Thursday, August 8 - Preview Day
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This is the unofficial start of the fair! Gates open at 7:00 a.m.
Preview Day will feature the twilight parade, discounted carnival rides and a FREE concert on the Rising Star Stage. The Twilight Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. from Lincoln Park. The Rising Star Stage performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. . Carnival Midway and Adventure Village will be open late Thursday afternoon following a complete ride inspection.
Highlights
- State Fair Ribbon Cutting
- Twilight Parade
- Junior Poultry Shows
- Society Horse Show
- Discount Carnival Rides
Daily Events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 8:30 AM | Jr. Performance Cow/Calf Show | Junior Livestock Building |
| 9:30 AM | Heifers: AOB & Charolais Shows | Junior Livestock Building |
| 10:30 AM | Heifers: Low % Simmental & Chianina Shows | Junior Livestock Building |
| 11:30 AM | Heifers: Maine Anjou & Limousin Shows | Junior Livestock Building |
| 12:00 PM | Society Horse Show | Coliseum |
| 12:30 PM | Heifers: Mainetainer & Shorthorn Plus Shows | Junior Livestock Building |
| 1:00 PM | Meat Goats: Breeding Show | Goat Barn |
| 3:00 PM | 2019 State Fair Ribbon Cutting | Main Gate |
| 5:00 PM | Swifty Swine Pig Racing | Thrillville |
| 5:00 PM | Jr. Swine Showmanship | Junior Livestock Building |
| 5:00 PM | Kapitol Sound | Coors Light Tent |
| 5:30 PM | Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters | Miller Lite Tent |
| 6:30 PM | Sew Sweet Quilt Shop | Hobbies, Arts & Crafts |
| 6:30 PM | Society Horse Show | Coliseum |
| 7:00 PM | Luau Lenny Tropical Music | Ethnic Village |
| 7:00 PM | Swifty Swine Pig Racing | Thrillville |
| 7:00 PM | Jukerox | Bud Light Tent |
| 7:30 PM | Fun DMC | Grand Central Stage |
| 7:45 PM | Montgomery Gentry (Free Concert) | Grandstand |
| 8:30 PM | Diversion | Bud Light Tent |
| 8:30 PM | Brat Pack | Coors Light Tent |
| 9:30 PM | Brushville | Miller Lite Tent |
| 10:00 PM | Brandy Kristin & The Revival | Bud Light Tent |
