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
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
Nebraska Putt Putt on the Fly Mini Golf
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
Nebraska Heritage Farm Award presentations
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.