76th Annual Greenup County Fair On Its Way
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
The 76th Annual Greenup County Fair kicks off with its pre-fair festivities from August 26 – August 28. Admission will be $10 per person, which includes free parking and carnival rides by Casey’s Carnival. All children three and under get in for free. The week begins on Saturday, August 26, 2023, with gates opening at 3 p.m. The demolition derby will take place at 7:30 p.m.
On Sunday, August 27, 2023, it’s all about livestock projects and weigh-ins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can also register for the Miss Greenup County Fair at 5:45 p.m. which will be followed by Miss Greenup County Fair Rehearsal at 6 p.m. in the old pole barn.
Monday, August 28, 2023, starts off with livestock judging and registration from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Followed by the livestock judging at the show barn at 11:15 a.m. For those participating in the Miss Greenup County Fair Pageant, be sure to arrive at the pole barn one last time for pageant rehearsal at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023, marks the first official day of the 76th Annual Greenup County Fair. The Greenup County Fair Craft and Vendor Show has always been an event many people look forward to attending. This year’s event features local vendors showcasing jewelry, art, sewn creations, and many other handmade with love goodies. The craft and vendor fair will be open from August 29 to September 2. It will be open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday under the main tent located at the entrance.
The official first day of the fair begins on August 29, 2023 with the 4-H/FFA beef show and showmanship beginning at 9 a.m. and running until 1 p.m. Shortly after that, you can catch the 4-H/FFA poultry show and showmanship followed by the 4-H/FFA rabbit show and showmanship at 5 p.m.
Opening ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m. with Judge Executive Bobby Hall and a tribute to our Veterans. Catch the side-by-side dirt drag race sponsored by Dead End Diesel at 6:45 a.m. Then, make your way over to the old pole barn at 7 p.m. for the Miss Greenup County Fair Pageant. During the beauty pageant, there will be an 80s hair contest and Mr. and Mrs.Mullet contest sometime around 8 p.m. Winners for that will be announced sometime during the Miss Greenup County Fair intermission.
The 4-H/FFA hog and feeder pig show and showmanship starts bright and early on Wednesday, August 30, at 9 a.m. and will run until around 1 p.m.
Shortly after that, registration opens for the Baby Miss, Baby Mister, Little Miss, and Little Mister Greenup County Fair Pageant. The pageant begins at 3:30 p.m. Registration for the Miss Junior and Miss Teen Greenup County Fair will be open from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The pageant will take place at 6 p.m.
Once Upon a Farm Petting Zoo will also be open for visitors from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Registration for the Greenup County Fair Horse Show will be from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the horse show immediately after.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, the 4H/FFA lamb, goat, and dairy goat show, and showmanship will take place. Don’t miss out on the big motocross event at 7:30 p.m. It’s sure to be a fan favorite as it is year after year. This year’s motocross event is sponsored by Barker’s Equipment and Soggy Bottom MX. After that, head on over to Hieneman Pole Barn for a far-out disco party from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. This event is for adults and children of all ages and is sponsored by SOMC.
Friday September 1, 2023, the day begins with a 4H/FFA youth livestock showing of animal demonstrations for Greenup County special needs students. The time for this event is yet to be announced. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the 4H/FFA horse show will take place. Registration for the kids in races events will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the actual event to follow immediately afterwards. At 6 p.m. be sure to stop by the Bill Hieneman Pole Barn and check out this year’s gospel night with music by Sue and David Gray, The Willis Twins, Harvest Time, and Vivian and Jerry Gray. This event was sponsored by Music Funeral Home. What better way to welcome the month of September than with another fun filled day of county fair festivities!
Clarks Pump “n” Shop and Dead Head Diesel are this year’s dirt drags short course racing sponsors. This event will take place in the main arena at 7 p.m. Cash payouts will be given. For more information, contact Lance Barker at 606.585.2876 or Matt Riley at 606.547.1580.
The fair wraps up on Saturday, September 2. Recognition of skill-a-thon and livestock judging winners will be announced at 9:30 a.m. followed by the livestock sale of grand champions, sale of reserve champions, and sale of all other animals at 10 a.m.
Don’t miss out on registering your four-legged furry friends for the Greenup County dog show at 1:30 p.m. in the pole barn. All breeds are welcome, and there will be a $5 entry fee. The actual show will begin at 2 p.m.
This year’s lawn mower races have been sponsored by Cintas. Registration will run from 5 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the race taking place at 7 p.m. The Steve Perry Band takes to the stage at 6 p.m. as well. For more information on all these fun events taking place at the 76th Annual Greenup County Fair, please visit the Greenup County Park and Fair Board Facebook page.
