m. Make your own Ice Cream in Kids' Zone
2:00 p.m. Genealogy Presentation - Tent
2:00 p.m. Maizie Meet n' Greet in Kids' Zone
2:00 p.m. 4-H Cat Show​
2:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Show (followed by Junior and then Open)
4:00 p.m. Milking Cow - Dairy Barn
6:00 p.m. Charcuterie Boards by Jade Crawford - 4-H Center
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Swyear Amusements - Armband Special
6:00 p.m. ITPA Tractor Pull
7:00 p.m. Notification of Species for Livestock Sale
8:00 p.m. Sheep Premiere Show
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Thursday July 20
8:00 a.m. Junior Beef Show
8:00 a.m. Junior Sheep Show
8:00 a.m. Junior Swine Show
8:00 a.m. Junior Horse Show
8:00 a.m. Junior Goat Show
8:00 a.m. 4-H & Junior Rabbit Show
9:00 a.m. General 4-H Projects & Cloverbuds - by Club
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fun Carvings by Brad Larson
10:00 a.m. Blindfold Teamwork Course in Kids' Zone
1:00 p.m. Master Gardener's Mary Dickinson - Tent
1:30 p.m. General 4-H Projects - by Club continued
2:00 p.m. Maizie Meet n' Greet in Kids' Zone
2:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Obedience Show
4:00 p.m. Milking Cow - Dairy Barn
5:00 p.m. Barn Quilts by Renee Byarley - 4-H Center
6:00 p.m. until Close - Swyear Amusements - 2 riders for price of 1
7:30 p.m. Demo Derby
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Friday, July 21
8:00 a.m. Draft Horse Show - Halter Classes
9:00 a.m. Master Showman Contest - start at Swine show barn
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Quilt Show - 4-H Center
10:00 a.m. Antique Aprons by Gwen Thomas - 4-H Center
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fun Carvings by Brad Larson
10:00 a.m. Draft Horse Show - Hitch Classes
11:00 a.m. Rock Painting in Kids' Zone
1:00 p.m. 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale
1:00 p.m. Yoga with Crystal - Tent
1:00 p.m. Draft Horse Pull
2:00 p.m. Maizie Meet n' Greet in Kids' Zone
4:00 p.m. 4-H Style Show
4:00 p.m. Milking Cow - Dairy Barn
5:00 p.m. Open Style Show​
5:45 p.m. Vintage Hat Show - 4-H Center
6:00 p.m. until Close - Swyear Amusements - Regular prices
8:00 p.m. T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo
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Saturday, July 22
7:30 a.m. Gaming Expo Horse Show
8:00 a.m. Open Beef Show
8:00 a.m. Open Sheep Show
8:00 a.m. Open Swine Show
8:00 a.m. Open Goat Show
8:00 a.m. Open Rabbit Show - Adult & Youth ARBA
8:00 a.m. Annual Tractor Drive departure
8:30 a.m. Open Gaming Horse Show
10:00 a.m. Maizie Meet n' Greet in Kids' Zone
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fun Carvings by Brad Larson
11:30 a.m. Tractor Drive returns to fairgrounds
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Swyear Amusements - 1 less ticket per ride
1:00 p.m. Historical Society Presentation - 4-H Center
1:00 p.m. Bags Tournament registration
1:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull registration - Slow Boys Tent
1:30 p.m. 3 on 3 Basketball
2:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull - Slow Boys Tent
2:00 p.m. Barn Tours - start at Swine Barn
3:00 p.m. Goat Costume Lead Class - Show Barn
4:00 p.m. Barn Tours - start at Swine Barn
4:00 p.m. Milking Cow - Dairy Barn
4:00 p.m. Repurposing Furniture by Janell Miller - 4-H Center
5:00 p.m. until Close - Swyear Amusements - Regular price
7:00 p.m. Christian Music Concert
CAIN & Katy Nichole
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Sunday, July 23
8:00 a.m. Open Pleasure Horse Show
9:00 a.m. Car Show Registration
9:30 a.m. All Faith Church Service
11:00 a.m. Maizie Meet n' Greet in Kids' Zone
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fun Carvings by Brad Larson
12:00 p.m. Tractor Pull
12:00 p.m. Car Show
1:00 -5:00 p.m. Swyear Amusements - Armband
1:00 p.m. Sheep Costume Lead Class - Show Barn
1:30 p.m. 3 on 3 Basketball
2:00 p.m. All Exhibits Released
2:00 p.m. Candy Bar Bingo in Kids' Zone (Bring a Candy Bar)
3:00 p.m. Car Show Awards
5:00 p.m. until Close - Swyear Amusements - Regular price
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Tuesday, July 18
Wednesday, July 19
Thursday, July 20


Friday, July 21
Saturday, July 22

Sunday, July 23


