Bring On The Fun!

Schedule of Events:

September 1, 2023:

6:00 p.m: Team Roping

Entertainment:

7:00 p.m: Thomas Taylor

8:00 p.m: Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillen

September 2, 2023:

4:00 p.m: Weigh In and Registration for Tractor Pull

4:00 p.m: Tractor Parade

4:30 p.m: Tractor Games

5:00 p.m: Registration for Side By Side Drag Racing

6:00 p.m: Antique Tractor Pull (Rain Out make up date is Sept. 9th)

6:00 p.m: Side By Side Drag Racing (Registration 5:00)

6:00 p.m: Ranch Rodeo

Entertainment:

7:00 p.m: Thomas Taylor

8:00 p.m: The Great Big Hug

September 3, 2023:

2:30 - 7:00 p.m: Register for Scarecrow Competition

2:30 - 7:00 p.m: Register for Home Economics/Art/Agriculture

2:30 - 7:00 p.m: Vendors set up in Commercial Building

2:30 - 6:00 p.m: Dessert Bars Recipe Contest

September 4, 2023:

Veteran’s Appreciation Day
Veterans Admitted Free Until 2:00 P.M.
Free Breakfast for All Veterans at the Pavilion Beginning at 9:00 A.M.

9:00 - 11:00 a.m: Free Veteran’s Breakfast

9:30 a.m: Judging of Home Ec/Agriculture/Art/Barn Quilt Square Exhibits (Buildings closed during judging)

10:00 a.m: Registration for Halter Beef Cattle

11:00 a.m: Halter Beef Cattle Judging
(Sponsored by FBandT Agriculture Division)

11:00 a.m: Registration for Russell County Strongest Farm Hand Competition (Located in Horse Show Ring)

12:00 p.m: Russell County Strongest Farm Hand Competition

1:00 p.m: Livestock Hall Of Fame Dedication

4:00 p.m: 4-H Market Lamb Show

4:30 p.m: Registration for Demolition Derby

5:30 p.m: Pie Eating Contest
(Sponsored by Pat's Diner)

7:00 p.m: Demolition Derby
Beginning at 7:00 Figure 8 Car Races
Followed by Figure 8 Truck Races
Followed by Demolition Derby Cars

Entertainment:

7:00 p.m: Thomas Taylor

8:00 p.m: If Birds Could Fly

September 5, 2023:

Classroom Day

6:00 - 10:00 p.m: Carnival (Wristbands - $12)

6:00 p.m:  Registration for Rabbit Show

7:00 p.m: Rabbit Show

7:30 p.m: Bulls and Broncs Rodeo

Entertainment:

7:00 p.m: Morgan Culbertson

8:00 p.m: Midnight Gypsies

September 6, 2023:

Special Needs Day 10 - 2

10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Special Needs Events

3:00 - 6:00 p.m: Register Goats

6:00 p.m: Goat Show

6:00 - 10:00 p.m: Carnival (Wristbands $25)

7:30 p.m: 4H Market Goat Show

Entertainment:

7:00 p.m: Morgan Culbertson

8:00 p.m: Coal Camp

September 7, 2023:

Senior Day
Senior Citizens 55 and over admitted Free until 2 p.m.
All Activities and Lunch provided by AASC beginning at 10am

1:00 p.m: Register Pen Cattle

2:00 p.m: Judging of Pen Cattle - Sponsored by Tri-State Livestock

4:30 p.m: Register for Horseless Cowboy Contest

5:00 p.m: Horseless Cowboy Contest

6:00 p.m: Russell County Horse Show

Carnival Tickets - Regular Price

Entertainment:

6:00 p.m: The Hubbard Family

6:30 p.m: Chris Holder and Journey Home

7:15 p.m: The Jackson Family

8:00 p.m: The Inspirations

September 8, 2023:

School Day
School Children Admitted Free until 3 p.m.

9:00 a.m: Youth Tractor Driving Contest

10:00 a.m: School Day Events

12:00 p.m: Baby Crawling Contest
(Located next to Horse Show ring)

12:15 p.m: Toddler Stick Horse Race
(Located next to Horse Show ring)

1:00 - 6:00 p.m: School Day Unlimited Rides ($25)

1:00 - 10:00 p.m: School Day Unlimited Rides ($35)

5:00 - 10:00 p.m: School Day Unlimited Rides ($25)

4:00 p.m: Registration for Open Poultry Show

5:00 p.m: Open Poultry Show

5:00 p.m: Registration for Truck Pull

5:00 p.m: Miniature Horse Pull

6:00 p.m: Registration for 4H Poultry Show

7:00 p.m: Horse Pull

7:30 p.m: 4H Poultry Show and Sale

Entertainment:

7:00 p.m: Dan Deel

8:00 p.m: Conway Twitty Tribute (A Red Neckin’ Love Makin’ Night)

September 9, 2023:

10:00 a.m: Open Western Horse Show

10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Register for Horseshoe Pitch Tournament

10:00 a.m: Breeding Sheep Show
(Hair Sheep Show will follow)

11:00 a.m: Commercial Sheep Show

12:00 p.m: Double Elimination Horseshoe Pitch Tournament

1:00 - 6:00 p.m: Unlimited Carnival Rides ($25 - Regular Price after 5PM)

2:00 p.m: Pet Show (Sponsored by Southwest VA Veterinary Services)

3:00 p.m: Weighing of Market Hogs

5:00 p.m: Market Hog Show
(Sponsored by Leonard Land and Livestock)

6:00 p.m: Open Horse Show

7:30 p.m: Last Chance to Purchase Raffle Tickets

8:00 p.m: Raffle

Entertainment:

7:00 p.m: Thomas Taylor

8:00 p.m: Marques Puckett and 8-Second Ride

September 10, 2023:

All Exhibits are to be removed from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Dates: September 1 - 10, 2023

Location:

Russell County Fairgrounds,
237 Donnie Dean Drive,
Castlewood, VA 24224.

Admission and Ride Wristbands:

Daily Admission:

Adults (18 and over): $10 per day
Children Ages 6-17: $5 per day
Children 5 and Under: Free

Season Tickets:

Adults: $40
Children: $20

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