Tazewell 4-H members love to share their projects with everyone and have fun at the 4-H Show. The public is invited to join the fun. In addition to the events noted below, there will be family-friendly activities happening throughout the three days.
(Saturday, July 26, 2025—8 AM Show Set Up—All exhibitors and families invited to help, Mineral Springs Park)
Monday, July 28, 2025
7-10 AM Swine, Poultry, Sheep and Rabbit check in
9 AM Horses check in
9 AM Exhibit interviews begin for ALL general exhibits (exhibitors assigned judging time at check-in for all depts.)
11 AM All General exhibits must be checked in
Noon Horse Show begins, Livestock Review Building
5 PM Horse Grand Entry, Livestock Review Building
General exhibit displays open to public (or once final interviews are concluded in each building)
6 PM Ice Cream Social in Veterans Memorial Arena
7 PM Grand Opening & Junior Fair Royalty Contest in Veterans Memorial Arena
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
7-10:30 AM Beef & Goat check in; optional Dairy check in
8 AM Poultry Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
Noon-3 PM Dairy check in
1:30 PM Goat Show in Livestock Review Building
4 PM Dog Show in Livestock Review Building
4 PM Rocket Launch, Baseball Field behind Livestock Review Building
6 PM Livestock Parade & General Awards Presentation (Trophies & State Fair), Livestock Review Building
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
8 AM Swine Show in Livestock Review Building
9:30 AM Dairy Show in Livestock Review Building
Cat Show in Veterans Memorial Arena
11 AM Beef Show in Livestock Review Building
1 PM Sheep Show in Livestock Review Building
Master Showmanship Contest immediately following Sheep Show
2:30 PM Rabbit Show in Poultry/Rabbit Barn
5 PM State Fair Orientation in Veterans Memorial Arena
6 PM Youth Project Auction (with livestock released immediately following) in Livestock Review Bld.
7 PM General Projects Dismissed/ Show Clean Up—All exhibitors and families are asked to help
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