The 2023 Decatur County Fair is scheduled to run July 13-19th at the Fairgrounds.
At a recent meeting of the Decatur County Fair Committee, discussion was held on the upcoming fair and events planned. Once again Luehr’s Ideal Rides will be present with setup on the Midway. The Parade theme has been established with “Fun Around the Farm” chosen and the Parade will once again be on Sunday (July 16) at 5pm following the same route as in years past and lineup in the area of the Sheriff’s Office on S. Ireland Street and adjacent side streets. Parade Coordinator is Chris Ramey and he can be reached at crameyconsulting@gmail.com. Entry forms are available by request and any questions regarding the parade can be directed to Chris.
*The Decatur County Fair Committee released the following schedule of events for the Grandstand:
Thursday July 13th ATV Drags at 7pm
Friday July 14th TQ Midget Races at 7:30 pm
Saturday July 15th Demolition Derby at 7:30pm
Sunday July 16th Rodeo at 7pm (Following the Parade)
Monday July 17th Tractor Pull at 7pm
Tuesday July 18th Southern Indiana Dirt Drags at 7pm
Wednesday July 19th Music by Rachel Holt from 6-8pm and Shaun Abbott 8-10pm
*Luehrs Ideal Ride Schedule as follows:
July 13th Carnival open at 6pm *All rides 1 ticket
July 14th Carnival open at 6pm
July 15 Carnival open at 5pm
July 16th Carnival open at 5pm “Discount ticket night – All rides one ticket off regular price
July 17th Carnival open at 5pm “Family Day” All rides take ONE ticket!
July 18th Carnival open at 6pm “Two for Tuesday” 2 people ride for the price of 1
July 19th – Last Night – Carnival open at 6pm
All dates and times are subject to change and can be affected by weather conditions.
Kathy Verseman – WTRE News