KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The oldest county fair in the state of Indiana kicks off Friday, promising a week of great food, good fun, and exciting entertainment.
This year’s fair is the 215th in Knox County and will run from Friday, July 12 through Friday, July 19 at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Bicknell. The Knox County Fair is one of just three throughout the state that are run entirely on donations from community members with no financial backing from the city/county governments.
For a look at this year’s food vendors check out this post from the Knox County Fair Facebook page.
Here’s what you can expect if you attend this year’s fair;
Cost to attend
Parking at this year’s Knox County Fair is free. Admission fee is $5 per person on every day except Friday, July 19, which has free admission.
Those wanting to attend multiple days of the fair may be interested in getting the Season Pass. The season pass grants you admission for every day of the fair, as well as free admission to grandstand events, excluding the events on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cost for a season pass is $20.
Those wishing to bring their vehicle closer to the livestock barns can pay $40 for a Car Pass which allows the driver and one passenger access past the fence.
A Golf Cart Pass costs $20. Those wanting to explore the “pit” area of grandstand events can do so by purchasing a Pit Pass for $25.
Rides
This year’s midway amusement rides will be provided by Derby City Amusements out of Hillview, Kentucky. Rides run on a ticket system, as well as all-day armbands for unlimited riding.
Tickets for the rides cost as follows;
- Single ticket – $1.50
- 12 tickets – $15 (Savings of $3)
- 24 tickets – $25 (Savings of $11)
- 50 tickets – $50 (Savings of $25)
Those wanting to get their fill of the rides can purchase an armband, which grants you unlimited access to the amusement rides for an entire day at a cost of $25. Sunday from 1-4 p.m. is “kiddie carnival day” and ride armbands will cost just $10 for children ages 12 and under.
Grandstand Entertainment
Most grandstand entertainment events will be free this year with the cost of admission to the fair itself, with the exception of the rodeo, wrestling, and demolition derby events.
- Friday, July 12 @ 8 p.m.
- Heeps of Jeeps Mud Drags
- Entry fee $30, Rider $25, Pit Pass $20
- For more information regarding the event including rules and competition classes visit the Knox County Fair page on Facebook here.
- Heeps of Jeeps Mud Drags
- Saturday, July 13 @ 7 p.m.
- Junkyard Race
- Entry fee $40, Rider $25, Pit Pass $20
- For more information including registration times and contact info visit the Knox County Fair page on Facebook here.
- Junkyard Race
- Sunday, July 14 @ 5 p.m.
- Tractor Pull
- Six various competition classes included.
- Pit Pass $20
- Contact 812-297-0232 for questions
- Tractor Pull
- Monday, July 15 @ 8 p.m.
- Whipporrwill Rodeo
- Adults cost $15, kids 6-12 cost $10, while kids 5 years old and under are free.
- For a list of events included and more information visit the Knox County Fair on Facebook.
- Whipporrwill Rodeo
- Tuesday, July 16 @ 8 p.m.
- ATV Rodeo
- $15 Entry Fee
- Competition classes include Dirt Bikes, Side By Sides, Golf Carts, and Quads.
- ATV Rodeo
- Wednesday, July 17 @ 7 p.m.
- Micro Wrestling
- Ringside seats $40, General Admission $15
- Micro Wrestling
- Thursday, July 18 @ 8 p.m.
- Pig Penning
- Come watch teams get down and dirty as they compete to be the top Pig Penning Team.
- Cost per team is $40, teams must register by Wednesday, July 17, to register click here.
- Pig Penning
- Friday, July 19 @ 8 p.m.
- Demolition Derby
- Entry Fee $40, Passenger $25, Pit Pass $20
- Tickets are $10 for everyone over the age of 13, $5 for kids 6-12, and free for children that are 5 and under.
- Organizers stress that this event usually sells out, so they advise you arrive early to secure your seat in the grandstands.
- For more information including competition classes click here.
- Demolition Derby
VU Pavilion Events/Entertainment
In addition to the grandstand events, the Vincennes University Pavilion will offer plenty of entertainment for fair-goers!
- Friday, July 12 @ 7 p.m.
- Miss Knox County 2024 Pageant
- Click here to vote in the People’s Choice Award
- Saturday, July 13
- Tiny Tot Contest @ 5:30 p.m.
- Ages: Newborn – 2 years old
- Cost per entry $5, registration here
- Little Miss & Little Mr. Knox County following Tiny Tot contest
- Ages 2 to 6 eligible
- Cost per entry $5, registration here
- Tiny Tot Contest @ 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 14
- Watermelon Eating & Seed Spitting contests @ 2 p.m.
- Irreverent Warriors Comedy Showcase @ 6 p.m.
- Talent Show/Lip Sync Show @ 7 p.m.
- Monday, July 15
- Pedal Tractor Pull @ 6 p.m.
- Cost to register $5, registration here
- Competition classes range from age 3 to adult
- Pedal Tractor Pull @ 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 16
- Farmers Market
- Runs from 4 to 8 p.m.
- Farmers Market
- Wednesday, July 17
- River City Revival Band performs @ 7 p.m.
- Thursday, July 18
- Open Cornhole Tournament @ 6 p.m.
- No cost to participate
- Open Cornhole Tournament @ 6 p.m.
- Friday, July 19
- EnViZion Wrestling’s Fair & Square 3 @ 8 p.m.
- A free pro-wrestling event featuring championship matches
- EnViZion Wrestling’s Fair & Square 3 @ 8 p.m.
For more information about this year’s fair, including 4-H show and judging times, visit the fair’s website here, its Facebook page here, or call 812-735-2344.
