Schedule of Events
Event Details
The Hydro Fair returns many annual events and traditions each year. Consult the official schedule of events for up-to-date information on times and locations. The schedule, with information on premiums, can be downloaded and viewed on your computer using the link below.
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Download Schedule of Events and Premiums here
Parking
Parking is available on city streets near the fairgrounds. Please do not park near the livestock barns while judging is underway. There are large parking areas available north and south of the rodeo arena. If you are parked several blocks from the fairgrounds, look for our friendly assistants in golf carts, who are happy to give you a lift to and from the front gate.
THURSDAY
7:30am
Livestock Judging Books Open
Livestock Barn
8:00am
Livestock Judging Contest Begins
Livestock Barn
8:00am
Entries Open for Exhibits
Community Building
12:00pm
All Baked Goods Entries Close
Community Building
4:15pm
Horse Show Books Open
Rodeo Arena
4:30pm
Flower Entries Close
Livestock Barn
5:00pm
Exhibit Building Books Close
Community Building
5:30pm
Horse Show Starts
Rodeo Arena
6:00pm
All Livestock Entries Due
Livestock Barn
6:30pm
Opening Ceremony
Main Stage
7:00pm
All Rides & Concessions Open
Midway
7:30pm
Free Entertainment Program
Main Stage
FRIDAY
7:30am
Swine, Goats, Sheep, Cattle (no break between species)
Livestock Barn
9:00am
Kids Races and Stunts
Centennial Field
7:00pm
All Midway Rides & Concessions Open
Midway
7:30pm
Free Entertainment Program
Main Stage
8:00pm
Arena 3-in-1 Ranch Rodeo
Rodeo Arena
SATURDAY
8:00am
Premium money to be paid on exhibits. Money forfeit after 10 AM
Community Building
10:00am
Parade
Main Street
11:00am
Kid Tractor Pull
Community Building
1:00pm
Mud Volleyball
Rodeo Arena - North Side
4:00pm
Washers & Watermelons
Community Building
5:00pm
Deadline for Cake Auction
Community Building
7:00pm
All Midway Rides & Concessions Open
Midway
7:30pm
Cake Auction
Community Building
8:00pm
Arena 3-in-1 Ranch Rodeo
Rodeo Arena
9:00pm
Free Entertainment
Main Stage