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2026 Butler Farm Show Schedule
How to Read the Schedule
★ Grandstand & arena highlight
Grandstand Arena Randy L. Kummer Arena
Stage Armstrong Auditorium
Dairy Pavilion
Elmer's Corral
Times are subject to change. Barns may be closed during scheduled shows. ★ marks grandstand & arena highlights; colored tags show the venue.
10 Days of Fun
Grandstand Action Nightly
Free Nightly Concerts
Fireworks Monday
Daily at the Fair
Gates8:30 AM – 11 PM daily · Admission $10 per person (includes rides & grandstand). Select grandstand shows $5.
RidesOpen daily at 1:00 PM · Monday at 4:00 PM · Rides close on a rotating basis one hour each day for safety inspections.
Free ActsKevin Adair the Stilt Walker (strolling) · Mike Klee, Balloon Artist & Magician (Free Stage by the Dairy Barns) · World of Animals (lower Midway near Mid Gate) · Special free shows 3× daily, times TBA.
ThursdayAugust 6
5:00 PMCamper Parking Begins
SaturdayAugust 8
4:00 PMLittle Miss 4-H Butler Farm Show & Little Miss Butler Farm Show ContestArmstrong Auditorium
- 9:00 AM – NoonPoultry Show Birds Check-InPoultry Tent
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMAll Beef, Sheep & Swine must be checked in, unloaded & stalled by 3:00No excuses – no exceptions. Trailers must enter Meridian Road camper gate. Animals and health papers must be checked before unloading. Pigs will be checked in & weighed as they come off the trailers.
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMGoat Check-InGoat TentGoats & health papers must be checked by the vet before penning.
- 1:00 – 4:00 PMArts & Crafts Entries acceptedArts & Crafts BuildingsUse the Pit Gate off Buttercup Road.
- 1:00 – 4:00 PMFarm/Home Produced Products acceptedFarm/Home Products BuildingUse the Pit Gate off Buttercup Road. Use the same exhibitor's number for your entries in ALL departments. It must begin with the initial of your last name.
- 1:00 – 5:00 PMRabbit Check-InRabbit Barn
- 4:00 PMAll Horses must be on grounds/stalls.
- 4:00 PMLivestock Weigh-In. Order of Weigh-In: Beef, Goats, Lambs
- 6:00 PMUltrasound Scans
- 7:00 PM"Come As You Are" Worship ServiceArmstrong AuditoriumFeaturing Dan Schall Ministries
- 9:00 PMAll Dairy must be on grounds/stallsCattle & health papers must be checked by the vet before tying in.
- 9:00 AMAll exhibits must be in place for opening (except where judging is occurring)
- 9:00 AMRabbit ShowRabbit Barn
- 9:00 AMArts & Crafts / Farm / Home Products JudgingBuildings are closed during judging and set-up.
- 10:00 AMGoat Showmanship, Market, Dairy & Boer ShowDairy Pavilion
- 1:00 PMHog Showmanship
- 4:30 PMArts & Crafts Building OpenFarm & Home Products Building Open. (Approx. time)
- 5:00 PM★Jackpot Log Pulling ContestElmer's CorralDraft/Haflingers & Ponies/Minis
- 6:00 PMMarket Hog Show
- 6:30 PMWatermelon Eating ContestSpecialAuditoriumAnyone 12+ may enter! Hosted by the Junior Board. Registration opens at 6:00 PM. $5.00 entry fee. First 20 contestants accepted.
- 7:00 PM4-H and Adult Baked Goods AuctionDairy PavilionBuy the Best that Butler County Bakes!
- 7:00 PM★Koi Drag RacingGrandstand ArenaFree admission to grandstand. Classes for all ages on whatever wheels you bring! For info: www.koidragracing.com or contact Lewis at 859-576-7380.
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMHonky Tonk HeroesArmstrong AuditoriumFREE Show – Traditional Country
- Dusk★Fireworks Celebrating America!
- 7:00 AMPoultry Meat Pen & Market Turkey Check-InPoultry Tent
- 9:00 AMDraft Horse, Haflinger, Pony & Mini Halter ShowElmer's Corral
- 9:00 AMJr. Dairy ShowDairy Pavilion
- 9:00 AMPoultry ShowPoultry Tent
- 9:00 AMJr. Rabbit ShowmanshipRabbit Barn
- 9:00 AMSheep Breed Show
- 12:00 PMSheep Showmanship
- 1:00 PM★Pedal Tractor Pull for ages 3–9Grandstand ArenaSponsored by West Central Equipment.
- 1:00 PMPet Education (Rabbits)Rabbit Barn
- 1:00 PMEquine Best of Show (Approx. time)Elmer's Corral
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM4-H DemonstrationsFarm/Home Products Building
- 1:30 PMAlpaca ShowDairy Pavilion
- 2:00 PMEquine Showmanship (Approx. time)Elmer's Corral
- 2:00 PMLead Line Preparation
- 3:00 PMLead Line ContestMust submit entry & liability waiver by July 14.
- 4:00 PMThreshing Demonstrations (weather permitting & manpower available; also at 7:00 PM)Antique Area
- 4:30 PMAlpaca Costume ContestDairy Pavilion
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMSheep to Shawl DemonstrationNewWatch the Fabulous Fiber 4-H State Farm Show competition team turn a sheep fleece into a shawl in just 3 hours. The completed shawl will be auctioned off Thursday at the livestock auction with proceeds going to charity.
- 6:00 PMMarket Lamb Show
- 6:30 PMDraft Horse & Haflinger Single Hitch ShowElmer's Corral
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMCool Change BandArmstrong AuditoriumFREE Show – Country & Classic Rock
- 7:00 PM★Truck & Tractor PullGrandstand ArenaFREE Admission to Grandstands. Produced by CS Pulling Promotions and Western PA Tractor & Truck Pullers, Inc.
- 9:00 AMPoultry ShowmanshipPoultry Tent
- 10:00 AMUltrasound Results
- 10:00 AM4-H Speech ContestArmstrong Auditorium
- 11:00 AMGoat Cart ClassesDairy Pavilion
- 12:00 PMGoat Costume ContestDairy Pavilion
- 12:00 PMBeef Showmanship & Breed Show
- 1:00 PMGoat Obstacle CourseDairy Pavilion
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM4-H DemonstrationsFarm/Home Products Building
- 1:45 PMCelebrity Goat ObstaclesFunDairy Pavilion
- 2:00 PMPony & Mini Hitch ShowElmer's Corral
- 3:00 PMBarnyard OlympicsDairy PavilionOpen to anyone under 18 (do not have to be in 4-H or FFA)
- 4:00 PMRooster Crowing ContestFunPoultry Tent
- 4:00 PMThreshing Demonstrations (weather permitting & manpower available; also at 7:00 PM)Antique Area
- 6:00 PMMarket Beef Show
- 6:30 PMDraft Horse & Haflinger Multiple Hitch ShowElmer's Corral
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMEcho ValleyArmstrong AuditoriumFREE Show – Bluegrass & Gospel
- 7:00 PM★4-Wheel Drive Pulling ContestGrandstand ArenaFREE Admission to Grandstands. Showroom Gas, Showroom Diesel, Modified Gas, Open Street Diesel, High Performance Trucks.
- 8:00 PMCheese AuctionDairy PavilionChoice Cheese from Contented Cows!
- Military Personnel & Veterans admitted FREE with valid military ID.
- 9:00 AMTractor Handling ContestPit AreaMust submit entry by July 14. Tractors donated by West Central Equipment & Watson's Inc.
- 9:00 AMAyrshire Cattle Show, Brown Swiss Show, Milking Shorthorn ShowDairy Pavilion
- 10:00 AMRabbit Hopping ContestArmstrong Auditorium
- 10:30 AMGuernsey Cattle Show, Holstein ShowDairy Pavilion
- 1:00 PMJersey Cattle Show, Red and White Show, Other Breeds & Dairy Cross ShowDairy Pavilion
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM4-H DemonstrationsFarm/Home Products Building
- 4:00 PMThreshing Demonstrations (weather permitting & manpower available; also at 7:00 PM)Antique Area
- 5:30 PMLivestock Sale Opening Ceremonies
- 6:00 PMEagle Bowl Farm Show Family Entries Due
- 6:00 PM★Annual Junior Livestock SaleFeed your Family; Fill your Freezer! Sale Order: Benefit Shawl, Charity Animals, Goats, Lambs, Rabbits, Beef, Poultry & Hogs
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMWrangler BandArmstrong AuditoriumFREE Show – Country
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PMWrangler BandArmstrong Auditorium2nd FREE Show – Country
- 7:00 PM★Figure 8 Races featuring the Pickup Truck DerbyGrandstand Arena$5.00 admission to grandstand. Grandstand gates open at 5:30. Limited quantity of wristbands. (Info: www.jmderby.com)
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM4-H DemonstrationsFarm/Home Products Building
- 3:30 PMRabbit Costume ContestFunDairy Pavilion
- 4:00 PMPoultry Costume ContestPoultry Tent
- 4:00 PMThreshing Demonstrations (weather permitting & manpower available; also at 7:00 PM)Antique Area
- 5:00 PMDairy PeeWee ShowmanshipDairy PavilionMust submit entry & waiver by July 14.
- 5:30 PMDairy Dress-Up ContestDairy Pavilion
- 6:00 PM★Howard Krovak Memorial Pony Pulling ContestElmer's Corral
- 7:00 PMAwards Program
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe FarmhandsArmstrong AuditoriumFREE Show – Nashville Based Bluegrass
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PMThe FarmhandsArmstrong Auditorium2nd FREE Show – Nashville Based Bluegrass
- 7:00 PM★World's Largest Demolition DerbyGrandstand Arena$5.00 admission to grandstand. Grandstand gates open at 5:30. Limited quantity of wristbands.
- 8:00 PMDunk a DirectorPaddle Boat AreaDonate (vote) for your favorite director all week at Elmer's Corner.
- 8:30 PMGiant SundaeDairy Pavilion
- 9:30 PM4-H Dance (for 4-H members only)Dairy Pavilion
- 9:30 AMSupreme Master Showman ContestSpecial
- 10:00 AM★Altered/Pure Stock/Tough Farm Tractor PullGrandstand ArenaFor info visit www.westernpapullers.com or call Chris Michel (724-789-7453).
- 1:00 PMAdult Master Showman ContestDairy Pavilion
- 2:00 PMFleece to Shawl Demonstration by the Butler Spinners & WeaversDairy Pavilion
- 4:00 PMThreshing Demonstrations (weather permitting & manpower available; also at 7:00 PM)Antique Area
- 5:00 PMOld Time Fiddling, Banjo, Mandolin & Flat Top Guitar ContestArmstrong Auditorium
- 7:00 PM★Road Semi and Tri-Axle Truck PullGrandstand ArenaFREE Admission to Grandstands. 8,500# Tough Farm, 10,000# Tough Farm, Antique Modified, Tri-Axle, Road Semi, Street Stock Semi, Pro-Street Semi.
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMBackstage BuffetArmstrong AuditoriumFREE Show – Classic Rock & Country
4-H & FFA Judging & Youth Events
The Farm Show proudly supports the Butler County 4-H & FFA clubs — a quick-reference digest of youth show times.
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPOULTRY SHOW BIRDS Check-InPoultry Tent
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMBEEF & LAMBS Check-In
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMHOGS Checked/Weighed-In
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMGOAT Check-InGoat Tent
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMPROJECT Entries dueFarm/Home Products Bldg.
- 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMRABBIT Check-InRabbit Barn
- 4:00 PMLIVESTOCK Weigh-In Order of Weigh-In: Beef, Goats, Lambs
- 6:00 PMULTRASOUND SCANS
- 9:00 PMDAIRY Cattle must be on grounds/stalls.
- 9:00 AMRABBIT ShowRabbit Barn
- 10:00 AMGOAT ShowDairy Pavilion
- 1:00 PMHOG Showmanship
- 6:00 PMMARKET HOG Show
- 7:00 PM4-H BAKED GOODS AUCTIONDairy Pavilion
- 7:00 AMPOULTRY MEAT PENS & MARKET TURKEYS Check-InPoultry Tent
- 9:00 AMPOULTRY ShowPoultry Tent
- 9:00 AMDAIRY Cattle ShowDairy Pavilion
- 9:00 AMRABBIT ShowmanshipRabbit Barn
- 9:00 AMSHEEP Breed Show
- 12:00 PMSHEEP Showmanship
- 1:30 PMALPACA ShowDairy Pavilion
- 2:00 PMLead Line Introductions Due
- 3:00 PMLEAD LINE Contest
- 6:00 PMMARKET LAMB Show
- 9:00 AMPOULTRY ShowmanshipPoultry Tent
- 10:00 AMULTRASOUND Results
- 10:00 AM4-H Speech ContestArmstrong Auditorium
- 11:00 AMGOAT Cart ClassesDairy Pavilion
- 12:00 PMBEEF Showmanship/Breed Show
- 12:00 PMGOAT Costume ContestDairy Pavilion
- 1:00 PMGOAT Obstacle CourseDairy Pavilion
- 4:00 PMROOSTER CROWING ContestPoultry Tent
- 6:00 PMMARKET BEEF Show
- 8:00 PMCHEESE AUCTIONDairy Pavilion
- 9:00 AMTRACTOR HANDLING ContestPit Area
- 10:00 AMRABBIT Hopping ContestArmstrong Auditorium
- 5:30 PMLIVESTOCK SALE - Sale Order: Benefit Shawl, Charity Animals, Goats, Lambs, Rabbits, Beef, Poultry & Hogs
- 3:30 PMRABBIT Costume ContestDairy Pavilion
- 4:00 PMPOULTRY Costume ContestPoultry Tent
- 5:30 PMDAIRY Dress Up ContestDairy Pavilion
- 7:00 PMAWARDS PROGRAM
- 9:30 PMDANCEDairy Pavilion
- 9:30 AMSUPREME MASTER SHOWMAN
The Butler Farm Show Board of Directors reserves the right to add, alter, re-schedule or cancel any event they deem necessary. Absolutely no admission refunds. Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers — directors, superintendents, assistant superintendents, 4-H leaders, show announcers, clerks and ribbon presenters — who make this show possible.
Butler Farm Show • Thank You for Coming • 2026