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Youth Fair Schedule
Youth Fair Week
Youth Exhibitors
EVENTS AT THE YOUTH FAIR GROUNDS
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09:00 am
Horse Clinic – June 17, 2023
June 17th at 9am English Pleasure and Jumping clinic workshop taught by Charlotte Voghell Trainer/Instructor at Homestead Farms Equestrian Center. Will have open arena for practice after the clinic.
3 hours
Homestead Farms Equestrian Center
09:00 am
Horse Clinic – June 24, 2023
June 24th at 9am Liberty Clinic workshop clinic taught by Amber Barrett Trainer/Instructor at Homestead Farms Equestrian Center. Great opertunety to build your bond with your horse! Will have open arena for practice after the clinic.
3 hours
Homestead Farms Equestrian Center
09:00 am
Horse Clinic – July 1, 2023
July 1st at 9am Showmanship and Trail clinic workshop taught by Allyson Walker experienced in horse judging, extensive showing in AQHA circuits and WVU Equestrian Team. Work on proper Showmanship and Showmanship patterns as well as Trail Obstacles. Will have open arena for practice after clinic.
3 hours
Homestead Farms Equestrian Center
Rabbit Workshop Cleanup – July 30, 2023
Rabbit Barn – 2:00pm Barn cleanup and preparation for the 2023 BCYF. Come with your buckets and rags, exhibitors will wash tiles and bowls and prep the barn for fair.
3 Hours
Rabbit Barn (Arena if it rains)
Rabbit Workshop Show It Off – June 10, 2023
Show us what you know! And let us help you learn what you don’t – Rabbit Barn (Arena if it rains) – 6:00pm This workshop will be a hands-on focus on the exhibitors getting some hands-~ experience working with their projects. They will be able to practice working with the rabbits and have assistance from the experienced, returning exhibitors and seniors.
3 Hours
Rabbit Barn (Arena if it rains)
06:00 pm
Dog Workshop – May 30, 2023
We are having 4 dog workshops for the month of May. May 30th at 6pm in the commercial building. There will be a professional trainer present to help you prepare for the show. This is an incredible tool to utilize if you had questions about the dog show, needed guidance on training, or wanted to socialize and familiarize your pups with the show location.
3 Hours
Commercial Exhibit Building
04:00 pm
Miss Youth Fair Tea/Interviews
2 hours
Arden UMC Family Life Ctr
07:00 pm
Miss Youth Fair Contest
Crowning of Miss Youth Fair 2023 Peyton Dugan, 2022 Miss Youth Fair
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
06:00 am
Receive All Livestock
4 hours
Barn Area
08:00 am
Youth Exhibitor Fair Registration
4 hours
Picnic Pavilion
09:00 am
Receive Rabbits and Poultry
2 Hours
Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
10:00 am
Indoor Exhibit Check In
2 hours
Picnic Pavilion
Livestock Exhibitor Meeting (Mandatory)
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
01:00 pm
Market Animal Weigh In
Order: Steers, Goats, Lambs, Hogs
3 Hours
Barn Area
01:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Check In
3 Hours
Commercial Exhibit Building
01:30 pm
Judging of Indoor Exhibits
2 hours
Indoor Exhibit Building
03:00 pm
Dog Show
2 hours
Indoor Arena
04:00 pm
Milking Parlor Opens
Barn Area
05:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
06:00 pm
Small Pet/Cat Show
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
4-State Garden Tractor Pulling Series
3 Hours
Track Area
Market Animal Consignment forms due at fair office – No Exceptions
Fair Office
11:00 pm
Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
09:00 am
Church Service
1 Hour
Amphitheatre
10:00 am
Tractor Operators Contest
2 Hours
Track Pit Area
10:00 am
Bright Stars Goat Showmanship
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
11:00 am
Sheep Show
Pee Wee Lamb Showmanship at conclusion of sheep show
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
12:00 pm
Indoor Exhibits Open to Public
Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm
Gate Admission Begins
($7 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free)
04:00 pm
Milking Parlor Opens
Barn Area
04:00 pm
Spring Mills FFA Fitting Contest
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
05:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
05:00 pm
Truck/Tractor Pull
3 Hours
Track Area
07:30 pm
4-H Style Show
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
11:00 pm
Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
08:00 am
Goat Show (Dairy, Non-Dairy, Market)
Pee Wee Goat Showmanship at conclusion of Goat Show
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
09:00 am
Rabbit Show
1 Hour
Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
12:00 pm
Indoor Exhibits Open
Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm
Gate Admission Begins
($7 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free)
04:00 pm
Milking Parlor Opens
Barn Area
04:00 pm
Livestock Skill-A-Thon
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
05:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
06:00 pm
Carnival Opens
(wristbands $25)
Cole Shows Amusement
06:00 pm
Musselman FFA Old Timers Showmanship
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
06:00 pm
Truck/Tractor Pull
East Coast Pro-Pulling LLC
2 Hours
Track Area
11:00 pm
Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
08:00 am
Swine Show
Pee Wee Swine Showmanship at conclusion of Swine Show
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
12:00 pm
Gate Admission Begins
($7 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free)
12:00 pm
Indoor Exhibits Open to Public
Indoor Exhibit Building
04:00 pm
Horse Costume Contest
1 Hour
Horse Arena
04:00 pm
Milking Parlor Opens
Barn Area
04:30 pm
Donut Eating Contest
30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
05:00 pm
Ice Cream Eating Contest
30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
05:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
Youth Organization Baked Goods and Basket Auction
Indoor Arena
06:00 pm
Carnival Opens
(wristbands $25)
Cole Shows Amusement
07:00 pm
Livestock Jeopardy
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
07:30 pm
Bull Riding
2 Hours
Track Area
08:30 pm
Line Dancing
1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
11:00 pm
Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
08:00 am
Beef Show
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
08:00 am
Horse Show
(Western and Gaited Discipline)
2 Hours
Horse Arena
10:00 am
Judging of poultry in pens
1 Hour
Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
12:00 pm
Indoor Exhibits Open to Public
Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm
Gate Admission Begins
($7 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free; Sr. Citizen Day – 62 and older free admission until 5 pm)
01:00 pm
Poultry Showmanship
1 Hour
Poultry/Rabbit Pavilion
04:00 pm
Milking Parlor Opens
Barn Area
04:00 pm
Chicken BBQ
Chicken BBQ Sponsored by Horizon Farm Credit
Indoor Exhibit Hall Front Porch
04:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
05:00 pm
Pig Calling Contest
30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
05:30 pm
Pie Eating Contest
30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
06:00 pm
Carnival Opens
(wristbands $20)
Cole Shows Amusement
06:30 pm
Kiddie Pedal Pull
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
07:00 pm
Motorcross
2 Hours
Track Area
08:00 pm
Cow Chip Bingo
(Martinsburg FFA)
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
11:00 pm
Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
08:00 am
Horse Show
(English and Walk-Jog/Trot Discipline)
2 Hours
Horse Arena
09:00 am
Dairy Show
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
12:00 pm
Indoor Exhibits Open to Public
Indoor Exhibit Building
12:00 pm
Gate Admission Begins
($7 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free)
02:00 pm
Barnyard Olympics
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
04:00 pm
Milking Parlor Opens
Barn Area
05:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
05:00 pm
Watermelon Eating Contest
30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
05:30 pm
Corn Shucking Contest
30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
06:00 pm
Carnival Opens
(wristbands $25)
Cole Shows Amusement
06:00 pm
Round Robin Showmanship
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
06:00 pm
Mini Tractor Pull
1 Hour
Track Area
08:00 pm
Parade of Champions/Exhibitor Awards
1 Hour
Indoor Arena
08:00 pm
UTV SXS Flat Drags
2 Hours
Track Area
11:00 pm
Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
06:00 am
Release of all non-market animals
4 Hours
08:00 am
Release of all Indoor exhibits
2 Hours
12:00 pm
Gate Admission Begins
($7 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free)
01:00 pm
Set up for livestock auction
2 Hours
Indoor Arena
05:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
05:00 pm
Celebrity Milking Contest
30 Minutes
Indoor Arena
05:30 pm
Livestock Buyers Reception
1 Hour
Indoor Exhibit Hall
06:00 pm
Carnival Opens
(wristbands $25)
Cole Shows Amusement
06:30 pm
Livestock Sale
Sale Order: Hogs, Lambs, Goats, Steers
4 Hours
Indoor Arena
07:00 pm
Flat Drags
2 Hours
Track Area
11:00 pm
Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
06:00 am
Release of remaining animals
Includes Rabbits, Poultry, Horses, Beef, Sheep, Goats, Swine and Dairy.
3 Hours
Barn Area
Barn cleanup must see a chairperson for approval
6 Hours
Barn Area
07:00 am
Release of remaining indoor exhibits
2 Hours
Indoor Exhibit Building
01:00 pm
Gate Admission Begins
01:00 pm
Carnival Opens
1:00 pm until 6:00 pm (wristbands $25)
5 Hours
Cole Shows Amusement
01:00 pm
Carnival Opens
1:00 pm until 11:00 pm (wristbands $35)
10 Hours
Cole Shows Amusement
05:00 pm
Carnival Opens
5:00 pm until 11:00 pm (wristbands $25)
6 Hours
Cole Shows Amusement
05:00 pm
Commercial Exhibits Open
Commercial Exhibit Building
06:00 pm
Demolition Derby/Figure 8 Derby
2 Hours
Track Area
2023 Berkeley County Youth Fair Closes
LATEST NEWS
April 4, 2023
Upcoming Dog Workshops
We are having 4 dog workshops for the month of May. The dates are May 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th at 6pm in the commercial building.
March 30, 2023
2023 Winning Cover Design
Congratulations to this year’s Fair Book Cover Design winner – Greyson Anderson from the Arden 4-H Club
March 29, 2023
Online registration open for Market Hog, Lamb & Goat Exhibitors
Online registration is now open for 2023 BCYF Market Hog, Market Lamb & Market Goat Exhibitors
Attractions & Entertainment
All of our attractions and entertainment events are FREE* with purchase of admission to the fair!
*Carnival rides are available for additional fees.
GALLERY
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YOUTH FAIR SPONSORS
If you would like to become a sponsor, please visit our sponsor page!
PremiumRibbon Sponsor – Panhandle Homes of Berkeley County
Reserve Champion Sponsor – Gantt’s Excavating & Contracting
Grand Champion Sponsor – Mayes Septic & Portapots, LLC
Participation Ribbon Sponsor – Berkeley County Development Authority
Reserve Champion Sponsor – JT’s Photography
Participation Ribbon Sponsor – Smith Family Dentistry
Premium Ribbon Sponsor – Rhonda Shade – ERA Oakcrest Realty
Premium Ribbon Sponsor – AWC Contracting
Premium Ribbon Sponsor – South Berkeley Pharmacy
Grand Champion Sponsor – Pro Design Web Development
Participation Ribbon Sponsor – Tropical Sue’s
Grand Champion Sponsor – SC Studios
Grand Champion Sponsor – Hornby Media Group
Grand Champion Sponsor – Kisner Communications
This is one of the only All-Youth fairs around. It’s all about supporting the exhibitors and these worthy organizations.
Thanks to everyone who is putting the time in to have a fair again. The kids are very excited to get the animals out and get back to normal.
Great 4H fair exhibits one of the last youth fairs in the country and still running strong. Great prices on food.
Love this place . I helped out there 21++++ year's I still go there . Need to go there if you can.