A child on the carousel during Kiddies Day on the Midway during the 2023 Johnson County Fair.
The Johnson County 4-H and Agriculture Fair continues today in Franklin.
Here is a look at some of today’s highlights:
Daily Journal Day
When: All day
What: Visit the Daily Journal’s booth to say “hi” to our friendly staff, enter to win Indianapolis Indians and Holiday World tickets and learn about subscriber offers.
Where: Herring Hall
Family Fun Zone
When: All day
Where: East of Fitzpatrick Hall
Petting Zoo with Barnyard Party Pals
When: All day
Where: North of Shooting Sports
4-H Contests
When: 9 a.m. today
What: 9 a.m. — Beef Grooming Contest, Beef Showmanship, Born & Raised Steer Show and Beef Heifer shows; Sheep Breeding Stock Show, Breeding Stock Showmanship (Junior, Intermediate and Senior), Showmanship Competition for Market Lamb and Breeding Stock (all divisions) and Supreme Ram & Ewe; Horse & Pony English Division Halter & Performance. 4 p.m. — Goat Pee Wee Showmanship, Wethers Goat Judging and Goat Showmanship (Overall Senior Champion).
4-H Open Class Exhibits Open
When: 11 a.m.
Kiddies Day — Poor Jack Amusements
When: 1-5 p.m., weather permitting
Where: Midway
Cost: $18 for an Unlimited Ride Bracelet
Apple Baking Contest
When: 1 p.m. Registration is from 12 to 12:25 p.m.
Where: Johnson County Extension office
Wheels of Agriculture game show
When: 1, 3 and 5 p.m.
Where: Indoor arena
Cooking demonstrations
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Farm Bureau Building
Pedal Tractor Pull
When: 7 p.m.; Registration begins at 6 p.m.
Where: Farm Bureau back lot
Registration: Free to register, maximum weight is 85 pounds
Sprint Kart Nationals Showdown
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Grandstands
Admission: $10; Pit passes are $15; Entry is $30
