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Russell County Fair and Horse Show

fri01sepAll Daysun10Russell County Fair and Horse Show(All Day)(GMT-04:00) 237 Donnie Dean Drive, Castlewood, VA 24224Phone(276)-762-2261 Event Type Live Music,Outdoor Sports,Seasonal

Flag-bearing male on horseback at the Russell County Fair and Horse Show

Event Details

The 2023 Russell County Fair & Horse Show will be held September 1-10. Enjoy carnival rides, horse and livestock shows, truck pull, demolition derby, bull-riding, side-by-side racing, horse pull, pet show, games, exhibits, music, food, and so much more!

Fair Schedule:

Friday, Sept. 1

  • Team Roping – 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Live Music: Thomas Taylor – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillen – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 2

  • Tractor Parade – 4 p.m.
  • Tractor Games – 4:30 p.m.
  • Antique Tractor Pull – 6 p.m.
  • Side-by-Side Drag Race – 6 p.m.
  • Ranch Rodeo – 6 p.m.
  • Live Music: Thomas Taylor – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: The Great Big Hug – 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 3

  • Registration for All Home Economics, Agricultural, Art, and Commercial Exhibits – 2:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Vendors set up in Commercial Building – 2:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Scarecrow Competition – 2:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Desserts Bars Contest – 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 4

  • Special Interest Day: Veteran’s Day
  • Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast – 9 to 11 a.m.
  • Judging of All Home Economics, Agricultural, Art, and Commercial Exhibits – 9:30 a.m.
  • Exhibit Buildings open after judging is complete
  • Commercial Building open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Judging of Halter Beef Cattle – 11 a.m.
  • Russell County Strongest Farm Hand Competition – 12 noon
  • Livestock Hall of Fame Dedication – 1 p.m.
  • 4-H Market Lamb Show – 4 p.m.
  • Pie Eating Contest – 6:30 p.m.
  • Demolition Derby – 7 p.m.
  • Powder Puff Derby – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: Thomas Taylor – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: If Birds Could Fly – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 5 (Carnival Rides open 6 to 10 p.m.)

  • Special Interest Day: Classroom Day
  • Exhibit Buildings open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Commercial Building open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Rabbit Show – 7 p.m.
  • Bulls & Broncs – 7:30 to 11 p.m.
  • Live Music: Morgan Culbertson – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: Midnight Gypsys – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 6 (Carnival Rides open 6 to 10 p.m.)

  • Special Interest Day: Special Needs Day
  • Exhibit Buildings open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Commercial Building open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Goat Show – 6 to 7 p.m.
  • 4-H Market Goat Show – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Live Music: Morgan Culbertson – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: Coal Camp – 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 7 (Carnival Rides open 6 to 10 p.m.)

  • Special Interest Day: Senior Citizen Day
  • Exhibit Buildings open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Commercial Building open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Judging of Pen Cattle – 2 p.m.
  • Horseless Cowboy Contest – 5 p.m.
  • Russell County Horse Show – 6 p.m.
  • Live Music: The Hubbard Family – 6 p.m.
  • Live Music: Chris Holder & Journey Home – 6:30 p.m.
  • Live Music: The Jackson Family – 7:15 p.m.
  • Live Music: The Inspirations – 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 8 (Carnival Rides open 1 to 10 p.m.)

  • Special Interest Day: School Day
  • Exhibit Buildings open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Commercial Building open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Youth Tractor Driving Contest – 9 a.m.
  • Baby Crawling Contest – 12 noon
  • Toddler Stick Horse Race – 12:15 p.m.
  • School Day Unlimited Rides – 1 to 10 p.m.
  • Miniature Horse Pull – 5 p.m.
  • Open Poultry Show – 6 p.m.
  • 4-H Poultry Show – 7 p.m.
  • Horse Pull – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: Dan Deel – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: Red Neckin’ Love Makin’ Night (the Conway Twitty Tribute Band) – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9 (Carnival Rides open 1 to 6 p.m.)

  • Drawing for the 2023 CF Moto UForce 600
  • Exhibit Buildings open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Commercial Building open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Breeding Sheep Show – 10 a.m.
  • Western Horse Show – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Commercial Sheep Show – 11 a.m. to 12 noon
  • Double Elimination Horseshoe Pitch Tournament – 12 noon
  • Pet Show – 2 p.m.
  • Weighing of Market Hogs – 3 p.m.
  • Market Hog Show – 5 p.m.
  • Open Horse Show – 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Live Music: Thomas Taylor – 7 p.m.
  • Live Music: Marques Puckett and 8-Second Ride – 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 10

  • Removal of All Home Economics, Agricultural, Art, and Commercial Exhibits

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Time

september 1 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday)(GMT-04:00)

Phone

(276)-762-2261

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