Local 4-H participants “learn by doing,” and the fair is their opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their time in 4-H as they display their projects.

4-H youth who raise beef, swine, sheep, goats, dairy, and poultry for their annual projects can showcase them at the livestock show.

Unless otherwise noted, most events will occur at the Knox County Fairgrounds, located at 1392 Knox Highway 9 in Knoxville.

Below is the schedule of events:
July 10             8 a.m.             4-H Horse Show
July 16             2:30 p.m.         4-H General Show Projects are on display at Knoxville High School
July 16             2:30 p.m.         4-H Market at Knoxville High School
July 16             3 p.m.              4-H Rocket Launch at Knoxville High School
July 16             4:30 p.m.         4-H Fashion Revue and Awards Ceremony at Knoxville High School
July 18            8 a.m.              4-H Goat Judging
July 18            Following         4-H Heifer Judging
July 18            Following         4-H Sheep Judging
July 18            Following         4-H Steer Judging
July 18            2:30 p.m.         4-H Dairy Judging
July 18            3 p.m.              4-H Bucket Calves
July 18            5 p.m.              4-H Master Showmanship
July 19            8 a.m.              4-H Swine Judging
July 19            8 a.m.              4-H Rabbit Judging
July 19            8 a.m.              4-H Poultry Judging *Moved to virtual due to Avian Influenza guidelines.

4-H members who have their general show projects selected, will have the opportunity to display their projects at the Illinois State Fair on August 12 in Springfield. All 4-H shows are open to the public and free to attend, so the community is encouraged to come out and support our local youth!

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