2023 Fair Schedule
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2023 Schedule of Events
* Schedule is subject to change without notice.
Sunday, July 23
3pm
Livestock Stockman’s Contest - Livestock Show Ring
7pm
Shippensburg Band Concert - Stage
7:30pm
Community Vespers Service - Stage
Please note: No rides, games, vendors or exhibits are open or operational on Sunday. Limited food items may be available at some stands. Regular Fair schedule begins on Monday.
Monday, July 24
8am
Junior Breeding Goat Show - Livestock Show Ring
9am - 4pm
Youth-Farm-Home Products entered - Home Products Building
(not including Baked Goods)
1pm
Open Rabbit Show & Rabbit Skill-a-thon - Livestock Show Ring
6pm
Rides open - Midway
6 & 8pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
7pm
Dairy Youth Showmanship Contest - Jersey & Milking Shorthorns - Dairy Show Area
7pm
Pedal Tractor Pull - Adults & Kids classes - Tractor Pull Arena
Registration for participants begins at 6 PM
7:30pm
Tuesday, July 25
9am - Noon
Baked Goods Entered - Home Products Building #1
9am
Open Breeding Beef Show - Livestock Show Ring
10am
Mid-Atlantic Milking Shorthorn Show - Dairy Show Area
1pm
Open Breeding Sheep Show - Livestock Show Ring
4:30pm
Alpaca Show - Livestock Show Ring
5:30pm
Baked Goods Auction - Between Home Products Bldg. #1 & #2
6pm
District II Jersey Show - Dairy Show Area
6pm
Rides open - Midway
6 & 8pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
7pm
Dirt Drags & Pull - Tractor Pull Arena
On Stage
7:30pm
“Tribute to the King - featuring Jeff Krick, Jr. and The Spinouts” - Rock n’ Roll
FREE Admission!
Wednesday, July 26
9am - 4pm
53rd Annual Craft Show - held between midway and Tractor Pull Arena
10am - 5pm
Kiddies’ Day - Special ride prices
All rides discounted to 1 ticket until 5pm. Discount available to school-aged children and younger.
Ticket windows close at 4:30pm.
12:30pm
Franklin Co. Beekeepers Association Educational Presentation - Between Home Products Bldg. #1 & #2
1pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
2pm
Franklin Co. Beekeepers Association Educational Presentation - Between Home Products Bldg. #1 & #2
6pm
Rides open (evening) - Midway
6 & 8pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
7pm
Youth Dairy Judging Contest - Dairy Show Area
7pm
Antique Tractor Pull - Tractor Pull Arena
On Stage
7:30pm
“Kenton Sitch Band” - Country
FREE Admission!
Thursday, July 27
8am
Junior Market Beef Show - Livestock Show Ring
1pm
Junior Market Goat Show - Livestock Show Ring
Followed by Junior Market Lamb Show
6pm
Rides open - Midway
6 & 8pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
7pm
7pm
Tractor Pull (Farm Stock) - Tractor Pull Arena
On Stage
7:30pm
“The Hobbs Sisters” - Modern Country
FREE Admission!
Friday, July 28
8:30am
Junior Market Swine Show - Livestock Show Ring
10am
Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, and Guernsey Show - Dairy Show Area
2pm
Livestock Pee Wee Showmanship - Livestock Show Ring
5pm
Supreme Livestock Showman Contest - Livestock Show Ring
5pm
Rides open - Midway
6 & 8pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
6:30pm
Holstein Show - Dairy Show Area
7pm
Truck & Tractor Pull - Tractor Pull Arena
On Stage
7pm
Karaoke Contest
FREE Admission! Registration for participants begins on stage at 6pm
Saturday, July 29
8:30am
Chuck Lesher 5K Classic - 5K Run/Walk hosted by Chambersburg Road Runners Club
Registration inside Gate #7 on top of hill
10am - 5pm
Kiddies’ Day - Special ride prices
All rides discounted to 1 ticket until 5pm. Discount available to school-aged children and younger.
Ticket windows close at 4:30pm.
10am
Shippensburg Community Fair Junior Livestock Sale - Livestock Show Ring
1pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
6pm
Rides open (evening) - Midway
6 & 8pm
The Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn - Beside Home Products Bldg. #1
9:30pm
65th Fair Closing Celebration - Fireworks Display
Presented by Parx Casino, Shippensburg
On Stage
7:30pm
“Back in Black - The True AC/DC Experience” - Rock
FREE Admission!
* Please note: Home Products exhibits and premiums must be picked up Monday, August 1st (Monday following the fair) between 9am and 1pm or from 6pm to 8pm. This schedule will allow for the Home Products buildings to be open to the public on Saturday.
* Schedule is subject to change without notice.