Saturday at the Fair
2025-09-06
Fair Hours: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Gate Hours: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Make sure you stop by the many attractions and exhibits available at this year’s Fair.

The Competition Tent is where all of Amherst County’s talents are on display. From art to gardening to baking, you don’t want to miss out on the entries in the 2025 Amherst County Fair Competitions.
The Extension Tent. Learn about Amherst County 4-H, try your hand at a STEM activity, or enter one of the many contests!
The Sensory Play Tent is perfect for taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the Fair. Full of sensory play options, there is something for everyone. And don’t forget to grab your free fidget toy on your way out!
The Oregon Trail Exhibit will take you back in time. This immersive exhibit highlights what life was like for those traveling the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon.
The Live Stock Tent is full of some of the cutest farm animals in Amherst County. This annual exhibit is always a crowd favorite.
The Bounce House Arena is the place to be for our small fair-goers. With a wide selection of bounce houses to visit, your kiddo will find hours of fun in this space.
The Midway is home to a variety of rides, games, and carnival food. For the first time, the rides will open at the same time as the Fair, giving you an extra hour to enjoy all the Midway has to offer.

Livestock Show: Hog Showmanship
2025-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

Lawn Tractor Pull
2025-09-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-06 16:00 - 17:00
Join us Saturday, September 6th, at the Amherst County Fair and cheer on Shenandoah Valley Tractor Pullers. Racers will use their modified lawn tractors and race to pull sleds across the fairgrounds.

Live Music: Morgan Robertson
2025-09-06 12:00 - 13:30

Made in Amherst Junior Maker's Market
2025-09-06 12:00 - 21:00
The Made in Amherst Junior Maker’s Market features local makers and entrepreneurs all under 18!

Beer Garden
2025-09-06 12:00 - 21:00
The Beer Garden will be available during live music.

Hula Hoop Contest at the Extension Tent
2025-09-06 13:00 - 13:15

Sensory Bottle Workshop
2025-09-06 13:00 - 13:30
Join us at the Sensory Play Tent for this free workshop. Make your own travel-sized sensory bottle, perfect for calming down on the go.

Livestock Show: Breeding Gilts
2025-09-06 13:00 - 13:45

Foam Party
2025-09-06 13:00 - 18:00

Mutton Bustin'
2025-09-06 13:00 - 21:00
Mutton Busting with Wild Buck Borregos was such a hit last year, we brought it back! Mutton bustin’ kidos try to hang on for 8 seconds to prove that they’re as tough as any bull rider.

Donut-On-A-String Contest at the Extension Tent
2025-09-06 13:15 - 14:00

Bubble Gum Blowing Contest at the Extension Tent
2025-09-06 13:30 - 13:45

Livestock Show: Market Hogs
2025-09-06 13:45 - 14:10

Jalapeno Eating Contest at the Extension Tent
2025-09-06 14:00 - 14:15

Live Music: 635
2025-09-06 14:00 - 15:30

Livestock Show: Boars
2025-09-06 14:10 - 14:30

Livestock Show: Parent Showmanship
2025-09-06 14:30 - 15:00

Meant to Be Broken Contest Judging
2025-09-06 14:30 - 15:00
Find out who won the Meant to Be Broken Contest and is headed to the State Fair! At the Extension Tent.

Tug of War Contest at the Extension Tent
2025-09-06 15:00 - 15:15

Eye-Spy Bottle Workshop
2025-09-06 15:00 - 15:30
Stop by the Sensory Play Tent for this hands-on, make-and-take activity. Participants will have the opportunity to select objects and create a travel-size eye spy bottle to take with them.

Cow Pie Toss at the Extension Tent
2025-09-06 15:00 - 15:30

Livestock Show: Cattle Showmanship
2025-09-06 15:00 - 17:00

Sack Races at the Extension Tent
2025-09-06 15:15 - 16:00

Live Music: The Bogeys
2025-09-06 16:00 - 17:30

Slime Mix-ins Workshop
2025-09-06 17:00 - 17:30
Engage with your sense of touch and scent in this slime-making workshop. Scents and tactile mix-ins will be provided, along with pre-made cloud slime so that you can create your perfect slime. (Limit 25 participants)

Livestock Show: Breed Heifers
2025-09-06 17:00 - 18:30

Hot Dog Eating Contest
2025-09-06 17:30 - 18:00
The Hot Dog Eating Contest is back! Join us at 5:00 pm, Saturday, September 6th, to see who can eat the most hot dogs and take home the cash prize!

$5.00 entry fee.

Sign up and pay your entry fee online at the link below.

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=18804

Prize determined by the number of entries.

Live Music: Tenfo
2025-09-06 18:00 - 19:30
