1st Thursday

Thursday, May 23

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Gates to Showgrounds7:30 a.m.8:30 p.m. (approx.)
Horse Show Classes7:30 a.m.7:00 p.m. (approx.)
Vendors (shops & food)10:00 a.m.
(some open earlier)
8:00 p.m. (approx.)
(some close earlier)
Midway (rides & games)11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. (approx.)
Rain or shine event. Extreme weather may affect times.
Closing times may be affected by when activities in the Dixon Oval end for the evening.
Click here for map of grounds.


Daytime Overview – Thursday, May 23
It’s Family Day! Enjoy food and other specials throughout the Country Fair.

  • 7:30 a.m. Junior 3’3″ Hunter (Wheeler Ring)
  • 8:00 a.m. WIHS Equitation Jumper (Dixon Oval)
  • 11:00 a.m. USEF Dover Saddlery Medal (Wheeler Ring)
  • 11:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Kids’ Crafts (Picnic Grove; at booth in back)
  • 2:10 p.m. USEF Talent Search (Dixon Oval)
  • 6:00 p.m. Junior Jumper (Dixon Oval)

Click here for full schedule of horse show classes


Evening Overview – Thursday, May 23
Family Day continues! Free General Admission and free parking after 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy food and other specials throughout the Country Fair, and spend the evening with rides and games on the Midway!

  • 7:00 p.m. Dog Show/Contest at Devon (Dixon Oval)

Click here for details about the Dog Show/Contest.

Note: There are no equestrian events in the rings this evening.

It’s riders’ Junior Weekend today through Sunday afternoon!

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