Join Delaware Cooperative Extension and Delaware 4-H at the Delaware State Fair: July 17–26, 2025

Gates open at 8 a.m. daily
 

Check out 4-H's full schedule of events below:

Thursday, July 17 - Opening Day at the Fair

- Consumer Champions Bowl will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall (formerly the Centre).

Friday, July 18

- Poultry Judging at 9 a.m. in Memorial Hall (formerly the Centre).

- Lawn Tractor Contest at 11 a.m. in the Quillen Arena.

- Talent Show 6:30 p.m. on the stage in Memorial Hall (formerly the Centre).

Saturday, July 19 - Skill-a-thon at 1 p.m.

Sunday, July 20 - Public Speaking contest at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Hall (formerly the Centre).

Monday, July 21

- Livestock Judging—Kent Building 9 a.m.

- Archery Competition - Harrington Raceway Paddock Building 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22 - Kid’s Day!

- Dairy Judging at the Quillen Arena 9 a.m.

Wednesday, July 23

- Horse Judging at the Quillen Arena 9 a.m.

- General Demonstrations and Plant & Environmental Sciences: 10 a.m.

- Tractor Driving Contest at 11 a.m. at the Quillen Arena.

Thursday, July 24 - Governors Day!

- Family and Consumer Sciences Demonstration in Memorial Hall (formerly the Centre) at 10 a.m.

- Pig Kissing Contest at the Free Entertainment Stage in Plaza at 3 p.m.

Friday, July 25

- Animal Science Demonstration in Memorial Hall (formerly the Centre) at 10 a.m.

- Horse and Pony Show at 9 a.m. at the Quillen Arena

Saturday July 26

- Avian Bowl at 1 p.m. in Memorial Hall (formerly the Centre)

- Awards Ceremony at 5 p.m. at Quillen Arena

Check the website for gate entry fees

https://www.delawarestatefair.com/