The Barnyard Olympics are alive and well in Porter County! Watch as each barn sends a crew of their own out into the arena to compete against other teams in a variety of exciting and funny games.
Cheer on our mini 4-Her's as they graduate into “big kid” 4-H! Mini 4-H is for youth in grades K-2.
What's better than a tiny horse struting its stuff? Watch as the 4-H youth work with their pint-sized pals to demonstrate the usefulness and skill of minature equine.
Watch and smell as talented 4-H BBQ Chefs leave it all out on the grill!
The best of the best from each barn show down in the Arena and work their way around, showing each of the 9 species on display at the Porter County Fair.
Learning to spot a quality animals is a key skill in producing a quality herd. Youth practice their skills at judging livestock and learn to spot characteristic related to quality of animal.
Wake up to the sound of Roosters crowing over your morning cup of coffee. Join us to see who will crow the loudest and the longest!
It's all fun and games at the Porter County Fair! Hang out and watch the mounted horse and pony members barrel race and so much more!
As the fair begins to wind down for the year, see the culmination of the livestock shows as they go to market. Support 4-H livestock project members and walk away with the nicest groceries you'll have all year! Special thank to Kraft Auction Service for volunteering their staff and auctioneers for this event.
Learn more about how you can bid on auction items and support 4-H livestock participants here.
These 4-H youth are just starting out in their hosre career! And before you ride the ride, you must first learn to walk the walk! Enjoy an afternoon learning the basics of In-Hand horse lead.
These 4-H youth are just starting out in their hosre career! And before you ride the ride, you must first learn to walk the walk! Enjoy an afternoon learning the basics of In-Hand horse lead.
Awards are presented to youth who won additional accolades once their meat was processed.
Watch as the horses are led, not ridden, around the arena and judged as a breed stock.
Birds of a feather flock together! Ducks, Geese, chickens and more, don't be a turkey! Join us.
Milk, Cheese, Ice Cream,... oh my! Come see these udderly amazing creatures and learn more about what makes an excellent dairy cow.
The cowboys are running around the ring at the Porter County Fair! Sit for a spell and watch as the Cowboys and Cowgirls show you what Western really means here in the Midwest.
Beef: It's what's for dinner! See the buff beasts on display and learn more about where your meal comes from.
Birds of a feather flock together! Ducks, Geese, chickens and more, don't be a turkey! Join us.
Watch the English Class of Horse and Pony competition.
See where the bacon comes from at the Market Swine Show! Judged on the anatomic structure and muscular, this little piggy is ready to go to market!
Join us for the Gilt show… Ladies night in the show arena! Gilts, unbred females, are shown by 4-H members and judged for characteristics related to possible traits to breed into next generation as the judge is watching how the showman interacts with their animal.
Giddy up and canter to the Horse Arena for a variety of demonstrations utilizing the original work and play vehicle!
From the back of a sheep to yours, watch as the sheep wool is judged for quality and showcased in the arena by Porter County 4-H members.
How exactly IS a cat judged? Join us to see the fancy felines and watch the process unfold.
Ever wondered how the quaility of the meat you eat is decided? Join us to learn more about how the musculature and external characteristics might indicate the quality of the meat within.
Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes will show-off their best selves. The final night of the dog show focuses on agility, drill team, costume classes, rally fun, and more!
4-H’ers put their engineering skills to the test! Registered members designed and built bridges working with the same provided materials and guidelines. The entries are judged on the quality of craftsmanship, sound structural design, and originality.
The best of the baking best are put up for sale during the 4-H Foods auction! Join us in the Park Place Pavillion to support the up and coming bakers in Porter County! Proceeds benefit the John Keller Memorial Scholarship. Special thanks to Kraft Auction Services for serving as our volunteer Auctioneer.
4-H Youth work year-round with these gentle giants to prepare for the fair. Come and see the predecessor to tractor as they demonstrate the ways of draft work.
There are over 50 breeds of domestic rabbit registered at the Porter County Fair. Come and see some of these cute critters get presented by their 4-H owners and judged on the quality of care, the rabbit's cleanliness, color, shape and quality of fur, among other things.
