Take a trip down memory lane to the time when we ate funnel cakes, corn dogs, and cotton candy and rode the Ferris wheel at the county fair. Take your entire family and enjoy the best things in life when you drop by the Garland County Fair on September 7 to 15 at the Garland County Fairgrounds on Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR.
The demolition derby September 7 to 8 will be kicking off the week–long festivities full of carnival rides, pageants, arts, livestock, and many more. There are plenty of games for you and your children to enjoy. There are even gospel concerts most evenings.
Enjoy the most exciting, memory–filled week of your lives. Create more memories with your family. Take part in the perfect Arkansas getaway you can have. Join the Garland County Fair.
Check out the schedule for the weeklong festivities.
PRE–FAIR ACTIVITIES
Thursday, September 6, 2018
4:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – – Livestock may arrive.
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Cultural Arts onsite registration
Friday, September 7, 2018
4:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Livestock may arrive.
7:30 P.M. – Demolition Derby
Saturday, September 8, 2018
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Livestock may arrive.
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. – Cultural Arts Onsite Registration
10:00 A.M. – Pet Rabbit Show
10:00 A.M. – Interviews – Fair Queen Contestants
1:00 P.M. – Jr. Miss, Little Miss, Little Princess
1:00 P.M. – Fair Queen and Jr. Fair Queen
7:30 P.M. – Demolition Derby
Sunday, September 9, 2018
1:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Livestock may arrive.
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Set–up of Commercial Exhibits
2:00 P.M. – Youth Talent Show Rehearsal
FAIR ACTIVITIES
Monday, September 10, 2018
8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Horticulture (produce and house plant) entries accepted in Horticulture Building
9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. – Baked Goods entries accepted A & C Bldg.
9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Judging in Adult Creative Arts, BLDG CLOSED TO PUBLIC
1:00 pm Bake Good Judging
12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Check–in for Goats
12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Check–in for Swine
3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. – Check–in for Poultry
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Commercial Exhibits Open
6:00 P.M. – Goat and Swine Weigh–in
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Adult/Youth Creative Arts Buildings Open
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
9:00 A.M. – Horticulture Judging
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Creative Arts & Horticulture Buildings Open
12:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Poultry and Rabbit Building Open
3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Check–in for Beef and Dairy Cattle & Sheep
3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Check–in for Rabbits
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Commercial Exhibits Open
6:00 P.M. – Goat Judging and Goat Showmanship
6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Carnival Rides Open
Sheep and Cattle Weigh–in will begin at the conclusion of the goat show.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
8:30 A.M. – Judging of Poultry
10:00 A.M. – Judging of Rabbits – Adult Division
12:30 P.M. – Judging of Rabbits – Junior Division (Poultry and Rabbit Building open after judging). Youth Rabbit Showmanship will follow the Junior Rabbit Show.
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Creative Arts & Horticulture Buildings Open
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Commercial Exhibits Open
6:00 P.M. – Swine Judging and Showmanship
6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Carnival Rides Open
7:00 P.M. – Gospel Concert in Building #2
Thursday, September 13, 2018
9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. – School Day – All Buildings Open
(Except Commercial Buildings)
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Commercial Exhibits Open
5:00 P.M. – Sheep Judging and Sheep Showmanship
6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Carnival Rides Open
5:30 P.M. – Baby Calf Showmanship
5:30 P.M. – Cattle Judging and Cattle Showmanship
7:00 P.M. – Youth Talent Show in Pageant Building
Friday, September 14, 2018
5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Creative Arts & Horticulture Buildings Open
12:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Poultry and Rabbit Building Open
11:30 A.M. – Junior Market Livestock Auction Buyers Luncheon
1:00 P.M. – Junior Market Livestock Auction & Youth Premium Awards
5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Commercial Exhibits Open
6:00 P.M. – Carnival Rides Open
7:00 P.M. – Gospel Concert in Building #2
7:30 P.M. – Rodeo
Saturday, September 15, 2018
9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. – Kid’s Cookie Contest Check in
9:30 A.M. – Judging – Kids Cookie Contest
10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Creative Arts & Horticulture Buildings Open
10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Poultry and Rabbit Building Open
12:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Commercial Exhibits Open
12:00P.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Carnival Ride Matinee ($1.50 per ride)
12:45 P.M. – Turning Points in American History Essay;
Photography Contest Winners Announced
1:00 – 1:30 P.M. – Flower Arranging Contest Check–in
1:30 P.M. – Rodeo Pageant
1:30 P.M. – Flower Arranging Contest Begins
6:00 P.M. – Carnival Rides Open
7:00 P.M. – Karaoke in Building #2
7:30 P.M. – Rodeo
TBD Check out time for LIVESTOCK.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
TBD Check–out time for Livestock
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Commercial Exhibits Removed
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Check–out time for Creative Arts, Horticulture, Youth, and Baby Photo Contest Entries
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Educational Exhibits Removed
