Berkeley County Youth Fair – Berkeley County, WV

Countdown to the

2024 Berkeley County Youth Fair!

If you missed any of the shows from the 2023 Fair,

you can rewatch TV10’s coverage here.

Videos from last year's fair!

Youth Fair Schedule

77th Annual Berkeley County Youth Fair Daily Schedule

Youth Fair Week

What’s happening at the Berkeley County Youth Fair! Aug. 3-10

Youth Exhibitors

2024 General Rules and Regulations along with department listings

2024 YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE

Aug 3

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Free Gate Admission

6:00 am – 10:00 am – Receive All Livestock – Barn Area
9:00 am – 11:00 am – Receive Rabbits and Poultry – Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Youth Exhibitor Fair Registration – Picnic Pavilion
10:00 am –12:00 pm – Indoor Exhibit Check-In – Picnic Pavilion
Livestock Exhibitor Meetings (Mandatory) – Indoor Arena
- 10:30 – Beef; 11:00 – Hogs; 11:30 – Goats; 12:00 – Sheep;
- 12:30 – Dairy; 1:00 – Rabbit and Poultry (Rabbit Barn);
- 4:00 – Horses (Horse Barn)
• 1:00 pm – Market Animal Weigh-In – Barn Area
- Order: Steers, Lambs – (Big Scale) Hogs, Goats – (Small Scale)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Commercial Exhibit Check-In – Commercial Exhibit Building
1:30 pm – Judging of Indoor Exhibits – Indoor Exhibit Building
4:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $35) – Cole Shows Amusement
- Carnival Availability is subject to change for this night. Check the Fair’s Website and Social Media Platforms for the latest information!
4:00 pm – Milking Parlor Opens – Parlor
4:00 pm – 4-H Style Show – Indoor Arena
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
5:00 pm – Small Pet/Cat Show – Indoor Arena
6:00 pm – 4-State Garden Tractor Pulling Series – Track Area
6:00 pm – Market Animal Consignment Form Due – No Exceptions – Fair Office
11:00 pm – Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes

Aug 4

Sunday, August 4, 2024

9:00 am – Church Service – Connections Church – Amphitheater
9:00 am – Dog Show – Indoor Arena
10:00 am – Tractor Operators Contest – Track Pit Area
12:00 pm – Bright Stars Goat Showmanship – Indoor Arena
12:00 pm – Indoor Exhibits Open to Public – Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm – Gate Admission Begins
- $7 for ages 13 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free
- Military Appreciation Day – Military / Veteran with ID – $3
1:00 pm – Sheep Show (Showmanship, Breeding, Market) – Indoor Arena
- Pee Wee Lamb Showmanship – Begins 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Market show.
4:00 pm – Milking Parlor Opens – Parlor
4:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $35) – Cole Shows Amusement
- Carnival Availability is subject to change for this night. Check the Fair’s Website and Social Media Platforms for the latest information!
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
5:00 pm – Truck/Tractor Pull – Track Area
6:00 pm – Concert – Sanctus Real – Amphitheater
11:00 pm – Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes

Aug 5

Monday, August 5, 2024

8:00 am – Goat Show (Showmanship, Dairy, Non-Dairy, Market) – Indoor Arena
- Pee Wee Goat Showmanship – Begins 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Market show.
9:00 am – Rabbit Show – Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
12:00 pm – Indoor Exhibits Open – Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm – Gate Admission Begins
- $7 for ages 13 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Open Skillathon – Indoor Arena
4:00 pm – Milking Parlor Opens – Parlor
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
5:00 pm – Watermelon Eating Contest – Indoor Arena
5:30 pm – Corn Shucking Contest – Indoor Arena
6:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $25) – Cole Shows Amusement
6:00 pm – Truck/Tractor Pull (East Coast Pro-Pulling LLC) – Track Area
6:00 pm – Pretty Animal Contest – Indoor Arena
7:00 pm – Musselman FFA Old Timers Showmanship – Indoor Arena
11:00 pm – Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes

Aug 6

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

8:00 am – Swine Show (Showmanship, Breeding, Market) – Indoor Arena
- Pee Wee Swine Showmanship – Begins 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Market show.
12:00 pm – Gate Admission Begins
- $7 for ages 13 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free
12:00 pm – Indoor Exhibits Open to Public – Indoor Exhibit Building
4:00 pm – Horse Costume Contest – Horse Arena
4:00 pm – Milking Parlor Opens – Parlor
4:30 pm – Donut Eating Contest – Indoor Arena
5:00 pm – Ice Cream Eating Contest – Indoor Arena
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
5:30 pm – Youth Organization Baked Goods and Basket Auction – Indoor Arena
6:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $25) – Cole Shows Amusement
7:00 pm – Livestock Jeopardy – Indoor Arena
7:30 pm – Bullride Mania Rodeo – NIGHT #1 – Track Area
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Line Dancing – Indoor Arena
11:00 pm – Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes

Aug 7

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

8:00 am – Beef Show (Showmanship, Breeding, Market) – Indoor Arena
8:00 am – Horse Show (Western and Gaited Discipline) – Horse Arena
10:00 am – Poultry Judging (In Pens) – Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
12:00 pm – Indoor Exhibits Open to Public – Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm – Gate Admission Begins
- $7 for ages 13 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free
Senior Citizen Day – Free Admission from 12 pm – 5 pm – 62 and older with ID
1:00 pm – Poultry Showmanship – Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
4:00 pm – Milking Parlor Opens – Parlor
4:00 pm – Chicken BBQ – Indoor Exhibit Hall Porch
- Chicken BBQ Sponsored by Horizon Farm Credit
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
5:00 pm – Pig Calling Contest – Indoor Arena
5:30 pm – Pie Eating Contest – Indoor Arena
6:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $20) – Cole Shows Amusement
6:30 pm – Kiddie Pedal Pull – Indoor Arena
8:00 pm – Cow Chip Bingo (Martinsburg FFA) – Indoor Arena
7:30 pm – Bullride Mania Rodeo – NIGHT #2 – Track Area
11:00 pm – Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes

Aug 8

Thursday, August 8, 2024

8:00 am – Horse Show (English and Walk-Jog/Trot Discipline) – Horse Arena
9:00 am – Dairy Show – Indoor Arena
12:00 pm – Indoor Exhibits Open to Public – Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm – Gate Admission Begins
- $7 for ages 13 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free
2:00 pm – Barnyard Olympics – Indoor Arena
4:00 pm – Milking Parlor Opens – Parlor
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
6:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $25) – Cole Shows Amusement
6:00 pm – Round Robin Showmanship – Indoor Arena
6:00 pm – Mini Tractor Pull – Track Area
8:00 pm – Parade of Champions/Exhibitor Awards – Indoor Arena
8:00 pm – UTV SXS Flat Drags – Track Area
11:00 pm – Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes

Aug 9

Friday, August 9, 2024

6:00 am – 10:00 am – Release of all Non-Market Animals
8:00 am – 10:00 am – Release of all Indoor Exhibits
12:00 pm – Gate Admission Begins
- $7 for ages 13 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free
1:00 pm – Set up for livestock auction – Indoor Arena
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
5:30 pm – Livestock Buyers Reception – Indoor Exhibit Hall
6:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $25) – Cole Shows Amusement
6:30 pm – Livestock Sale – Indoor Arena
- Sale Order: Steers, Goats, Grand / Reserve Pen of Rabbits, Hogs, Lambs
7:00 pm – Flat Drags ……………………………………………………………….. Track Area
11:00 pm – Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes

Aug 10

Saturday, August 10, 2024

6:00 am – 9:00 am – Release of remaining animals
6:00 am – 11:00 am – Barn cleanup (Released by Chairperson) – Barn Areas
7:00 am – 9:00 am – Release of remaining Indoor Exhibits
1:00 pm – Gate Admission Begins
- $7 for ages 13 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free
2:00 pm – Championship Pro Wrestling – Indoor Arena
4:00 pm – Carnival Opens (wristbands $35) – Cole Shows Amusement
5:00 pm – Commercial Exhibits Open – Commercial Exhibit Building
6:00 pm – Demolition Derby/Figure 8 Derby – Track Area
11:00 pm – 2024 Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes