FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The Venango County Fair is in full swing at the county fairgrounds in Franklin.
It will run through Sunday, August 14.
There is something for everyone at the fair — from livestock to musical entertainment to demolition derbies and more.
The cost is $7 for fair entry, $5 for grandstands, and $10 for a Pit Pass.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday, August 9
Throughout the Day — Chainsaw Demonstrations, Clown & Face Painting
9 a.m. — Open Pleasure Horse Show – Kiwanis Bowl followed by the Versatility Show
9 a.m. — Open & 4-H Hog Show – Phillips Arena
1 p.m. to 5p.m. — Gameland open
2 p.m. — Rabbit /Cavy Show – Rabbit/Poultry Barn
4 p.m. — Barnyard Olympics- Animal Dress up Contest- Phillips Arena
5 p.m. — Open Pet Show- Phillips Arena
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bingo- Gameland
6:30 p.m. — Truck & Tractor Pulls — Grandstands
7 p.m. — Talent Show – Log Cabin
7 p.m. — 4-H Dog & Cat Show- Phillips Arena
11 p.m. — Fair Closes
Wednesday, August 10
Throughout the Day — Chainsaw Demonstrations, Clown & Face Painting
9 a.m. — Open & 4-H Beef Show – Phillips Arena
11 a.m. — Pee Wee Horse Show – Kiwanis Bowl
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.- Gameland open
1 p.m. — Barnyard Olympics – Scavenger Hunt – in front of Gameland
3 p.m. — Lego Building contest – (Must bring your own Legos)- Foster/Bullock
5 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Clipping Contest- Phillips Arena
6 p.m. — Barnyard Olympics- Seed Spitting – Scrubgrass Stage
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Bingo- Gameland open
7 p.m. — Costume Horse Show- Kiwanis Bowl
7 p.m. — Mini Rod Pulls- Grandstands
Main Street Market Bluegrass Night
7 p.m. — Bluegrass Night – Pine Valley Boys & Friends – Log Cabin
7:30 p.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull- Phillips Arena Extension
Sponsored by Walls Dairy Transport
11 p.m. — Fair Closes
Thursday, August 11
Throughout the Day — Knapping (arrowhead making)
10 a.m. — Open Game Horse Show – Kiwanis Bowl
10 a.m. — Open & 4-H Dairy Cattle Show – Phillips Arena
11 a.m. — Barnyard Olympics- Frog Jumping Contest – Scrubgrass Stage
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Gameland open
2 p.m. — Barnyard Olympics- Eggcellent Adventure, Scrubgrass Stage
3 p.m. — RC Cars
6 p.m. — Garden Tractor Pulls- Grandstand
6 p.m. — Cornhole Contest – sponsored by 4-H Teen Council – Phillips Arena
6 p.m. — Showman Band- Scrubgrass Stage
11 p.m. — Fair Closes
Friday, August 12
Throughout the Day — Knapping (arrowhead making), Clown & Face painting
9 a.m. — Senior Livestock Showmanship Contest – Phillips Arena
11 a.m. — Barnyard Olympics – Nail Driving Contest- Scrubgrass Stage
1 p.m. — Barnyard Olympics- Pie Eating Contest – Log Cabin
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Gameland open
6:00 p.m. — Jr Livestock and Cheese Yield Auction – Phillips Arena
11 p.m. — Fair Closes
Saturday, August 13
Autism Tough Day – for details check: https://www.facebook.com/Autism-Tough-Foundation-2718471158378700
Throughout the Day- Knapping (arrowhead making)
10 a.m. – Bacon Buddies – Phillips Arena
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Gameland open
1 p.m. — Barnyard Olympics- Hay Bale Throwing- Pulling Track
1 p.m. — Supreme Senior Livestock Showmanship Contest – Phillips Arena
4 p.m. — 4-H Awards Ceremony – Phillips Arena
6 p.m. — Demo Derby- Grandstands followed by Kellner’s Fireworks
Sunday, August 14
6 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Release of animals
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Release of all entries
The Venango County Fairgrounds is located at 867 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA 16323.
Visit Venango County Fair’s Facebook page here for events throughout the week.