4-Hers on horseback wave the Indiana and 4-H flag while leading the the Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair Parade in July 2022.
The Johnson County 4-H and Agriculture Fair kicks off this weekend in Franklin.
Here is a look at some of this weekend’s highlights. Unlike past years, the Midway is not open on Sunday. It opens at 5 p.m. Monday:
SATURDAY
Johnson County Fair Parade
When: 1 p.m. today
Where: The parade starts at Franklin Community Middle School and winds around downtown Franklin, ending at the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office at 1 Caisson Drive.
SUNDAY
Dog Show
When: 8 a.m. Sunday
Where: East side of Fitzpatrick Hall
Truck Show
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Grandstands
Pet Parade
When: 1 p.m. Sunday
Where: Indoor arena
Registration: Starts at noon on Sunday.
Wheels of Agriculture game show
When: 2 p.m. Sunday; 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Monday
Where: Indoor arena
Axe Throwing
When: 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday
Where: Northeast corner of Herring Hall
Little Miss and Mr. Johnson County
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Indoor arena
100 Years of 4-H Celebration
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Centennial Park
Flat/Dirt Drags
When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Grandstands
Admission: $10; Pit Passes are $20
Fair Queen Pageant
When: 7 p.m. Sunday (Trivia Tractor with Wheels of Agriculture Game Show at intermission)
Where: Indoor arena
Fireworks Display
When: At dark Sunday
MONDAY
4-H Goat Showmanship
When: 7 a.m. Monday
Note: This event is followed by the Dairy, Pygmy, Speciality and Commerical shows.
RT2 (Read, Taste, Touch)
Who: Children ages 4-7
When: 10 a.m. Monday
Where: Heritage Hall
Lamb Grooming Contest
When: 11 a.m. Monday
Where: Indoor arena (north end)
Family Night — Poor Jack Amusements
When: 6 to 11 p.m. Monday, weather permitting
Cost: $30 for an Unlimited Ride Bracelet
Blue River Band concert
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Behind the Farm Bureau building
Micro Wrestling
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Granstands
Admission: $15; Ringside is $45
