Osage County Fair cattle exhibitors. File photo.
Part 2 of the 2024 Osage County Fair is about to get underway. After four days of fair fun last week, the 4-H, FFA and open exhibition portion of the fair will start up Wednesday, July 24, when the fair officially opens.
In the meantime, exhibitors and fair volunteers will start setting up the fairgrounds Sunday at Jones Park in Osage City; Tuesday, exhibitors will set up tack and equipment; animals will be unloaded beginning Wednesday morning.
In addition to exhibits and livestock of all kinds, fair goers will be able enjoy the pie baking contest Thursday. Friday evening at the fair will feature an ice cream social, bingo, and live entertainment. Saturday’s fun includes an “ultimate foam experience” and a touch-a-truck exhibit.
Here is the week’s schedule:
Osage County Fair Part 2, July 20-28, 2024
Saturday, July 20
9 a.m. – 4-H/Open Horse Show at Burns Skyview Horse Farm.
Sunday, July 21
3-6 p.m. – Fair set-up – Exhibit hall, pavilion, and Fredrickson Arena.
Tuesday, July 23
All day – Setup of tack and equipment; no animals allowed until Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 24
7 a.m. – Fairgrounds open to the public.
8-11 a.m. – All exhibits entry: 4-H, open, FFA, girl scout/boy scout. Exhibit hall and Fredrickson Arena.
10 a.m. – Vet check. Goat and sheep must be vet checked prior to unloading.
11 a.m. – Mandatory livestock exhibitor meeting – Fredrickson Arena.
12 p.m. – Livestock weigh-in – large and small livestock.
1 p.m. – 4-H/FFA/Open exhibit judging starts. Exhibit hall closed to the public while judging.
5 p.m. – 4-H Clothing Style Revue, at Osage City Community Building.
6:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA/Open goat and sheep show, Fredrickson Arena.
Thursday, July 25
9 a.m. – 4-H/FFA/Open poultry show, at the pavilion.
5-6:15 p.m. – Registration and check-in for pie baking contest in community building.
6:30 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Pie Baking Contest – judging in community building.
6:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA/Open bucket calf and dairy show, Fredrickson Arena.
7 p.m. 4-H/FFA/Open beef show, Fredrickson Arena.
Friday, July 26
8 a.m. – Donuts and Juice
9 a.m. – 4-H/FFA/Open rabbit show, pavilion.
1 p.m. – 4-H/Open pet show, Fredrickson Arena.
6:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA/Open swine show, Fredrickson Arena.
7:30 p.m. – OCFA homemade ice cream social outside of community building.
7:30-9:30 p.m. – Bingo sponsored by the St. Patrick Altar Society, community building.
9 – 11 p.m. – Entertainment to be announced.
Saturday, July 27
8 a.m. – Donuts and juice.
9 a.m. – 4-H Round Robin Showmanship, Fredrickson Arena.
11-2 p.m. – All exhibits released from fairgrounds, exhibit hall and livestock barns.
12-3 p.m. – Touch-a-truck event, west of football field.
12-3 p.m. – Ultimate foam experience, west of football field.
6:30 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Sale, Fredrickson Arena.
Sunday, July 28
12-2 p.m. Fair cleanup. Premium checks will be ready for pick-up at pavilion office window after cleanup.
