SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS
There are a lot of great attractions at the SEMO District Fair. Below is a list of the day-to-day events happening at this year’s fair!
Looking to sign up for one of the contests? Learn more here.
ALL WEEK:
Agriland: Learn more about agriculture here. Race the ducks at the old time hand operated well pump display.
Kidzone: Variety of hands-on activities for children.
South Fairgrounds: Dinosaur Takeover –Dinosaur Takeover is a high-energy, action-packed adventure where massive, lifelike dinosaurs stomp, roar, and thrill the crowd in an unforgettable live show.
September 12, 13, and 19: 2:00,4:00, and 6:00 pm
September 14-18: 5:30 & 7:00 pm
North Fairgrounds: Kenny Ahren – Family Comedy – Come watch a show with amazing comedy antics, hilarious physical comedy, and fun audience play that’s sure to please the entire family.
September 12, 13, and 19: 1:30, 3:30, and 5:30 pm
September 14-18: 4:30, 6:00, and 7:30 pm
DAILY SCHEDULE
5:00 – 7:00 pm: Non-livestock, open class exhibit entries accepted in the Arena Building and 4-H Exhibit Hall
Click here for more information about registering your exhibit.
8:00 – 11:00 am: All non-livestock open class exhibit entries for competition and display inside the Arena Building and 4-H Exhibit Hall will be accepted. ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 11:00 am.
ANNUAL FAIR PARADE
- 9:30 am: Parade runs from Capaha Park to the Fairgrounds
- Pre-entry required by September 9 at the Fair Office
- Fair Parade Entry Form
ACTIVITES TENT
- Noon – 7:00 pm: FREE Caricature Drawings by Share Faerber
- 1:00 – 3:00 pm: FREE Bingo
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT (MORE INFO)
- 6:00 pm: Dual Demolition Derby Presented by Auto Tire & Parts NAPA
COMPETITIONS AND CONTESTS
- 11:00 am: Washers Tournament Signups – singles event – American Legion Pavilion
- 1:00 pm: Washers Tournament Doubles Event – American Legion Pavilion
JUDGING SCHEDULE
- Noon: FFA Field Crops, Fruits & Vegetables – FFA Barn
- 1:00 pm: 4H poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs – Strack Poultry Pavilion
- 1:30 pm:
- Open Field Crops – FFA Barn
- Fine Arts, Photography, Crafts & Hobbies, Floriculture, Family & Consumer Science, Horticulture – Arena Building
- 4-H Exhibit Hall Entries – 4-H Exhibit Hall
- 2:00 pm: 4-H Horse Show – Ballfield #7
ACTIVITIES TENT
- 9:00 – 10:00 am: Cape County Cowboy Church Service
- 10:00 – 11:00 am: Teen Challenge Choir / Testimonials
- SEMO District Fair Pageant
- 2:00 – 3:00 pm – Rehearsals
- 3:00 – 6:00 pm – Pageant Contest
- Click here for more information
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT (MORE INFO)
- 9:00 am: Antique Tractor Pull
- 11:00 am: Garden Tractor Pull
LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS AND JUDGING
- 11:00 am: Draft Horses – Livestock Arena; 4-H Draft Horse, Draft Mule, Mini Mule, & Draft Pony Show
- 1:00 pm: 4-H Clover Kids’ Small Animal Show – 4-H/FFA Sheep & Goats Barn
- 2:00 pm: 4-H Dairy Bucket Calves, 4-H/FFA Combined Dairy Show – Livestock Arena
- 5:30 pm: Draft Horse & Mule Hitches – Ballfield #7
ACTIVITIES TENT
5:30 – 7:00 pm: SEMO Square Dancing
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT (MORE INFO)
- 8:00 pm: Members Only (FREE grandstand event)
LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS AND JUDGING
- 8:00 am: Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Jersey, Guernsey, Holstein, and Brown Swiss in that order – Livestock Arena
- 9:30 am: Draft Mules with Jacks and Jennets – Ballfield #7
THRIFTY TUESDAY SPECIAL PROMOTION
- All entry gate admissions only $5
- All carnival armbands $23
ACTIVITIES TENT
Look-a-Like Contests
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm: Mother/Daughter
- 6:00 – 6:30 pm: Father/Son
- 6:30 – 6:45 pm: Mother/Son
- 6:45 – 7:00 pm: Father/Daughter
- 7:00 – 7:15 pm: Twins
- Click here for more information
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT (MORE INFO)
- 8:00 pm: Three Dog Night
ACTIVITIES TENT
Senior Day Presented by Montgomery Bank
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Free Bingo
- 5:00 – 9:00 pm: Rock the Heartland Youth Band Winners
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT (MORE INFO)
- 8:00 pm: Jo Dee Messina
LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS AND JUDGING
- 8:30 am:
- 4-H Beef Bucket Calves with 4-H and FFA Steer Judging to Follow – Livestock Arena
- 4-H and FFA Market Swine, 4-H/FFA Combined Breeding Swine, Open Market Swine Carcass (on foot), Breed/Crossbreed Barrow, Open Swine – Pork Pavilion
- 4-H and FFA Market Goats, 4-H/FFA Combined Breeding Goats, 4-H and FFA Market Lambs, Open Market Lambs, 4-H/FFA Combined Breeding Sheep, Open Sheep – 4-H Pavilion
- 1:00 pm: 4-H/FFA Combined Beef Show – Livestock Arena
THRIFTY THURSDAY PROMOTION
- All entry gate admissions only $5
- All carnival armbands $23
ACTIVITIES TENT
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm: FREE SINGO! (Like BINGO, but with music!)
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT (MORE INFO)
- 7:00 pm: Pro Pulling League & Backwoods Pullers Hot Rod Truck & Tractor Pull Presented by Fabick Cat & Fabick Rents
LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS AND JUDGING
- 8:00 am: Hereford, Simmental, Shorthorn, and Shorthorn+ – Livestock Arena
- 8:30 am: Guinea Pigs, Pigeons, Poultry, and Rabbits – Strack Poultry Pavillion
- 4:00 pm: Draft Pony & Mini Mule Hitches – Ballfield #7
- 4:30 pm: 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale (Sale Order: Lambs, Goats, Swine, Steers) – Livestock Arena
ACTIVITIES TENT
- 6:00 – 6:30 pm: Best Looking Mustache Contest
- 6:30 – 7:00 pm: Best Looking Beard Contest
- Click here for more information
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT (MORE INFO)
- 7:00 pm: Pro Pulling League & Backwoods Pullers Hot Rod Truck & Tractor Pull Presented by DeWitt Auction & Farm Credit SEMO
LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS AND JUDGING
- 8:00 am: Angus, Limousin, then Other Breeds Beef Cattle – Livestock Arena
- 9:30 am: Mini Mules – Ballfield #7
- 11:00 am: Draft Ponies – Ballfield #7
- 1:00 pm: Commercial Heifers followed by Herdsman Award – Livestock Arena
- 4:00 pm: Draft Ponies & Mini Mules Hitches – Ballfield #7
COMPETITIONS AND CONTESTS
- 10:00 am: 4-H & FFA Tractor Rodeo – Ballfield #4
- 6:30 pm: Cross-Cut Saw Competition – Antique Tractor Display Area
ACTIVITIES TENT
- Noon – 7:00 pm: FREE Caricature Drawings by Share Faerber
- 4:00 – 7:00 pm: Dog Day Event! Stop by and see dogs from the local shelters and local businesses. Visit with dog trainers, veterinarians, pet store owners and stick around for the dog trick show!
GRANDSTAND EVENT (MORE INFO)
- 6:00 pm: Dual Demolition Derby Presented by Hosemate
COMPETITIONS AND CONTESTS
- 10:30 am: Quarter Scramble – Livestock Arena
- 11:00 am: Washer Tournament Signups – American Legion Pavilion
- 1:00 pm: Washers Tournament Doubles Event – American Legion Pavilion
- 2:00 pm: PeeWee Showmanship – Livestock Arena