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2024 Ritchie County Fair & Expo


  • Ritchie County 4-H Grounds 4-H Camp Road Harrisville, WV, 26362 United States (map)

Come out to the 2024 Ritchie County Fair & Exposition Sunday-Saturday, July 28 - Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Ritchie County 4-H Grounds, Harrisville.

Don’t miss out on the two days of bull riding, a roping contest, livestock show or carnival rides! Daily activities include Quilt & Needlework Display, 4H Exhibits, Food Vendors, CEOS Display, Commercial Exhibits, Crafts, Horseradish Pickle Contest, Vegetable & Flower Exhibits, Carnival Rides, Livestock Exhibits and Local Artists.

Ritchie County Fair & Exposition
P.O. Box 77
Harrisville WV 26362
Phone: 304-643-5200

2024 Schedule of Events

Friday, July 26
Photo Contest Entries Due at Ritchie County Extension Office

Saturday, July 27
11am - Fair & Alumni Parade, Harrisville

Sunday, July 28
1:30pm - Horse Show, Hoover Field. Gates open at noon, free admission

Monday, July 29
4-8pm - Exhibits & 4-H Project Check-in, 4-H Assembly Hall

Tuesday, July 30
8am-12pm - 4-H Projects and Exhibit Check-in, 4-H Assembly Hall
Arts & Crafts Exhibit
Baked Goods Exhibit
Flower Exhibit
Quilt Exhibit
Horseradish Pickle
Fresh & Home Canned Fruits & Vegetables

Wednesday, July 31
8am - Exhibit & Vendor Set-up
11am - Exhibit Hall Closed for Judging
2-5pm - 4-H & FFA Livestock Exhibit Check-in
7pm - Livestock Exhibitors Meeting & Photos

Thursday, August 1
9am - Swine Showmanship & Market Show
12pm - Back Gate Open
1pm - Rabbit Showmanship & Market Show
3pm - Sheep & Goat Showmanship & Market Show
4pm - Fair Officially Opens: Flag Raising, National Anthem
5-10pm - Carnival Rides
Daily - Magician on Grounds
5pm - KOI Drag Racing/Practice, Hoover Field
5:30pm - Pretty Baby Contest Registration (picnic shelter near stage)
6pm - Pretty Baby Contest, main stage
6-7pm - Micky & Minnie Meet & Greet
7pm - Eclipse Barbershop Quartet, main stage
7pm - KOI Drag Racing, Hoover Field
7:30pm - Children's Pedal Tractor Pull, near main stage
10pm - Fair Closes

Friday, August 2
9am - Poultry Showmanship & Market Show
12pm - Back Gate Open
1pm - Beef Showmanship & Market Show
Daily - Magician on Grounds
5-11pm - Carnival Rides
5-6:30pm - Emergency Services Meet & Greet
5-7pm - Ridgeline Band with Russell Ahner
6pm - Hay Bale Toss, near main stage
6-7pm - Bluey & Bingo Character Meet & Greet
7pm - Championship Bull Riding
7:30pm - Children's Pedal Tractor Pull, near main stage
11pm - Fair Closes

Saturday, August 3
8am - Gates & Exhibits Open
9:30am - Overall Youth Showmanship
11am-4pm - Car Show
Daily - Magician on Grounds
1pm - Youth Livestock Awards
1-2pm - Minion & Stitch Meet & Greet
1-5pm - Carnival Rides
1:30pm - Youth Livestock Sale
4-5pm - Minion & Stitch Meet & Greet
6pm - Roping Contest, bull riding arena
6-7pm - Minion & Stitch Meet & Greet
6-11pm - Carnival Rides
7pm - Championship Bull Riding
8pm - Still Exhibits Released from Assembly Hall (non 4-H)
9-11pm - Midnight Outlaws, main stage
11pm - Fair Closes

Earlier Event: July 19
International Sports Jamboree