2012 Madison County Fair
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - Sunday, July 25, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Senior Citizen Day
Parking ½ price for Senior’s (65 +) until 5:00pm with ID verification
8:00 a.m. - Judging – Rabbits (Poultry Barn)
10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
10:00 a.m. - 4-H Dairy Show (Show Barn)
10:00 a.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Open
2:00 p.m. – Senior Day Bingo (Dance Hall) Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Starlight Dance Studio (Free Entertainment)
5:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
6:00 p.m. - ITPA Tractor-Truck Pull (Arena)
7:00 p.m. - 4-H Dog Show (Show Barn)
8:00 p.m. – Live Wire Entertainment (Main Pavilion)
9:00 p.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Close
11:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Close
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Disability Awareness Day
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
8:00 a.m. – Judging - Pigeons (Poultry Barn)
9:00 a.m. - Judging - Dairy Cattle (Show Barn)
9:00 a.m. - Judging – Poultry (Poultry Barn)
10:00 a.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Open
10:00 a.m. - Disability Day Activities Begin
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Ardy the Clown (Free Entertainment)
5:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
6:00 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show (4-H Barn)
6:30 p.m. – MOWA Sprint Series Racing (Arena)
7:00 p.m. - 4-H Fashion Revue (Pavilion)
8:00 p.m. – Live Wire Entertainment (Main Pavilion)
9:00 p.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Close
11:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Close
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Public Safety Awareness Day
Parking ½ Price until 5:00pm for Police, Firemen, EMT with ID verification
10:00 a.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Open
1:30 p.m. - 4-H Poultry Show (4-H Barn)
5:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Harvey the Juggler (Free Entertainment)
7:00 p.m. - 4-H Goat Show (Sheep Barn)
8:00 p.m. – WhiskeyRiver Band (Main Pavilion)
7:30 p.m. - Combine Demolition Derby (Arena)
9:00 p.m. – Expo Hall & 4H Exhibits Close
11:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Close
Friday, July 27, 2012
Agricultural Awareness Day
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Swine Show (Swine Barn)
9:00 a.m. - 4-H Beef Show (Show Barn)
10:00 a.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Open
11:00 a.m. - Pork Producer’s BBQ Day
1:00 p.m. - 4-H Super Showmanship Contest (Show Barn) following Beef & Swine 4-H Shows
5:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Ardy the Clown (Free Entertainment)
7:00 p.m. – Car Demolition Derby (Arena)
7:30 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Auction (Swine Barn)
8:00 p.m. – HEAD GAME Band (Main Pavilion)
9:00 p.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Close
11:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Close
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Military Appreciation
Parking ½ Price until 5:00pm with Active Military ID
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Sheep Show (Sheep Barn)
9:00 a.m. - Open Beef Steer Show (Show Barn)
9:00 a.m. - Open Sheep Show (following 4-H Show)
12:30 p.m. - 4-H Cat Show (4-H Barn)
2:00 p.m. - Farm Follies sponsored by the Madison County Young Farmers
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Fair Olympics sponsored by the Highland Jaycees
2:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
2:00 p.m. - Queen & Little Miss Pageant (School Auditorium)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Ardy the Clown (Free Entertainment)
6:30 p.m. – UMP Challenge of Champions Race (Arena)
8:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Band (Main Pavilion)
9:00 p.m. – Expo Hall & 4H Exhibits Close
11:30 p.m. – Carnival Rides Close
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Family Day
8:00 a.m. - Open Breeding Beef Stock Show
8:30 a.m. - Open Swine Show (Swine Barn)
10:00 a.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Open
10:30 a.m. – Church Service (Main Pavilion) hosted by the Mosaic Church of Highland
12:00 p.m. - Diaper Dash (Main Pavilion)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Harvey the Juggler (Free Entertainment)
Afternoon - MA CLI BO Shriner Animals (Free Entertainment)
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Classic Car Cruise & Car Show
1:00-6:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
1:00 p.m. - Miss Pigtail Contest (Registration 12:30-1:00)
1:30 p.m. - Pedal Tractor Pull (Registration 12:30-1:30)
2:00 p.m.– Lawn Mower Demo Derby, Gateway Vintage Cars, & Kids Mods (Arena)
3:00 p.m. – Straight LacedBand(Main Pavilion)
Carnival Rides Daily
Tuesday – Thursday: 5pm – 11pm
Friday: 3pm – 11pm
Saturday: 2pm – 11pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 7pm
Armbands for Carnival Rides will be available for pre-sale before the fair - dates to be announced.
Parking Price Information
Daily Parking - $4.00 per day
FairWeekParkingPass - $15.00
ExhibitorPass - $10.00 (paid at time entries are submitted)
Camping - $20 per day or $75 for all week
Daily Entertainment Tuesday
Starlight Dance Studio Dance Routines 4:30 - 5:30pm
Wednesday
MA CLI BO Shriners Animals Visiting the fairgrounds
Ardy the Clown 12:30 - 2:30pm
Thursday
Harvy the Juggler 6pm - 7pm
Friday
Antique Tractor Parade & Tractor Display in the afternoon
Ardy the Clown 5pm - 6pm
Saturday
Highland Jaycees present FAIR Olympics - all proceeds going to charity 2pm - 6pm
Ardy the Clown 5pm - 6pm
Sunday
MA CLI BO Shriners Animals visiting the fairgrounds
Harvey the Juggler 12:30 - 1:30pm
Classic Car Cruise 1pm - 4pm
2012 Arena Events
Below is a chart of fees, admission prices and times for all arena events.
All information below is subject to change without notice.
Please consult the Fair Office with any questions. Thanks!
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| ITPA Truck & Tractor Pull | MOWA Sprint Series Racing | Combine Demo Derby | Car Demo Derby | UMP Challenge of Champions Racing | Lawn Mower Demo Derby & Kids Mods & Gatewaty Vintage Cars |
Deposit | $0.00 | Highland Speedway Rules | $20.00 | $20.00 | Highland Speedway Rules | $10.00 |
Entry Fee | ITPA Offical Rules | MOWA Official Rules | $35.00 | $35.00 | Highland Speedway Rules | $10.00 |
Pit Open | 3:00pm | 2:00pm | 3:00pm | 3:00pm | 2:00pm | 11:00am |
Pit Pass | $20.00 | $25.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $20.00 |
Stands Open | 5:00pm | 5:30pm | 6:30pm | 6:00pm | 5:30pm | 1:00pm |
Box Seats | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Adult (11+) | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Kids 10 and Under | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Start Time | 6:00pm | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | 7:00pm | 6:30pm | 2:00pm |