Indiana Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
3 upcoming Indiana events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 179 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- Gibson County Pesticide Applicator Recertification (PARP)
Pesticide applicator recertification program on Nov. 18, 2026 in the Exhibit Hall at the Gibson County Fairgrounds; registration opens at 11:00 a.m.
December 2026
- Knox County Pesticide Applicator Recertification (PARP)
Two-hour pesticide applicator recertification session on Dec. 11, 2026 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Vincennes, part of the Southwest District series.
401 Felt King Drive, Vincennes, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Knox County Official event details
July 2027
- Ripley County 4-H Shooting Sports Contest and Family Fun Day
Summer shooting sports contest and family fun day for Ripley County 4-H members at the Coon Hunters Lodge, scheduled for July 10, 2027.
IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Ripley County Official event details
Expected Indiana Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
January 2027 (estimated)
- Fort Wayne Farm Show
Northeast Indiana's winter farm equipment show fills the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for three days with free admission. Held each year; the most recent dates were January 13 to 15, 2026.
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Official event details - Indiana Beef Cattle Association Annual Convention
Indiana cattlemen gather at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville for the annual membership meeting, awards banquet and election of officers. Held each year; the most recent date was January 17, 2026.
Noblesville, IN | Organizer: Indiana Beef Cattle Association Official event details
February 2027 (estimated)
- Indiana AgrAbility Agricultural Assistive Technology Expo
This free expo shows farmers with disabilities and the professionals who serve them assistive technology, with sponsor booths, a farm tour and a farmer panel. Held each year; the most recent date was February 17, 2026.
4207 Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591 | Organizer: Indiana AgrAbility Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- Washington County Cattlemens Annual Meeting
Held each year; the most recent meeting was Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. with a meal, open to anyone in the beef industry; household dues were $20 and reservations were due February 26.
State Rd. 135 S, Salem, IN | 812-883-4601 | Organizer: Washington County Cattlemen's Association Official event details - Purdue Junior Pork Day
Purdue Animal Sciences and 4-H host a Saturday program for young swine exhibitors in the new Animal Sciences meats lab building on campus. Held each year; the most recent date was March 7, 2026.
720 Clinic Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 | Organizer: Purdue Animal Sciences and Purdue Extension 4-H Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Jennings County Fair
The Jennings County Fair is held in Vernon from Sunday, June 7 to Friday, June 12, 2026, covering 6 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 7 to June 12, 2026.
Vernon, IN Official event details - Vermillion County Fair
Fairgoers in Vermillion County gather in Cayuga for the 8-day county fair, June 13 through June 20, 2026 (Saturday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 13 to June 20.
Cayuga, IN Official event details - Brown County 4-H Livestock Auction
Final-day sale held each year in the Show Arena Barn in Nashville; the most recent auction was Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9 AM, after the livestock release the previous night.
802 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN 47448 | 812-988-5495 | Organizer: Brown County 4-H Official event details - Brown County Fair
The Brown County Fair is held in Nashville from Monday, June 8 to Saturday, June 13, 2026, covering 6 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 8 to June 13, 2026.
Nashville, IN Official event details - Floyd County Fair
Floyd County's annual fair opens Monday, June 8 and closes Friday, June 12, 2026 in New Albany, a 5-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 8 to June 12, 2026.
New Albany, IN Official event details - Brown County Junior Livestock Shows
Held each year in Nashville; the most recent run was June 8-12, 2026, with swine, rabbit, goat, cattle, sheep and poultry shows and a Round Robin Showmanship contest on Friday.
802 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN 47448 | 812-988-5495 | Organizer: Brown County 4-H Official event details - Bartholomew County Fair
The Bartholomew County Fair is held in Columbus from Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 27, 2026, covering 9 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 19 to June 27, 2026.
Columbus, IN Official event details - Hancock County Fair
Hancock County's annual fair opens Friday, June 19 and closes Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Greenfield, a 9-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 19 to June 27, 2026.
Greenfield, IN Official event details - Steuben County Fair
Fairgoers in Steuben County gather in Angola for the 7-day county fair, June 19 through June 25, 2026 (Friday to Thursday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 19 to June 25.
Angola, IN Official event details - Clark County Fair
Fairgoers in Clark County gather in Charlestown for the 8-day county fair, June 20 through June 27, 2026 (Saturday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20 to June 27.
- Grant County Fair
Fairgoers in Grant County gather in Marion for the 8-day county fair, June 20 through June 27, 2026 (Saturday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20 to June 27.
Marion, IN Official event details - Harrison County Fair
Fairgoers in Harrison County gather in Corydon for the 7-day county fair, June 20 through June 26, 2026 (Saturday to Friday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20 to June 26.
Corydon, IN Official event details - Orange County Fair
Fairgoers in Orange County gather in Paoli for the 7-day county fair, June 20 through June 26, 2026 (Saturday to Friday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20 to June 26.
Paoli, IN Official event details - Starke County Fair
Starke County's annual fair opens Saturday, June 20 and closes Friday, June 26, 2026 in Knox, a 7-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20 to June 26, 2026.
Knox, IN Official event details - Wayne County Fair
Mark June 20 to June 27, 2026 for the Wayne County Fair in Richmond (8 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20 to June 27, 2026.
Richmond, IN Official event details - Orange County 4-H Fair
Week-long Orange County 4-H Fair on West Daniel Lane in Paoli, held in the third week of June ahead of most Indiana fairs. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20-26, 2026.
293 W. Daniel Lane, Paoli, IN Official event details - Starke County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20-26, 2026. Starke County youth show projects and livestock at the Division Street fairgrounds in Hamlet during a week in late June.
400 Division St., Hamlet, IN | 574-772-9141 | Organizer: Starke County 4-H Official event details - Wayne County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20-27, 2026. Richmond-area 4-H fair on North Salisbury Road, running eight days in late June with livestock, clubs and project judging.
861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond, IN | 765-489-5559 | Organizer: Wayne County 4-H Official event details - Dearborn County Fair
Fairgoers in Dearborn County gather in Lawrenceburg for the 6-day county fair, June 21 through June 26, 2026 (Sunday to Friday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 21 to June 26.
Lawrenceburg, IN Official event details - Miami County Fair
The Miami County Fair is held in Peru from Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27, 2026, covering 7 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 21 to June 27, 2026.
Peru, IN Official event details - Scott County Fair
Fairgoers in Scott County gather in Scottsburg for the 7-day county fair, June 21 through June 27, 2026 (Sunday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 21 to June 27.
Scottsburg, IN Official event details - Miami County 4-H Fair
Early-summer Miami County 4-H Fair at the fairgrounds on West 200 North in Peru, one of the first county fairs on the Indiana calendar. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 21-27, 2026.
1029 W 200 N, Peru, IN Official event details - Shelby County Fair
The Shelby County Fair is held in Shelbyville from Monday, June 15 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, covering 6 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 15 to June 20, 2026.
Shelbyville, IN Official event details - Warren County Fair
Warren County's annual fair opens Monday, June 15 and closes Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Williamsport, a 6-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 15 to June 20, 2026.
Williamsport, IN Official event details - Indiana FFA State Convention
The 97th Indiana FFA State Convention opened with career development contests and a service project in Fishers, then moved to The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville for sessions and officer elections. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 15 to 18, 2026.
14157 CJ Way, Noblesville, IN | Organizer: Indiana FFA Association Official event details - Allen County Fair
Fairgoers in Allen County gather in Fort Wayne for the 6-day county fair, June 23 through June 28, 2026 (Tuesday to Sunday). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23 to June 28.
Fort Wayne, IN Official event details - Crawford County Fair
Crawford County's annual fair opens Tuesday, June 23 and closes Friday, June 26, 2026 in English, a 4-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23 to June 26, 2026.
English, IN Official event details - Tipton County Fair
The Tipton County Fair is held in Tipton from Tuesday, June 23 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, covering 6 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23 to June 28, 2026.
Tipton, IN Official event details - Steuben County 4-H Livestock Auction
Held each year; the most recent sale was Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. A premium-only auction: animals shown in the ring go home with the exhibitor, and buyers can add on to support individual 4-H members.
Angola, IN | 260-668-1000 | Organizer: Steuben County 4-H Official event details - Marion County Fair
Mark June 26 to July 5, 2026 for the Marion County Fair in Indianapolis (10 days, Friday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26 to July 5, 2026.
Indianapolis, IN Official event details - Ohio County Fair
Ohio County's annual fair opens Friday, June 26 and closes Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Rising Sun, a 9-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26 to July 4, 2026.
Rising Sun, IN Official event details - Pulaski County Fair
Pulaski County's annual fair opens Friday, June 26 and closes Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Winamac, a 6-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26 to July 1, 2026.
Winamac, IN Official event details - Spencer County Fair
Mark June 26 to June 29, 2026 for the Spencer County Fair in Rockport (4 days, Friday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26 to June 29, 2026.
Rockport, IN Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Poultry Show
Poultry judging for Pulaski County 4-H members on the Friday opening of livestock week in Winamac. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 26, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Spencer County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26-29, 2026. A short four-day 4-H fair near Chrisney in southwest Indiana, running at the end of June with youth exhibits and animal shows.
1101 E County Road 800 N, Chrisney, IN | 812-362-8066 | Organizer: Spencer County 4-H Official event details - Monroe County Fair
Mark June 27 to July 5, 2026 for the Monroe County Fair in Bloomington (9 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were June 27 to July 5, 2026.
Bloomington, IN Official event details - Rush County Fair
Rush County's annual fair opens Saturday, June 27 and closes Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Rushville, a 8-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 27 to July 4, 2026.
Rushville, IN Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Swine Show
Saturday-morning swine show at the Winamac fairgrounds for Pulaski County junior exhibitors. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 27, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Goat Show
Afternoon goat show for Pulaski County 4-H youth following the morning swine class. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 27, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Sheep Show
Sunday-morning sheep show for Pulaski County 4-H exhibitors at the fairgrounds. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 28, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Beef Show
Sunday-evening beef cattle show for Pulaski County 4-H members in Winamac. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 28, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Horse and Pony Contesting
Sunday-afternoon horse and pony contesting classes for Pulaski County 4-H riders at the fairgrounds. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 28, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Rabbit Show
Monday-morning rabbit show for Pulaski County 4-H exhibitors. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 29, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Pulaski County 4-H Dairy Show
Late-evening dairy cattle show for Pulaski County 4-H members at the Winamac fair. Held each year at the county fair; the most recent show was on June 29, 2026.
Winamac, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Pulaski County Official event details - Jay County Fair
Jay County's annual fair opens Wednesday, June 24 and closes Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Portland, a 11-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 24 to July 4, 2026.
Portland, IN Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- St. Joseph County Fair
The St. Joseph County Fair is held in South Bend from Friday, July 3 to Saturday, July 11, 2026, covering 9 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 3 to July 11, 2026.
South Bend, IN Official event details - St. Joseph County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 3-11, 2026. Nine-day 4-H fair on Ironwood Road in South Bend, one of the longer county fair runs in northern Indiana, with livestock and static exhibits.
5117 Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN | 574-291-4870 | Organizer: St. Joseph County 4-H Official event details - Gibson County Fair
Gibson County's annual fair opens Sunday, July 5 and closes Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Princeton, a 7-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 5 to July 11, 2026.
Princeton, IN Official event details - Owen County Fair
The Owen County Fair is held in Spencer from Sunday, July 5 to Saturday, July 11, 2026, covering 7 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 5 to July 11, 2026.
Spencer, IN Official event details - Owen County 4-H Fair
Owen County 4-H Fair at the South East Street fairgrounds in Spencer, a Sunday-to-Saturday week of livestock classes and project exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 5-11, 2026.
364 S. East St., Spencer, IN Official event details - Cass County Fair
Cass County's annual fair opens Monday, July 6 and closes Friday, July 10, 2026 in Logansport, a 5-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 6 to July 10, 2026.
Logansport, IN Official event details - Cass County Junior Livestock Shows
Four days of 4-H animal classes held each year at the Cass County Fairgrounds; the most recent run was July 6-9, 2026, from rabbits and llamas to dairy, beef and swine, ending with Premier Showmanship.
2281 E 125 N, Logansport, IN 46947 | Organizer: Cass County 4-H Official event details - Henry County Fair
Mark July 7 to July 17, 2026 for the Henry County Fair in New Castle (11 days, Tuesday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7 to July 17, 2026.
New Castle, IN Official event details - Wabash County Fair
Mark July 7 to July 17, 2026 for the Wabash County Fair in Wabash (11 days, Tuesday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7 to July 17, 2026.
Wabash, IN Official event details - Wabash County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7-17, 2026. Eleven-day fair on Gillen Avenue in Wabash, with shows in the Show Arena, Horse and Pony Arena and Multi-Purpose Barn.
660 Gillen Ave., Wabash, IN | 260-563-2532 | Organizer: Wabash County 4-H Official event details - Decatur County Fair
The Decatur County Fair is held in Greensburg from Thursday, July 9 to Wednesday, July 15, 2026, covering 7 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9 to July 15, 2026.
Greensburg, IN Official event details - Dubois County Fair
Fairgoers in Dubois County gather in Huntingburg for the 5-day county fair, July 9 through July 13, 2026 (Thursday to Monday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9 to July 13.
Huntingburg, IN Official event details - Martin County Fair
Fairgoers in Martin County gather in Shoals for the 6-day county fair, July 9 through July 14, 2026 (Thursday to Tuesday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9 to July 14.
Shoals, IN Official event details - Perry County Fair
Perry County's annual fair opens Thursday, July 9 and closes Monday, July 13, 2026 in Tell City, a 5-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9 to July 13, 2026.
Tell City, IN Official event details - Decatur County Junior Livestock Shows
Daily 4-H show schedule held each year at the Decatur County Fairgrounds; the most recent run was July 9-14, 2026: dairy goat, poultry, swine, rabbit, beef, sheep, plus the Tom Swain Memorial Showmanship Contest.
1645 W Park Rd, Greensburg, IN 47240 | Organizer: Decatur County Fair Committee Official event details - Martin County 4-H Fair
Six-day 4-H fair on US 50 at Loogootee, centered on the community building and livestock arena where Martin County youth exhibit animals and projects. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9-14, 2026.
2660 US 50, Loogootee, IN Official event details - Perry County 4-H Fair
Short five-day Perry County 4-H Fair at the Park Avenue fairgrounds in Tell City along the Ohio River. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9-13, 2026.
65 Park Ave., Tell City, IN Official event details - Martin County 4-H Rabbit Show
Opening livestock event of the Martin County 4-H Fair, where junior exhibitors present rabbits for judging. Held each year during the county 4-H fair; the most recent show was on July 9, 2026.
Loogootee, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Martin County Official event details - Fountain County Fair
Fairgoers in Fountain County gather in Covington for the 7-day county fair, July 10 through July 16, 2026 (Friday to Thursday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10 to July 16.
Covington, IN Official event details - Greene County Fair
The Greene County Fair is held in Bloomfield from Friday, July 10 to Friday, July 17, 2026, covering 8 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10 to July 17, 2026.
Bloomfield, IN Official event details - Montgomery County Fair
Montgomery County's annual fair opens Friday, July 10 and closes Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in Crawfordsville, a 6-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10 to July 15, 2026.
Crawfordsville, IN Official event details - Morgan County Fair
Fairgoers in Morgan County gather in Martinsville for the 9-day county fair, July 10 through July 18, 2026 (Friday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10 to July 18.
Martinsville, IN Official event details - Parke County Fair
Mark July 10 to July 17, 2026 for the Parke County Fair in Rockville (8 days, Friday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10 to July 17, 2026.
Rockville, IN Official event details - Cass County 4-H Livestock Auction
Held each year in the Exhibition Building at the Cass County Fairgrounds, preceded by a Parade of Champions at 4:30 PM; the most recent sale was Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
2281 E 125 N, Logansport, IN 46947 | Organizer: Cass County 4-H Official event details - Martin County 4-H Beef and Dairy Cattle Show
Evening show of beef and dairy cattle by Martin County 4-H members in the fair livestock arena at Loogootee. Held each year during the county 4-H fair; the most recent show was on July 10, 2026.
Loogootee, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Martin County Official event details - Carroll County Fair
Mark July 11 to July 18, 2026 for the Carroll County Fair in Delphi (8 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
Delphi, IN Official event details - Clinton County Fair
Mark July 11 to July 18, 2026 for the Clinton County Fair in Frankfort (8 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
Frankfort, IN Official event details - Fulton County Fair
Mark July 11 to July 18, 2026 for the Fulton County Fair in Rochester (8 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
Rochester, IN Official event details - LaGrange County Fair
The LaGrange County Fair is held in LaGrange from Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, July 18, 2026, covering 8 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
LaGrange, IN Official event details - La Porte County Fair
La Porte County's annual fair opens Saturday, July 11 and closes Saturday, July 18, 2026 in La Porte, a 8-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
La Porte, IN Official event details - Lawrence County Fair
Fairgoers in Lawrence County gather in Bedford for the 8-day county fair, July 11 through July 18, 2026 (Saturday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18.
Bedford, IN Official event details - Noble County Fair
Mark July 11 to July 18, 2026 for the Noble County Fair in Kendallville (8 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
Kendallville, IN Official event details - Sullivan County Fair
Mark July 11 to July 18, 2026 for the Sullivan County Fair in Sullivan (8 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
Sullivan, IN Official event details - Switzerland County Fair
Switzerland County's annual fair opens Saturday, July 11 and closes Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Vevay, a 8-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
Vevay, IN Official event details - Union County Fair
Mark July 11 to July 17, 2026 for the Union County Fair in Liberty (7 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 17, 2026.
- Vigo County Fair
The Vigo County Fair is held in Terre Haute from Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, July 18, 2026, covering 8 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 18, 2026.
Terre Haute, IN Official event details - Wells County Fair
Wells County's annual fair opens Saturday, July 11 and closes Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Bluffton, a 6-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11 to July 16, 2026.
Bluffton, IN Official event details - Noble County Community Fair
Eight-day Noble County Community Fair at the Fair Street fairgrounds in Kendallville, mixing 4-H exhibits with community events. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-18, 2026.
580 Fair St., Kendallville, IN Official event details - Martin County 4-H Poultry Show
Saturday-morning poultry judging for Martin County 4-H exhibitors at the Loogootee fairgrounds. Held each year during the county 4-H fair; the most recent show was on July 11, 2026.
Loogootee, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Martin County Official event details - Martin County 4-H Sheep and Goat Show
Combined sheep and goat show for Martin County 4-H youth, held on the first Saturday afternoon of the fair. Held each year during the county 4-H fair; the most recent show was on July 11, 2026.
Loogootee, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Martin County Official event details - Martin County 4-H Horse and Pony Show
Two-day horse and pony show for Martin County 4-H members, opening with speed classes on Saturday evening and finishing Sunday, July 12 at 4:00 PM. Held each year during the county 4-H fair; the most recent show was on July 11, 2026.
Loogootee, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Martin County Official event details - Sullivan County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-18, 2026. Eight-day 4-H fair on County Road 75 North in Sullivan, with youth projects, livestock classes and midsummer grandstand events.
1301 E County Rd 75 N, Sullivan, IN | 812-890-5240 | Organizer: Sullivan County 4-H Official event details - Switzerland County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-18, 2026. Ohio River county fair in Vevay on Vineyard Street, built around 4-H exhibits and animal shows over a full week in July.
507 Vineyard St., Vevay, IN | 812-427-3152 | Organizer: Switzerland County 4-H Official event details - Union County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-17, 2026. Union County 4-H members exhibit at the Patriot Boulevard fairgrounds in Liberty during a week in mid-July.
411 Patriot Blvd., Liberty, IN | 765-458-5055 | Organizer: Union County 4-H Official event details - Wells County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-16, 2026. Six-day fair at 4-H Park in Bluffton, with youth exhibits and animal shows on Park Road.
1240 4-H Park Road, Bluffton, IN | 260-824-6412 | Organizer: Wells County 4-H Official event details - Franklin County Fair
The Franklin County Fair is held in Brookville from Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18, 2026, covering 7 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 12 to July 18, 2026.
Brookville, IN Official event details - Kosciusko County Fair
Fairgoers in Kosciusko County gather in Warsaw for the 7-day county fair, July 12 through July 18, 2026 (Sunday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 12 to July 18.
Warsaw, IN Official event details - Wabash County 4-H Livestock Shows
Held each year; the most recent shows ran July 12-16, 2026, covering horse and pony, meat goat, beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, dairy goat and rabbit classes, plus a Round Robin Showmanship finale.
660 Gillen Ave., Wabash, IN | 260-563-2532 | Organizer: Wabash County 4-H Official event details - DeKalb County Fair
DeKalb County's fair ran July 13 to July 16, 2026 in Auburn, with a second fair session September 28 to October 3, 2026. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13-16, 2026 for the main fair.
Auburn, IN Official event details - Delaware County Fair
Delaware County's annual fair opens Monday, July 13 and closes Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in Muncie, a 10-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13 to July 22, 2026.
Muncie, IN Official event details - Howard County Fair
Howard County's annual fair opens Monday, July 13 and closes Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Kokomo, a 6-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13 to July 18, 2026.
Kokomo, IN Official event details - Jefferson County Fair
Fairgoers in Jefferson County gather in Madison for the 6-day county fair, July 13 through July 18, 2026 (Monday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13 to July 18.
- Newton County Fair
The Newton County Fair is held in Kentland from Monday, July 13 to Saturday, July 18, 2026, covering 6 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13 to July 18, 2026.
Kentland, IN Official event details - Posey County Fair
Mark July 13 to July 18, 2026 for the Posey County Fair in Mount Vernon (6 days, Monday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13 to July 18, 2026.
Mount Vernon, IN Official event details - Warrick County Fair
Fairgoers in Warrick County gather in Boonville for the 6-day county fair, July 13 through July 18, 2026 (Monday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13 to July 18.
Boonville, IN Official event details - Newton County Pun'kin Vine Fair
The Pun'kin Vine Fair is the Newton County fair, held on South Punkin Vine Road in Kentland with a livestock week that includes sheep, swine, beef and dairy shows. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13-18, 2026.
12189 S. Punkin Vine Road, Kentland, IN Official event details - Martin County 4-H Swine Show
Monday-evening swine show closing out the Martin County 4-H livestock schedule at the Loogootee fairgrounds. Held each year during the county 4-H fair; the most recent show was on July 13, 2026.
Loogootee, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Martin County Official event details - Benton County Fair
Mark July 14 to July 19, 2026 for the Benton County Fair in Fowler (6 days, Tuesday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 14 to July 19, 2026.
- Newton County 4-H Sheep Show
Opening livestock show of the Newton County 4-H fair, held in the sheep arena in Kentland. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 14, 2026.
Kentland, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Newton County Official event details - Newton County 4-H Meat Goat Show
Meat goat classes for Newton County 4-H members in the sheep arena at Kentland. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 14, 2026.
Kentland, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Newton County Official event details - White County Blue-Ribbon Animal Auction
Held each year; the most recent sale was Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7 p.m., preceded by a reception an hour earlier. Swine, beef, goat and sheep entries are judged by class that morning at the livestock barn.
Monticello, IN | Organizer: White County 4-H Official event details - Hamilton County Fair
Mark July 16 to July 20, 2026 for the Hamilton County Fair in Noblesville (5 days, Thursday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 16 to July 20, 2026.
Noblesville, IN Official event details - Newton County 4-H Poultry and Waterfowl Show
Poultry and waterfowl judging in the rabbit and poultry barn at the Kentland fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 16, 2026.
Kentland, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Newton County Official event details - Newton County 4-H Beef Show
Thursday-morning beef cattle show for Newton County 4-H members. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 16, 2026.
Kentland, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Newton County Official event details - Newton County 4-H Dairy Show
Thursday-afternoon dairy cattle show closing the main Newton County 4-H livestock day. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 16, 2026.
Kentland, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Newton County Official event details - Putnam County Fair
Fairgoers in Putnam County gather in Greencastle for the 8-day county fair, July 17 through July 24, 2026 (Friday to Friday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17 to July 24.
Greencastle, IN Official event details - Randolph County Fair
The Randolph County Fair is held in Winchester from Friday, July 17 to Friday, July 24, 2026, covering 8 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17 to July 24, 2026.
Winchester, IN Official event details - Tippecanoe County Fair
Fairgoers in Tippecanoe County gather in Lafayette for the 9-day county fair, July 17 through July 25, 2026 (Friday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17 to July 25.
Lafayette, IN Official event details - Whitley County Fair
The Whitley County Fair is held in Columbia City from Friday, July 17 to Thursday, July 23, 2026, covering 7 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17 to July 23, 2026.
Columbia City, IN Official event details - Putnam County 4-H Fair
Putnam County 4-H Fair at the US 231 fairgrounds in Greencastle, with the beef show and Grand Champion Drive among the week highlights. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17-24, 2026.
191 US-231, Greencastle, IN Official event details - Whitley County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17-23, 2026. Columbia City fair on Squawbuck Road with a week of 4-H projects and livestock shows in the second half of July.
680 W. Squawbuck Road, Columbia City, IN | 260-244-7615 | Organizer: Whitley County 4-H Official event details - Morgan County 4-H Livestock Auction
Held each year; the most recent sale was Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the Show Arena, selling beef, goat, swine, poultry, sheep and rabbit, with a buyer luncheon at 12 p.m.
1749 Hospital Drive, Martinsville, IN 46151 | 765-342-1010 | Organizer: Morgan County 4-H Livestock Auction committee Official event details - Clay County Fair
The Clay County Fair is held in Brazil from Saturday, July 18 to Friday, July 24, 2026, covering 7 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18 to July 24, 2026.
Brazil, IN Official event details - White County Fair
Fairgoers in White County gather in Monticello for the 6-day county fair, July 18 through July 23, 2026 (Saturday to Thursday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18 to July 23.
Monticello, IN Official event details - Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18-26, 2026. Lafayette fair run through Purdue Extension Tippecanoe County, with 4-H livestock, static project judging and a published fair schedule.
Lafayette, IN | 765-474-0793 | Organizer: Tippecanoe County 4-H Official event details - Adams County Fair
Adams County's annual fair opens Sunday, July 19 and closes Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Decatur, a 5-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19 to July 23, 2026.
Decatur, IN Official event details - Hendricks County Fair
The Hendricks County Fair is held in Danville from Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, July 25, 2026, covering 7 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19 to July 25, 2026.
Danville, IN Official event details - Johnson County Fair
Mark July 19 to July 25, 2026 for the Johnson County Fair in Franklin (7 days, Sunday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19 to July 25, 2026.
Franklin, IN Official event details - Pike County Fair
Fairgoers in Pike County gather in Petersburg for the 7-day county fair, July 19 through July 25, 2026 (Sunday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19 to July 25.
Petersburg, IN Official event details - Ripley County Fair
Mark July 19 to July 25, 2026 for the Ripley County Fair in Osgood (7 days, Sunday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19 to July 25, 2026.
Osgood, IN Official event details - Pike County 4-H Fair
Pike County 4-H Fair at the State Road 56 fairgrounds in Petersburg, known locally for its demolition derby and open-class exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19-25, 2026.
1211 State Road 56, Petersburg, IN Official event details - Blackford County Fair
Blackford County's annual fair opens Monday, July 20 and closes Monday, July 27, 2026 in Hartford City, a 8-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20 to July 27, 2026.
Hartford City, IN Official event details - Vanderburgh County Fair
Vanderburgh County's annual fair opens Monday, July 20 and closes Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Evansville, a 6-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20 to July 25, 2026.
Evansville, IN Official event details - Hamilton County 4-H Livestock Auction
Held each year after the fair closes; the most recent sale was July 21, 2026, where 4-H members' market animals are sold to local buyers.
2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060 | 317-776-0854 | Organizer: Purdue Extension Hamilton County Official event details - Putnam County 4-H Beef Show
Regular 4-H beef show judged in the arena at the Putnam County Fair, followed that evening by the Parade of Champions. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 21, 2026.
Greencastle, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Putnam County Official event details - Decatur County 4-H Livestock Auction
Closing event of the Decatur County Fair, held each year at the fairgrounds in Greensburg; the most recent sale was July 15, 2026 at 1 PM, with member guidelines published by Purdue Extension.
1645 W Park Rd, Greensburg, IN 47240 | Organizer: Decatur County 4-H Council Official event details - Newton County 4-H Rabbit Show
Early Wednesday rabbit show for Newton County youth exhibitors. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 15, 2026.
Kentland, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Newton County Official event details - Newton County 4-H Swine Show
Swine show in the Newton County fairgrounds swine arena for local 4-H members. Held each year; the most recent show was on July 15, 2026.
Kentland, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Newton County Official event details - Porter County Fair
The Porter County Fair is held in Valparaiso from Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, August 1, 2026, covering 10 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 23 to August 1, 2026.
Valparaiso, IN Official event details - Elkhart County Fair
The Elkhart County Fair is held in Goshen from Friday, July 24 to Saturday, August 1, 2026, covering 9 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 24 to August 1, 2026.
Goshen, IN Official event details - Johnson County 4-H Livestock Sale
Held each year; the most recent sale was Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5 p.m., with sale entry deadlines for rabbits, poultry, lambs, goats, steers and barrows in the days before.
Franklin, IN | 317-736-3724 | Organizer: Johnson County 4-H Official event details - Boone County Fair
Fairgoers in Boone County gather in Lebanon for the 7-day county fair, July 26 through August 1, 2026 (Sunday to Saturday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 26 to August 1.
- Knox County Fair
Knox County's annual fair opens Monday, July 27 and closes Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Vincennes, a 6-day run. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27 to August 1, 2026.
- Madison County Fair
The Madison County Fair is held in Anderson from Monday, July 27 to Saturday, August 1, 2026, covering 6 days of 4-H and community fair activity. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27 to August 1, 2026.
Anderson, IN Official event details - Madison County 4-H Fair
Madison County 4-H members show projects and livestock at the fairgrounds on East 4th Street in Alexandria during a six-day late-summer fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27 to August 1, 2026.
512 E. 4th St., Alexandria, IN Official event details - Jackson County 4-H Poultry Judging
Held each year; the most recent poultry judging took place Monday, July 27, 2026 at noon during Jackson County fair week.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details - Jackson County 4-H Swine Show
Held each year; the most recent swine show was Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1 p.m., with the gilt show, showmanship and barrow show, after Monday weigh-in.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details - Jackson County 4-H Rabbit Judging
Held each year; the most recent rabbit judging was Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8 a.m. in Show Arena 2.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details - Jackson County 4-H Sheep Judging
Held each year; the most recent sheep judging was Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4 p.m. in Show Arena 2.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details - Jackson County 4-H Beef Heifer and Steer Judging
Held each year; the most recent beef judging was Thursday, July 30, 2026, with heifers at 10 a.m. and steers at noon in Show Arena 1.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details - Jackson County 4-H Dairy Goat Show
Held each year; the most recent dairy goat show was Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9 a.m., including dairy goat parent showmanship.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details - Huntington County Fair
Fairgoers in Huntington County gather in Huntington for the 6-day county fair, July 25 through July 30, 2026 (Saturday to Thursday). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25 to July 30.
- Jasper County Fair
Mark July 25 to August 1, 2026 for the Jasper County Fair in Rensselaer (8 days, Saturday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25 to August 1, 2026.
- Jackson County 4-H Horse and Pony Show
Held each year; the most recent horse and pony show ran Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9 a.m., with halter, showmanship and all riding classes.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details
August 2027 (estimated)
- Indiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Judging Contest
Open to 4-H and FFA members, this state contest at the Indiana State Fair teaches youth to evaluate horses, and no Area Contest qualifier is required. Held each year; the most recent date was August 6, 2026.
- Lake County Fair
Mark August 7 to August 16, 2026 for the Lake County Fair in Crown Point (10 days, Friday start). Held each year; the most recent dates were August 7 to August 16, 2026.
Crown Point, IN Official event details - Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair fills the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis with livestock shows, 4-H exhibits and farm displays, closed Mondays. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 7 to 23, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Beef Showmanship
Young Indiana 4-H exhibitors lead their beef animals before the judge in showmanship classes at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Held each year; the most recent date was August 7, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair Open Cattle Show
Breeders from around Indiana bring beef cattle to the Open Cattle Show at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis, which shares its day with 4-H beef showmanship. Held each year; the most recent date was August 7, 2026.
- Jackson County 4-H Livestock Auction
Held each year; the most recent sale was Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., selling beef, dairy beef, sheep, poultry, rabbit, goats and swine from the county fair.
Brownstown, IN | Organizer: Jackson County 4-H Official event details - Indiana State Fair 4-H Dairy Beef Showmanship
Dairy beef and dairy feeder exhibitors compete in showmanship at Corteva Coliseum on the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Held each year; the most recent date was August 11, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair Draft Horse Shows
Percheron and Clydesdale classes (August 13-16) and Belgian and Haflinger classes (August 20-23) bring draft horses to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 13 to 23, 2026.
- Taste From Indiana Farms at the Indiana State Fair
Volunteers hand out free samples of pumpkin, soybeans, blueberries, dairy, lamb, popcorn and chicken, each tied to a woman producer, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 13 to 16, 2026.
1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 | 317-927-7500 | Organizer: Indiana Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee Official event details - Indiana State Fair 4-H and Open Rabbit Show
Rabbit breeders and 4-H members show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, with the 4-H Rabbit Ambassador Program held the next day. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 14 and 15, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Heifer and Steer Show
The 4-H heifer and steer classes follow beef showmanship on the state fairgrounds' main show ring in Indianapolis over two days. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 8 and 9, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Market Lamb Show
Market lambs from 4-H members across Indiana are judged at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis, the day after lamb showmanship. Held each year; the most recent date was August 8, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Barrow Show
Junior swine exhibitors bring market barrows to the Fall Creek Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis for a two-day show. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 8 and 9, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
Indiana 4-H dairy cattle exhibitors show breeding animals on a Sunday at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis, followed by the Supreme Drive that evening. Held each year; the most recent date was August 16, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Supreme Drive
Top 4-H dairy cattle, Boer goats, breeding ewes and breeding gilts are honored in the Supreme Drive at Corteva Coliseum, presented by Indiana Farm Bureau. Held each year; the most recent date was August 16, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair Open Dairy Cattle Show
Dairy breeders show open-class cattle at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis two days after the 4-H dairy classes. Held each year; the most recent date was August 18, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H and Open Poultry Show
Poultry exhibitors, both 4-H and open class, fill Expo Hall at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis for the final four days of the fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 20 to 23, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair Dairy Goat Shows
Dairy goat classes run three days at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, opening with 4-H showmanship and wether classes and ending with the open senior show. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 21 to 23, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Gilt Show
Breeding gilts are shown by 4-H members across a weekend in Indianapolis, with showmanship the day before the classes begin. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 15 and 16, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Supreme Showmanship
The closing Sunday of the fair crowns the top 4-H swine, beef, sheep and goat showmen at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis. Held each year; the most recent date was August 23, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair Open Swine Show and Sale
All swine breeds come together for the Open Show and Open Sale on a Saturday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Held each year; the most recent date was August 22, 2026.
- Indiana State Fair 4-H Dog Show
Indiana 4-H dog project members show their dogs in the West Pavilion at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis over the last weekend of the fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 22 and 23, 2026.
September 2027 (estimated)
- LaGrange County Pesticide Applicator Recertification (PARP)
Held each year; the most recent evening session was Sept. 1, 2026, covering protective equipment, neighborly spraying practices and an Endangered Species Act update.
114 W. Michigan, LaGrange, IN 46761 | 260-499-6334 | Organizer: Purdue Extension LaGrange County Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- Ripley County 4-H Shooting Sports Sessions
Monthly Sunday-afternoon shooting sports practice for Ripley County 4-H members at Sunman Fish & Game, continuing from October 2026 through June 2027.
Sunman, IN | Organizer: Purdue Extension Ripley County Official event details - Indiana Beef Evaluation Program Performance Tested Bull Sale
The 98th IBEP sale offered 32 parentage-verified bulls, mostly Angus and Simmental types, after the Springville heifer and cow sale, with online bidding. Held each year; the most recent date was October 17, 2026.