“CELEBRATING 75 YEARS”
The Fair is conducted by Big Knob Grange on their property in New Sewickley Township, 336 Grange Road, just off Big Knob Road, and State Route 68.
Rochester PA 15074 A member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs
Program of events
Wednesday, August 23
6:00 – 8:00 p.m… – Wine entries due at Ramp Entrance
Sunday, August 27
2:00 – 4:00 – 4-H display and entries due in basement of Main Hall – rear entrance.
2:00-5:00 YOUTH (DEPT. 11) ENTRY REGISTRATION IN BASEMENT OF MAIN HALL. HOME ECONOMIC ENTRY REGISTRATION IN BINGO PAVILION NEW DAY & TIME.
Monday, August 28
9:00 a.m. – Judging of 4-H displays and entries, closed to public
5:00-8:00 YOUTH (DEPT. 11) ENTRY REGISTRATION IN BASEMENT OF MAIN HALL. HOME ECONOMIC ENTRY REGISTRATION IN BINGO PAVILION NEW DAY & TIME.
5:00 – 8:00 Hay and grain exhibits for Dept. 12 accepted at the Livestock Barns for 4-H and Open Classes.
6:00 p.m. – Mandatory Meeting of all horse exhibitors at the barn. All class registration have to be made no late than this meeting to be eligible to participate in the performance classes.
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Big Knob Livestock Club market and breeding animals accepted. Weigh in for all, and walk through for steers.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Rabbit entries accepted at the Barns
Tuesday, August 29
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Livestock entries accepted at Livestock Barns
9:00 a.m. – Judging of Ag and Home Economics exhibits, closed to the public
10:00a.m.—Refreshment Stand Opens
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Chocolate cakes (ONLY) accepted at ramp entrance
10:00 a.m. – Rabbit Judging at the Barns
2:00 p.m. – Poultry Judging at the Barn
5:00 p.m.-Dairy Goat Judging at the Barn
4 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings and Tents open to the public
4:30 p.m. until sold out — Roast Beef Dinner or Lasagna (Dining Room)
6:00 p.m. — Parade and Opening Ceremonies with Freedom Area High School Marching Band (Outdoor Stage) Assemble at the Track at 5:45.
6:00 p.m. — Midway and games open (J&J Amusements) Pay one price rides ($15)
6 – 9:30 p.m. – “Giggles the Clown” on the grounds (fair building)
7:00 p.m. — Bingo (Hospitality Pavilion)
7:00 p.m. – Truck & Tractor Pull at Track; Seating: $7 (adults) & $3 for kids under 12
7:00 p.m. NEW NIGHT “Big Knob Has Talent” (Entry deadline Aug. 10, 2017) 7:00 p.m. – Livestock judging – Livestock Arena
8:00 -9:00 p.m.—Class Reunions; One Room School House Attendees (Dining Room)
8:00-10 p.m. — Dining Room open for pie and sandwiches
At Dusk – Fireworks by American Fireworks Company at the Track
Wednesday, August 30
10:00 a.m.—Refreshment Stand Opens
3:00 p.m. – Livestock judging, Livestock Arena
4:00 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings and Tents open to the public
4:30 p.m. until sold out — Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner (Dining Room).
4:30 p.m. Horse Show Pleasure Classes Stick Pony Races 6:30
5:30 p.m. – Department 24 Antique Equipment judging
6:00 p.m. — Midway and games open. Pay one price ($15) for rides
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – “Giggles the Clown” on the grounds (fair building)
6:00 p.m. – Big Knob Livestock Club Market Animal Show (Livestock Arena)
6:30 – 7:15 p.m. “Sweet Adaline’s” (Outdoor Stage)
7:00 – 10:00 “New Silver Eagle Band” (Entertainment Outdoor Stage)
7:00 p.m. — Bingo (Hospitality Pavilion)
7:30 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Pull (Track). Seating: $7 (adults) & $3 (kids)
8:00 -9:00 p.m.—Class Reunions; Graduates 50’s & 60’s (Dining Room)
8:00-10 p.m. — Dining Room open for pie and sandwiches
Thursday, August 31
9:30 a.m. – Dairy Cattle Judging (Livestock Arena) Open to the public
10:00 a.m.—Refreshment Stand Opens
4:00 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings and Tents open to the public
4:30 p.m. until sold out — Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner (Dining Room).
4:30 p.m. Horse Show Pleasure Classes 6:30 Stick Pony Races
6:00 p.m. — Midway and games open. Pay one price rides ($15)
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – “Giggles the Clown” on the grounds (fair building)
7:00-10 p.m. — “Dream Machine” (Entertainment, Outdoor Stage)
6:30 p.m. – Big Knob Livestock Club Awards (Arena)
7:00 p.m. – Big Knob Livestock Market Animal Sale (Livestock Arena)
7:00 p.m. — Bingo (Hospitality Pavilion)
7:30 p.m. — Tractor and Truck Pull (Track). Seating $7(adults) and $3 (kids)
8:00 -9:00 p.m…—Class Reunions; Graduates 70’s & 80’s (Dining Room)
8:00-10 p.m. — Dining Room open for pie and sandwiches
Friday, September 1
10:00 a.m.—Refreshment Stand Opens
4:00 p.m. – Exhibit Buildings and Tents open to the public
4:30 p.m. until sold out — Fish or Ham Loaf Dinner (Dining Room).
6:00 p.m. — Midway and games open. Pay one price for rides ($15)
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – “Giggles the Clown” on the grounds (fair building)
7:00 -10:00 p.m. — “Yankee Gray” (Entertainment Outdoor Stage)
7:00 p.m. – Bingo (Hospitality Pavilion)
7:00 p.m. – Halter Classes Horse Show (Livestock Arena) subject to change
7:30 p.m. — Small Car and Mini-Van Demo Derby (Track). Seating $7 and $3
8:00-10 p.m. — Dining Room open for pie and sandwich
Saturday, September 2
9:00 a.m. — Farm Stock Tractor Pull (Track) seating FREE
10:00 a.m… — Refreshment Stand opens
Noon — Exhibit Buildings and Tents open to the public
Noon –4:00 p.m. — Ride matinee (midway) Pay one price ($15) for rides.
4:00 “Freddie The Music Band” (Entertainment Outdoor Stage)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. “Western Pa. Button Box Band” (Entertainment Outdoor Stage) 4:00 SKYDIVERS WILL LAND ON THE TRACK TO CELERATE THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAIR
4:30 p.m. until sold out — Braised Steak Dinner (Dining Room)
6:00 p.m. — Midway and games open. Pay one price rides ($15) Matinee wrist bands will not be recognized for admission to rides in the evening.
6:00 p.m. – Livestock Costume and Hay Eating contests (Livestock Arena)
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – “Giggles the Clown” on the grounds (fair building)
6:30 -9:30 p.m. –“Crows Run Band” (Entertainment Outdoor Stage)
7:00 p.m. — Bingo (Hospitality Pavilion)
7:30 p.m. — Large Car Demo Derby (Track). Seating: $7(Adults) and $3 (kids)
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Dining Room open for pie and sandwiches
9:30-11:00 p.m. — Exhibits released for all Departments
10:00 p.m. — Drawings on Outdoor Stage and Closing of the Fair
Sunday, September 3
1:00 – 2 p.m. — Exhibits in Departments 10, 11 and 13 – 19 may be claimed ONLY if unable to pick up Sat. at 9:30