2025 Tropical Fairadise
July 21st-26th
Welcome to the Montmorency County 4-H Fair
Welcome to Montmorency 4-H Fair! Join us for a fun-filled event with grandstand shows, livestock exhibits, and exciting activities for the whole family. Explore our website to find out more about what's in store for you.
Opening Hours
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July 21, Monday- 12 pm - 9 pm - Entry Day
July 22, Tuesday - 9 am - 10 pm Judging, Pageant
July 23, Wednesday - 9 am - 10 pm - Carnival Opens, Laser Tag
July 24, Thursday - 9 am - 10 pm - Birds of Prey, Horse Pull
July 25, Friday - 9 am-11 pm - Cowboy Camp, Auction, Western Days Bulls & Barrels
July 26, Saturday - 9 am-11 pm - Cornhole, Bump-n-Run
July 27, Sunday - 8 am-3 pm - Pick Up Exhibits
Fair Map
Schedule of Events
Sunday, July 20th
6 pm - Singspiration & Ice Cream Social - Organized by Area Churches
Monday, July 21st
12 pm - 9 pm - Bring in all exhibits that have been pre-registered
5:30 pm - All animals in barns
6 pm - Livestock Weigh-In
Tuesday, July 22nd
9 am - Non-livestock Judging Begins
9 am - Swine Showmanship & Judging
Noon - ? Find an Official Fair Painted Rock and turn into Fair Office for a prize
3 pm - Sheep Showmanship & Judging, Goat Showmanship & Judging immediately following
5 pm - Official Opening - Flag Ceremony by Hillman VFW
5:30 pm - Baked Goods Auction in Event Tent
6 pm - 10 pm Exhibit Barns Open
7 pm - 4-H Market Animal Project Notebooks must be turned into fair office
7 pm - Queen Princess & Little Miss Pageant ($3 for 5-12 yr olds, $5 teens & adults
Wednesday, July 23rd
9 am - Poultry Showmanship & Judging
9 am - 4-H Horse Showmanship & Judging
10 am - 10 pm Exhibit Barns Open
12 pm - Princess Party in Event Tent (3-10 yr olds)
Noon - ? Find an Official Fair Painted Rock and turn into Fair Office for a prize
1 pm - Carnival Opens - Ride Wristband $15 (Wednesday only Buy an All Week Ride Wristband for $50)
1 pm - 4 pm - Dot, the Balloon Artist, will be making balloon sculptures for kids of all ages
1 pm - Jr. Livestock Judging - Must be pre-registered
1 pm - 4 pm Kids' Games & Face Painting - Free
2 pm - 4 pm - Beachbillies Music on Rice House Veranda
1 - 6 pm Log Cabin, Rice House & Old McKenzie School House Open
3 pm - 4-H Demonstrations, Public Speaking, Music/Drama/Dance in Event Tent
4 pm - 8 pm Laser Tag in Grandstands FREE for all ages
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Thursday, July 24th
9 am - 11 am - Disaster Relief Personnel Appreciation Breakfast - Free Breakfast & Parking
10 am - Beef Showmanship & Judging
10 am - 10 pm Exhibit Barns Open
Noon - ? Find an Official Fair Painted Rock and turn into Fair Office for a prize
1 pm - Birds of Prey Exhibit & Presentation
1 pm - Carnival Opens - Ride Wristband $25
1 pm - 3 pm Bubble Blast Fun
1 pm - 4 pm - Meet Smokey the Bear - Games & Bounce House - Free
2:30 pm - Kidz Zone in Event Tent - Make a take home craft - Sponsored by Brush Creek Mill Grant
1 - 6 pm Log Cabin, Rice House & Old McKenzie School House Open
2 pm - Rabbit Showmanship & Judging
2 pm - Martin Valentine Village - Root Beer Floats -Bring your friends to enjoy a Free float & conversation
4:30 pm - Small Animal Sweepstakes
6 pm - Horse Pull in Grandstands ($5 for 5-12 yr olds, $10 teens & adults)
8 pm - 9 pm Campfire Singalong by Horse Arena
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Friday, July 25th
9 am - Horse Speed Event
9:30 am - Dairy Showmanship & Judging
10 am - 11 pm Exhibit Barns Open
Noon - ? Find an Official Fair Painted Rock and turn into Fair Office for a prize
12 pm - Large Animal Sweepstakes
1 pm - Carnival Opens - Ride Wristband $25
1 pm - 4 pm - Meet Smokey the Bear - Games & Bounce House - Free
1pm - 3:30 pm - Round 'Em Up Kids' Cowboy Camp
1 - 6 pm Log Cabin, Rice House & Old McKenzie School House Open
6 pm - 4-H Livestock Auction
7 pm - Western Days Bulls & Barrels ($5 for 5-12 yr olds, $12 teens & adults)​
Saturday, July 26th
10 am - 11 pm Exhibit Barns Open
11 am - Children's King & Queen Registration/Crowning ages 3-5 in Event Tent
Noon - ? Find an Official Fair Painted Rock and turn into Fair Office for a prize
12 - 12:45 pm - Registration for Cornhole Tournament
12:30 pm Candy Bar Bingo for all ages - FREE
1 pm - Cornhole Tournament on west side of Smith Hall - $10 per team
1 pm - Carnival Opens - Ride Wristband $25
1 pm - Safety Day Tours & Demonstrations by Fire, EMS, Police, DNR
1 - 6 pm - Log Cabin, Rice House & Old McKenzie School House Open
2 pm - Martin Valentine Village - Homemade Apple Butter & Bread - Stop in!
2:30 - 4:30 pm Registration for Bump-n-Run
3:30 - 5:30 - Karaoke/Music in Event Tent w/ Bran Corpus
5 pm - Children's Bike Give Away - Kids can register all week at fair office
6 pm - Bump-n-Run in the Grandstands ($5 for 5-12 yr olds, $12 teens & adults) Power Wheels Races -
Ages 11 & Under (before final heat)​
Parking
Parking is available on-site for a $5 per vehicle fee or $15 for an all week pass. Follow the signs upon arrival for easy access to designated parking areas.
Food Options
Savor the flavors of the fair with a variety of food options ranging from classic fair treats to gourmet delights. There's something to satisfy every craving at Montmorency County 4-H Fair. Daily Dinner Specials are available at the Fair Food Booth.