The Newton County Fair formally begins at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, with the Truck and Tractor Pull sponsored by Wood Motor Company. Gates open at 5 p.m.
The theme of this year's fair is "Boots, Jeans & Newton County Dreams." The annual event will run Aug. 16-25.
It has been noted that this year's season is dedicated to the late Alice Williams who served as a fair board member and officer for 15 years.
2024 Schedule of Events
Friday, Aug. 16 – Wood Motor Company Truck Pull - Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Truck Pull begins at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18 – Exhibit check-in from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Livestock check-in from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 19 – Exhibit Buildings will be closed for judging, which begins at 9 a.m. Buildings reopen after judging until 9 p.m. The youth Livestock Show is at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 – Buyers’ dinner at 6 p.m. Premium Sale starts at approximately 7 p.m. (All showmen who have animals that make premium sale will be required to participate in the Newton County Fair and Rodeo Parade on Saturday, Aug. 26.) Cookie Jar Scholarship Auction will be held during the Premium Sale. All livestock entries will be released after the premium sale.
Wednesday, Aug. 21 – closed.
Thursday, Aug. 22 – John Villines’ Memorial Bull Jam - 8 p.m. Arena gates and registration for Mutton Bustin open at 6:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ at 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 23 – Ramsey Motor Company Rodeo at 8 p.m. Arena gates and Mutton Bustin registration open at 6:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24 – Fair Parade at 10 a.m. Line up at Jasper School. Ramsey Motor Company Rodeo at 8 p.m. Arena gates and Mutton Bustin registration open at 6:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin at 7 p.m. Mutton Bustin' championship round during rodeo.
Sunday, Aug. 25 – Check-out. ALL Exhibits from exhibit buildings from 12 to 2 p.m. ONLY.
