2022 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 13


All events held at exhibit building at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

9:30 am

4-H Communications Contest

1:00 pm

4-H Culinary Challenge Contest

2:00 pm

4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

6:30 pm

Fairground Cleanup

 


Monday, July 18


All events held at exhibit building at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

9:00 am

4-H Clothing Construction & Modeling Judging, Shelby/Rising City Schools

7:00 pm

4-H Modeling and Quilt Show, Shelby/Rising City Schools

Wednesday, July 20        ** ENTRY DAY **


Exhibits will not be available for viewing until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.

7:00 am – 4:00 pm

United Methodist Church Food Stand

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Enter all 4-H and Clover Kids Exhibits

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Enter all Open Class Exhibits

9:00 am

4-H Horse Show

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Judge 4-H and Open Class Exhibits

Thursday, July 21


Exhibits will not be available for viewing until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

United Methodist Church Food Stand

8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hometown Heroes Community Blood Drive

8:00 am

4-H Dog Show

Approx 9:45 am

Clover Kid Dog Show (Following Dog Showmanship)

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Papa Bear Carvings chainsaw artist shows throughout the day.
* Wood carvings to be auctioned off during Figure 8 on Friday.

10:00 am

4-H and Open Class Exhibits open for viewing

1:30 pm

Clover Kids/4-H Rabbit Show

2:30 pm

Clover Kids/4-H Poultry Show or following completion of Rabbit Show

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Barbecue Sponsored by Polk County Ag Society

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Ice Cream Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LIVE Remote Broadcast with Max Country 104.9

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Blood Pressure Screening Provided by the Polk County Health Department

5:00 pm – 1:00 am

Beer Garden

6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Free Carnival and Midway Presented by Garry Moore Amusements

7:00 pm

Free Ranch Rodeo including Mutton Busting and Barrel Racing

(pre-registration required!)

9:00 pm – 1:00 a.m.

Live music in the Beer Garden featuring Lee Phillips

Friday, July 22


7:00 am – 7:00 pm

United Methodist Church Food Stand

8:00 am

Clover Kids/4-H Swine Show

10:00 am

4-H and Open Class Exhibits open for viewing

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Papa Bear Carvings Chainsaw Artist shows throughout the day.
* Wood carvings to be auctioned off during Demolition Derby on Saturday.

11:00 am

Clover Kids/4-H Sheep Show

1:00 pm

Clover Kids/4-H Meat Goat Show

3:00 pm

4-H Livestock Judging Contest

5:00 pm – 1:00 am

Beer Garden

6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Free Carnival and Midway Presented by Garry Moore Amusements

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

Figure 8 – Nebraska United Officials Officiating Crew
(visit www.nefigure8n.com for official rules, 6:30 p.m. Drivers Meeting)

9:00 pm – 1:00 am

Live music in the Beer Garden featuring Arcade Radio

Saturday, July 23


7:00 am – 7:00 pm

United Methodist Church Food Stand

8:30 am

4-H Bucket Calf/Clover Kids followed by 4-H Beef Show

10:00 am

4-H and Open Class Exhibits open for viewing

2:00 pm

Clover Kids/4-H Small Pet Show / 4-H Cat Show

4:00 pm

Registration for Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull

4:30 pm

Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull sanctioned by Nebraska Pedal Pull Association (boys & girls ages 4–12). Sponsored by Osceola FFA and Alumni

5:00 pm – 1:00 am

Beer Garden

6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Free Carnival and Midway Presented by Garry Moore Amusements

7:00 pm

Demolition Derby – Wreckless Promotions Officiating Crew
(visit www.wrecklesspromotions.com for official rules)

9:00 pm – 1:00 am

Live music in the Beer Garden featuring Justin Kane Band

Sunday, July 24


7:00 am – 3:00 pm

United Methodist Church Food Stand

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Show & Shine (open to all muscle cars, hot rods, tractors, and motorcycles). Register day of show starting at 10:00 a.m. with show starting at noon. Cash drawing prizes open to all registered participants

10:30 am

Community Church Service – Hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church

12:30 pm

Purple Ribbon Livestock Sale

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Party with COLORS da CLOWN – free face painting

1:45 pm

4-H Round Robin Showmanship

3:00 pm

4-H Trophy Award Presentation in Livestock Arena

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Release all exhibits and payment of premium money.

Exhibits must be picked up between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24th. Exhibitors must make arrangements to have items picked up if they are unable to be at the Fairgrounds during this time.

New this year: all premiums will be paid in cash. Money will not be issued until 4:00 p.m. There is one Premium Money Release area for both 4-H and Open Class Exhibitors to pick up their premiums. Exhibitors or those representing exhibitors must sign for premium money at pick up.