Schedule of Events

Humboldt County Fair 2023

Schedule of Events

Opening Day

It's Ribbons, Rides & Racing the 127th Annual Humboldt County Fair.

Thursday, August 17th

All children, 12 years old or younger receive FREE admission!


The first 100 General Admission or Senior guests through the main gate on opening day get a commemorative, Humboldt County Fair pin!


Gates open at Noon.


Midway Attractions ~ Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Ink People, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.


Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

The Ink People! Show Times - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm


Midway Band - Ryan Rice and the Remedy Band - 6:30 pm


Senior Day

Friday, August 18th

Senior Day allows anyone over the age of 62 free admission into the fair.
Gates open at Noon.
Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:15pm

Midway Attractions ~ Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Ink People!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.


Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

The Ink People! Show Times - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm


Live Band; Under the Influence takes the Midway Stage starting at 6:30 PM


Saturday, August 19th

Gates open at Noon.

Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:07pm

Midway Attractions ~ Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Ink People, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.


Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

The Ink People! Show Times - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm


Live Band; Young & Lovely on Midway Stage starting at 6:30 PM


OPEN LIVESTOCK

9am- Dairy Goat Show, Sheep Barn Show Arena

12pm- Poultry Judging, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

2pm- Dairy Cattle Show, Dairy Judging Pavilion

4pm- Boar Goat Show, Sheep Barn Show Arena


Humboldt Day

Sunday, August 20th

Gates open at Noon.

Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:15pm

Midway Attractions ~ Carnival, Racing Pigs!, The Ink People, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.


Racing Pigs Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

The Perceptives! Show Times - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm


Humboldt Made hosts a fun new event with a local vendor market, beer garden and a hosted Karaoke party in Friendship Square starting at 5PM. 


Karaoke Host - KJ Dustin & KJ Cassandra from Treat Yourself Entertainment - Party starts at 6PM.


OPEN LIVESTOCK

9am- Sheep Show (all breeds), Sheep Barn Show Arena

10am- Rabbit Carrying Cage Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

12pm- Beef Cattle Show, Dairy Judging Pavilion


Monday, August 21st

FAIR CLOSED! 

Open to Youth Livestock Turnaround Day


Sensory Day

Tuesday, August 22nd

Sensory Day takes place from Noon to 2PM. Vendors and Carnival operators will lower the volume levels and limit lashing lights during this timeframe. 

Gates open at Noon.

 

Midway Attractions ~ Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers!, Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.


Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30 pm,  5:15 pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm


Wednesday, August 23rd

Gates open at Noon.


Midway Attractions ~ Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers!, Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.


Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30 pm,  5:15 pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm


Youth LIVESTOCK

8am- Breeding Swine Show

8:30am- Breeding Sheep Show

9am- Youth Rabbit Showmanship, Rabbit Barn

9am- Breeding Boer Goat Show

9:30am- Breeding Cattle Show

10am- Youth Registered Goats & Dairy Does, Dairy Judging Pavilion

12pm- Youth Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn

1pm-  Market Goat Show, Covered Arena

4pm- Market Sheep Show, Covered Arena


Kids Day

Thursday, August 24th

All children, 12 years old or younger receive FREE admission!

Gates open at Noon.


Midway Attractions ~ Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers! ,Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.


Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30 pm, 5:15 pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm


Special Event - Chili Cook-Off Hosted by Guy Fieri

Live music by Ryan Rice & The Remedy Band during cooking and tasting periods. 2pm-4pm

Serving will not begin until 3PM.


Live Band; The Undercovers begins at 5PM closing out the Chili Cook-off. Stage located on horse track.


Youth LIVESTOCK

8am- Market Swine Show, Covered Arena

1pm- Pygmy Goat Show, Covered Arena

3pm- Market Cattle Show, Covered Arena


Friday, August 25th

Gates open at Noon.

Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 3:15pm

Midway Attractions ~ Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers! ,Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.


Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30 pm, 5:15 pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm

Live Band; FERNSTOCK winners The Critics are on Midway Stage starting at 7:00 PM


Youth LIVESTOCK

9am- Poultry Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

9am- Dairy Showmanship, Dairy Judging Barn

10:30am- Dairy Show, Dairy Judging Barn

5pm- Youth Tractor Driving Contest

7pm- Lead Contest


Ladies Hat Day

Saturday, August 26th

Gates open at Noon.

Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:07pm

Midway Attractions ~ Carnival, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers! ,Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, Mechanical Bull, and much more.


Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30 pm, 5:15 pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm


Live Band; Object Heavy is on the Midway Stage starting at 6:30 PM


Youth LIVESTOCK

11am- Dairy Heifer Auction, Dairy Judging Pavilion

2pm-  Jim Gupton Veggie Auction, Dairy Judging Pavilion

4pm- Small Animal Round Robin, Covered Arena

6pm- Large Animal Round Robin, Covered Arena


Sunday, August 27th

Gates open at Noon.

Horse Racing Race Day - Post time: 2:07pm

Midway Attractions ~ Carnival!, Racing Pigs!, Jugglers!, Wood Carver!, Pony Rides, Rock Walls, Water Balls, and much more.


Racing Pigs! Show Times - 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm

Jugglers Show Times - 12:30 pm, 5:15 pm, Roaming throughout day

Wood Carver Show Times - 1:45 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm


Youth LIVESTOCK

11am- Junior Livestock Auction BBQ

1pm- Junior Livestock Auction, Covered Arena


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